ديفنباخيا
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
Dieffenbachia seguine
Foliage plantMedium (40–90 cm)Air purifyingToxic to cats and dogs
Large oval leaves splashed with cream and white.
Varieties
- Camille
- Tropic Snow
- Reflector
- Light
- Medium light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Care level
- Easy
Riyadh tip
Easy in AC rooms; wash hands after pruning as the sap irritates skin.
Best rooms
Pet safety
CatsToxic to cats and dogs
DogsToxic to cats and dogs
Toxic (calcium oxalate crystals): intense mouth burning, drooling, vomiting, swelling that can make swallowing or breathing difficult.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Big cream-splashed leaves for a fast tropical fill; keep it away from children and pets because of its sap.
Small (up to 40 cm)أجلونيما (ريد لايم)
Chinese Evergreen (Red Lime)
Aglaonema 'Red Star'
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Medium (40–90 cm)فيلودندرون أحمر (إمبريال ريد)
Philodendron Red Leaf (Imperial Red)
Philodendron erubescens 'Imperial Red'
- Medium light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Medium (40–90 cm)زنبق السلام (سباتيفيلم)
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
- Low light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs