How to care for a newly purchased King Kong diamond
As a popular ornamental green plant, the King Kong diamond is deeply loved for its large and shiny leaves. However, newly purchased King Kong diamonds often turn yellow and wilt due to improper care. This article will systematically analyze the key points of caring for King Kong diamonds from slow potting period management to daily care.
Four-step management method for King Kong diamond slow potting period
1. Taboo of soil replacement during the slow seedling period
Newly purchased King Kong diamonds need to go through a 15-20 day environmental adaptation period, and it is forbidden to pot immediately during this period. The original pot soil is professionally formulated to buffer transportation damage. After two new leaves sprout, you can use a slightly acidic matrix of peat soil + decomposed leaf soil + perlite (5:3:2).
2. Progressive lighting adjustment
Place it near the north-facing window for scattered light for the first 3 days, 2-3 hours per day is suitable. From the 4th day, gradually increase to 4 hours of sunlight, avoiding direct sunlight at noon. Adjust by observing the leaf color: if the leaves turn yellow, reduce the light, and if the leaves are dull, increase the light.
3. Coordination of temperature and humidity control
Maintain the optimal temperature of 23-28℃ during the day/18-22℃ at night, and keep it more than 1.5 meters away from the radiators in winter. Coordinate with 60-70% air humidity, and use the "tray stone method": place cobblestones in a water-filled tray and place the pot on the stones to prevent waterlogging.
4. Smart watering system
Use the "three-finger detection method": insert the index, middle, and ring fingers into the soil to the second joint, and water when dry. Combined with ceramsite mulching can reduce water evaporation, and in summer, you can spray the leaves with a diluted beer solution (1:50) once a week to increase luster.
Key points of long-term care for King Kong diamond
Apply a special fertilizer for ornamental leaves (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio 3:1:2) every month, and stop fertilizing in winter. Water with orange peel water (200g/L) every quarter to adjust the pH value. Pay attention to regularly rotate the pot to ensure that the plant shape is uniform and beautiful.
Through scientific slow potting period management and refined care, the King Kong diamond can not only sprout new leaves within 1 month but also maintain a green state throughout the year. It is recommended to check the root system every half a year, trim the aging roots in time, and make your King Kong diamond truly become the green protagonist of the living room.