Care Card

Dieffenbachia

Indirect light Indirect light

Adapts to any light level.

Moderate irrigation Moderate irrigation

Water once a week and fortnightly in cold weather allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Water more frequently in brighter light conditions.

High humidity High humidity

It likes to feel fresh. Spray its leaves once or twice a week.

Not suitable for pets Not suitable for pets

This plant can be toxic for your pet, so we advise you not to keep them together.

Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia

Advice

  • Direct light can burn its leaves
  • you can transplant it in early spring to allow it to develop properly. When you do so, we recommend making a mixture of mulch, sand and two parts garden soil in a pot of the desired size.

Signs of weakness

  • Yellow stems - There are two common causes of yellowing of the stems of dieffenbachia plants. The first cause is overwatering the plant.
  • Stunted leaf growth - pest infestations.
  • Drooping leaves - the plant needs water.
  • Brown spots - the plant is exposed to more sunlight than it should be.
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia