Dieffenbachia, from the Araceae of plants, is a type of Houseplant that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Houseplant to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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How to repot Dieffenbachia
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Dieffenbachia, just like you would repot your Cymbidium Orchid as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Dieffenbachia loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Dieffenbachia by checking the soil ph (Acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Dieffenbachia is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Dieffenbachia
Patience is key when extracting your Dieffenbachia from the pot. Depending on the age of the Dieffenbachia, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Dieffenbachia for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Dieffenbachia from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-drained soil and allow your Dieffenbachia to flourish.
How to care for Dieffenbachia
After the repotting process for Dieffenbachia is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
A guide on the long term care for Dieffenbachia after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Dieffenbachia grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 10–12 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Caribbean, South America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3–10 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Dieffenbachia reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Partial exposure.
Is the best place to keep Dieffenbachia indoors or outdoors after repotting?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
When can you expect your repotted Dieffenbachia to bloom?
To see your Dieffenbachia reaching its full size of 3–10 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into White blooms precisely during Spring, summer time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Dendrobium Orchid. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Dieffenbachia?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Dieffenbachia? Names such as Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia or Dieffenbachia spp. might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Cyclamen.
All about Dieffenbachia and it’s family
Dieffenbachia is from the family of Araceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Houseplant which is safe once mature.