What makes it Unique?
- Wide, oval, and pointed leaves with colorful variegations of white, green, and cream.
- A seasonal bloomer that blooms white flowers occasionally.
- A fast-growing plant that can go a maximum of 6ft. in height.
- Easily survive in any light conditions and can keep growing when neglected.
- Native to the Caribbean, Southern American region.
How to Care?
- It prefers bright indoor areas where it gets enough sunlight for its growth, especially in the winter season.
- Ensure to balance the watering sessions as overwatering is a significant issue they face.
- Use a pot for your Dieffenbachia plant with a drainage hole to allow the plant to release the excess water.
- Use a fast-draining, well-aerated potting mixture for your Dieffenbachia so that it doesn’t get soggy.
- Also, they like being moist, so don’t let them dry out completely. Water minimum twice a month when the topsoil dries out completely.
- Choose a balanced diluted fertilizer and apply it every 4-6 weeks to feed them the proper nutrients.
- Clean the plant with a wet cloth and remove all the dirt to protect your Dieffenbachia from pests and insects.
- Both overwatering and underwatering can turn the leaves yellow of the plants.
- The leaves may start drooping once it starts receiving too much sunlight.
- Also, it may start drooping once placed in cold areas or drafty windows.
- It is recommended not to buy the plant if you have pets at home as it is highly poisonous to pets.
- Keep the plant away from AC vents as they can burn the leaves by drying all the moisture from the plant.
1 reviews for Dieffenbachia
saiful hasan siddiqui - May 06, 2022
best plant