Dieffenbachias feature pointed, ovate leaves in a variety of combinations of green, cream, and white colors.
Dieffenbachia is a fast-growing plant that can achieve 2 feet in height within a year of planting a rooted cutting, provided it gets enough light.
Dieffenbachia is a fast-growing plant that can achieve 2 feet in height within a year of planting a rooted cutting, provided it gets enough light.
Light: Dieffenbachia plants are popular indoor plants largely because they do well in shady conditions, but these plants do appreciate bright light during the winter months. During the growing season, the plant prefers dappled shade or indirect light. The plant will favor the side facing the light, so periodically rotate the plant to keep its growth balanced.
Soil: Use a fast-draining, well-aerated potting mix. Make sure drainage is good to avoid damaging the roots; they should never be left in soggy soil.
Water: During the growing season, dieffenbachias like regular moisture and do not want to dry out. A large dieffenbachia might need to be watered twice a week. In the winter, you can cut back on the water. At the same time, it's important not to overwater a dieffenbachia, which can cause rot problems. Make sure the top of the soil is fully dried out before watering.
Temperature: This plant likes fairly warm conditions, from 70 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 60 degrees or if the plant is exposed to cold drafts, it is likely to lose lower leaves and assume a palm-like appearance.
Fertilizer: For best results, feed regularly while plant is actively growing ceasing during the cold months. However, some growers swear by a routine of using a weak diluted fertilizer at every watering.
Toxicity: Dieffenbachia has been Nicknamed "dumb cane" because the plant is highly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats.
Soil: Use a fast-draining, well-aerated potting mix. Make sure drainage is good to avoid damaging the roots; they should never be left in soggy soil.
Water: During the growing season, dieffenbachias like regular moisture and do not want to dry out. A large dieffenbachia might need to be watered twice a week. In the winter, you can cut back on the water. At the same time, it's important not to overwater a dieffenbachia, which can cause rot problems. Make sure the top of the soil is fully dried out before watering.
Temperature: This plant likes fairly warm conditions, from 70 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 60 degrees or if the plant is exposed to cold drafts, it is likely to lose lower leaves and assume a palm-like appearance.
Fertilizer: For best results, feed regularly while plant is actively growing ceasing during the cold months. However, some growers swear by a routine of using a weak diluted fertilizer at every watering.
Toxicity: Dieffenbachia has been Nicknamed "dumb cane" because the plant is highly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats.
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