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Dieffenbachia

4.5 out of 5 (35 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Also known as

Dumb cane

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dieffenbachia seguine

Genus

Dieffenbachia

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

What other plant parents say

Large, lush leaves 26

Survivor 19

Fast grower 16

Easy to propagate 4

Browns easily 3

Pet friendly 2

Pest magnet 1

Lakewood, CO

04/08/2021

This plant loves to be watered frequently but can handle lower light than most. She communicates when she needs water, though, rather than just dying and losing leaves right away!

Portland, OR

04/13/2021

not safe for cats, however mine leave this one alone. always just thrives with barely any attention and is most likely ready for a reporting already!

San Jacinto, CA

04/19/2021

Adorable, but it has lost 2 leaves (yellowed). It was my fault though for leaving the soil dry and not following my watering schedule

Desenzano del Garda, Lombardy

03/11/2021

i go back and forth with dumb canes. one minute she’s happy, the next her leaves are browning.

Corona, CA

04/07/2021

I have to let it dry out almost fully. Otherwise very easy. Not the fastest grower right now.

San Diego, CA

02/12/2021

so pretty and loves the sunlight! one of my favorite plants! she brings me so much joy <3

@Srdebien

03/23/2021

She’s beautiful but super toxic! Keep away from pets and kids

Bell, CA

02/28/2021

The only plant that hasn't given me any issues.

Salt Lake City, UT

03/13/2021

Died for no reason I can tell :/

Ypsilanti, MI

04/02/2021

Needs lots of direct sunlight

How to care for Dieffenbachia

Water

How often to water your Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New Orleans, LA.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

New Orleans, LA

67% Medium

Growing Dieffenbachia in New Orleans right now

Plant growth potential is currently high 📈

April 21st, 2021

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in New Orleans is currently high 📈.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…

Sunlight intensity will increase by 26.4% ☀️

April 21st, 2021

New Orleans is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in New Orleans is expected to increase by 26.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 18.5 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 1.5 hours 📈

April 21st, 2021

This month, New Orleans is getting an average of 8.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 12.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.3 total hours of…

Light needs and placement for plant Dieffenbachia: 6ft from a window

Dieffenbachia can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.️

New Orleans, LA currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help ensure this plant has adequate ingredients for growth by treating it to ample light ☀️.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Dieffenbachia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dieffenbachia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dieffenbachia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Dieffenbachia

Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴

April 20th, 2021

The growing potential in New Orleans is high 📈.

It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot a…