This video checks in on the dumbcane (dieffenbachia) houseplant that was revived in two prior videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9U01… and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk8ln…
The dumbcane, named Humphrey, continues to thrive. He has grown considerably. Learn about how to keep dieffenbachias healthy once youâve revived them, including lighting, humidity, watering and fertilizing.
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Today we are checking back in with Adam Cain, also known botanically as Dieffenbachia, that was revived back in June 2019. This plant, named Humphrey, is doing well. The foliage is nice and big now, strong, growing well, and has good coloring. I recently put some worm compost as a mulch for a little bit of fertilizer, and I will be fertilizing him again soon.
Generally speaking, I recommend fertilizing Dieffenbachia, also called dumb cane, about every other month. They are pretty big feeders, so keep that in mind to keep them growing with big leaves and being healthy. They like medium to bright light. If you keep them in lower light, they can have problems, and their variegation may go away, with the plant just growing green leaves.
Watering is the most important aspect of keeping these plants healthy. They are susceptible to root rot, but it’s also very important not to let them dry out completely. Water this plant when it’s approaching dryness. On a moisture meter, you want it to be in the 4-5 range, but don’t let it go into 3. It’s better to err on the side of dry rather than wet.
Always use warm water for these tropical plants. They also like humid conditions, so consider misting or using a humidity tray. Growing them with other plants can help maintain humidity as well.
When fertilizing, use an organic fertilizer at half-strength to avoid salt buildup in the soil. Watch for signs of salt buildup, such as browning leaf tips. If you suspect salt buildup, you may need to leach the soil.
Dieffenbachia used to be easier to grow, but current strains seem more susceptible to root rot. This is why I ended up doing a Dieffenbachia revival video as well.
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