Cultivation methods and precautions of Dieffenbachia

soil

The cultivation soil for Dieffenbachia can be a mixture of humus, leaf mold, sandy soil, slag and fertilizer. All five types of soil materials must be prepared in advance. After being exposed to strong sunlight, they can be finely sieved and set aside.

Fertilization

The leaves of variegated dieffenbachia are thick and emerald green. They need to be fertilized once every 15 days. After they are cultivated normally outside in spring, top dressing should be done once every 7 days or so. Stop applying fertilizer before flowering, and apply plenty of fertilizer after fruiting. Apply fertilizer frequently to make the fruits grow fuller.

Watering

Variegated Dieffenbachia likes moisture but is afraid of waterlogging, so do not water it too much, otherwise the roots will easily rot. Water once every 2 to 3 days.

It is best to put a water tray under the flowerpot of Dieffenbachia so that water can penetrate the soil from the small holes, which can keep the soil moist.

Temperature requirements

Variegated Dieffenbachia has strong vitality and can survive in all parts of the north and south. The best temperature is 20-30 ℃ , and in winter it must be around 7 ℃ to ensure its safety.

Lighting requirements

Variegated Dieffenbachia likes to grow in moist soil and also likes to grow in an environment with low light. In summer, it should be placed in a sunny place. As an ornamental flower at home, it can be placed under the balcony to avoid strong sunlight.

How to trim

Wannian should be pruned in time and completed before the beginning of summer. When pruning, check the front and back and remove any leaves that are old, insect-damaged, or cracked. In spring, the useless and old leaves of Dieffenbachia should be cut off to concentrate nutrients, allowing the plant to sprout new buds and differentiate flower buds. Seedling pruning is an important task, otherwise it will be difficult for the plants to bloom.

Precautions

Variegated Dieffenbachia is a flower that likes warm and humid conditions, is shade-tolerant, and is afraid of cold. In summer, it needs to be cultivated outdoors and a shed needs to be built to block out the sunlight. When exposed to sunlight, the leaves tend to turn green and white, and the edges of the leaves tend to burn.

Apply fertilizer appropriately to the variegated dieffenbachia, do not apply fertilizer in winter, and place it in a well-lit place when growing it indoors.

Most of the variegated dieffenbachia plants grown in the open field can bloom and bear fruit. However, the variegated dieffenbachia cannot be exposed to rain during its flowering period.