Do I need to fertilize new meat? When to fertilize newly purchased succulent plants?
Succulent plants have been loved by more and more plant lovers in recent years due to their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. In the process of maintaining succulent plants, many novices will encounter some questions, such as newly purchased succulent plants. Do you need fertilization? This article will answer this question and provide you with practical advice on fertilizing succulent plants. Do I need to fertilize new meat?
There is no absolute answer to the question of whether newly purchased succulent plants need fertilization. Newly purchased succulent plants do not need fertilization in a short period of time.
1. Newly purchased succulent plants may have been fertilized. When purchasing succulent plants, many merchants will fertilize them before shipment in order to ensure the health of the plants. Newly purchased succulent plants may have absorbed enough nutrients. There is no need to fertilize again for a short time.
2. Newly purchased succulents need to adapt to the new environment. Newly purchased succulents need a period of time to adapt to the new environment after being transported and placed. At this time, fertilization may put pressure on the plants and affect their growth. When to fertilize newly purchased succulent plants?
Although newly purchased succulent plants do not need to be fertilized in a short period of time, it does not mean that they will not need to be fertilized in the future. The following are some suggestions for fertilization: 1. Observe plant growth After the plant adapts to the new environment, observe its growth. situation, if you find that the plant is growing slowly, the leaves are yellow or wilting, you can apply fertilizer appropriately.
2. Choosing suitable fertilizers and succulent plants have relatively low demand for fertilizers. Therefore, fertilizers with low nitrogen and high phosphorus and potassium should be selected. Avoid using fertilizers with too high concentrations to avoid root burning.
3. Fertilization time The best time for fertilization is the period of vigorous plant growth, that is, spring and autumn. In these two seasons, plants have a high demand for nutrients, and fertilization at this time can help promote their growth.
4. Fertilization method When applying fertilizer, you can dilute the fertilizer and spray it evenly around the plants, or apply the fertilizer into the soil, but pay attention to watering it in time after fertilization to ensure that the fertilizer is fully absorbed.
Newly purchased succulent plants do not need to be fertilized in a short period of time, but in order to promote their growth, after the plants adapt to the new environment, they can choose appropriate fertilizers for fertilization according to their growth conditions. During the fertilization process, attention should be paid to selecting appropriate fertilizers, fertilization time and fertilization method to avoid causing harm to the plants.
Reference: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaohui, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.
"Conservation and Reproduction of Succulent Plants", author: Li Ming, Press: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, Published: 2019.