Cultivation and maintenance methods of black diamond

Black King Kong is a variant plant from India, and now it has become an ornamental plant for home. This plant is more suitable for growing in the north. If you plant Black King Kong in the south, you need certain maintenance methods to take good care of it. This will ensure the healthy growth of Black King Kong. Let's take a look at the cultivation and maintenance methods of Black King Kong.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of black diamond

Cultivation and maintenance methods of Black King Kong - Growth habits:

The black rubber tree prefers a high temperature, humid and sunny environment. It can also tolerate shade but not cold.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of Black King Kong - fertilization:

Fertilization should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer, with a small amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. You can use fermented soybean water or bean cake water and dilute it to irrigate the roots. A general concentration of 20% is sufficient. You can also use inorganic fertilizers, such as urea, but you should apply it in small amounts and frequently, and do not apply concentrated fertilizers to avoid burning the roots.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of Black King Kong - Temperature:

The suitable temperature for the growth of Black Diamond is between 20-30℃, and it grows most vigorously at 25-30℃. It grows poorly at temperatures below 10℃, and is susceptible to frost damage at temperatures below 0℃. If it is exposed to cold wind indoors, it will have yellow leaves or fall leaves.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of Black King Kong - watering:

Black King Kong likes water, but it is not resistant to waterlogging. When waterlogging occurs, the roots cannot get oxygen, and yellow leaves and falling leaves will appear. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when dry and watering when wet", and do not water too frequently. It is best to spend the winter indoors! Generally, water once a week, and in summer, it should be determined according to the weather and the humidity of the pot soil!

Cultivation and maintenance methods of black diamond - light:

The light required for the growth of Black King Kong is about 30,000-50,000 lux or full sunlight. If the light is too low, the stems will grow thin and not strong.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of Black King Kong - potting soil:

When potting, it is advisable to use leaf mold, grass ash soil, add about 1/4 river sand and a small amount of base fertilizer to make the culture soil.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of black diamond - pruning:

In order to make the plants grow evenly and ensure a good plant shape, pinch the tops of the seedlings when they grow to a height of 50-80 cm to promote the sprouting of side branches. After the side branches grow out, select 3-5 branches and cut the side branches short once a year. After 2-3 years, you can get a larger plant with a complete, round and plump shape.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of black diamond - pest control:

Under normal maintenance, there are very few diseases and insect pests. Only when it is maintained indoors in winter, red spider mites and scale insects will cause damage. You can spray special pesticides for prevention and control, such as trichloronate (red spiders) and cypermethrin (scale insects).

Precautions for breeding black diamond

1. Improper watering. Black King Kong likes water, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Therefore, when watering, remember a principle, that is, "water when dry and water when wet", and do not water excessively.

2. The light is too dark. Black diamond likes sunlight, so it is necessary to ensure certain lighting conditions. If there is too little light and poor ventilation, the leaves will wither and fall.

3. The temperature is too low. 20-30℃ is the most suitable temperature for the growth of black diamond, so it is necessary to ensure that it spends the winter indoors or in a greenhouse.