Dieffenbachia Milky

Description

 

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🌿 Dieffenbachia Milky – Care Guide

Dieffenbachia Milky is a beautiful indoor foliage plant with soft milky-white and green patterned leaves, giving a bright, elegant look to any space.

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☀️ Light

• Bright indirect light is ideal.
• Can tolerate medium light.
• Avoid direct sun — it burns the white parts.

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💧 Watering

• Water when top 1–2 inches of soil is dry.
• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy.
• Reduce watering in winter.

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🪴 Soil

• Loose, well-draining soil mix.
• Best mix: garden soil + cocopeat + compost + perlite/sand.

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🌱 Fertilizer

• Feed every 20–30 days in growing season.
• Use balanced liquid fertilizer or vermicompost.
• Do not overfertilize.

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🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–30°C.
• Loves moderate humidity.
• Protect from cold air and AC draft.

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✂️ Pruning & Growth

• Fast growing and bushy.
• Remove yellow leaves.
• Cut back leggy stems to encourage new shoots.

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🌬️ Air Purifying

• Helps improve indoor air quality.

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⚠️ Toxicity

Sap is toxic if ingested and may irritate skin. Keep away from pets and children.

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🐛 Pests

• Mealybugs, aphids, spider mites (rare indoors).
• Treat with neem oil spray if required.

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🌿 Common Problems

Problem	Cause
Yellow leaves	Overwatering
Brown edges	Low humidity
Faded color	Low light
Drooping	Water stress

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🏡 Best Placement

• Living room
• Office
• Bedroom corner with good light

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