Dieffenbachia-What variety is this and does is looks happy?

[missyjean130]

So last week I got this plant for my new apartment. It receives bright indirect light to the right of my window(which gets eastern morning sun),is misted about 5 times throughout the day, and is watered only when the soil is almost dry. I also live in western Washington,but have no idea how much moisture actually gets inside the apartment, as I don't open windows in winter!

This is one of two plants I bought,and they're my first! I am quite scared that it might not be happy but I don't know what signs to look for.

Below is a picture of the full plant. The lower leaves are drooping and I am wondering if this is normal.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/Mephistopheles_666/0303111739.jpg

The below picture is a zoom-in on a leaf. I would like to know what type of Dieffenbachia this is,and if the waviness on the edges of the leaves are normal.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/Mephistopheles_666/0303111742.jpg

There was also a break in one of the upper leaves,and I cut it without thinking about it too much. Here is a picture of my cut,should I go down deeper and do it differently?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/Mephistopheles_666/0303111756.jpg

Any other tips for this plant would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Crabbergirl]

Welcome Missyjean,
Looks happy to me. They do like it a little on the warm side, not to wet at all but they don't want to dry out. They love sunny windows but not where they will get burned. Southern exposure is best. If you put it out side , make sure not direct sun they like filtered light. Keep this plant away from pets and small children, it is poison if ingested.