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Posted 4w ago by @Shirl

What's happening? Got in mid-Dec. It was beautiful! Now t...

#Dieffenbachia#planttherapy#help needed#plantaddict#greggang#indoorplants
8ft to light, indirect
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 days ago
Following because I am having the same problem with my Dieffenbachias. I’ve about given up on them, I’ve tried everything.
Your baby looks underwatered. Dieffenbachia maculata should be
planted in bright, indirect sunlight, and kept away from full sun exposure. It needs fertile, well-drained potting soil with a high peat content. Water when the soil begins to dry out. As a tropical plant, dieffenbachia will do best in average room temperature and high humidity.
A thirsty plant's leaves will crinkle and become dry, eventually falling off, whileΒ an overwatered plants leaves will slake off and leave behind a slimy residue on the stalk.Β 
To bring it back to life water your Dieffenbachia when the soil volume is 50-75% dry. Water thoroughly until it drips out the bottom of the pot, and remove excess water that accumulates in the saucer. And Fertilize your Dieffenbachia once per month during the spring and summer with a general purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength. Be sure the soil is damp; never apply fertilizer to dry soil.
@ShinyDragontree order some leca on Amazon and try again. I kill them in soil every time. In leca I have two thriving at the house
@planthoe40 Thank you. I have some Leca πŸ‘πŸΌ How exactly do you plant in Leca?