Dieffenbachia commonly known as dumb cane or leopard lily, is a

genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is native to the

New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina.
Some species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, especially as
houseplants, and have become naturalized on a few tropical islands

Dieffenbachia is a perennial herbaceous plant with straight stem,

simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks, making it
attractive as indoor foliage. Species in this genus are popular as
houseplants because of their tolerance of shade. The English names,
dumb cane and mother-in-law's tongue (also used for Sansevieria
species) refer to the poisoning effect of raphides, which can cause
temporary inability to speak. Dieffenbachia was named by Heinrich
Wilhelm Schott, director of the Botanical Gardens in Vienna, to honor his
head gardener Joseph Dieffenbach (1796–1863).
 Dieffenbachia ‘Camille’

‘Camille’ grows broad leaves with a lime-colored center and dark green
edges. This dumb cane variety thrives in full to partial shade in well-
drained soil. Keep the plant well watered and allow it to dry between the
watering schedules.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Camouflage’

‘Camouflage’ has appealing light green leaves with cream veins that make
it stand out strikingly. It prefers dappled sunlight or partial shade, though
the plant can survive in the full shade too.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Seguine’

Dieffenbachia ‘seguine’ is an ornamental houseplant with a cane-like stem

and white-cream large leaves that length up to 12 inches. When grown in
optimal conditions, it displays showy white flowers, too, somewhat
like peace lilies.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Carina’

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‘Carina’ produces medium-sized green leaves, decorated with a light
green shade like other dieffenbachias. It grows up to a length of 15-20
inches approximately.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Compacta’

‘Compacta’ is a perfect houseplant variety that can also purify the indoor
air. It grows light green leaves, dotted strongly with cream-yellow shade
in the center. You can display this compact variety on the tabletop!
 Dieffenbachia ‘Delilah’

This dieffenbachia variety has big pointy leaves with usual green edges
and lovely greenish-white patches in the center.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Honeydew’

This eye-catching dieffenbachia variety produces golden-yellow leaves

with green borders. Its foliage is quite striking, making it a perfect plant
for your living room!
 Dieffenbachia ‘Mary’

‘Mary’ is a fast-growing dieffenbachia. It displays green leaves mottled

with white spots. It’s perfect for brightening up any dull corner of your
room!
 Dieffenbachia ‘Tropic Snow’

‘Tropic Snow’ is one of the most common types of dieffenbachias. With

ovate leaves, mottled with the shades of white or yellow, it is quite a
‘handsome‘plant to have in your room!
 Dieffenbachia ‘Snow’

‘Snow’ is a big variety that reaches up to 4-5 feet tall and produces dark
green variegated leaves with cream-white, silver-green spots.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Sarah’

‘Sarah’ is an excellent indoor plant, exhibiting beautifully variegated

leaves, with green edges and irregular cream patches towards the center.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Sparkle’

‘Sparkle’ dieffenbachia shows off light green leaves blotched with dark
green and white patches like pothos. It attains a height of 3 to 4 feet.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Star bright’

‘Star bright’ narrow leaves compared to the other dieffenbachia variety. It

is an ideal houseplant, especially for a bathroom, with golden-green
leaves mottled in a dark green shade.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Tropic Marianne’

‘Tropic Marianne’ forms hosta-type, oblong cream leaves, bordered with

deep green color. In optimum growing conditions, the leaves can be 12
inches broad.
 Dieffenbachia ‘White Etna’

‘White Etna’ features a spectacular splash of white flecks and green

variegation on its large, paddle-shaped leaves. It is easy to grow and does
well in low light.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Puerto Rico Variegated’

The lance-like leaves of the plant have a light green hue, dark green
edges, and beautiful variegation in yellow tinge. The plant does well in
full sun and shade makes the foliage turn total green.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Tropic Rain’

The large, light green leaves of this plant feature tiny spots and freckles of
white hues. Keep it at a spot where it gets plenty of indirect light and lots
of humidity.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Panther’

A fast-growing specimen, it features large dark green leaves with white-

silver streaks. The foliage can grow up to an impressive length of 10-16
inches.
 Dieffenbachia Amoena

Cultivated for its decorative foliage, Amoena shows large oblong dark
green leaves with creamy yellow stripes along the veins.
 Dieffenbachia Aurora

A shade-loving cultivar that shows large dark green foliage with uneven
patches of lime yellow and green. This plant can easily be propagated
through cuttings.
 Dieffenbachia daguensis

A rare cultivar with uneven yellow and cream splotches that go well with
its dark green foliage. The leaves are elongated in shape.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Triumph’

‘Triumph’ is the most impressive dieffenbachia variety that flaunts lime

green leaves and dark green borders, with white veins in the middle of
every leaf.
 Dieffenbachia rebecca

One of the most popular varieties these days, grow this plant if you love
the bold variegation on leaves with matching bright colors!
 Dieffenbachia ‘Cheetah’

‘Cheetah’ boasts vibrant green leaves patterned with intricate, creamy-

white speckles. The splotches often appear as if they were “painted on,”
giving it a unique, eye-catching aesthetic.
 Dieffenbachia ‘Memoria corsii’

‘Memoria Corsii’ features elongated leaves with a mix of green and cream
colors. These leaves may appear to have a lighter cream color that
transitions into a darker green towards the margins.