The Dieffenbachia is one of the most beautiful indoor plants and is primarily cultivated for its attractive foliage. However, brown leaf tips sometimes appear, but the triggers can be eliminated without any problems.
Brown leaves on the Dieffenbachia are often a sign of a lack of water
The cause
This damage to the leaves usually occurs at
- lack of water
- too low humidity
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The right watering behavior
In summer, the Dieffenbachia needs a relatively large amount of water, as it evaporates a lot of moisture over the large leaf area. Water whenever the substrate feels dry.
increase humidity
There are various options here:
- Place evaporator trays next to the plant.
- Give the Dieffenbachia a very large planter and place a large, flat stone in it. Fill the planter with enough liquid so that the ornamental plant does not get wet.
- An indoor fountain is also a good alternative to increase the humidity.
tips
Regardless of their location, wipe the leaves of the Dieffenbachia frequently with a damp cloth and spray the plant with lime-free water daily. This also increases the humidity and ensures brightly colored foliage without brown tips.