Dieffenbachia maculata

(Lodd.) D. Don 1839

This species is one of the biggest, smaller than 'Amoena', but bigger than almost all the cultivars.
There is also a name D. seguine 'Maculata' used for this plant.



1.5 m of height is nothing strange at home.
The spathe has little spots on its outside.
An adult (left) and a juvenile leaf.
Same inflorescence as above but cut & open.


page created on 2002-03-01
last updated on 2002-03-01