Dieffenbachia - breeding at home

Each grower is faced with the procedure for propagating indoor plants. However, there are many ways to do this, and not all of them can be easily tolerated by the plant. For example, before propagating at home dieffenbachia (dieffenbachia), it is worth considering the physiological properties of the plant. It tolerates all methods of the procedure well, but vegetative methods are complicated by the ability of the flower to secrete poisonous juice.

Popular seating methods

There are two groups into which the methods of reproduction are divided:

• vegetative, when the bush is divided together with the rhizome into several parts, rooting cuttings, layers or a leaf;
• generative or sowing seeds.

Dieffenbachia normally tolerates the breeding procedure

The answer to the question of how Dieffenbachia propagates is obvious - the most popular methods are vegetative methods. Moreover, not only parts of the bush with the root system, but also segments of shoots or leaves will fit for rooting.

Propagation of dieffenbachia by cuttings

When lovers of indoor plants talk about such a flower as Dieffenbachia, they recall the propagation by cuttings in the first place. The fact is that this method gives the best survival rates.

For this method, you need to prepare cuttings from the stem. Dieffenbachia is short, but very dense and thick. It is necessary to separate the shoot with a length of 5-8 centimeters from the main bush with an oblique cut. It is very important to leave at least 3 sleeping buds on each stem pruning (they look like small arc patterns).

All sections and other mechanical damage must be treated with strong root-forming stimulants - most often flower growers give preference to Kornevin.

To penetrate the cuttings into the substrate you need 3-4 centimeters. Then moisten the ground and cover the container with a glass or plastic dome. After a month, you can transplant it into a separate pot.

The apical stalk should be much larger than the ordinary stem

Propagation by apical cuttings

The propagation of dieffenbachia by the top of the bush is carried out with the aim of renewal and rejuvenation. Cut 15-25 centimeters of the stem along with the leaves and process the slices with charcoal.

After the stem stem is placed in water or a moistened nutrient soil mixture. After 3 weeks, it will be completely rooted.

Seed propagation

This method is not used at home, only by scientists in breeding work. Seeds before planting are first soaked in a nutritious and firming saline solution, which will help increase their germination. They need to be deepened into the ground by 1-2 centimeters. Sprinkle water on top of the soil and cover it with a glass dome or ordinary plastic bag. After 1-1.5 months, the seedlings will grow and grow stronger.

Step-by-step algorithm of how to plant dieffenbachia after emergence:

1. Carefully pull out each seedling along with a lump of earth without damaging the roots.
2. Prepare individual pots with a substrate and make holes in them.
3. Arrange one seedling and cover them with earth.
4. Tamp the soil and water it.

Propagation by air layering

This process is slightly different from how it is carried out with other indoor flowers. However, it is quite popular and easy to perform.

How to propagate dieffenbachia using air layers:

1. On a strong trunk make an incision, and slightly open it. They put a small sliver between them and cover it on all sides with moistened moss.
2. A plastic wrap is tied over this construction.
3. Every 3 days open cellophane and moisten the moss, if necessary, it can be replaced.
4. When small roots appear from the cut, the stem is completely cut and planted in the substrate.

Propagation of Dieffenbachia leaf

Leaf propagation does not give great guarantees that it will take root in the ground, but it is often used in home floriculture.

To carry out the procedure, the lower leaves are cut off, since they are closest to the root system. They can be placed both in plain water and in a nutrient moistened substrate. Cover with a film and wait for the roots to appear.

Propagation of a plant by a part of the root

Spotted dieffenbachia can be propagated by dividing the rhizome. This procedure is most effective in the spring. You need to pull the bush out of the tank and moisten the ground with roots. Gently spread them and divide into several identical parts. Seed all the roots in separate containers and wait for the complete survival.

In addition to vertical rooting, a horizontal method is also used.

Rooting process and planting

There are several ways to root Dieffenbachia:

• you can plant cuttings, leaves immediately in the substrate vertically;
• horizontal rooting is quite common when planting material is laid in the ground, slightly pressing it;
• the roots may appear when the content of the cuttings in ordinary water.

How to plant dieffenbachia after rooting in a container:

1. Prepare a pot in advance with a substrate prepared from light earth, humus and river sand.
2. Cover the bottom of the tank with a small layer of drainage.
3. Pour soil mixture on a third of the volume.
4. Place a seedling on top of it and cover it with the remaining substrate.
5. Tamp and water the bush.
6. Put in a lit and warm place.

Subsequent care of seedlings

Further care for dieffenbachia should be as follows:

• lighting is slightly diffused;
• temperature - from +21 to +27 degrees in the summer and about + 19 ... +20 degrees in the winter;
• watering - twice a week with constant loosening of the soil;
• humidity - high; regular spraying of the bush with water is required;
• transplantation - only with the growth of the root system and some types of reproduction.

Diseases and pests of Dieffenbachia

All problems with reproduction, the appearance of pests and diseases of the bush occur due to the negligence and carelessness of the owner. The appearance of root rot or other fungal diseases provokes the introduction of infections through the slices of the flower. Before and after each planting, you need to thoroughly sanitize garden equipment.

After the correct transplant, the plant will decorate the interior of the house for a long time

Mealy mealybugs, aphids, scale insects, and spider mites can also be transmitted through already infected planting material. Therefore, for reproduction, a healthy and strong bush is necessarily used.

After planting dieffenbachia in the soil, it is necessary to create the climatic conditions necessary for its cultivation, because too dry air provokes the appearance and reproduction of insect pests.

Evergreen leafy dieffenbachia has a high decorative appearance. Propagating a room flower is simple, and care does not require special skills. The main thing for a flower is to create and maintain optimal indoor conditions. And with any methods of reproduction, use a disinfected instrument, high-quality planting material, clean land and containers.

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