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How to grow and care for Dieffenbachia seguine

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dieffenbachia seguine, Poison arum

Dieffenbachia seguine 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Medium

21C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Dieffenbachia seguine

How often should I water?

check Dieffenbachia seguine Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Dieffenbachia seguine need?

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Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Dieffenbachia seguine likes Medium light, Low light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

2K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

21~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dieffenbachia seguine at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Dieffenbachia seguine prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy!

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatSouth America

Is Dieffenbachia seguine toxic?

Dieffenbachia seguine is dangerous to Baby, Cat, Hamster, Dog

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Cat

Hamster

Dog

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