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title: "I have this fiddle leaf fig (I think that's what it is,) and I've…"
description: "I have this fiddle leaf fig (I think that's what it is,) and I've noticed that the smaller leaves usually always die, slowly turning brown and shriveling up. I…"
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author: "Corvid"
published: "2023-07-30T19:36:18.119Z"
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# I have this fiddle leaf fig (I think that's what it is,) and I've…

_Posted by Corvid on 2023-07-30_

I have this fiddle leaf fig (I think that's what it is,) and I've noticed that the smaller leaves usually always die, slowly turning brown and shriveling up. I make sure to let sunlight in and water regularly, and I'm unsure why it's having such trouble. I live in Arizona by the way. Not sure if that has anything to do with it. Can anyone help?

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## 12 comments

### plant.lady87 commented on 2023-07-30

i think it’s a dumb cane or a dieffenbachia

#### Corvid replied on 2023-07-30

Ooooh ok ty

#### plant.lady87 replied on 2023-07-30

because that’s what mine looked like when it didn’t get enough sun

#### Ada replied on 2023-07-30

Yeah it’s definitely some variety of dieffenbachia. Also, I agree with the lack of light thing but I’d also try looking at the roots and seeing if it needs repotting.  
You said you watered every other day or so and it being root bound might be why it’s drying out so fast.

#### Nix replied on 2023-07-30

Check for root rot as well!

### Corvid commented on 2023-07-30

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### Corvid commented on 2023-07-30

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#### Nix replied on 2023-07-30

If when the leaves die they are transparent, it’s too much water. If they’re transparent but and crispy honestly it may be too direct of sun. What direction does that window face?

### Zan~ Anxious Planter commented on 2023-07-30

Honestly I recommend doing a re ID of the plant then looking into care for whatever pops up. Personally I use google id and I do a spread sheet of basic care for it. Arizona is more dryer air if I’m correct so maybe more indirect sun and more humidity might help if you have an old humidifier around that should work. To know for sure tho I’d get an indoor thermo hygrometer to see what your getting as far as humidity.

#### Corvid replied on 2023-07-30

Thank you so much! This is really helpful :D

### K. Alexandra commented on 2023-07-31

Looks like a young Dieffenbachia “Tropic Snow”. This is mine. It’s much taller now. They enjoy bright indirect light and love water. Too much light can burn their leaves so if this is a really bright window, move it back some. It’ll still get enough light.

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#### Corvid replied on 2023-07-31

Alright, I'll take that into consideration!!

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