What fertilizer makes spider plants grow lush? Notes on root and foliar fertilization

Spider plant, also called creeping saxifrage and hanging orchid, blooms in May and fruits in August; the plant purifies the air, and the whole plant can be used as medicine. So, during cultivation, what fertilizer makes spider plants grow lush? What should be noted about root and foliar fertilization?

1. What fertilizer makes spider plants grow lush?

1. Mafan stone fertilizer

Sprinkling a layer of mafan stone granules in the flower pot can promote the growth of flowers and extend the flowering period.

2. Crushed eggshell fertilizer

Crushing eggshells and burying them in the flower pot is a very good fertilizer; it can make potted flowers grow lush with abundant leaves and bright blooms.

2. What should be noted about root and foliar fertilization?

1. Root fertilization should note:

First, fertilize less but often, and keep the concentration light. Over-fertilizing will cause fertilizer damage to the plant.

Second, when fertilizing, avoid splashing it onto the leaves, especially on new shoots that have already split, because splashing onto the leaves will cause rot; when fertilizing, pour it around the edge of the pot.

Third, watering is needed; on the morning of the day after fertilizing, just water the plant. This has two purposes: one is to wash away the fertilizer liquid stuck on the leaves; the other is to dilute the fertilizer in the pot so as to avoid fertilizer damage that harms the orchid plant.

Fourth, a newly planted spider plant cannot be fertilized; fertilize only after the roots have grown to 3cm.

Fifth, the temperature must be controlled well; do not apply fertilizer when it is below 10c° or above 30c°.

Sixth, pay attention to the fertilization time; generally choose the evening, so that the fertilizer can be absorbed over the whole night and fertilizer damage can be avoided. Absolutely do not fertilize in the morning.

2. Foliar fertilization should note:

First, spraying should be targeted; new plants need nitrogen fertilizer together with potassium fertilizer, and phosphorus should be supplemented during the flowering period. For golden-edged spider plants, supplement less nitrogen fertilizer to avoid the leaf color becoming lighter.

Second, fertilizer selection should be scientific; use organic fertilizer, but do not always use the same brand. In addition, the concentration ratio should be appropriate; reduce the concentration as much as possible, and prefer light over strong.

Third, the spraying time should be reasonable; generally spray in the evening on a sunny day, as this helps the orchid leaves absorb nutrients at night and can also avoid fertilizer damage and reduced efficiency caused by light.

Fourth, the spraying method should be careful; spraying should mainly cover the underside of the leaves, the mist droplets should be fine, and the spray amount should not be too large; it is best if the leaves do not drip.

Fifth, in winter the spider plant enters dormancy, its physiological activity weakens, and it generally does not absorb fertilizer. Fertilize once every half month; spraying a little foliar fertilizer on rootless and weak or diseased orchid plants can maintain their life and increase the survival rate.