dumb cane care in winter

By Becca Badgett Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden. Growing Dumbcane Dieffenbachia How To Care For A Dieffenbachia Plant.

Dieffenbachia Care Guide Grow An Indoor Dumb Cane Plant

8 Care Tips for Houseplants in Winter.

. There is no need to feed it during the cooler winter and autumn months. The plant should not be exposed to temperatures below 60 F nor to cold drafts as leaves may fall off as. Care of dumb cane plant also should involve feeding it once every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a.

Dumb cane slows down its growth rate in winter and may stop growing altogether. Normal household room temperatures are usually fine. Misting the plant is a good idea since the plant enjoys humid.

The dumb cane only requires to be fed about twice a month during its active growing seasons. As a houseplant dumb cane is fairly low maintenance. Dumb canes need less water in winter during the dormant season and plants in lower-light conditions may need less water overall.

So try to keep them in a relatively stable spot. Dumb cane plants enjoy warm temperatures in the range of 60 F-80 F. Dont feed them in the winter months.

Dumb cane likes warmth so it suits most homes provided you keep your rooms heated during cold weather. How to Care for Dumb Cane Dieffenbachia at Home Watering As they come from rainforest environments Dumb Canes prefer moist soil to maintain their glossy leaves. Dumb cane plants enjoy regular watering about twice a week during the summer and once during the winter.

Growth Rate Dieffenbachia are moderate growers and when properly cared for and. Place the plant near a bright window but out of direct sunlight and provide the humid air that dumb cane prefers by sitting. Dumb cane grows best at temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F 18 24 degrees C.

To prevent these setbacks water Dumb Cane regularly with lukewarm water. A large dieffenbachia might need to be watered twice a week and in the winter you can water a little bit less. If its in a room that is unheated or too cool it will struggle or die.

Its at this time of year that this tropical plant is most vulnerable to low temperatures and. If your dieffenbachia sits in brighter light then fertilize more frequently. Increase the humidity around your dumb.

Carefully cut the cane just below the new root growth with a sharp knife and plant it in a new pot with fresh soil. However during the warmer seasons dumb cane prefers. For your old Dumb Cane plant carefully cut the remaining.

I always think its smart to pick a watering day and check in on your. The large and showy dieffenbachia can be.

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