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title: "Hiiii! 😁 I am new to the game. I recently got this gorgeous Dumb…"
description: "Hiiii! 😁 I am new to the game. I recently got this gorgeous Dumb Cane & I’m looking for tricks to help her thrive! I recently repotted her. She gets a lot of…"
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# Hiiii! 😁 I am new to the game. I recently got this gorgeous Dumb…

_raeganhillさんが2026-10-21に投稿しました_

Hiiii! 😁

I am new to the game. I recently got this gorgeous Dumb Cane \& I’m looking for tricks to help her thrive! I recently repotted her. She gets a lot of indirect sunlight during the day and occasional reflection from a grow light.

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## 2件のコメント

### Hopper Houseさんが2026-10-21にコメントしました

What a beautiful plant!

Dieffenbachias are pretty easygoing once you get their watering figured out. Bright, indirect light is perfect, and you’ll want to let the top inch or two of soil dry before watering again. Since you’ve recently repotted her, I’d give her some time to settle in and avoid overwatering.

Also, just educationally, the common name “Dumb Cane” has some troubling associations. The plant was historically used to punish enslaved people because its toxic sap can cause painful swelling and temporarily prevent someone from speaking. The term can also be considered ableist, so many prefer calling it by its botanical name, Dieffenbachia. Most people have no idea about that history, so I just wanted to share! 💚

#### raeganhillさんが2026-10-21に返信しました

Wow, thank you for that! I would have never known the history behind the name!!

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