![]() ![]() Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders) No need to fertilize this plant during the winter months when its growth slows. Use an all-purpose houseplant food and fertilize twice a month during the spring and summer. Although the soil can remain evenly moist, avoid overwatering. Watering Memoria Corsii DieffenbachiaĪllow this plant to dry out between waterings. This plant is toxic, so keep it away from pets and small children. Another name for Dieffenbachia is ‘Dumb Cane’ because if injested, it temporarily numbs your mouth. This plant can tolerate shade, but will grow best in medium to bright indirect light. Memoria Corsii Dieffenbachia prefers to be dried out between thorough waterings. Consider placing this plant in a west or east-facing window. Their new leaves can burn easily if placed in direct sunlight. Memoria Corsii Dieffenbachia does well in bright, filtered light. Memoria Corsii Dieffenbachia Sunlight Requirements It’s perfect for shaded patios and looks great when grouped with other plants. Memoria Corsii Dieffenbachia offers a tropical feel without any hassle. This plant is perfect for the office or home decor. Best Locations For Growing Memoria Corsii Dieffenbachia This Dieffenbachia is native to the tropical forests of North and South America, and the West Indies. This medium-sized plant features attractive foliage with large, air-purifying leaves that are medium to light green in color with stunning cream or silver flecks. Memoria Corsii Dieffenbachia (also known as Dieffenbachia Snow) is an excellent easy-care houseplant and a favorite of foliage lovers. Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light).It is always best practice to isolate any new plants you bring in to your home for a few weeks to watch for little pests. The most common pest issues for Dieffenbachia include Mealy Bugs and Red Spider Mites, however, Thrip and even Scale Bugs can cause issues. They prefer temperatures between 60-80 degrees F, but can go as low as 45. As long as they remain moist and are given enough filtered light each day, they are easy going with other household conditions. If you have just recently purchased your plant, do not repot it for at least 6 months.ĭieffenbachia are great at tolerating lower humidity levels. This should be done in the Spring or early Summer months. Even then, you only want to move up 2" or so in pot sizes to reduce stress. We recommend repotting every year or 2, but only if they are noticeably pot bound. For a pre-mixed formula, we find that a Cactus/Succulent blend is perfect!ĭieffenbachia are moderate growers, especially once they are established. A peat based mixture with lots of perlite, vermiculite or sand will do the trick. Fish Head Farms soil conditioner is another great option to use year round to provide essential nutrients and promote strong, healthy growth.Ī loose, well draining soil or soilless mix is ideal. Nutrient deficiency in Dieffenbachia can lead to yellowing or browning of their leaves, as well as leaf loss and death. We recommend diluting the fertilizer to about 50% strength. We recommend regular feeding, using a general purpose, high quality fertilizer all year round. They can often times be quite inaccurate. We find it best to check with your finger, as opposed to relying on a moisture meter. If the top inch or so of the soil is dry, your Croton could most likely use a drink. Check the soil every 3-4 days and water as needed. An evenly moist soil is best, and a planter with drainage is a great option so that excess water does not pool at the the bottom of the pot, causing root issues. While they can tolerate drying out quite well, it is best to prevent them from staying dry for too long, as they will wilt and lose their leaves. Even bathrooms with some filtered light can be a great place to show off your Dieffenbachia.ĭieffenbachia prefer and do best when they are kept moderately moist at all times. Full shade and minimal filtered light conditions can be suitable for them as well, making them perfect for just about any room in your home or office. If ingested in large quantities, swelling of the mouth, throat and stomach can occur.Ĭroton do best in a well lit, bright area, out of direct sunlight. With big, broad leaves that come in a large variety of colors and patterns, Dieffenbachia are great for low light applications and moderate watering. Please note that Dieffenbachia are not pet safe, and the leaves and stalks contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to mouth irritation, drooling and numbing of the mouth if chewed on. Dieffenbachia are a very popular houseplant, especially for beginners of those looking for an easy care, low maintenance option. ![]()
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