Dieffenbachia Compacta, Perfecta Plant

Purchase Description

• Dieffenbachia Compacta, Perfecta Plant
• Product Material : Natural Plant With Pot , Quantity : 1
• Pot : Height : 5 Inches (13 cm), Pot Colour : Black (Plastic)
• Very easy to maintain and Suitable for gifting to Plant Lovers

Plant Description

Plant height: 9 - 15 inches (22 - 39 cm)

Plant spread: 4 - 8 inches (10 - 21 cm)

Dieffenbachia is a perennial herbaceous plant with straight stem, simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks, making it attractive as indoor foliage. Dieffenbachia is a broad-leaved foliage plant with thick succulent stems.
The large and showy dieffenbachia can be the perfect living decoration for the home or office. When you learn how to care for a dieffenbachia plant, you will find it to be adaptable to different kinds of lighting and conditions.

Common name(s): Dumb cane or leopard lily

Flower colours: White

Bloom time: Not defined

Max reachable height: 4 to 5 feet

Difficulty to grow: Easy

Planting and care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Allow your plants to settle to your location first after receiving it.
• Do not overwater them suddenly.
• Check the moisture in the soil. If it is too dry then apply water gently.
• Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to more bright location.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.


• Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

   

  Sunlight: Bright light but not direct sunlight

  Soil: Well draining soil

  Water: Medium

  Temperature: 17 to 27 degree Celsius

  Fertilizer: Use of organic fertilizers

  Caring for Dieffenbachia Compacta

  
  
  • Refer for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.
    
    Sunlight
  
  
  • Place your plant in a place that receives indirect bright light.
  
  
  • Soil
  • It require well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  
  
  • Watering
  • Water only when the soil feels dry to touch.
  • Soil must never be allowed to dry out completely.
  
  
  • Application of Fertilizer
  • Apply organic fertilizers during spring and rainy season.
  • Loosen the soil without damaging the roots. It will help the plant to uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
  
  
  • Repotting
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in required light condition.
  
  
  • For re-potting procedure 
    
    Plant Protection
  • Wipe the dust from the leaves with a clean, damp cloth.
  • Remove dead, decay and infected part of the plant.
  • For insect attack apply neem oil or any organic insecticide.

Typical uses of Dieffenbachia Compacta

Special features: Dieffenbachia is popular as houseplants because of their tolerance of shade.

Ornamental use: The large and showy dieffenbachia can be the perfect living decoration for the home or office.

Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.