it is about 4 feet tall and appears to be very healthy except for the tipping
My Dieffenbachia is curling and starting to tip over, should i repot it or start to clip it?
I had the same problem at 4 ft. You should stake it tied loosely. And you can propogate, start a new one, cut a 1 1/2 " slit towards to upper portion of the stem almost half way through, cover in well soaked (overnight) sphagnum moss, wrap airtight in plastic for 3 weeks, cut and plant when the roots are formed.You'll get a sturdy dieffenbachia and a new baby one to boot!! Good luck.
Reply:yowzaas!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
I have mushrooms growing in the pot with my Dieffenbachia Plant..is this normal, are they harmful to the plant
are the poisonous, should I remove them, or leave them. Has anybody had experience with this?
I have mushrooms growing in the pot with my Dieffenbachia Plant..is this normal, are they harmful to the plant
I had the same thing happen to my houseplants.There was an old house next door to us being destroyed because of a mould problem and it was a health hazard.Because of this the spores in the air travel and get into neighbouring homes and plant life.It causes mushrooms to grow,mushrooms are a fungus.I removed them from my houseplants for their well being and so the mushrooms wouldn,t take over and kill my plants.They overcame it and thrived.
Reply:No, it is not normal. Your soil is contaminated. It isn't "poisonous" however they will crowd the plant and take away it's organic nutrients... get rid of them.
arenas
I have mushrooms growing in the pot with my Dieffenbachia Plant..is this normal, are they harmful to the plant
I had the same thing happen to my houseplants.There was an old house next door to us being destroyed because of a mould problem and it was a health hazard.Because of this the spores in the air travel and get into neighbouring homes and plant life.It causes mushrooms to grow,mushrooms are a fungus.I removed them from my houseplants for their well being and so the mushrooms wouldn,t take over and kill my plants.They overcame it and thrived.
Reply:No, it is not normal. Your soil is contaminated. It isn't "poisonous" however they will crowd the plant and take away it's organic nutrients... get rid of them.
arenas
My dieffenbachia leaves appear to get brown tips at the end. Am I watering it too much?
The leaves on this new bush are beautiful. I started it from a previous posted question recommendation of taking a cutting of the stalk and rooting it in water. These cuttings have been very successful yet the new plants are getting brown tips.
I suspect I am watering it too much but then again maybe I am not watering it enough? That's my dilemna and my story and I'm sticking to it!
My dieffenbachia leaves appear to get brown tips at the end. Am I watering it too much?
When you water, are you using tap water? If it is cold, it can shock the plant and make the tips of the leaves turn brown.
Either let your water warm up or let the water sit out at room temperature for a while before watering. Hope this helps.
Reply:In my experience with house plants, when they get brown tips on the leaves that is salt burn. House plants must drain. When watering, try to take the plant to the sink and water thoroughly. Let drain before taking back to saucer. DRAINAGE is key. There are salts in our water. If the plant doesn't drain, it can take up the water again and retain the salt resulting in burn.
Good luck :-)
Reply:I find that my dieffenbachia get brown on the tips from lack of watering.
Reply:do what just me says and dont do it again natural is pure learn to take care of what you have.
Reply:Usually happens if the air is too dry...and give them plenty of water, but it only takes one dry day to wither the points on these plants. These plants are tropical, and like lots of humidity.
Reply:it can be both too much or too little.... thats what my book says
Reply:This is the new ones that are getting brown? This is because the roots have not formed. they take a very long time to form, I don't know how often you are watering them, but as the roots have not come yet? make sure you water close to the stem. Diffenbachias like to be watered fully then let dry before watering them again. They also do not like wind or too much sun, especially direct sun. Hope this helps. The next leaves that come in should be good, as the roots will have come in, and often when new leaves come in the oldest ones start to yellow and decay.
Reply:If you are using your house tap water - Stop doing so. Many plants will get brown tips from the chemicals in home water. You must let your tap water sit overnight and when using do not use the lower few inches, and be sure not to disturb the water while using. The chemicals will settle to the bottom overnight. A good way to tell is to make ice cubes from your tap water, then place them in a glass to melt and look for residue on the bottom of the glass. The person who mentioned salt is right on target. The plant that suffers most from tap water is the Spider Plant, in a hanging basket. Most brown tipping is caused from the Chlorine in your tap water. If you have a water softening system, the problem gets worse.
Reply:It's not getting enough water. You can trim the brown off the ends with a pair of scissors.
Reply:Usually caused by not watering, enough, and overcrowding.
Reply:yup
I suspect I am watering it too much but then again maybe I am not watering it enough? That's my dilemna and my story and I'm sticking to it!
My dieffenbachia leaves appear to get brown tips at the end. Am I watering it too much?
