How to make Dieffenbachia bloom and bear fruit

Flowering period care of Dieffenbachia

Points to note when changing pots

Generally, for potted Dieffenbachia, sandy loam rich in humus should be used as the culture soil. The pH value of the soil is between 6-6.5 , which is more conducive to fully exerting the effectiveness of nutrients and suitable for plants to bloom and bear fruit. Repot once every March to April or October to November . When repotting, remove the aging rhizomes and remaining dead leaves, and plant in acidic potting soil with fertilizer. After potting, place it in a shaded place for a few days.

Cultivation points

Warm, humid and semi-shaded. It grows vigorously in summer and needs to be placed in a shaded place to avoid strong sunlight, otherwise the leaves will easily dry out and burn, affecting the ornamental effect. Dieffenbachia has a fleshy root system and is most afraid of waterlogging, so do not water it too much, otherwise it will easily cause root rot. Just water the potting soil in moderation at normal times. Don't water it unless the soil is dry. It's better to be slightly dry than too wet. Except for keeping the soil moist in the summer, watering should not be too frequent in spring and autumn. In summer, water should be sprinkled on the ground around the flower pots every morning and evening to create a humid microclimate. We should also take care to prevent heavy rain from watering the forest.

Fertilization tips

Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once every 20 days or so; in early summer, the growth is more vigorous, and liquid fertilizer can be applied once every 10 days or so. A small amount of 0.5% ammonium sulfate can be added to the topdressing. This can promote better growth and make the leaves dark green and shiny. During the flowering season of June and July , apply 0.2% dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution every 15 days or so to promote flower bud differentiation, which will facilitate better flowering and fruiting.

Other considerations

It should be placed in a shaded, ventilated and rain-proof place. In winter, the evergreen needs to be moved indoors to spend the winter in a sunny and well-ventilated place, and the temperature should be kept between 6 and 18 degrees to prevent the room temperature from being too high, which will cause the plant to consume excessive nutrients.

How to make evergreen fruit

The fruits of evergreen are often difficult to form. So how can we make it bear fruit?

1. Do not water too frequently, and do not water unless the soil in the pot is dry. Better to be dry than too wet

2. Don't let it get wet when it's blooming. Keep it in a cool, ventilated place that's not exposed to rain.

3. Do not apply too much fertilizer, and apply winter fertilizer once a year.

4. There must be an environment for snails to transfer pollen

If you can achieve the above four points, there will generally be no problem with the evergreen flowering and fruiting. It blooms in May and June , and the fruits ripen in September and October . Under normal circumstances, the fruits do not fall off during the winter.