My plant is starting to get leaves browning around the edges. What am I doing wrong? Or what am I not doing correctly? Don't want to lose my plant. Help! Thank you :)
These browning leaves could be cause by overwatering or underwatering, which have similar symptoms. They could also be a result of excessive fertilizer or excessive light (this plant prefers low-light conditions). See these articles for advice:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/growing-dumbcane-dieffenbachia.htm
I'm from India. Two weeks back I bought a Dieffenbachia from a nursery. A lower leaf turned yellow so I cut them. Now 3-4 leaves have yellowed. I water them once in 2 days as climate is somewhat hot humid. Please help me out.
Overwatering is a possibility, since it is a very common problem with indoor plants. Make sure the top two inches of soil are dry before you water each time. If this doesn't help, the plant might be getting too much direct light if it is near a bright window. See these articles for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/growing-dumbcane-dieffenbachia.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
Recently my dieffenbachia drooped due to underwatering, so tried to do stem cuttings. Should I dry it before planting in soil?
No, simply transfer the rooted cuttings to soil, being very careful not to break the roots. Then water normally, checking every few days to make sure the plant has enough, but not too much water. Follow these instructions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/propagating-dieffenbachia.htm
New leaves are browning and leaves are getting smaller.
See this article to identify causes of the browning leaf tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
Small leaves can indicate a nutrient deficiency of nitrogen or zinc, especially if those leaves also turn pale or yellowish. Adding a zinc or nitrogen fertilizer, or organic options like compost, according to the package directions may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/zinc-and-plant-growth.htm
I have an 8 foot dieffenbachia plant. After coming home from vacation, it had broken from the base at the dirt and was laying on the floor. I picked it up and put it in water. Can I do that? I didn't know what else to do. Any suggestions?
The top of the plant may produce roots in the water, but this is not a reliable way to rescue the plant- it could take a long time and ight fail. The roots that are still left in the pot may regrow if you're patient with them and give them only minimal water.
The most reliable method to save a plant in this situation is to regrow it from cuttings. See this article for how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/propagating-dieffenbachia.htm
I have a tropical snow plant and it has stopped growing. I know it's winter time but I keep the room warm and it gets sun light. It has been 2 month the new leaves have not open. And I have a plant light plus I give it plant food.
Over watering is often times the biggest issue for a Dieffenbachia.
Soil should be moist, but never soggy.
Your plant will do well in a bright and filtered sunlight setting.
The pot that you have looks a bit large for the size plant that you have.
To large of a container can lead to overwatering and root rot.
I would suggest lifting the plant and inspecting the roots. You can prune away any dead roots and then plant the plant into a smaller and better sized pot.
Use a good quality potting soil.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/growing-dumbcane-dieffenbachia.htm
what is the best way to root dieffenbachia cuttings?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/propagating-dieffenbachia.htm