How long to apply fertilizer to newly planted succulent plants? Fertilizing guide to growing succulent plants Succulent plants have been loved by many plant lovers in recent years because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. How to apply fertilizer to newly planted succulent plants is a concern for many novice growers. This article will provide you with detailed answers to the question of how long to apply fertilizer to newly planted succulent plants, and provide practical fertilization guidelines for cultivating succulent plants. How long to apply fertilizer to newly planted succulent plants 1. It is not advisable to apply fertilizer immediately to newly planted succulent plants. The roots of newly planted succulent plants have not yet been fully restored. At this time, fertilization can easily cause fertilizer damage. Newly planted succulent plants should not be applied 1-2 weeks after planting, so that the roots can gradually adapt to the new environment.
2. Fertilization cycle After the roots of newly planted succulent plants gradually recover, fertilization can be started. The fertilization cycle is 1-2 times a month. The specific fertilization cycle can be adjusted according to the growth conditions and seasonal changes of succulent plants.
3. Fertilization timing The best time to fertilize is morning or evening, when the temperature is low, which is conducive to the absorption of fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing during high temperature periods to avoid causing fertilizer damage. Fertilization guidelines for cultivating succulent plants 1. Fertilization types succulent plants have relatively low demand for fertilizers. You can choose special succulent plant fertilizers or compound fertilizers with low nitrogen, low phosphorus and high potassium to avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers to avoid causing plants to grow.
2. The amount of fertilizer application should be adjusted according to the size and growth status of succulent plants. The amount of fertilizer application should be 1%-2% of the dry weight of the soil each time. Too much fertilizer application will lead to fertilizer damage, but too little will not meet the needs of plant growth.
3. Fertilization method When fertilizing, you can evenly sprinkle the fertilizer on the soil surface, and then use gardening tools to gently turn it into the soil to avoid spraying the fertilizer directly on the roots of the plants to avoid causing fertilizer damage.
4. Fertilization frequency Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons for succulent plants. At this time, the fertilization frequency can be appropriately increased. Summer is high and rainy, and plants grow slowly. Fertilization frequency can be appropriately reduced. Winter temperatures are low, and plants enter a dormant state, basically no need to fertilize.
The key to how long to apply fertilizer to newly planted succulent plants lies in mastering the timing, type, amount and frequency of fertilization. Reasonable fertilization will help the healthy growth of succulent plants. I hope this article can help you in your cultivation path.
References: [1] Manual for Succulent Plant Conservation, author: Zhang Wei, Publishing House: China Agricultural Publishing House, publication date: 2018.
[2]"Cultivation and Appreciation of Succulent Plants", author: Wang Lili, Press: Chemical Industry Press, Published: 2017.