Should potted flowers be fertilized in winter and how to fertilize them

In winter, potted flowers and plants enter their dormant period. Many people are unclear about this, so today the editor will walk everyone through it.

Some potted flowers in a dormant state do not need additional fertilization in winter. For example, cactus, hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), white orchid (Michelia alba), Aglaia odorata, gardenia, Chinese rose, tree peony, and so on. These potted flowers must be repotted in winter or the following spring and given a sufficient base fertilizer all at once to promote growth or flowering the next year.

However, for some foliage-type potted flowers, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer can be applied in winter to improve their cold resistance. For example, Monstera deliciosa, asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus), umbrella plant (Cyperus alternifolius), and Podocarpus macrophyllus. This is because an appropriate amount of nitrogen and iron can make the leaves of potted plants plump and green, while applying a small amount of potassium can improve the cold resistance of the plant. The fertilization method is to bury a small amount of granular fertilizer into the potting soil; or pour about 3% liquid fertilizer into the soil, once a month is appropriate.

That is all for sharing the fertilization methods for potted flowers in winter. If you have more detailed fertilization methods, you are welcome to add them promptly.