How to Grow and Care for the Green Diamond Plant

I. Soil

Although the green diamond has low requirements for soil, sandy soil is best. When growing the green diamond, for potted plants it is generally recommended to mix peat and perlite evenly to make a nutrient soil, and at the same time the soil's moisture level must be kept up.

II. Fertilizer

The green diamond is a fertilizer-loving plant. When growing the green diamond, farmyard manure is generally added as a base fertilizer, and afterward, during the growing season, fertilizer should be applied at least two or three times a month. For the fertilizer, you can use one rich in calcium, magnesium and nitrogen. Be sure not to apply only a single nitrogen fertilizer, as this will make the green diamond's leaf stalks especially long and very soft, with no upright look, which greatly reduces its ornamental effect. In autumn and winter, when temperatures are low, the green diamond grows relatively slowly, and less fertilizer can be applied at this stage.

III. Water

The green diamond likes humidity, so you must water it frequently. Especially in summer and autumn, when the air is particularly dry, you should also spray water around the green diamond to keep the surrounding air humid. The air humidity should generally be kept between 50-70%; if it is below 50%, the green diamond's leaves will turn yellow and dry up.

IV. Temperature

The most suitable growing temperature for the green diamond is between 20°C and 30°C, but if the temperature can reach 10°C, it can still grow. When growing the green diamond, take care to keep it away from heating, air conditioning and cold drafts, and it is best to keep the temperature at around 20°C; under this temperature condition, the green diamond grows the fastest.

V. Light

The green diamond likes sunlight, but it must not be exposed to blazing sun, especially in summer, when you should provide a little shade to prevent the green diamond's leaves from being scorched. It is generally recommended to place the green diamond in a semi-shaded or bright, indirect-light environment for growing, but it should not be kept in a dark environment for a long time either; otherwise, the green diamond's leaves will also turn yellow from insufficient light.

VI. Pest Control

The main pest of the green diamond is the red spider mite. Generally, air that is too dry will cause pest outbreaks, so you must spray water frequently and often wipe the green diamond's leaves with a damp cloth, which can effectively prevent pests from occurring. When pests have already appeared, you need to spray insecticide to control them.