Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
Scientific name : Dieffenbachia seguine
💡 Express care tip:
Admire the large variegated leaves of your Dieffenbachia under indirect light. Handle it with care as its sap is irritating to the skin.
Frequent Symptoms & Problems for Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
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Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) : Yellow Leaves (Chlorosis)
The Dieffenbachia easily yellows its old leaves, but rapid and massive yellowing indicates excess water or lack of light weakening photosynthesis.
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) : Brown or Black Spots
The large variegated leaves of the Dieffenbachia can burn under direct sun, or develop fungal infections if the air is stale and humid.
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) : Dry or Brown Leaf Edges
Edges that brown and crumble generally reflect a lack of humidity in the air or too irregular waterings causing water stress.
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