How to cultivate Dieffenbachia, and what to pay attention to when cultivating Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia is also called iron shoulder pole, open throat sword, winter evergreen grass, etc. The leaves of Dieffenbachia are green all year round, which is why it is named Dieffenbachia. Today we will talk about the cultivation methods and precautions of Dieffenbachia.

How to cultivate evergreen

1. Soil

Aglaonema prefers sandy loam rich in humus, and the soil pH should be controlled at 6~6.5, which is most conducive to its absorption of nutrients.

2. Lighting

Dieffenbachia prefers semi-shade, warm and ventilated environment, so the temperature should be controlled above 10℃. Among them, Aspidistra is slightly cold-resistant, while other varieties need to keep the temperature between 10℃ and 32℃.

3. Watering

Dieffenbachia likes moisture but is not drought-tolerant, so it is best to wait until the surface of the soil in the pot is dry before watering. Excessive watering will cause the roots to rot, and in drought, the Dieffenbachia will wilt.

4. Fertilization

Generally, fertilizer should be applied to Aglaonema when the temperature rises to 18℃ in spring. No fertilizer is needed in high summer or low winter.

5. Pruning

After cleaning and wiping the dust off the leaves, the evergreen will grow better and the leaves will be greener. If the leaves turn yellow or burn, they should be pruned in time.

Precautions for breeding of evergreen

Dieffenbachia is most susceptible to diseases and pests such as leaf spot, anthracnose, and brown soft scale. Once a disease occurs, it is necessary to pay attention to ventilating and lighting the Dieffenbachia regularly, avoid water accumulation, promptly cut off the diseased branches and leaves, and spray an appropriate amount of medicine for sterilization and disinfection, so as to ensure the normal growth of Dieffenbachia; if there is an insect pest, it should be sprayed with the corresponding agent in time to kill the insect. If the insect pest is relatively small, then the impact is not great, and you only need to scrape off the insect body of the Dieffenbachia with a bamboo stick.