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title: "This is an update on my Dieffenbachia Camilla. The leaves look “dry…"
description: "This is an update on my Dieffenbachia Camilla. The leaves look “dry not w/a healthy gloss or shine”. I am not sure if I should get one of those plant lights.…"
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author: "KJBinNYC"
published: "2025-12-07T14:47:23.113503Z"
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# This is an update on my Dieffenbachia Camilla. The leaves look “dry…

_Geplaatst door KJBinNYC op 2025-12-07_

This is an update on my Dieffenbachia Camilla. The leaves look “dry not w/a healthy gloss or shine”. I am not sure if I should get one of those plant lights. Here are pics. I am watering it once a week or when soil is dry, and I make sure I am draining out the excess water. It looks like it is dying. Is the new pot too big…I am just unsure. I feel sad because I have been really trying not to let it die but I’m not sure I’m successful. Any thoughts? Thanks for your advice.

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_zL2u_bqYaQ8sA63wNAQFAONGlUQtvLtSbqxGx803js/kZkrZ43TSQ6QeSL5bi36Og.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_zL2u_bqYaQ8sA63wNAQFAONGlUQtvLtSbqxGx803js/yhzYt_NMQVCfnihxCQjFtw.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_zL2u_bqYaQ8sA63wNAQFAONGlUQtvLtSbqxGx803js/bpafcvNhSP65Vjga6laNIQ.webp?size=large)

## 6 reacties

### Lex 🪴 reageerde op 2025-12-07

I’m sorry that I have no solid advice here, all I will say is that I have over 70 plants, and I cannot keep a dieffenbachia happy for the life of me… they are such little drama queens. I hope she heals up! ❤️‍🩹

### KJBinNYC reageerde op 2025-12-07

Good night! And the woman at the Farmers Market told me to get this plant when I told her “I am not good with plants” 🤦🏾‍♀️  
I have this ultra violet light I bought… I don’t even know if this would help. In any case… thanks for sharing and responding. Happy Holidays to you.

### Waspinator reageerde op 2025-12-07

Looks possibly fungal. Check the roots for rot (if you find rot, replace the soil, add a higher drainage soil at the very bottom of the pot, and treat the roots with hydrogen peroxide. Also make sure the pot isn't oversized for the root mass; you want the pot to be 1-2 inches in diameter bigger than the root ball.) If you don't find rot, it might be a sunburn or temperature issue. Protect it from extreme temperatures and maybe move it further away from its window or lighting

### KJBinNYC reageerde op 2025-12-08

Thanks  
I wanted to share that I saw little flying bugs…. How do I get rid of the bugs and how do I treat the roots with Hydrogen peroxide? I am a “Virgin Plant Owner”. I do not get good lighting in my house. I’m in NYC and right now it’s 26 degrees and so I can’t have them on my terrace. What do I do first? Take plant out of pot? Do I rinse off roots? Is this where I treat the roots with the peroxide? And what am I doing with the peroxide? I wonder if this is my issues with my snake plant too. Thanks

### Mrs Daniels reageerde op 2025-12-08

Good luck with that plant, I tried to care for one before 😂

### Mrs Daniels reageerde op 2025-12-08

I recommend a pothos plant any day 🌝 for beginners

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