Dieffenbachia Care

Dieffenbachia Care

Dieffenbachia Care

Dieffenbachia are easy plants to care for that can tolerate a wide range of conditions from moderate to bright light. They are leafy, have interesting foliage, and can grow to be large floor plants over time.


Types: Tiki, Tropic Snow, Camouflageshop all Dieffenbachia

Light: 

  • Prefers very bright, indirect light; darker leafed varieties can tolerate more moderate light

Water: 

  • Let soil dry out 50% between waterings (about every 10-14 days)
  • Prone to root rot, so be careful not to overwater (yellowing leaves is a good indicator of overwatering) 

Humidity

  • Prefers high humidity but can adapt well to average household humidity

Soil Type: 

  • Prefers well draining, rich soil 
  • 1-1-1 indoor soil, peat moss or coco coir, and perlite 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals and children

Additional Information:

  • Rotate the dieffenbachia houseplant regularly to provide adequate light to all sides of the plant and prevent it from reaching toward the light on one side

West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty PalmEuphorbiaCordylinePhilodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: PalmsMonsteraHoyaPeperomiaPothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron CordatumFicus MidnightPothosKentia Palm, Peperomia, CalatheaFernsDracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver SplashSnake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron CordatumPothosPeperomiaCalatheaFernsDracaenaBella PalmPothos

Away from the window: Snake PlantsDracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.