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crispy leaves on Dieffenbachia
Quick answer
If your Dieffenbachia has crispy leaves, the most likely cause is: Sunburn from direct morning sun or excessive direct sunlight exposure causing phototoxicity and leaf scorch.
Start here:
- 1. Trim all crispy, yellow leaves at the base
- 2. Relocate to bright indirect light away from any direct sun
Why Dieffenbachia gets crispy leaves
Dieffenbachia spp.
Sunburn from direct morning sun or excessive direct sunlight exposure causing phototoxicity and leaf scorch.
How to reverse crispy leaves on Dieffenbachia
- 1
Trim all crispy, yellow leaves at the base
- 2
Relocate to bright indirect light away from any direct sun
- 3
Water sparingly only when top 2-3 inches are dry
Keep crispy leaves off this Dieffenbachia
Acclimate plants gradually to higher light; use light meter apps to verify light levels are appropriate for understory tropicals.
Other Dieffenbachia problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes crispy leaves on Dieffenbachia?
Sunburn from direct morning sun or excessive direct sunlight exposure causing phototoxicity and leaf scorch.
How do I fix crispy leaves on Dieffenbachia?
Trim all crispy, yellow leaves at the base. Relocate to bright indirect light away from any direct sun.
How do I keep crispy leaves from coming back on Dieffenbachia?
Acclimate plants gradually to higher light; use light meter apps to verify light levels are appropriate for understory tropicals.