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Monday, December 11, 2006
Dieffenbachia Cultivars
I was just reading about dieffenbachias and found this bit of info. I would say the kind I've been growing for years is "Tropic Snow" and the new one I just bought is "Camille".
‘Tropic Snow’ has wide-spreading, dark green leaves blotched in creamy white along the veins. It will tolerate lower light levels than most other dieffenbachias. ‘Camille’ is one of the best-known dieffenbachia cultivars. It has creamy yellow leaves bordered in rich green. Its full growth habit gives it a lush appearance. It is a bushy variety with few problems. ‘Compacta’ is more compact-growing than other varieties. Its cream colored leaves are brightly mottled with green, and it has a very full growth habit. It is perfect for areas of the home or office where space is limited. ‘Paradise’ has soft yellow leaves covered with green speckles that radiate out from the midribs. Paradise has a more upright habit than either ‘Camille’ or ‘Compacta’ and will mature at nearly twice the height. ‘Tiki’ is an upright variety that is one of the largest dieffenbachias at maturity. It tolerates low light levels. It has silver leaves mottled with green and white. ‘Rudolph Roehrs’ has creamy yellow leaves with white spots and dark green veins and margins. ‘Snow Queen’ has pale lemon to creamy gold leaves with white veins and dark green edges. ‘Hilo’ is a large-leafed type that has pointed leaves with prominent white veins.
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wow, house full of plants! when I lived in a flat with no garden I did quite well with my house plants, however now I totally neglect them and only have a few left. a friend of mine has just moved house so I may donate a lant or two to keep her company, she may be kinder to them than I am!
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