Want your goldfish plant to grow a big belly? Bury this kind of big-belly fertilizer, and its flowers will bloom big and bright

Many flower lovers are especially fond of the flowers of the goldfish plant (Nematanthus gregarius). With a tiny mouth and a big belly, its shape closely resembles a goldfish, looking just like one swimming through the flowers, full of fun and charm, with very high ornamental value.

Some flower lovers complain that the flowers bloom too small, and they all feel the shape is deformed and no longer looks like a little goldfish. What is going on here? Today Hua'er will tell everyone about it: when caring for the goldfish plant, bury some of this kind of "big-belly fertilizer" and the little goldfish's belly will grow so big it is almost bursting, super beautiful!

In fact, the "little goldfish" of the goldfish plant is closely related to the phosphorus element. It needs enough phosphorus to grow better, so before it blooms you must supply it with a steady stream of phosphorus. The best phosphorus fertilizer is bone; during decomposition and fermentation, it breaks down a large amount of phosphorus and some trace elements, promoting the growth and blooming of the goldfish plant.

Specific method: collect chicken, duck and fish bones, first rinse them 2-3 times with boiling water, then soak them for 1 day, then put them in a pressure cooker and cook for about 1 hour, so the bones and meat separate completely. Filter out the bones and put them under the sun to dry, and after they are completely dry, crush them, the finer the better, then continue sun-drying for 1-2 days.

Dig a few small holes near the edge of the flower pot. There is no need for too many; based on the size of the plant and the pot, keep it to 5-7 holes, with a depth of 3-5cm. Put a small spoonful of crushed bone residue into each small hole, then cover it with soil.

One more thing to add: the goldfish plant likes a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. As summer arrives, water evaporates more, so replenish water in time. The best method is to put it in a basin with shallow water, letting water enter the flower pot through the bottom hole. You can spray some water around it to increase humidity, but never sprinkle water on the branches and leaves, as it can easily cause yellow leaves and leaf drop.

That is all for the care of the goldfish plant. If flower lovers have anything else to add, you can share it with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower growing, you can follow Huajianke!