Maintenance tips for potted evergreen

Watering

Likes moisture. Water more frequently in summer, but avoid waterlogging, because the evergreen has fleshy roots and is most afraid of waterlogging. If you water too much, the roots will easily rot. You can spray water on the leaves frequently. Reduce watering in winter. Be careful not to get exposed to rain during the flowering period. Do not water too frequently in spring and autumn, just keep the soil moist.

Fertilization

It does not require much fertilizer. You can apply base fertilizer when repotting in spring and autumn, or apply decomposed cake fertilizer water every 3 to 4 weeks, which can make the plants grow strong and have green leaves. In addition, a few old leaves on the outside of the mature plant should be cut off around the beginning of summer to facilitate the sprouting of new buds, new leaves and flower stalks.

soil

It has strong adaptability, but loose, breathable, slightly acidic loam is most suitable.

temperature

In northern regions, it needs to overwinter indoors in winter, while in southern regions it can overwinter outdoors. No frost damage will occur if the temperature is above 5℃.

illumination

The key to growing evergreens well is to avoid direct sunlight when the weather is hot and the sunlight is strong in the summer. Dieffenbachia prefers partial shade and avoids exposure to the sun. Otherwise, the leaves will easily become dry, burnt, or even yellow, affecting the ornamental effect. Therefore, when growing indoors, it should be placed in a ventilated place and given indirect light.

Reproduction method

Propagated by division. Divide the suckers in early spring and plant them together with the roots so they can survive easily. Seeding is also possible, but is generally not used.

Division can be combined with repotting, which is usually done once a year. The clumping plants can be divided into several clumps and cultivated separately, and divided once every three years.