How to best care for Philodendron Golden Dragon: Key points for growing Philodendron Golden Dragon.

How to best care for the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond'This article provides an overview of the best care practices and planting points for the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' in the field of green plants and flowers. Here's what our site editor has to introduce:If you want to keep a pot of leafy green, hardy, and low-maintenance foliage plant at home that doesn't require frequent watering, consider the 'Golden Diamond,' commonly referred to as 'Golden Diamond gem' by florists, formally known in Chinese as 'Philodendron Golden Diamond.' Its glossy leaves are suitable for indoor semi-shaded areas, as too much sunlight can burn the leaves.Plant friends with damaged leaves due to excessive sunlightTips:We need to remind plant friends that there are some short plants with tender leaves that bloom early called 'Strelitzia,' which are actually passed off as 'Golden Diamond' by inserting a fake Strelitzia flower (simulated flower) into the center of the 'Golden Diamond' plant, creating an illusion.The 'Golden Diamond' rarely blooms, and even when it does, the flowers are not prominent, just some white-green spathes.1. Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' and 'Platinum'The Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' belongs to the Araceae family, Philodendron genus, and is a variant of the cut-leaf Philodendron. The cut-leaf Philodendron has varieties with red stems, among which a well-known variant is the 'Platinum Philodendron.' The stem of the 'Golden Diamond' is green, another variant of the cut-leaf Philodendron.Above is the cut-leaf PhilodendronHow to best care for the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond'Above is the Platinum Philodendron2. Temperature and HumidityThe care method for the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' is the same as other Philodendron plants. They all prefer a warm and humid environment and are afraid of the cold. In tropical and subtropical regions, they can be planted outdoors, but in areas with frost, they need to be grown as indoor potted plants and moved indoors promptly when temperatures drop.The 'Golden Diamond' requires a warm environment, with a minimum care temperature of above 5 degrees Celsius. Watering should be reduced when temperatures fall below 10 degrees, and its growth temperature range is between 15 to 30 degrees.In addition to maintaining a suitable temperature, it's important to maintain high air humidity, avoiding long-term humidity below 40%, as this can lead to worsening leaf conditions. Dust on the leaves should be cleaned promptly.3. LightingThe 'Golden Diamond' Philodendron prefers moderate scattered light and can be exposed to soft morning or evening light, making it very suitable for a windowsill facing east or north. If it can receive 8 to 10 hours of light exposure daily, it can maintain normal growth, but the growth rate will be slower.If the 'Golden Diamond' is placed in an area with too strong sunlight, its leaves can be sunburned, showing signs of burning.4. Soil and FertilizerWhen planting the 'Golden Diamond' Philodendron, use loose, breathable, and well-draining soil. If planting indoors, it is recommended to mix some coarse coconut husk, pine bark, perlite, or coarse sand into the soil, such as mixing garden soil with coarse sand in a 3:1 ratio, or mixing peat soil with perlite in a 4:1 ratio.Friendly advice: if your 'Golden Diamond' is still a seedling, try to use a smaller pot for planting.