Dieffenbachia reflector
Dieffenbachia Reflector is prized for its dramatic variegated foliage.
Habit
Perennial
Height
0.6-1.5 m
Growth
Upright
Soil
Rich moist soil
Shade
Bright indirect
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Toxic
Origin
Tropical Americans
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–27°C
Humidity (%)
50–70%
Potting media
Peat-rich mix
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
Moderate
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5–10 years
Health Benefits
Decorative foliage plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 40% peat, 30% compost, 30% perlite |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer |
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale and spider mites.
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf margin scorch, foul smell from rot, sticky honeydew, cottony masses, fine webbing and speckling.
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, remove infected leaves, maintain good air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root problems.
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.