Can a money tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) be given urea? The correct way to use fertilizer

I. Fertilizing time

When potting up a money tree, a base fertilizer needs to be applied, usually in spring. After that, during its growing season, fertilizer needs to be applied 2-3 times a month, so that the plant can grow better. Before the onset of winter, fertilizer can be added once to improve the plant's cold resistance, so that it can overwinter better. Once winter arrives, no more fertilizing is needed, otherwise it will cause fertilizer damage and affect the plant's development.

II. Fertilizer selection

Depending on the different stages, the fertilizer chosen for a money tree also differs. For example, the base fertilizer is mostly rotted cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer, and the compound fertilizer must be a slow-release type, so that it can provide nutrients continuously. Once it reaches the growing season, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium elements need to be supplemented in a comprehensive way, generally using urea and potassium dihydrogen phosphate.

III. How to fertilize

Depending on the type of fertilizer, the method of fertilizing also differs. The base fertilizer is usually a solid fertilizer, which needs to be buried at the bottom of the potting soil so that it can take effect slowly. During the growing season, liquid fertilizer is usually supplemented; this kind of fertilizer can simply be watered on and is easily absorbed by the roots. If it is a solid fertilizer, the soil needs to be pulled open and the fertilizer buried in it, but it must be kept away from the roots to avoid causing burns.

IV. Points to note

When fertilizing a money tree, you must pay attention to the concentration. For example, the concentration of urea should be kept at around 0.2%, and the concentration of potassium dihydrogen phosphate at 0.1%, so that the effect will be better after the two are mixed. If the concentration is too high, or some element exceeds the proper level, it will often affect the plant's development. For example, too much nitrogen element will lead to leggy growth, affecting its appearance, and it may also topple over.