dumb cane), but did you know there are over 50 additional species in theDieffenbachiagenus?
Here are 15 popular Dieffenbachia varieties that showcase the stunning diversity of this plant.
Unless otherwise noted, they are varieties ofD.
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Camille
One of the most popular dieffenbachias, ‘Camille’ has ivory-yellow leaves with dark green edges.
It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
It does best in medium-bright, filtered light.
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Its medium-green leaves are speckled with light green.
The leaves are pointy, with distinct medium-green edges and creamy yellow centers that are heavily speckled.
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The thick, creamy-white to snow-white leaves have dark green margins.
The green color of the margins ranges between dark and bright green and gives the foliage a marbled look.
Exotica has creamy leaves edged in green.
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With a mature height of only 2 feet, it is a good choice for small spaces.
The plant thrives in medium-bright, filtered light.
It is also a relatively fast grower so ensure you have the space to accommodate it.
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The leaves are dark green leaves with silvery-green and creamy-white speckles.
Like all dieffenbachias, bright, indirect light is the best for this plant.
Its leaves are a combination of greens, yellows, whites, and creams.
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The broad, slightly glossy leaves and the highly contrastedvariegated color patternmake it an eye-catcher in any room.
A location with bright, filtered light is a must to maintain the beautiful variegation of this plant.
Star Bright grows 3.5 feet tall and wide when mature.
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Tiki grows 3 to 4 feet tall.
The special features of this plant required four crosses involving seven different parent plants.
The outcome: light green leaves with dark green edges and a white vein in the center.
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The coloration of the foliage becomes more intense as the leaves mature.
‘Triumph’ grows 4 to 5 feet tall.
Dieffenbachia does best in partial or dappled shade, which for houseplants is referred to asbright indirect light.
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The light requirements depend on the key in of dieffenbachia, especially the amount of variegation.
Dieffenbachias with more variegation need more light but never full sun.
There are more than 50 dieffenbachia species, however, only a couple are cultivated as houseplants, namelyD.
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seguine, of which there are more than a dozen cultivars.
They are the same plants; dumb cane is another common name for plants in theDieffenbachiagenus.
Dieffenbachia seguine.North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
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