Dieffenbachia tiki Care

Before watering your Dieffenbachia tiki, identify that the soil is moderately dry. Then water the plant till it starts pouring through the drainage holes.

It isn’t necessary, but you can prune your Dieffenbachia to keep it in a nice shape. Its sap contains oxalate crystals that irritate your skin, so wear gloves. Cut stems with leaves at a 45° angle with sterilized scissors.​ Don’t forget to water your plant after pruning.

Feed your plant during the growing season twice a month. Choose a high-quality and balanced fertilizer that doesn’t contain lime.

Dieffenbachia tiki thrives in medium and bright indirect light. You can put it on the Western or Eastern windowsill or in the center of the room if its windows face South.

Dieffenbachia tiki needs soil that can retain moisture but is well-draining at the same time. You can take a universal mix and add some perlite or sand to make it lose.

Take a stem cutting with a pair of sterilized scissors, place it horizontally in the soil, and bury half of it. Water it regularly, and you will see new roots after 2-4 weeks.

This exotic plant loves to grow when the temperature is between 60-80˚F (15-27°C), so it is perfect for keeping at home.

Choose a pot slightly bigger than the root system to avoid rotting. The material of the container doesn’t matter.

If you leave it unpruned, the plant will resemble a palm tree.