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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…

_Geplaatst door Fatima op 2026-01-18_

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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## 9 reacties

### NamasteWithMyPlants reageerde op 2026-01-18

Maybe too much light??

### Ashley reageerde op 2026-01-19

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

#### Fatima antwoordde op 2026-01-19

Been about 4-5 months!

#### Fatima antwoordde op 2026-01-19

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

### Ashley reageerde op 2026-01-19

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.

#### Tallplantdude antwoordde op 2026-01-19

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 Daniels antwoordde op 2026-01-20

Good advice

### brittrb reageerde op 2026-01-19

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

### Mrs Daniels reageerde op 2026-01-20

Yeah they a little finicky, beautiful lol

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