When you water, are you using tap water? If it is cold, it can shock the plant and make the tips of the leaves turn brown.
Either let your water warm up or let the water sit out at room temperature for a while before watering. Hope this helps.
Reply:In my experience with house plants, when they get brown tips on the leaves that is salt burn. House plants must drain. When watering, try to take the plant to the sink and water thoroughly. Let drain before taking back to saucer. DRAINAGE is key. There are salts in our water. If the plant doesn't drain, it can take up the water again and retain the salt resulting in burn.
Good luck :-)
Reply:I find that my dieffenbachia get brown on the tips from lack of watering.
Reply:do what just me says and dont do it again natural is pure learn to take care of what you have.
Reply:Usually happens if the air is too dry...and give them plenty of water, but it only takes one dry day to wither the points on these plants. These plants are tropical, and like lots of humidity.
Reply:it can be both too much or too little.... thats what my book says
Reply:This is the new ones that are getting brown? This is because the roots have not formed. they take a very long time to form, I don't know how often you are watering them, but as the roots have not come yet? make sure you water close to the stem. Diffenbachias like to be watered fully then let dry before watering them again. They also do not like wind or too much sun, especially direct sun. Hope this helps. The next leaves that come in should be good, as the roots will have come in, and often when new leaves come in the oldest ones start to yellow and decay.
Reply:If you are using your house tap water - Stop doing so. Many plants will get brown tips from the chemicals in home water. You must let your tap water sit overnight and when using do not use the lower few inches, and be sure not to disturb the water while using. The chemicals will settle to the bottom overnight. A good way to tell is to make ice cubes from your tap water, then place them in a glass to melt and look for residue on the bottom of the glass. The person who mentioned salt is right on target. The plant that suffers most from tap water is the Spider Plant, in a hanging basket. Most brown tipping is caused from the Chlorine in your tap water. If you have a water softening system, the problem gets worse.
Reply:It's not getting enough water. You can trim the brown off the ends with a pair of scissors.
Reply:Usually caused by not watering, enough, and overcrowding.
Reply:yup
Where can I purchase a dieffenbachia (dumbcane) plant or seeds?
I'm looking to purchase the dieffenbachia plant or seeds. I'm looking for the larger species of the plant. The one that can get 5ft tall or larger.
Where can I purchase a dieffenbachia (dumbcane) plant or seeds?
You should be able to google it.
Reply:Lowes
Reply:I seen one at Lowes this weekend.I also bought one!
Reply:Lowes
Reply:Plant nursery has the best or Home depot might. Did you know It's called "Dumbcane" because if you make tea out of it's leaves it will paralize your vocal cords for a couple of days that's why it's Dumbcane. FYI
Reply:lowes
Where can I purchase a dieffenbachia (dumbcane) plant or seeds?
You should be able to google it.
Reply:Lowes
Reply:I seen one at Lowes this weekend.I also bought one!
Reply:Lowes
Reply:Plant nursery has the best or Home depot might. Did you know It's called "Dumbcane" because if you make tea out of it's leaves it will paralize your vocal cords for a couple of days that's why it's Dumbcane. FYI
Reply:lowes
Dieffenbachia plants and dogs?
I received a very big,beautiful dieffenbachia plant today. I happened to look it up and found out a little about them. Should I get rid of it and really be concerned with my dogs?
Dieffenbachia plants and dogs?
Dieffenbachia is EXTREMELY toxic to animals and humans. If you have dogs, cats, or kids, get rid of the plant.
The sap has a type of alkaloid which causes blistering of the mucous membranes and other toxic reactions.
Reply:Agree with Spam. No worries if your dogs don't chew plants. If you see they are interested in it, "No" "Leave it." training solves that problem. None of my dogs ever showed any interest in dumb cane I've had.
Reply:Place it somewhere the dogs will not be able to get at it and be sure not to allow leaves to fall off. It is poisonous, but there is no reason not to keep it if you use some planning.
Reply:Do your dogs bother your other household plants?
I doubt you have anything to worry about
Dieffenbachia plants and dogs?
Dieffenbachia is EXTREMELY toxic to animals and humans. If you have dogs, cats, or kids, get rid of the plant.
The sap has a type of alkaloid which causes blistering of the mucous membranes and other toxic reactions.
Reply:Agree with Spam. No worries if your dogs don't chew plants. If you see they are interested in it, "No" "Leave it." training solves that problem. None of my dogs ever showed any interest in dumb cane I've had.
Reply:Place it somewhere the dogs will not be able to get at it and be sure not to allow leaves to fall off. It is poisonous, but there is no reason not to keep it if you use some planning.
Reply:Do your dogs bother your other household plants?
I doubt you have anything to worry about
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