Dieffenbachia Soil Insects: Repot with Perlite/Charcoal Mix

Centipedes & Worms = Soil Hitchhikers

Came in the potting soil. Not harmful to plant, but unwanted indoors.

Repot with Amended Mix

1. Buy perlite and horticultural charcoal.
2. Mix 6 parts new potting soil : 4 parts perlite : 1 part charcoal (by volume).
3. Remove as much old soil as possible without destroying roots.
4. Repot in same or similar size pot (10-inch, not 10-gallon).
5. Keep on dry side—water when top soil dry.

Prevention

• Use sterile, soilless mixes.
• Don’t overpot.