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dieffenbachia vesuvius Dieffenbachia seguine 'Vesuvius' – Lanceolate Leaves on Tall StemsDieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' Speckled Foliage, Upright Growth, Bold Contrast Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' Leaf Pattern, Structure and Indoor Impact Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' stands out with its bold contrast and graphic speckling. Each leaf is lance shaped and pointed, marked with white and lime splashes that erupt from the midrib and scatter outward reminiscent of volcanic ash patterns, giving this cultivar its name. The background ranges from deep emerald to
Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' – Speckled Foliage, Upright Growth, Bold Contrast
Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' – Leaf Pattern, Structure and Indoor Impact
Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' stands out with its bold contrast and graphic speckling. Each leaf is lance-shaped and pointed, marked with white and lime splashes that erupt from the midrib and scatter outward – reminiscent of volcanic ash patterns, giving this cultivar its name. The background ranges from deep emerald to smoky olive, depending on lighting, creating a dramatic, high-contrast display year-round.
As it matures, 'Vesuvius' develops a strong central stem and grows upright, forming a slim column of stacked foliage. It brings visual height and energy to plant displays without demanding extra care, making it ideal for collectors and casual growers alike.
Foliage features and structural highlights
- Leaf shape: Narrow, pointed with symmetrical margins
- Coloration: Green base with irregular cream, lime, and white speckles
- Surface: Smooth and slightly glossy
- Growth form: Upright, cane-like with spaced foliage
- Indoor size: Reaches 70 – 100 cm in height over time
Natural context and hybrid behavior
Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' is a cultivated variety developed from species native to Central and South America’s humid lowland forests. In the wild, these plants grow in dappled shade with rich, moist soil and steady warmth. Indoors, it performs best when given indirect light, moderate humidity, and a consistent environment.
Like all Dieffenbachia varieties, it contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Contact with sap may also cause irritation, so gloves are recommended when pruning.
How to care for Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius'
- Light: Bright, indirect light preferred – too much sun can bleach variegation
- Watering: Let the top 3 – 4 cm of soil dry out before rewatering
- Humidity: Moderate (50 – 70%) – avoid overly dry air
- Temperature: Thrives between 18 – 26 °C; keep away from cold drafts
- Soil: Rich, well-draining mix with added perlite or bark
- Repotting: Every 1 – 2 years, or when roots circle the pot base
- Fertiliser: Use balanced feed every 4 – 6 weeks during active growth
- Propagation: Via stem cuttings or cane divisions with nodes
- Hydroponics: Adapts to semi-hydro with proper transition
- Pruning: Remove lower leaves to maintain upright shape
Problems you might face and how to fix them
- Leaf yellowing: Usually caused by overwatering – reduce frequency and check drainage
- Brown tips: Often linked to dry air or water with high salts – use filtered water and raise humidity
- Drooping: May indicate root stress – check for rot or dryness at root level
- Spider mites: Can appear in dry air – wipe leaves and apply neem oil as needed
- Soft stem base: Signs of rot – cut above damage and root healthy section in fresh substrate
Extra care advice for long-term success
'Vesuvius' is relatively low-maintenance, but sensitive to sudden temperature drops and stagnant soil. Rotate regularly for balanced growth, and wipe leaves occasionally to keep the variegation sharp and dust-free. If it becomes too leggy, you can cut and re-root the stem to restart a bushier form. Mimicking its jungle-edge origins – warm, bright, humid – will keep this variety thriving with minimal input.
Etymology and cultivar context
Dieffenbachia is named after Joseph Dieffenbach, a 19th-century Austrian head gardener at Schönbrunn Palace. The cultivar name 'Vesuvius' references the dramatic, eruptive leaf markings that resemble volcanic activity. While the exact breeding origin is unclear, it’s recognized for its upright growth and graphic foliage contrast.
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Life Changer!
Format: Paperback
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“One of my first clients was a woman with ovarian cancer who came for a session with the hope that I could help her relax her body and prepare it for surgery that was scheduled in five days. She had been told to “get her affairs in order,” as her immune system was so weak that her chances of surviving the surgery were limited. Metastasis was also suspected.
From looking at her energy, I was certain that the cancer had not metastasized. While her energy was dim and collapsed close to her body, the only place that looked like cancer to me was in her left ovary. In addition, the texture, vibration, and appearance of the energy coming up through her ovary were responsive to my work with her. I could see and feel them shift, and by the end of the session, the pain that had been with her for weeks was gone.
I told her that her body was so responsive to what I had done that I wondered about her plan to have surgery. I was concerned that her immune system was indeed too weak, and I was confident that by working with her energy, not only would her immune system be strengthened, but the tumor’s growth could be reversed as well. While I carefully made my statements with the strong disclaimers required to avoid immediate arrest for practicing medicine without a license, she responded with horror to the implication that she cancel the surgery. I suggested that she at least delay the operation for two weeks. She scheduled a session with me for the next day and said she would discuss the surgery with her husband.
That evening, I received a call from her husband. He was outraged and threatening. He called me a quack. He said I was putting his wife’s life in jeopardy by giving her false hope, and he told me I would never have another chance to confuse her like this. He made it clear that she would not be coming back. When I began to respond, he hung up. I called back a short while later. She answered. Talking in hushed tones, she was clearly uncomfortable speaking with me. I said, “Okay, don’t postpone the surgery, but please keep your appointment tomorrow. You don’t have to pay. You have nothing to lose. I believe in what I am saying. In fact, I want you to bring your husband in with you. Find a way!” She did not believe he would come in, but the next day, they both arrived for the appointment, with the offer to see her for free having quelled some of his suspicions that I was a charlatan out to make a buck.
