Formaldehyde in a new home? Keeping a pot of Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' at home has excellent purifying effects
In recent weeks there have been many news reports of deaths caused by formaldehyde, which is deeply heartbreaking. Normally when we move into a new home we all pay attention to the issue of formaldehyde, but since formaldehyde is colorless and odorless, no one really knows whether it has been completely removed, because sometimes even houses that are many years old still contain formaldehyde!
At times like this we might consider placing a pot of greenery in the home that can absorb formaldehyde and purify the air. Although it cannot completely eradicate it, it still has a preventive effect. The Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' in the plant world is a famous "vacuum cleaner"; it can absorb many kinds of harmful gases from the air, so with long-term care, it should have a big effect!
The leaves of the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' are glossy green, and very broad and thick. Keeping it in the living room not only purifies the air but also decorates the home. In addition, this plant also has a good symbolic meaning and benefits the feng shui of the home, so placing a pot of it can be said to bring many benefits. So now Huahua will explain the care methods for the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' to everyone!
1. Soil selection
If you want to grow the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond', you first need to choose the right soil. This plant's soil requirements are not very complicated; generally fertile soil with good air permeability is enough. If conditions allow, you can also choose humus soil or go to a specialized flower market to buy some nutrient soil for cultivation. The Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' is a typical southern plant, so friends in the north who care for it should try to neutralize the soil's acidity and alkalinity as much as possible, so that the roots will not rot.
2. Light intensity
The Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' is a light-loving plant. As long as it gets plenty of sunlight it will grow very vigorously. Try to avoid placing it in a dark spot or a place with weak light for care, otherwise yellow leaves and root rot may occur. In autumn and winter, try to maintain reasonable light, but in summer, when the sunlight is scorching, it needs shade to prevent the leaves from being scorched.
3. Watering amount
The Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' needs the soil in the pot kept moist as much as possible, which means the watering amount will be somewhat larger. During the growing period, we not only need to water enough, but also need to spray water mist on the leaves every day to keep them moist, though we still need to watch out for water accumulation. In winter, the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' enters dormancy, so the frequency of watering needs to be reduced, so that it can grow robustly without root rot.
4. Fertilization status
Generally, how much fertilizer a plant receives and when it is applied determines its growth. The growing period of the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' is concentrated from May to September. At this time we need to apply a bit more fertilizer, trying to maintain a fertilizing frequency of about once every 3 days, so that there are enough nutrients to support growth. In winter growth is slow, and both the amount of fertilizer and the amount of water need to be reduced.
The above are the specific care methods for the Philodendron 'Golden Diamond'. If there are flower lovers who want to keep a pot of it at home, you can pay attention to this, it is really very practical to place in the home!