With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are starting to grow potted flowers at home, which not only adds a touch of vitality to the home environment but is also a good way to cultivate one's temperament. To make potted flowers grow robustly, the selection of fertilizer and proper maintenance are crucial. This article will unveil common potted flower fertilizers to help you create a healthy and beautiful potted garden.
Common Potted Flower Fertilizer Overview1. Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers come from animal and plant remains, such as chicken manure, cow dung, and cake fertilizers. These fertilizers are rich in various nutrients, beneficial for improving soil structure and enhancing soil fertility. After decomposition, organic fertilizers also release carbon dioxide, providing the raw materials needed for photosynthesis in plants.
2. Inorganic Fertilizers
Inorganic fertilizers are made by chemical methods, such as urea, diammonium phosphate, and potassium sulfate. Inorganic fertilizers work quickly and have high nutrient content, but long-term use can easily lead to soil hardening and salinization.
3. Compound Fertilizers
Compound fertilizers are mixed with various nutrients in a certain proportion, such as nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizers and calcium-magnesium-phosphorus compound fertilizers. Compound fertilizers are easy to apply and can fully meet the growth needs of plants.
Common Potted Flower Fertilizer Application1. Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are suitable for various potted flowers, such as epipremnum, chandelier plant, and lucky bamboo. When using organic fertilizers, the following points should be noted:
(1) Full ripening: Organic fertilizers need to be fully ripened before use to avoid harming the plants.
(2) Moderate application: The application amount of organic fertilizers should not be excessive to avoid fertilizer damage.
(3) Timely application: After applying organic fertilizers, the soil should be kept moist to facilitate fertilizer decomposition.
2. Inorganic Fertilizers
Inorganic fertilizers are suitable for fast-growing potted flowers with high fertilizer demand, such as cacti and succulents. When using inorganic fertilizers, the following points should be noted:
(1) Moderate application: Excessive application of inorganic fertilizers can easily cause fertilizer damage and should be applied according to the plant's growth needs.
(2) Timely application: After applying inorganic fertilizers, the soil should be kept moist to facilitate fertilizer absorption.
(3) Avoid consecutive application: Continuous application of inorganic fertilizers can lead to soil salinization and should be appropriately rotated.
3. Compound Fertilizers
Compound fertilizers are suitable for robust-growing potted flowers with high fertilizer demand, such as roses and chrysanthemums. When using compound fertilizers, the following points should be noted:
(1) Moderate application: The application amount of compound fertilizers should not be excessive to avoid fertilizer damage.
(2) Timely application: After applying compound fertilizers, the soil should be kept moist to facilitate fertilizer absorption.
(3) Avoid consecutive application: Continuous application of compound fertilizers can lead to soil salinization and should be appropriately rotated.
Choosing the right potted flower fertilizer is the key to ensuring the healthy growth of plants. In the fertilization process, we should properly mix organic fertilizers, inorganic fertilizers, and compound fertilizers based on the plant's growth needs and soil conditions to achieve the best fertilization effect. Attention should be paid to the timing and method of fertilization to allow potted flowers to grow robustly under your careful care.
References:
[1] Zhang Wei, Wang Lina. Potted Flower Fertilization Techniques[J]. China Flower Horticulture, 2019(5):26-27.
[2] Li Hua, Liu Fang. Principles of Fertilizer Application for Potted Flowers[J]. China Landscape, 2018, 34(3):56-58.