What Flowers Are Not Suitable for Growing with Wood Ash
Article Abstract: Little knowledge about what flowers are not suitable for growing with wood ash. The following is a detailed explanation by the editor.
What Flowers Are Not Suitable for Growing with Wood Ash
Wood ash is not suitable for some acid-loving plants, generally including camellias, gardenias, etc. Wood ash is the remains of plants after being burned, containing a very rich amount of potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, which can supplement some nutrient needs of alkaline-loving plants, thereby helping the plants grow stronger, promoting more developed root systems, and improving the plants' cold and drought resistance. Wood ash is highly alkaline and should not be used on young seedlings. Appropriate mixing or dilution can be accepted by most potted flowers, but do not overuse.
What Flowers Are Not Suitable for Growing with Wood Ash
Wood ash, the remains of plants after being burned, contains a very rich amount of potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, which can supplement some nutrient needs of alkaline-loving plants, helping the plants grow stronger, promoting more developed root systems, and improving the plants' cold and drought resistance. However, there are also flowers that are not suitable for growing with wood ash, such as some acid-loving plants like camellias and gardenias, which should not be cultivated with wood ash.
What Plants Are Not Suitable for Growing with Wood Ash
Wood ash has a high potassium content and is alkaline, making it most suitable for growing some alkaline-loving plants, such as pomegranates, Chinese scholar trees, oleanders, forsythias, osmanthus, wolfberries, hibiscus, coastal hibiscus, wisterias, and forsythias. Additionally, there are other alkaline-loving plants such as lilacs, Japanese pears, Albizia julibrissin, Paulownia, figs, tamarisks, black pines, apricots, pears, roses, Thuja orientalis, Sabina chinensis, Platycladus orientalis, red osier dogwoods, cacti, and cacti balls.
Precautions for Using Wood Ash in Flower Cultivation
1. Wood ash is highly alkaline, and it is not suitable for young seedlings. Appropriate mixing or dilution can be accepted by most potted flowers, but do not overuse.
2. A small amount of wood ash can be placed in the bottom of the pot when preparing the soil for potted plants. Generally, 3-5 grams for a green plant is enough. Be careful not to use too much, as excessive application after watering can make it difficult for the soil to dry, easily affecting soil aeration and potentially suffocating the plant.
3. It is best not to mix wood ash with soil, as improper dosage can easily lead to plant death. Diluted wood ash can be used as a foliar fertilizer and for pest control.
The above is a specific introduction to what flowers are not suitable for growing with wood ash, for reference by netizens.