Is the golden diamond flower suitable for indoor cultivation? How to raise it?

The golden diamond flower is a perennial evergreen leathery plant of the genus Philodendron in the Araceae family. It has a beautiful and elegant plant shape and is dark green all year round. It is one of the excellent indoor potted foliage flowers introduced from abroad in recent years. So is the golden diamond flower suitable for indoor cultivation? How to raise it? Let’s learn more about it below.

Is the golden diamond flower suitable for indoor cultivation?

The golden diamond flower is suitable for indoor cultivation because it likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment, which are usually easier to achieve indoors at home.

How to grow golden diamond flower?

1. Soil

The golden diamond likes fertile, loose, well-drained slightly acidic soil. For potted plants, a mixture of equal amounts of leaf mold (or peat soil), garden soil and river sand can be used as the cultivation medium . When potting or repotting, you can also put some hoof horn pieces or oil residue at the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer.

2. Lighting

Except for shading when the light is strong in summer, try to give the golden diamond good light in other seasons, especially in winter, the light must be sufficient.

3. Temperature

Golden Diamond likes a warm environment, and the most suitable growth temperature range is 18-26℃. Generally, just avoid exposing the plant to extreme cold or heat conditions.

4. Watering

The golden diamond has a high demand for water, so the soil in the pot needs to be kept moist during the growth cycle, especially during the high temperature period in summer. However, it cannot be watered too much. Waterlogging in the soil can easily cause the roots of the golden diamond plant to rot and die.

5. Fertilization

Do not apply too much fertilizer. Generally, apply thin fertilizer water 1-2 times a month or long-lasting flower fertilizer once every month. Too much fertilizer will cause the petioles to become long, thin, and soft, bending and drooping, affecting the ornamental effect. In addition, pay attention to applying less or no fertilizer in winter.

6. Pest and disease control

Diseases are mainly caused by improper maintenance or environment, and can generally be prevented through good maintenance management. The main insect pests are red spider mites, which are usually caused by dry air. They can be effectively prevented by spraying water and wiping the leaves frequently. If necessary, spray special pesticides for prevention and control, such as trichlorodicofol.

In general, the golden diamond flower is suitable for indoor cultivation, and the cultivation method is not difficult. But please note that the stems and leaves of the golden diamond flower contain toxins, so when growing it indoors, it should be placed out of the reach of children and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.