How to Save an Overwatered Dieffenbachia from Root Rot
If you’ve been giving your Dieffenbachia too much water – a common problem in houseplant care – there’s a chance it may have picked up root rot from its oversaturated…
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The Best Type of Pot and Soil for Your Dumb Cane Houseplant
Dumb Canes can be vigorous and resilient plants, but they’ll only truly thrive if you can provide the growing conditions they need. Good care begins with a good pot and…
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Why Your Dieffenbachia is Leggy and How To Fix and Prevent It
When you took home your Dieffenbachia, it looked like the perfect tabletop plant: a short, bushy profusion of gorgeous leaves. Then it started to grow. Now it’s grown a tall,…
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How to Propagate a Dumb Cane Through Division Step by Step
Dieffenbachia plants are usually propagated from cuttings, but if you want to multiply your lovely plant without chopping up its stem, there is another option. It’s often possible to propagate…
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Why Dumb Canes Fall Over Plus How to Grow Them Straight and Tall
As they get older, Dieffenbachias can become twisted, one-sided, or top-heavy, tilting so much that they’re at risk of falling over. Fortunately, though this is a common problem with Dumb…
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Are Dieffenbachia and Chinese Evergreen the Same? How to Tell Them Apart
Let’s say a friend has given you a gift: a houseplant with beautiful, speckled, lance-shaped leaves. Your friend isn’t 100% sure what your new plant is called. All they can…
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4 Reasons To Prune Your Dumb Cane Plus How & When To Do It
Dumb Canes are easy to care for and easy on the eyes, a combination that makes them very popular houseplants for beginners. If you get the care basics right, your…
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Is Dieffenbachia Dangerous? Is It Okay to Have In Your Home or Office?
Lots of indoor gardeners adore Dieffenbachia for its hardiness, its shade tolerance, and its exuberant, multicolored foliage. Yet there are persistent rumors that these plants are incredibly toxic, capable of…
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Why Your Dieffenbachia is Weeping, Crying, and Dripping Water
You’ve done your best to keep your Dieffenbachia happy – so why does it look like it’s crying? If your plant seems to be oozing drops of moisture, it’s natural…
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The Most Common Pests Infesting Dumb Canes and How to Eradicate Them
You’ve worked hard to grow your Dumb Cane into a hefty and healthy plant. The last thing you want is for something to come along and eat it. Sadly, many…
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