DIEFFENBACHIA
     Dieffenbachia is a member of the Araceae family with 30 or more species originating from tropical North America and South America.  Commonly called Dumb Cane the leaves and stems are toxic and can cause loss of speech as well as swelling of the lips and mouth.  Usually a compact and bushy plant with leaves that easily break, Dieffenbachia can tolerate low light and dry conditions.  The decorative leaf pattern is very cheerful in artificial light .  As the plant get bigger,  one can cut out the main stalk and root it in another pot before becomes top heavy and unmanageable.

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TROPIC SNOW

CAMILLE
     Large leaf-dark green edges and white middle      Small leaf, self branching.  White middle
      Currently available in 10"-1ppp, 10"-2ppp and 14"-3ppp      Currently available in 6",  8" or 10" pots.

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STAR BRIGHT

PARACHUTE
     Narrow leaf with white middle and specks of green.      Compact oval leaves with splotches of white
     Usually availible in 6" pots      Available in 10" pots

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TROPIC MARYANNE

OCTOPUS
     Medium size-impressive greenish-white leaves  
     Usually availible in 6, 8, or 10" pots  

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TROPIC RAIN

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TROPIC HONEY

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PANTHER

  

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