Dumb Cane, Dieffenbachia seguine ‘Amoena’ or ‘Tropic Snow’

FAMILY:
Araceae

ORIGIN:
Central and South America

DESCRIPTION:
robust perennial with dark green, broadly ovate to oblong leaves 12 – 18″ long with creamy white midribs

CULTIVATION:
water moderately; fertilize monthly; part shade

PROPAGATION:
root tip cuttings

COMMENTS:
leaves may cause irritation and numbness if chewed