This is my collection of Dieffenbachia (Dumbcane) which I had managed to cultivate and grow. Strangely as it may seemed - I find some of the varieties are easier than others and some are stubbornly difficult and easily succumb to pest attack and easily rot away.
1) Toxicity
Firstly I would like to mention the toxicity of this plant. Therefore to plant it in a safe distance where you won't accidentally brush the leaves or place it far where toddlers or pets would not have access to it as consuming may cause swelling on the throat and tongue which can be hazardous to health & wellbeing.
2) Difference between Agloanema Plant and Dieffenbachia Plant.
The Difference between the stem structure and leaf features. I had find many had slightly confused with Agloanema species which is closely related with particular species. As for one, I would consider if it is Agloanema - there will be more red coloration on its foliage and colors included on the stem too.
Dieffenbachia however is very much grows tall and leggy, also bigger and hardy in comparison to Agloanema. Also factor is that the base dominant color is green with (white to cream tones) the difference of splashes, streaks and dots that makes the unique difference in the patterns which is somehow difficult to put in a uniform factor as each foliage is uniquely different from each other.
3) The Pest Problems:
Snail & Slug usually go for the new shoot and leaf bud at center crown. And usual checking will help to minimize the damage and the use of snail bait to control the problem.
4) Pruning the Yellow and Dried Leaves to keep them neat & tidy.
Names of the Dieffenbachia Species:
Dieffenbachia amoena,
Dieffenbachia seguine ,
Dieffenbachia amoena 'Tropic Snow' ,
Dieffenbachia maculata Rudolph Roehrs ,
Dieffenbachia Puerto Rico,
Dieffenbachia "Mary' ,
Dieffenbachia 'Mayan Jade' ,
Dieffenbachia 'Tropical Tiki' ,
Dieffenbachia Memoria corsii,
Dieffenbachia candida,
Dieffenbachia 'Mosaic',
Dieffenbachia maculata 'Camille',
Dieffenbachia standleyi,
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