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The Dieffenbachia likes to be in partial shade
The right location for the Dieffenbachia
Originally the Dieffenbachia comes from the dense rainforests of South and Central America, where it thrives in the light shade of the primeval forest giants. This is also the orientation of our room hybrids.
The Dieffenbachia is not a sunbather
The plant with the attractively colored foliage prefers a light to partially shaded place on the windowsill. A south window is unsuitable, better is an east or west location. Even on a not too cool and dark northern window, she feels comfortable.
You do not like durable draft, so a location in front of a regularly tilted window or near the door is not ideal. Also, be careful not to lose heat, keep the temperature below 20 degrees, and maintain adequate humidity.
Tips
If the Dieffenbachia is too dark in its place, it forms smaller leaves, which often have no pattern and occasionally turn yellow. Then make the plant brighter or provide a plant lamp for better lighting conditions.