Ask The Plant Expert: I received this plant a few years ago. It's now twice as tall as it is in the picture (hitting my ceiling). Can you please tell me what kind of plant/tree it is and if I can get a new start from it? Thanks! -Shannon Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: Shannon, It looks like a type of Dieffenbachia, most likely a Dieffenbachia picta or Dieffenbachia seguine. These types of dieffenbachia can grow to a height of 10ft. They can be propagated several different ways: Root tip cuttings Stem cuttings Tip cuttings I recommend stem cutting or tip cutting as your method of propagation. To do this you will need the following: Sharp knife Rooting hormone (I like the powder kind - you should be able to purchase it at your local garden center and nursery) Potting soil (you can simply stick the cutting in your current pot, but I like to place my cutting in a new pot with fresh potting soil.) To take a tip cutting, go about three or four [...]