I had her lie down on the massage table. My hope was to find a way to give this traditional and skeptical man, so poignantly fierce in his protection of his wife, an experience of healing energy that his senses could not deny. I could see a dark dense energy at the site of his wife’s left ovary, and it felt like my hand was moving through a muddy swamp. I asked the husband to place his hand a few inches above the area and begin to circle it, using a motion that tends to draw energy out of the body. To his surprise, not only could he immediately feel that he was moving against something, within two minutes his hand was pulsing with pain. And to his utter amazement, his wife reported that her pain diminished as his increased.
By the end of the session, she was again pain free, felt better, and looked better. I showed them both, through the use of energy testing, that we had been able to direct healing energies from her immune system to the area of her tumor. I taught him a set of procedures to use with her every day. They decided to temporarily postpone the surgery and to ask for further medical tests before rescheduling it. After about ten days of these daily treatments from him and three more sessions with me, she went through the additional testing. The tumor was gone...”
I first came across Donna on youtube, and after watching her demos and hearing her story I had to pick up this book. And I'm sure glad I did! She is one of those rare angels that God truly spent a little more time on to heal and bring light to others. I feel such an affinity with everything she touches on especially when she talks about the wounded healer. From this excerpt and watching her, I can tell that Donna is one of those souls who is truly in touch with her spirit and lives securely through her high self. Thank you Ms. Eden for sharing your gift and grace with the World!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
★★★★★ 5
Dr. Woollacott’s bold and fascinating book breaks new ground ...
Format: Hardcover
Dr. Woollacott’s bold and fascinating book breaks new ground in the current debate about whether consciousness is created by the physical brain, or whether consciousness is “primary,” an elemental force that exists independently from the brain.
What impressed me is that I could view her book through two very different perspectives: it’s at once both scholarly and a very enjoyable read. As I read her book, I found myself going back and forth between enjoying the stories and examples she provided, and the scientific evidence and analysis she offers. I was truly surprised to see that there are quite a few MD’s, psychologists, and neuroscientists doing rigorous, peer-reviewed research into these areas. Dr. Woollacott not only summarizes this research very clearly but provides many compelling case-studies quoted in this research that seem impossible to explain in terms of our current understanding of the brain.
In addition to crafting a careful and thoughtful review of the research that supports the reality of NDEs, reincarnation, and energy healing, Dr. Woollacott also describes some of her own highly mystical experiences. This is perhaps one of the strongest elements in a book that has many compelling aspects to it. By telling her own story of being “awakened” by an Indian swami and of then having classic mystical experiences that most of us think could only have happened “way back when,” she adds her own impressive data point to the discussion about the nature of consciousness. I was fascinated to see how this experience was so powerful that it instantly turned her from an atheist into a person who knew beyond doubt that “something else” was going on. But then again, almost all the stories in this book were both dramatic and convincing.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes one of those “milestone” books. The research she surveys and the personal transformation she shares are dramatic enough and credible enough to provoke intense conversation and debate. It’s hard to ignore what you’ll read in this book (unless you’re a scientist who prefers belief to data). As they say, once you’ve seen this material, you can’t unsee it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
★★★★★ 5
A Match Made in Heaven
Format: Hardcover
Marjorie Woollacott has provided the world with an incredible opportunity. The opportunity of merging two parallel universes; the scientific exploration of the brain, mind, consciousness, and awareness with the inner journey of one’s spiritual path of yoga and meditation. Marjorie has had her feet firmly walking the path of science and meditation for over 40 years. She gives her readers what they have been wanting for decades which is a readable resource to understand the complex scientific research of neuroscience and to understand the ancient texts of yoga and meditation. She eloquently explains to the readers how these two worlds were so far apart, and are now communicating and working together to solve the glorious mysteries of the mind, the brain and meditation. This is a match made in heaven. Deep exploration of the mental and spiritual bodies allow the readers to revel in these mysteries and begin to appreciate the unlimited vastness of a human birth. I loved this book and bought the Kindle version, but now realize this is a book I need to have in print so I can easily revisit sections which are worth future contemplation.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
★★★★★ 4
For open minded scientists
Format: Kindle
The author expands the world of neuroscience,moving outside the materialist box that limits consciousness to brain activity. Well researched and fascinating.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017
★★★★★ 5
An award-winning book exploring the relationship of science and spirituality
Format: Hardcover
This highly engaging, award-winning book is the best introduction for non-specialists that I’ve come across that offers an intelligent alternative to the existential meaningless implicit in the materialist paradigm. Woollacott, a recently retired neuroscientist, takes readers on her quest to reconcile the objective world of her scientific study with the meditation experiences of her personal life. For most of her career, Woollacott kept her subjective experiences separated from scientific work. Having now retired from active scientific research, she now explains in this book how she came to construct a coherent worldview which synthesizes quantum physics, Hindu philosophy, and her own meditation practice. Having read numerous books in this genre, I most appreciated her intelligent exposition of scientific studies for the non-specialist, explaining how she came to favor panpsychism over materialism, all framed within her own life-long journey towards answering life’s biggest questions. I will gladly return to this book frequently as I try to help students consider an alternative to the materialist paradigm.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018