How to grow Dieffenbachia seguine 'Zebra'? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

Zebra leaf dieffenbachia is known as king powder, dumb cane, and is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araceae family. The stem is cylindrical and fleshy. White stems are usually found on the stem, which are the traces of fallen leaves. The leaves of the evergreen zebra are long oval-shaped, with irregular white or goose-yellow spots and stripes scattered on the leaves on both sides of the green main vein. It is particularly elegant and graceful, just like the stripes on a zebra, hence the name zebra leaf dieffenbachia. As stated.

The zebra evergreen is native to Colombia, with a warm and humid climate. The optimal growth temperature is 25°C to 30°C. The indoor temperature in winter should also be maintained at around 15°C, at least 10°C. The potting soil can be mixed with 7 parts humus soil, 3 parts loam and 1 part sand. The zebra leaf prefers a young and semi-shaded environment, avoiding direct sunlight, and can be cultivated indoors all year round. It is water-resistant and can be placed at the bottom of the pot. Water drains from the tray, allowing water to continuously seep into the soil through the small holes at the bottom of the pot. In winter, watering should be controlled. The lower the temperature, the less attention to pouring. Some leaves will turn yellow in winter, but as long as they are not frozen, they can bloom again in spring. If it is placed indoors in winter, it grows slowly and has a tendency to grow. During the growing season, it can be placed outdoors in semi-shade for a period, then returned to the room after regaining vitality. Fertilization can be carried out during the growing season, depending on the growth potential, once or twice a month, applying more rotted liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer to promote green leaf color, but nitrogen fertilizer should not be used.

Its "flower" is the typical spadix inflorescence of the genus. Seeds are rare or absent, making it difficult to propagate by seed. Propagation is basically asexual, with the main methods being tissue culture and cutting. Tissue culture has a high success rate and low cost, but it requires equipment and conditions. The cutting method is to cut the old stem into 10 to 15 cm in spring and insert it into sand to keep it moist. After the roots grow, transplant it into a pot, and the stem can be cut into sections during the growing season. Small sections, about five or six cm long, can be dried for a few days before cutting. After drying, grow them directly in a pot, keep them moist, and they will root quickly. You can also cut the leaf stems and place them in a transparent glass vase, fixed with white rice stone, for architectural decoration. You can see the jade-white roots, and within about half a month you can see roots in the leaves. Because the sap is toxic, be careful not to let it touch the skin, eyes and eyes during operation. The zebra leaf genus has more than 30 varieties, and they also have certain ornamental value, but this variety is larger, with thick and fleshy leaves, and has elegant and beautiful markings and luster. The plant is tall, with thick and sturdy stems, making it an ideal indoor plant. Better for viewing.