Scientific name: dieffenbachia (dieffenbach's plant) 'amy'. Common name: dumb cane, leopard lily, mother-in-law's tongue. Origin: native to new world tropics, from mexico and the west indies to argentina. These lovely, broad-leaved plants with a splash of pale variegation are a stunning addition to your collection. They can grow upwards to a metre and spread outwards in bushy foliage too; the leopard lily will repay your care with its gorgeously-patterned foliage and lift the mood in your home. The high variegation on these leaves mean they really appreciate bright light, so are the perfect choice for a bright corner in need of some greenery. Light: thrives in bright, indirect light; dust off the leaves every now and again to maximise light in shadier locations. Water: allow the top third of the soil to dry out in between watering. Humidity: likes high humidity; if you see brown or curling leaf tips, it will appreciate a mist or the addition of a humidity tray! Soil: use well-draining,