How to fertilize succulents best
Succulent Care Tips: Knowledge about the best way to fertilize succulents and the correct fertilizing methods for succulents, following are some knowledge contents about plants and flowers introduced by the site editor for netizens.
If talking about easy-to-grow plants, succulents definitely have to be counted among them! Succulents are drought-resistant and require much less watering and fertilizing than other flowers, basically they don't require much attention. However, despite their tenacious vitality, many succulent lovers still unfortunately "perish"...
Autumn is a very important period for many flowers, and it is the same for succulents. So, should we fertilize succulents more like taking care of other flowers in autumn? If fertilizing, how should it be applied? What kind of fertilizers should be chosen?
With these questions in mind, let's continue reading!
The growth rate of succulents is relatively slow, and their consumption and demand for nutrients are not high, so it is enough for succulent lovers to fertilize twice or three times a year to ensure the nutrients needed for succulent growth.
Fertilizing succulents should not be done when temperatures are high because the fertilizer can easily burn the succulent roots when it's too hot, which will weaken the succulents. Therefore, it is recommended for succulent lovers to fertilize in spring and autumn.
How to fertilize succulents best
In spring, fertilizing is necessary to replenish nutrients for later growth, but not too much. Because from spring to summer, the temperature keeps rising, and too much fertilizer in the pot can burn the roots. Then fertilize again in autumn, which is half a year away from the first application, and the previous nutrients have been mostly consumed, so you can top-dress again.
If you want to fertilize again, succulent lovers should base it on the growth condition of the succulents and find a slightly cooler time, not too hot.
So, what kind of fertilizers should be chosen when fertilizing succulents?
The growth of succulents is very slow, so slow-release fertilizers that take effect slowly are very suitable for succulents. Moreover, slow-release fertilizers are usually in the form of small pellets, which are not messy and can be mixed with succulent potting soil or placed on the soil surface, without affecting the appearance.