How to fertilize potted flowers? Master the right method for more vigorous blooms
Many people now grow potted flowers at home or in the office. Potted flowers need some care in daily life, and fertilizing is certainly no exception. Today, the editor will explain it to everyone.
For the growth and development of potted flowers, in addition to the essential conditions of light, temperature, air and water, an adequate supply of nutrients is also needed. No matter how good the soil is, after a certain period of planting, the nutrients in the soil will be completely depleted. If fertilizer is not supplemented in time, the flowers will show weak plants, withered leaves and other phenomena. Therefore, fertilizing is a very key task in the care of potted flowers. So how can better results be achieved?
Generally speaking, there are three methods of fertilizing potted flowers:
Base fertilizer: During seedling raising and repotting, previously decomposed fertilizer is mixed into the soil in a certain proportion to provide for long-term growth needs. The fertilizer generally used is homemade organic fertilizer, such as decomposed cake fertilizer, bone meal, roasted melon seeds, etc., and the effects are all very good. It should be noted that the roots of the flowers should not come into direct contact with the fertilizer, otherwise the plant is very easily burned to death by excessive fertilizer.
Top dressing: During the growth period of flowers, when potted flowers are fertilized, because the pot soil is limited, the base fertilizer loses its power after a long time and can no longer provide enough nutrients for the plant. At this time, various fertilizers must be selectively supplemented according to the needs of the flowers at different growth stages. Chemical fertilizer or organic fertilizer can be used. When using chemical fertilizer, avoid the plant stems and scatter it into the pot soil; or dilute the fertilizer and pour it on. Chemical fertilizer is simple and quick to use, but long-term use will make the pot soil compact and the soil air permeability poor. Homemade organic fertilizer has more complete nutrients, a long fertilizer effect, and can also improve the soil. Here it is recommended that everyone use more organic fertilizer and use as little chemical fertilizer as possible. When using homemade organic fertilizer, it can be diluted with water and poured on, or shallowly buried around the plant, also avoiding the roots and stems.
Foliar fertilization: Using this method to fertilize potted flowers can promptly rescue plants that show phenomena such as nutrient deficiency due to neglected management. It is convenient, quick, economical and effective. The method is to dilute the fertilizer to a certain ratio, then use a sprayer to spray it directly on the leaf surface of the plant, relying on the leaves to absorb it.
In addition, during fertilization, attention must also be paid to grasping the timing: when top dressing and foliar fertilization are carried out, they should be done when the soil in the pot is dry, as the plant's absorption effect is [best] at this time. Before fertilizing, the soil should also be loosened first, so as to help the fertilizer water seep down quickly and reduce the loss of fertilizer.
That is all for the methods and precautions of fertilizing potted flowers. I believe everyone has gained a certain understanding, and I hope everyone can get help from it.