Dieffenbachia seguine, also known as dumbcane, or tuftroot, is a species of Dieffenbachia native to the tropical Americas—from southern Mexico, through Central America, to northern South America and Brazil. It is also native to several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico. Description The herbaceous perennial grows to in height and to in width. The plant's leaves are large and green, and often with variegated white patterns. Like other Dieffenbachias, the sap is toxic. It has showy white flowers. Cultivation Dieffenbachia seguine is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate shade gardens and as a potted house plant. Cultivars emphasize different patterns of variegation. References External links Kemper Center for Home Gardening seguine Flora of Central America Flora of the Caribbean Flora of the Andes Flora of Puerto Rico Flora of the United States Virgin Islands Flora of Mexico Flora of Brazil Flora of Venezuela House plants Garden plants of Central America Garden plants of South America Poisonous plants Flora without expected TNC conservation status