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How to breed Tiger Eye Dieffenbachia

Last Update ：2024.11.13

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Lighting: In autumn, winter and early spring, provide direct sunlight, and shade in hot weather; Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is 15-28°C, and dormancy will occur when the temperature drops above 10°C in winter; Water and fertilizer: Generally 1-1 on sunny days Water once every 4 days and apply thin fertilizer at least twice a week; reduce watering frequency during winter dormancy period. Take care to prevent common pests and diseases.

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Lighting

Growing period

Tiger-eye Dieffenbachia loves sunlight but is afraid of strong light exposure. In late autumn, winter, and early spring, since the temperature is not very high, it should be exposed to direct sunlight to facilitate photosynthesis, flower bud formation, flowering, and fruiting. If you encounter hot weather or summer, you need to block about 50% of the sunlight.

After the flowers fade

If you put it indoors for maintenance and viewing after flowering, it should be placed near the southeast-facing doors and windows to extend the flowering period and increase the number of flowers as much as possible.

Temperature and Humidity

Dieffenbachia likes cool, dry air environment. Afraid of intense heat, it is difficult to survive summer; intolerant of frost and cold, it will enter dormancy when the temperature drops below 10°C. The most suitable growth temperature is 15~28℃. If the rainy days are too long, you will be susceptible to bacterial infection. Afraid of rain, keep the leaves dry at night. The optimal relative air humidity is 40 to 65%.

Flowers

Water and fertilizer requirements

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Spring and autumn are its peak growth seasons. Fertilizer and water management follow the cycle of "light fertilizer" - "light fertilizer" - clear water - "light fertilizer" - "light fertilizer" - clear water (most Make sure to "lightly fatten" at least twice a week). The interval is approximately: 1 to 4 days for outdoor curing, shorter intervals during sunny days or high temperatures, longer intervals or no watering during rainy days or low temperatures; 2 to 6 days for indoor curing, intervals between sunny days or high temperatures The cycle should be shorter, and the interval should be longer or no watering during rainy days or low temperatures.

Slow growth season

Summer is In the slow growing season, fertilizer and water should be properly controlled. Fertilizer and water management follow the sequence of "light fertilizer" - clear water - clear water - "light fertilizer" - clear water - clear water. The interval is approximately: 1 to 4 days for outdoor maintenance, and shorter intervals during sunny days or high temperatures. , the interval should be longer or no watering during rainy days or low temperatures; when cured indoors for 2 to 6 days, the interval should be shorter during sunny days or high temperatures, and the intervals should be longer or no watering during rainy days or low temperatures. Water in the morning or evening when temperatures are low, and mist the plants frequently. Try to arrange watering time in the morning when the temperature is lower.

Dormant period

Winter is the dormant period of Dieffenbachia. The main task is to control fertilizer and water. The management of fertilizer and water is according to "light fertilizer" - clear water - clear water - "Light fertilizer" - clean water - clean water circulates sequentially, with an interval of about 7 to 10 days. The interval is shorter during sunny days or high temperatures, and the intervals are longer or no watering during rainy days or low temperatures. Try to arrange watering time on sunny days when the temperature is higher at noon.

Flowers

Pests and diseases

Tiger-eyed Dieffenbachia The disease is harmful to mosaic disease, and the virus is spread by aphids. It can be controlled by spraying with 2.5% rotenix 800 times liquid.