Propagate Dieffenbachie - these 4 methods are possible

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If you already own a Dieffenbachia and want to multiply it, you have exactly 4 options. We explain how the methods work.

As one of the most popular indoor plants, the Dieffenbachia enjoys great popularity. With their large, strikingly patterned leaves, the plants are eye-catchers on every flower window. In addition, the exotic plant is quite easy to cultivate. If you are thinking about propagating Dieffenbachia, you can use several options, which are now described in more detail.

Propagation is possible using the following methods:

  • Head cuttings
  • Stem Cuttings
  • Kindel
  • Seeds

Method 1 - Propagation by cuttings

If you want to propagate the Dieffenbachia with the help of cuttings, you should wait until spring. The cuttings are cut below the leaf node. A cutting should be 10 to 15 centimeters long. The lower leaves are generously removed. In order to accelerate rooting, the interface can be treated with a rooting hormone. Now the cutting is placed in a suitable planter. A mixture of sand and peat is suitable as a substrate.

Since the cuttings need a constantly warm and humid climate, the plant pot should not only be placed in a bright place and at room temperature, you also have to ensure a constantly high level of humidity. This works best if a cover made of foil or glass is placed over the cutting. Glasses and plastic bags are suitable for this. The cuttings are only watered lightly until they are rooted.

After a few weeks the cutting will take root. If the selected planter has strong roots, this is a sign of successful propagation and the young plant can move to a larger planter.

➔ Tip: If you want to keep your Dieffenbachia in hydroponics later, use expanded clay instead of soil to grow the cuttings.

Propagation by head cuttings in keywords:

    1. best date: spring
    2. Cut cuttings 10 to 15 centimeters long
    3. cutting will becut below leaf node
    4. Rooting hormone accelerates the process
      1. Requires a minimum temperature of 21 degrees
      2. ensure constant high humidity
      3. Keep substrate only slightly moist until rooting
      4. repot the rooted cutting

Method 2 - Propagation by stem cuttings

This method of propagation is only successful with very few plants. As the name suggests, stem cuttings are obtained from the stem of the Dieffenbachia. So a piece of trunk is cut off and then cut into slices about thumb-thick. The stem cuttings obtained in this way are now allowed to dry in a warm place for a few days. The cuttings are then stuck upright in well-moistened soil and the planter is placed in a bright and warm room. A cover made of plastic or glass also ensures the necessary humidity here. With a bit of luck, a new plant will emerge from each stem slice planted.

➔ Warning: Wear gloves when propagating. All parts of the plant are poisonous and can irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

Propagation by stem cuttings in keywords:

          1. Type of propagation possible at any time
          2. Cut stem parts
          3. win about thumb-thick slices
          4. Put stem cuttings upright in potting soil
          5. Keep cuttings moist and warm

Method 3 - Propagation by Kindel

Propagation by Kindel requires little effort. The best time for this type of propagation is spring. If the plant is repotted before the start of the growing season, you can seize the opportunity and separate the young plants growing next to the main stem. Care must be taken here so that the sensitive parts of the plant are not injured. The children obtained in this way do not have to be laboriously rooted and cultivated. These are full-fledged plants that can be planted immediately in conventional potting soil and cultivated like the mother plant.

Propagation by Kindel in keywords:

          1. best time: spring, during transplanting
          2. carefully separate the young plants next to the main trunk
          3. Place young plant in potting soil
          4. Cultivate plant like mother plant

Method 4 - Propagation by seeds

The Dieffenbachia blooms comparatively rarely in indoor culture. Nevertheless, the possibility of propagation by sowing should not go unmentioned. If you are lucky enough to discover one of the rather inconspicuous white or cream-colored flowers on your plant, you can win the seeds and embark on the adventure of sowing.

The seeds must first be soaked in water overnight. A planting bowl is filled with seed soil and the seeds are spread over a large area. The seeds are only lightly covered with soil. To ensure the necessary humidity, the planter is provided with a cover made of foil or glass.

➔ Tip: The cover should be aired briefly every day to prevent mold from forming.

The planter is placed in a bright but not full sun location. Temperatures between 22 and 25 degrees offer the best prospects for successful sowing. During cultivation, the substrate is only lightly wetted with water.

The sowing is always a game of patience and also involves a good deal of excitement. Hybrids are mostly sold in our latitudes. So you will most likely not get the same plant that provided the seed. So there is great excitement and perhaps a new, previously unknown variety with exceptional leaf markings will be the result.

Propagation by seeds in keywords:

        1. Getting seeds from the flower.
        2. Soak seeds in water overnight.
        3. Distribute seeds on the potting soil.
        4. Lightly cover seeds with soil.
          1. Keep seeds slightly moist.
          2. Cover the planter with foil.
          3. Set up the planter in a bright place and at room temperature.

          The individual methods of propagation with their advantages and disadvantages

          Propagation methodAdvantagesCons
          Head cuttings▶ good chances of success
          ▶ also easy to do for beginners          		▶ Patience required until rooting
          ▶ well developed mother plant must be present
          Stem Cuttings▶ simple and fast method
          ▶ not many plants offer this possibility of propagation          		▶ rather lengthy method
          ▶ stem must be sufficiently developed
          Kindel▶ you get full-fledged ones immediatelyPlanting
          ▶ can be easily done with transplanting          		▶ sufficiently developed mother plant must be available
          Sowing▶ several plants can be obtained
          ▶ surprise effect guaranteed with hybrids          		▶ Indoor dieffenbachia rarely bloom
          ▶ Seeds are rare
          ▶ Patience required

          Propagation and then: What should be considered when raising the young plants?

          If propagation was successful, strong young plants will soon develop. These will soon need a larger planter. Especially in the first year, the Dieffenbachia grow quite luxuriantly and the plant pot should not be too small. Young plants are sensitive and have a very fine and unstable root network. Therefore, be particularly careful when transplanting. Irrigation also requires finesse. If you water too much, you risk the liquid accumulating in the planter. If the soil is not loose enough, the irrigation water can only drain off with difficulty and causes waterlogging, which quickly causes young plants to rot away. Young plants need high humidity. So spray frequently or place humidifiers around the room.

          ➔ Tip: If the young plants are placed in conventional potting soil, they do not have to be fertilized in the first year. The substrate contains all the nutrients required for cultivation.

          Growing up he althy young Dieffenbachia plants - all the facts at a glance

          ✔ bright location
          ✔ no direct sunlight
          ✔ high humidity
          ✔ no draughts.✔ Room temperature
          ✔ Water regularly
          ✔ Avoid waterlogging