Common Name: Diphenbachia
Origin: Latin America and the Caribbean
Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia sp.) is an evergreen, herbaceous plant with moderate growth.
Leaves
Its foliage is impressive because of the color combinations. On its leaves it can have spots, spots or lines in green, yellow-green and cream color. It is ideal for large spaces, because its height can reach 1,5 m.
Terrain
It needs a medium consistency substrate with good drainage and rich in organic matter. It is good to transplant every 2 years.
Position
Dieffenbachia needs a bright spot without direct sunlight. Place away from drafts and temperature changes.
Durability
It grows ideally at a temperature of 18 – 28°C, while at lower temperatures it loses its robustness.
Watering
During the vegetative period it needs abundant watering, while during the resting period it needs moderate watering.
Tip:
Regularly spray the leaves with lukewarm water for more moisture. It is ideal to frequently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to clean them from dust. It also helps the plant to breathe better and show growth. Lubrication
Need fertilizer once a month throughout the year. In summer it needs fertilizer every 1-2 weeks. An ideal formulation is the water-soluble fertilizer for green plants.
Pruning
In summer, remove old and larger leaves.
Enemies and Diseases
The most common enemies of difenbachia are blackleg and scabies. While excessive watering favors the appearance of fungi resulting in root rot and finally wilting of the plant.
It is suitable for
- Living room
- House entrance
- Office - Professional space.
Toxicity
Dieffenbachia is a toxic plant for cats and dogs. In case of ingestion, a strong burning sensation and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes may occur. Pot 17 cm- 2 L- Plant height 55 cm
