|
|
Rank: Newbie
Joined: 12/16/2008
Posts: 2
Location: New York
|
Hope I spelled this correctly...or close
Anyway I have one of them am it is growing VERY tall, is it safe for the plant to cut the top out. Or someone give me a suggestion...no I can't raise the ceiling
Respectfully,
Ray
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Joined: 9/14/2008
Posts: 137
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
|
You can try to trim it some but I wouldn't trim it much. Your best bet is if it has other pups (aka smaller plants in the same pot), simply trim out entirely the large stock and keep the smaller pups. This will work for a while but the smaller ones will eventually also get as large though. Good Luck.
Operational Manager at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center in Ames, Iowa
|
|
Rank: Newbie
Joined: 12/16/2008
Posts: 2
Location: New York
|
Thank You...I'wll try the cutting out of the large stalk.
|
|
Rank: Newbie
Joined: 1/5/2009
Posts: 6
|
Don't forget that this plants common name is Dumb Cane, and is indeed poisonous. Don't eat it, or let any kids or pets near it. =P
|
|
Rank: Newbie
Joined: 1/10/2009
Posts: 1
Location: Trinity, Texas
|
Help please. I brought my dieffenbachia inside, replanted it and it promptly had five leaves turn brown and die. Now the plant is "weeping". There is water along the edges of each leaf. What is going on? More importantly, what do I need to do? The plant is five feet tall and has six surviving leaves. It is a plant I received two years ago, and had been doing well outside during warmer weather. I don't remember it losing leaves when I brought it in last year. I used potting soil to replant, in addition to the existing rootball, and put it in a larger pot. Thanks, Joy Francis
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Joined: 9/14/2008
Posts: 137
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
|
If the "weeping" is droplets of water, then it is not a cause for concern. It is a process called guttation, a plant will release excess water from its leaf tips - usually from the newer leaves. If the "weeping" is noticeably sticky, then your Dieffenbachia probably has a scale insect infestation. If that is the case, let me know and I will give you treatment instructions. Most likely is is caused by the suvere change in the available light from going from being outside to inside. Every plant has a range of acceptable light intensity. If the available light is outside that range (too little or too much), then your plant will gradually decline. Fertilizer, humidity and changing the watering frequency will not correct light deficiencies. You must match your plants with their light requirements. Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.
Operational Manager at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center in Ames, Iowa
|
|
|
|
|
Guest |