Cat Used Dieffenbachia as Litter Box: Flush Soil to Save Plant

Cat urine in a dieffenbachia pot introduces salts and ammonia that burn roots. Yellowing leaves are the result.

Remedy

• Flush pot thoroughly 3–4 times: run water through until it drains freely, wait, repeat.
• Or replace soil entirely if odor persists.
• Remove any solid waste first.
• Do this ASAP to limit root damage.

Plant should recover if flushed promptly.