Dieffenbachia Decline After Purchase: Return or Rehab

Trisha's Dieffenbachia: dry brown spots at purchase (very wet soil). Watered less, medium moist. Now yellowing/leaf drop. 6" pot, good indirect light, 71°F. 5 weeks owned.

Pre-Existing Neglect

Plant was poorly cared for before sale. You're seeing delayed symptoms.

Best Option: Return for Refund

Troubled plant may not recover.

If Keeping: Root Check + Rehab

1. Unpot, inspect roots. Mushy/dark = dead.
2. If firm/light roots: repot in original pot, original spot.
3. Prune leggy stems (new growth below cuts).
4. Water when top ½" dry.

Patience + healthy roots = recovery possible.