Dieffenbachia Cheetah Reflector

Dieffenbachia Cheetah Reflector

Using some greenery to decorate your home is one thing that will never go out of style. Plants like dieffenbachias give your space a tropical look whilst improving indoor air quality.

Dieffenbachia Reflector Care

Dieffenbachia Reflector ought to be grown in a slightly acidic, well-draining potting soil with good moisture retention. Provide medium to bright sunlight and water only the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry. Maintain temperature in the range of 65º to 75ºF (18 to 24ºC) and the humidity at 60%.

Soil

The Dumb Cane reflector thrives in soil with good drainage and moisture retention capabilities. On that note, regular garden soil doesn’t cut it. It’s too dense, and this impedes free flow of water. The problem with this is that if the water fails to reach its root system, the plant begins to die.

Light

Diffused sunlight or medium-to-bright sunlight is what this plant prefers to grow healthily. Does that mean that it can’t grow in low-lighting conditions? Not necessarily. But it will likely not produce that remarkable variegation on its foliage.

Besides, it requires plenty of light to keep growing vigorously. Place it in a dimly lit area, and its growth rate suffers.

On the other hand, you don’t want to expose it to too much sunlight because this can scorch its leaves. To find that happy medium, I prefer to place my Dumb Cane in an east-facing windowsill.

Watering

In terms of frequency, don’t water your Dieffenbachia reflector unless the top 1 to 2 inches of the soil have dried up. This way, you’re able to water frequently enough to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Temperature

The optimum temperature range for Dieffenbachia Reflector is between 65º and 75ºF (18 to 24ºC). When it’s too cold, look for ways to keep your plant warm as a temperature below 50ºF can kill it.

Humidity

Like most Dieffenbachia plant species, the Reflector thrives in a highly humid setting. Aim to maintain a humidity level of at least 60% throughout the year.