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Dieffenbachia seguine
Upright aroids (Aglaonema, Dieffenbachia)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Dieffenbachia
Large oval-to-oblong leaves with cream/white mottling on thick cane-like stems
Growth habit: upright, cane-forming. Drought tolerance: moderate.
Thicker canes and larger leaves than Aglaonema; older lower leaves naturally drop and expose bare cane over time.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Generally straightforward, though it prefers more consistent moisture and light than the toughest low-light plants.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.
Water after the upper portion begins to dry; aim for moderate consistency and good drainage.
Airy, moisture-retentive tropical mix with good drainage.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable.
No support normally needed; older tall canes may occasionally need staking.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
