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title: "Hi! I've got a dieffenbachia under a grow light, but it's been…"
description: "Hi! I've got a dieffenbachia under a grow light, but it's been thinning out and the new leaves never uncurl properly. Been thinking about chopping all the…"
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# Hi! I've got a dieffenbachia under a grow light, but it's been…

_Fatima님이 2026-01-18에 게시함_

Hi! I've got a dieffenbachia under a grow light, but it's been thinning out and the new leaves never uncurl properly. Been thinking about chopping all the leaves and restarting the growth. Anyone have any recommendations on how to trouble shoot or if starting over would be best?

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## 9개의 댓글

### NamasteWithMyPlants님이 2026-01-18에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Maybe too much light??

### Ashley님이 2026-01-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

How often are you watering and how long have you had it? These go through an acclimation period and leaves die off. Sensitive to overwatering

#### Fatima님이 2026-01-19에 답변했습니다.

Been about 4-5 months!

#### Fatima님이 2026-01-19에 답변했습니다.

Watering every 2 weeks in the winter, maybe once a week when it was warmer.

### Ashley님이 2026-01-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I believe it’s your watering.  
Don’t water plants on a schedule, only when almost dry. Dieffenbachias hold lots of water in the stems/leaves. I only water mine when 75% dry.

#### Tallplantdude님이 2026-01-19에 답변했습니다.

I agree. You should let it dry out in between waterings. They hate being moved/handled as well. Grow lights are a substitute but I find that they like indirect sunlight the best. Also they appreciate a slightly chunky soil for drainage.

I hope this helps!

#### Mrs Daniels님이 2026-01-20에 답변했습니다.

Good advice

### brittrb님이 2026-01-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

It’s huge! Don’t know they got this big

### Mrs Daniels님이 2026-01-20에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Yeah they a little finicky, beautiful lol

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