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Dieffenbachia seguine

Dieffenbachia seguine

Description:

Photo take at home we have this ornamental plant on the garden but i have no idea of what kind is it. it can grow up to 1.5 m all green whit large leafs about 40 cm long each,need allot of water and shade.The herbaceous perennial grows 2 m in height.The plant's leaves are large and green, and often with variegated white patterns. Like other Dieffenbachias, the sap is toxic. It has showy white flowers.[

Habitat:

Native to the tropical Americas —from Southern Mexico, through Central America, to northern South America and Brazil. It is also native to several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico.


1 species ID suggestions

KarenL
KarenL 11 months ago
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia bowmannii File:Colpfl29.jpg

2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 months ago

Thanks Angel!

angel_ansh
angel_ansh 11 months ago

Looks like a dumb cane

Mexico

Lat: 20.85, Long: -86.88

Spotted on Jun 21, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012

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