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title: "What does this leaf on my dieffenbachia mean? Is it a bottom leaf…"
description: "What does this leaf on my dieffenbachia mean? Is it a bottom leaf that was going to die anyways. Or is this over watering? Just got him."
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author: "Kezzy"
published: "2024-03-14T16:08:44.098959Z"
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# What does this leaf on my dieffenbachia mean? Is it a bottom leaf…

_Kezzy님이 2024-03-14에 게시함_

What does this leaf on my dieffenbachia mean? Is it a bottom leaf that was going to die anyways. Or is this over watering? Just got him.

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/YUhCgt9nepPMv-Kpa6j5iWCgrIXqsZcBZiBDmgW_cHk/FcZw2CbcRCuH1DxYeGkKQw.webp?size=large)

## 3개의 댓글

### Plant Lives Matter님이 2024-03-15에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Kind of a little bit of both. Dieffenbachia does tend to drop old leaves, but they drop more readily with insufficient water or light. I wouldn’t worry about it too much and wait to snip it off until the whole leaf turns yellow.

#### Kezzy님이 2024-03-15에 답변했습니다.

Thank you! Much appreciate the advice. I’m giving him 2 weeks to acclimate to the house before I repot him to see what’s going on. Someone else suggested more light so he is also in a new window. Btw his name is Ted. Also, love your collection 😍

#### Plant Lives Matter님이 2024-03-15에 답변했습니다.

Thank you! Yes, they are my spoiled babies. As for dieffenbachia, I feel like they are one of the most easygoing houseplants. They seem to adapt to however much light they’re given, thrive with little water, and just keep growing tall. Absolutely one of my favorite genera ❤️

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