How to Care for Dieffenbachia seguine
Korean name: 디펜바키아
A tropical plant with large, strikingly patterned leaves. It grows quickly and can change the indoor atmosphere in no time.
Key facts
- Category: Foliage plant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Tropical Americas
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
- Traits: patterned leaves, large leaves, tropical, fast growth
Care Guide
- Light: Prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate low light.
- Watering: Water when the top 2~3 cm of soil is dry.
- Soil: Well-draining mixed soil
- Humidity: Normal to high
- Temperature: 18~30°C
- Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer once a month in spring to summer
Common questions
How often should you water Dieffenbachia seguine?
Water when the top 2~3 cm of soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Dieffenbachia seguine?
It likes Prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate low light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining mixed soil.
Is Dieffenbachia seguine safe around pets?
Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
Is Dieffenbachia seguine good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: Normal to high. Fertilise Liquid fertilizer once a month in spring to summer.