noun
- a tropical plant with large, variegated leaves, commonly grown as a houseplant
Usage: also called dumb cane; genus Dieffenbachia
Examples
- She placed a dieffenbachia on the windowsill to brighten the living room.
- Dieffenbachias are popular indoor plants because they tolerate low light.
- The dieffenbachia's leaves are white and green with striking patterns.
- My dieffenbachia has grown several new leaves this spring.
- Dieffenbachias are toxic to pets, so keep them out of reach of cats and dogs.
- The nursery had several varieties of dieffenbachia in stock.