Common maintenance issues of Dieffenbachia

Common maintenance issues of Dieffenbachia

Variegated Dieffenbachia prefers a warm, humid and semi-shady growing environment. It is afraid of cold, easily affected by frost, and is afraid of drought.

Therefore, there will always be some problems in the maintenance process

Winter frost damage

Dieffenbachia is afraid of cold and is easily frozen, which causes the plant to stop growing.

Insufficient light causes leaf discoloration

When there is insufficient light, the leaves of the Dieffenbachia cannot carry out photosynthesis well and will lack nutrients. If it is too hidden for a long time, the leaves will fade.

High temperature burns

High temperatures and dry summers can easily cause the Dieffenbachia to be burned, causing its leaves to turn yellow and wilt.

Pests and diseases

Variegated Dieffenbachia is also susceptible to diseases and pests, mainly leaf spot and anthracnose, as well as pests such as brown soft scale, which can cause symptoms such as branch and leaf drying, affecting the healthy growth of the plant.

Maintenance and management of Dieffenbachia

Winter protection

Dieffenbachia likes warmth and is very susceptible to frostbite in the cold winter. If anti-freeze measures are not taken in time, it will cause death.

When the variegated dieffenbachia is slightly frozen, be careful not to move it into a warm environment immediately to avoid wilting of the leaves. Instead, leave it in place for a few hours, spray the leaves with warm water, and then move it.

When there is severe frost damage: the roots of the Dieffenbachia will rot. At this time, you need to dig up the plant, cut off the rotten roots and cut off the affected branches and stems, then apply wood ash to the wound and place it in a warm environment for maintenance.

Suitable lighting

Because variegated dieffenbachia prefers a bright and warm environment, but is also shade-tolerant, it can be placed on a balcony or in a more secluded place. However, in order to avoid leaf burns from excessive sunlight or fading from excessive shade, it is best to place the variegated dieffenbachia in a place with scattered light.

Pest control

To prevent and control diseases of variegated dieffenbachia, it is necessary to pay attention to ventilation and light transmission in management, and the soil in the pot should not be too wet. Also use 0.5 to 1% Bordeaux mixture or 1500 times 70% thiophanate solution for spraying and prevention;

For pests such as brown soft scale, you can use the scraping method or spray 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsifiable concentrate for prevention and control.

Watering management

Of course, another key point that needs attention is watering. Appropriate watering is the basic requirement for the growth of variegated dieffenbachia. Be sure to pay attention to the amount of watering. Do not water when the soil in the pot is not dry. If the weather is hot and during the growing period, you should water more. You should also frequently spray water on the surface of the leaves with a pot to ensure that the leaves are moist and will not turn yellow, wilt, and even fall off due to heat and dryness.

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