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- The care of Dieffenbachia
- How many times does it have to be poured?
- Fertilize
- Important: sufficient humidity
- When will I repackage?
- When and how to cut?
- Which pests and diseases occur?
- Tips
The Dieffenbachia needs a high humidity
The care of Dieffenbachia
Because of their opulent growth and the interestingly drawn leaves, the robust Dieffenbachien are among the most popular houseplants. Taking care of some basic things in the care, this plant proves to be extremely grateful and can be as big as a small shrub. Please bear in mind that Dieffenbachia is poisonous during all care measures and always wear gloves.
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During the growth phase you should keep the root ball evenly moist and pour it with soft water whenever the surface of the substrate feels dry. Like many houseplants Dieffenbachia takes a rest in winter. Water accordingly less, but be careful that the earth does not dry out completely.
Fertilize
The Dieffenbachie is relatively frugal. It is sufficient to supply the plant with a commercially available liquid fertilizer every 14 days during the growing season. In winter, it requires less nutrients and comes with once a month fertilizer.
Attention: If you have the Dieffenbachia in hydroponic culture, be sure to use a suitable fertilizer and administer according to the instructions printed on the bottle.
Important: sufficient humidity
A lot of dust collects on the big leaves, wipe them regularly with a damp cloth. Since the plant loves a lot of humidity, spray daily with lime-free water. It is also recommended to improve the indoor climate with evaporator shells or a room well.
When will I repackage?
The Dieffenbachia grows vigorously with good care, so it may be necessary to repot the plant every year. Well suited is commercially available houseplant soil or even mixed substrate. Use for this:
When and how to cut?
The strong growth of the Dieffenbachia can also be a problem in small rooms, because the plant simply no longer fits on the windowsill and greatly reduces the light radiation. In this case, you can cut back the Dieffenbachie vigorously. The leaf plant drives after shortening willing and often more beautiful than before again.
Which pests and diseases occur?
Lubricants, shields and mealybugs can add a lot to the otherwise robust plant. Treat them as quickly as possible with a commercially available insecticide. So that the pests do not settle on other houseplants, isolate Dieffenbachie.
Diseases, however, are extremely rare. Yellow leaves or brown leaves are mostly due to care mistakes.
Tips
The Dieffenbachie thrives very well in hydroponics. The expanded clay spheres and the special casting system make maintenance easy and are ideal for people who do not have the proverbial green thumb.