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title: "My Dieffenbachia is a bit extra droopy. I do think there was a bit…"
description: "My Dieffenbachia is a bit extra droopy. I do think there was a bit too much dry heat in my house today, but even then, she normally doesn’t get this way. She’s…"
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author: "Bodhi_PlantMama"
published: "2024-02-22T05:49:30.556607Z"
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# My Dieffenbachia is a bit extra droopy. I do think there was a bit…

_Posted by Bodhi\_PlantMama on 2024-02-22_

My Dieffenbachia is a bit extra droopy. I do think there was a bit too much dry heat in my house today, but even then, she normally doesn’t get this way. She’s “newer”. I have waited until she is dry to water and she’s still a little damp. The stems and leaves have the soft give (that I think is normal for this plant). I gave a little humidity when I got home… any tips? Does she look normal or just a bit tired 😂

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## 14 comments

### New Plant Mom commented on 2024-02-22

She’s beautiful! I love these plants  
Just got my first one this past weekend

### molly commented on 2024-02-22

it looks like she may just be reaching for light! she looks very happy \& healthy. if it’s not that, maybe the roots need to breathe. you could repot with a chunkier soil mix.

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-22

Oh my gosh, I actually put her in more shade because I was told not to put her in the sun and then I thought she was getting too much sun lol I’ll definitely try to put her back in the sun. Thank you!

#### molly replied on 2024-02-22

that makes sense! sunlight is tricky. just make sure no direct sunlight is on the leafs because they burn. filtered or indirect sunlight will be best (: i hope she continues growing happily! you’re welcome (: good luck!!

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-23

🙏 🙏🙏🙏

### Shun commented on 2024-02-22

It looks like she needs light and water. I normally let mind dry out 50% before I water.

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-22

Lol someone told me to not give her too much sun so I put her in more shade! I’ll definitely try giving her more of the sun and she seems to be moist still but the leaves are dry, so I tried some humidity… Maybe my heater?  
Thank you!!

#### Shug replied on 2024-02-23

They love to be misted

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-29

I thought the opposite! That’s so good to know!!

### Shun commented on 2024-02-29

How is your plant doing?

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-29

Sad 😭 I gave more humidity, it’s perked up a tiny bit when I watered but it’s looks lackluster 😂

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-29

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bLvXZG3wxfbiMR1_tqKaJBTSKwaR7PLewWroiTwho4E/GhDGDzY1RXqAuXD8AZvMeg.webp?size=large)

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-29

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bLvXZG3wxfbiMR1_tqKaJBTSKwaR7PLewWroiTwho4E/q9m2x9ubS42sNNgy3tcF5Q.webp?size=large)

#### Shun replied on 2024-03-02

I water her when so 50% dry, and keep her near a window. I mist her according to the app’s recommendations. I do use rain water on my plants.

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