Dieffenbachia is a plant that attracts attention with its brightly colored leaves. An adult dieffenbachia reaches a height of 1,8 m and higher, but in indoor conditions the lower leaves fall off, so it is also popularly called a false palm. In our conditions, Dieffenbachia painted and Dieffenbachia amabilis are widespread. They grow well in rooms with central heating, and other species need a constant temperature, do not tolerate cold drafts and low temperatures in winter. There are varieties that can die from temperature changes.
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Advice on easy propagation of dieffenbachia
The top of the dieffenbachia can be cut off at a height of 10 cm from the soil level and rooted, and the remaining stem easily produces new leaves.
Some secrets of caring for dieffenbachia
1. The temperature for dieffenbachia should be moderate or slightly moderate, but not lower than 17 degrees in winter.
2. Lighting for dieffenbachia in summer is partial shade, and in winter it requires bright light, or for variegated varieties – a bright place, and for varieties with whole-green leaves – light partial shade.
3. Watering of dieffenbachia should be done as the soil dries. In summer it requires high air humidity, leaves should be sprayed and washed from time to time.
4. Dieffenbachia is replanted annually in the spring.
Potential difficulties in growing dieffenbachia
1. The lower leaves of the dieffenbachia turn yellow and curl up – reasons: low temperature, drafts, cold;
2. Change in color of dieffenbachia leaves – too bright light, or direct sunlight falls on the leaves;
3. Soft base of the dieffenbachia stem and loss of color – this is caused by over-watering of the soil and low air temperatures;
4. The edges of the dieffenbachia leaves are brown – this is caused by drying out of the soil or cold air;
5. Dieffenbachia leaves are dying off – the temperature is too low for young leaves, the air is dry, and there are cold drafts. With age, old dieffenbachia leaves die off.
