Choose the right variety of gold diamonds, soil selection and preparation, light and temperature, watering, fertilization, pruning and reproduction, pest control, gold diamonds, also known as Phnom Penh spider, are a common indoor leaf-viewing plant. With its unique golden edges and elegant plant type, they are deeply loved by family growers. With people's pursuit of green life, the breeding method of gold diamonds has gradually become the focus of attention. This article will introduce you in detail the family breeding method of gold diamonds. Help you easily raise healthy and beautiful gold diamonds at home. Select the right variety of gold diamonds Before family breeding gold diamonds, we must first choose the right variety. Common gold diamond varieties on the market include Phnom Penh spider plant, Phnom Penh spider plant, etc. Phnom Penh spider plant is more popular because of its unique golden edge. Welcome, when selecting, you should pay attention to choosing healthy, disease-free plants. Soil selection and preparation Gold diamonds prefer loose and well-drained soil. You can choose soil mixed with peat soil, legular soil and coarse sand in proportion. When preparing soil, the soil can be disinfected in advance to ensure the healthy growth of plants. Light and temperature Gold diamonds do not have high requirements for light, and scattered light can meet their growth needs. Direct sunlight should be avoided in summer to avoid sunburn on leaves. In winter, the lighting time can be appropriately increased. The suitable growth temperature for gold diamonds is 15-25℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. Watering and fertilization Golden diamonds like a humid environment, but avoid waterlogging. When watering, the soil should be kept slightly moist to avoid standing water. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately. When the temperature in winter is low, the frequency of watering should be reduced. In terms of fertilization, compound fertilizer can be applied once a month during the period of vigorous growth of gold diamonds. During the growth process of golden diamonds, the withered leaves and long branches should be pruned in time to maintain the appearance of the plant type. The cuttage method can be used for propagation. Insert healthy branches into the soil to keep the soil moist. After taking root, they can be independently grown. Plant. Common pests and diseases in gold diamonds for pest control include leaf spot disease, scale insects, etc. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures should be taken. Leaf spot disease can be controlled by carbendazim spray; scale insects can be killed by pesticide spray. During the breeding process, pay attention to Keep the plant ventilated to avoid the occurrence of pests and diseases.
Gold diamonds are an indoor leaf-viewing plant that is easy to cultivate. Its unique golden edge and elegant plant type make it a popular choice for family cultivation. Through the above-mentioned family breeding method of gold diamonds, I believe you have mastered the skills of cultivating gold diamonds. As long as you maintain them patiently, I believe you will be able to raise beautiful and healthy gold diamonds.
References: "China Flower News", 7th edition, December 2019,"Cultivation Techniques for Indoor Leaf Observation Plants","China Flower Gardening", No. 1,2020,"Cultivation and Breeding of Phnom Penh Chlorophyta"