How to fertilize golden diamond

1. Fertilization during the growth period

It is mostly fertilized during the growth period, which is from May to September, which means it is most suitable to fertilize it when the temperature is above 18 degrees. At this time, you should add more fat, but it is best to follow the principle of less weight and more times.

Adding more nitrogen fertilizer can help the green leaves grow faster. If it is liquid fertilizer, you can apply it once every ten days. If it is solid fertilizer, you can apply it once a month to a month and a half. You should pay attention to its growth at ordinary times. If its leaves turn yellow due to lack of fertilizer, you should add nitrogen fertilizer. After autumn, you should control the amount to help it survive the winter. Once the temperature drops below 18 degrees, you should reduce or stop adding fertilizer.

2. Fertilization in winter

In winter, you generally don’t need to add fat. Even if you need to add fat, it should be less and less frequently. If it is not too cold and it is still growing, you can add fertilizer according to its condition. If you cannot add heavy fertilizer, you can buy special fertilizers that are more suitable for its needs. They can provide it with the nutrients it needs for growth and development more quickly and evenly, help it resist diseases, increase its breathing rate, grow faster, and improve its ornamental effect.

3. Notes

It is recommended to use fertilizers with good water solubility. Fertilizer can be applied during watering, which is very effective. Do not add only nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise the petioles will grow very long and thin, not easy to straighten, and will not look good. The effect of using slow-release fertilizer is also very good and convenient. You can just bury it beside the pot, or add it when you change the pot. It is very labor-saving, and the fertilizer is very balanced and the effect is long-lasting.