Dieffenbachia cv. Camro

Abstract

The application discloses a new asexually reproduced variety of Dieffenbachia cv. Camro wherein the chief characteristics are the large variegation on the surface of the leaves, a number of leaves per plant, and a lower proportion of shoots from the stool. The new variety is further characterized by a low sensitivity to the outside conditions and is also distinguishable by its pyramidal growth. The most advantageous applications of the invention bear on large scale ornamentation by means of very decorative Dieffenbachia.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Dieffenbachia plant substantially as described and shown, characterized by its compact pyramidal growth habit; its wavy leaf blades with undulating margins; its distinctly variegated leaf blades having well-defined, dark green mottling against a white center field washed lightly with pale green, the white center field covering about 70% of the leaf surface in the summer and about 60% of the leaf surface in the winter; and the distinctive leaf variegation persisting even as the leaves mature on the plant.