Cultivation methods and precautions of Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia is one of the most popular green foliage plants nowadays, and most of them are made into potted plants and placed at home. But how should Dieffenbachia be cultivated? What are its cultivation methods and precautions? In order to make it easy for everyone to grow Dieffenbachia, I will give a detailed introduction to its cultivation methods and precautions.

Cultivation methods and precautions of Dieffenbachia

1. Potting soil for growing evergreen

When cultivating evergreens, the soil in the pot is very important. It is best to choose a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and river sand as the pot for the evergreen, and it must have good permeability. After successful cultivation, it is necessary to change the pot once a day in spring to prevent the soil from becoming too hard.

2. Supply of water and fertilizer to evergreen

When growing Dieffenbachia, you should pay attention to the water supply. Dieffenbachia is a water-loving plant. You should water it more often and try to keep the soil moist. It should be said that it is better to keep it wet than dry. In addition, you should spray water on the leaves while watering. However, you should reduce the water supply in autumn, and keep the soil dry in winter. In addition, during the growth season of Dieffenbachia, you should fertilize it once a month, mainly with diluted nitrogen fertilizer and cake fertilizer.

3. Light and temperature of Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia likes to grow in a semi-shaded environment. In summer, it should be avoided from direct sunlight. Too strong light will hurt its leaves. In addition, Dieffenbachia grows fastest in an environment of about 15 degrees and will go dormant in winter. It is also a cold-sensitive plant. When the outside temperature is below 5 degrees, it cannot survive the winter safely.