What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Tiger Eye Dieffenbachia

Cultivation method of Tiger Eye Dieffenbachia

Ornithogalum is a plant of the Liliaceae family and the Ornithogalum genus. It is commonly propagated by dividing bulbs and sowing. It prefers sunlight and is also tolerant to partial shade. It is afraid of direct sunlight in summer and likes a humid environment. It is not cold-resistant and its growth will stagnate when the temperature drops below 10 degrees in winter.

Tiger eye evergreen can be kept in a sunny environment, but it needs to be shaded in summer to avoid sunburn. The growth environment temperature is 15-28℃. It should be moved indoors for maintenance before the temperature drops to 10℃ in winter. It does not need to be watered too frequently, generally once every 1-4 days is enough.

Watering method

The watering frequency of Tiger Eye Dieffenbachia is different in different seasons. In spring, water it just to moisten the soil in the pot. Generally, water it once every 2-3 days. When the temperature is above 25℃, you need to spray water on the leaves frequently to keep them moist. After autumn, control watering and keep it dry in winter.

Fertilization method

Tiger eye evergreen requires a large amount of fertilizer during its growth process and must be fertilized once every half month during the growing season. Fertilizers can be organic liquid fertilizers made from rotted rapeseed cakes, meat bones, etc. to ensure sufficient nutrients.

Pruning methods

When pruning Tiger Eye Dieffenbachia, we need to start from its leaves and flower stems, and decide whether to prune it based on its growth conditions. Blind pruning will affect the normal growth of the plant.

Precautions for breeding of Tiger Eye Dieffenbachia

1. Ornithogalum is a herbaceous fleshy root flower. Although it prefers a humid environment, it is afraid of water accumulation in the flowerpot. Therefore, you must not water it too much, otherwise it will easily accumulate water and cause root rot.

2. Ornithogalum has strong tolerance to fertilizer, so it needs to be fertilized in moderation. During the growing season, it should be fertilized with cake fertilizer water or compound fertilizer liquid once every 15 to 20 days, and fertilization should be stopped in winter.