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Does potted moss need fertilizing? How to fertilize?Moss is a common indoor potted plant, loved by many plant enthusiasts for its low maintenance and strong air purification ability. Whether to fertilize and how to fertilize moss during its care has become a question for many beginner gardeners. This article will answer in detail whether potted moss needs fertilizing and how to fertilize it.
Does potted moss need fertilizing?1. The growth habits of moss
Moss belongs to the lower plants, usually growing in moist environments and not requiring much light. In nature, moss mainly relies on moisture in the air and tiny organic matter to maintain its growth. For potted moss, whether it needs fertilizing mainly depends on its growing environment and care conditions.
2. Whether to fertilize
Potted moss does not need fertilizing. This is because moss grows slowly and requires less nutrients. Too much fertilizing can lead to high soil salinity, affecting the growth of moss. In the following cases, appropriate fertilizing is beneficial:
(1) newly planted moss: when planting new moss, a small amount of low-nitrogen, low-phosphorus, and high-potassium compound fertilizer can be applied to promote moss rooting.
(2) slow-growing moss: if potted moss is found to grow slowly, a proper amount of diluted liquid fertilizer can be applied to supplement nutrients.
How to fertilize?1. Fertilizing time
The best time to fertilize is usually in spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable for moss growth. Avoid fertilizing during the high temperatures of summer or the low temperatures of winter to prevent affecting the growth of moss.
2. Fertilizing methods
(1) Liquid fertilizer: Dilute the liquid fertilizer 1000 times and spray it evenly on the moss with a spray bottle, making sure not to let the fertilizer come into direct contact with the moss to avoid injury.
(2) Solid fertilizer: Sprinkle solid fertilizer around the moss and then spray water with a spray bottle to dissolve the fertilizer, also taking care not to let the fertilizer come into direct contact with the moss.
3. Fertilizing frequency
Generally, the fertilizing frequency for potted moss is once a month. If using liquid fertilizer, the fertilizing frequency can be slightly increased.
Potted moss usually does not need fertilizing, but appropriate fertilizing can be beneficial in specific situations. When fertilizing, it is important to choose the right fertilizer, timing, and method to avoid harming the moss. I hope this article can provide help for your moss care.
References:
《Household Flower Care Encyclopedia》, China Forestry Publishing House, 2015 edition.
《Indoor Plant Care Guide》, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2017 edition.