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title: "Hi guys, purchased this beautiful Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) and…"
description: "Hi guys, purchased this beautiful Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) and notices this on it’s edges :( it feels a bit crispy. I watered it once with distilled water…"
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author: "GreenMommy"
published: "2025-04-26T14:44:46.190095Z"
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# Hi guys, purchased this beautiful Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) and…

_Postat av GreenMommy den 2025-04-26_

Hi guys, purchased this beautiful Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) and notices this on it’s edges :( it feels a bit crispy. I watered it once with distilled water because i read it could be build up of minerals. I looked for signs of thrips i didnt see any i use neem oil spray on the leaves and the base of the plant just in case. Should i cut the crispy edges with a scissors ?

![Bilaga 1 av 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y7qaE_9MREUObnb3v7bIzD-ZwJH9Q_QW4rEB3uMJvz4/kjrU2nFKSeecY24mAWR-lQ.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 2 av 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y7qaE_9MREUObnb3v7bIzD-ZwJH9Q_QW4rEB3uMJvz4/NknOXNJUTmiSSFJ_4IWrog.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 3 av 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y7qaE_9MREUObnb3v7bIzD-ZwJH9Q_QW4rEB3uMJvz4/mzF2mooTQvygcT8LHlrRUQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 kommentarer

### fuey kommenterade den 2025-04-26

You can trim or cut the entire leaf if you don’t like the look of it.  
Since it’s browning on the top of the leaf, I would say too low of humidity.  
It maybe a good idea to fill in the missing info on this plant’s profile. It will help avoid overwatering and underwatering in the future as Planta makes your personalized schedule.

#### GreenMommy svarade den 2025-04-26

Thank you so much i didnt think of humidity at all i’ll try a humidifier and cutting the edge of the leaf and see what happens :)

### Sapphire kommenterade den 2025-04-26

If you spray with neem oil, I recommend keeping it farther from a light source until it dries. The oil can cause the sun/grow light to 🔥 the leaves.

#### GreenMommy svarade den 2025-04-26

Yes i spray it after sundown :) thank you

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