Description

Dieffenbachias come in different varieties. Most are made up of leaves with green, white, or cream yellow with different flashes and specks that differentiates one variety to another. It has one straight stem and new leaves sprout from the middle.

• Plant height of 5 to 7 inches.
  • Small – minimum of 4 leaves
  • Medium – minimum of 8 leaves
  • Large – minimum of 15 leaves
  • XLarge – minimum of 20 leaves
• Pot diameter of 5 to 6 inches.

History

This plant for sale in Manila is from the Araceae genera related to Monstera and the Philodendrons. Marian Dieffenbachia is a native of the Amazon and when imported to England it was then called Dieffenbachia, named after Joseph Dieffenbach who is a head gardener at a famous palace in Vienna. Apparently, this was a favorite place of the Empress appointed that time.

Care guide

This one can adapt to different light conditions, from low light to bright indirect sunlight. But of course, placing them in a bright area would result in faster growth. Moreover, they like their soil well-draining as well. The recommended watering schedule is once to twice a week. It’s a go signal to water when the top half of the soil has already dried out. Make sure that water drains at the bottom of the pot as well when watering to avoid root rot.

Propagation

Propagating this indoor plant for sale in Manila is fairly easy. The first thing to do is locate its nodes and make sure to include them in your cuttings. You can either propagate them in water or directly into the soil. If you chose water propagation, wait for roots to develop before transplanting them into a pot. Make sure to change the water frequently and place them in a bright shaded area.