General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP12,626 (2002)
Parentage: Sport of: Dieffenbachia seguine

Common names
  • Dumbcane
  • Dumb Cane
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Dieffenbachia seguine
  • Synonym: Dieffenbachia amoena

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