Wintersweet Fertilizing Time and Method
The editor will tell you about the knowledge of wintersweet fertilizing time and method. In terms of when and how to fertilize wintersweet better, let's take a look together.
1. Spring fertilizing promotes plant revival. The blooming period of wintersweet is usually from December to January. Flowering consumes a lot of nutrients from the plant. After the flowers fade, it is urgent to supplement a certain amount of nutrients for the plant. At this time, the nutrient supplement for wintersweet should be comprehensive. Usually, a multi-element compound fertilizer with fast effect can be applied to the wintersweet to promote its rapid growth and the sprouting of more healthy new buds. You can also repot the wintersweet or turn the soil. At this time, a base fertilizer should be applied, such as organic fertilizer, animal manure, etc., mixed into the potting soil, or applied at the bottom of the pot, but not too much, usually one-tenth of the soil is sufficient.
2. Summer fertilizing promotes rapid differentiation of flower buds. Wintersweet usually starts differentiating flower buds in July. Therefore, after entering summer, it is necessary to supplement phosphorus and potassium elements for the plant in time to promote the differentiation of flower buds in July. Starting from May, the plant should be supplemented with potassium dihydrogen phosphate twice a month until mid-August when the wintersweet has completed flower bud differentiation. In most regions, mid-August marks the start of the high-temperature season of the year, and wintersweet will enter a brief dormancy period. In a dormant state, the functions of wintersweet weaken, and the demand for water and nutrients decreases. At this time, fertilization should be stopped to avoid over-fertilization, which can cause root burning and root rot.
3. Autumn fertilizing for bud development. Autumn is an important period for the development of flower buds. How should wintersweet be fertilized at this time? You can apply a dry fertilizer at the beginning of autumn, adding 40 to 60 grams of decomposed cake powder per pot to better fill the flower bud development. At the end of autumn, an inorganic liquid fertilizer should be applied, which can provide the nutrients needed for wintersweet flowering and also promote flowering, making it very necessary.
4. Winter fertilizing waiting for flowers to bloom. In early winter, when the temperature is relatively high, it is still necessary to follow the principle of autumn fertilizing. When the ambient temperature is below 15°C, fertilization for wintersweet should be stopped. At the same time, after entering winter, the amount of watering should also be reduced to keep the potting soil slightly dry, and water should be added only when the soil is slightly dry.
This article shares the knowledge of wintersweet fertilizing time and method, and when and how to fertilize wintersweet better, hoping to bring a little help to your life!