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Hi Synamon,

This is a type of dieffenbachia. Dieffenbachias are fast-growing houseplants that tend to get top heavy if not properly pruned.  All parts of a Dieffenbachia are extremely poisonous which is how they earned the nickname “dumb cane plant”and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants. You can read all my care tips in the Popular Houseplant section of the website. The picture is of a different variety, but the care is the same.

https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/dieffenbachia-dumb-cane-plant-how-to-grow-care-for-a-dieffenbachia

This plant is a type of  Croton, probably the “Mammy” variety. You can read all my care tips in the Popular Houseplant section of the website. The picture is of a different variety, but the care is the same.

https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/croton-plant-how-to-grow-care-guide

Croton plants are a little temperamental and not as forgiving as some other houseplants, but are a bright addition to any home or office. These plants are considered poisonous also and should be kept away from pets and children.