The money tree is a very popular indoor potted plant at present. Flower lovers all hope that the money tree they cultivate will grow with luxuriant branches and leaves. The editor quietly tells you that in addition to daily careful maintenance of the money tree, we can also give the money tree Appropriate fertilization, let’s take a look at how to fertilize a money tree, and what fertilizer is best for a money tree.
How to fertilize a money tree
There are two main opportunities to fertilize the money tree. When the money tree is repotted and when the money tree is in the growth stage, the money tree has a higher demand for nutrients and can be fertilized appropriately. When the money tree is repotted every year, the proportion of fertilized soil can account for 1/3 or more. The source of fertilized soil is extensive. It can be the humus soil collected from fallen leaves of broad-leaved trees, mixed with a little pastoral soil, mixed bone powder, and bean cake residue. Become. This kind of fertilizer is highly effective and convenient.
What flower lovers need to be warned here is that the fertile soil must be fully decomposed to avoid "burning" the leaves yellow, and attention must be paid to the concentration and it must not be too fertile.
In addition to the need to fertilize the money tree when repotting, it is also necessary to fertilize the money tree during its growth period, that is, from May to September every year. The fertilizer can be decomposed liquid fertilizer or mixed flower fertilizer, which will help The branches of the money tree are luxuriant.
What fertilizer should be used on money trees
The money tree is a foliage plant, so it should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer. The root system of the money tree is relatively weak, and the rhizome is thick to look good, so potassium fertilizer should be given appropriately. Generally speaking, the money tree should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. To supplement fertilization, flower lovers can pay attention to the element content of the fertilizer when buying fertilizer. Some florists reported that enzymes are very effective on money trees. Interested florists can try it.
There are many types of fertilizers that can be used for money trees. In addition to the compound fertilizers mentioned above, you can also use decomposed bean cake fertilizer, retting rice water, mixed bone powder, humus fallen leaves, etc. as fertilizer for money trees. However, Its best to bury it deep in the soil, this will not only allow the money tree to slowly absorb nutrients, but will also not attract insects.
Extended reading:
1. What kind of soil is good for cultivating money tree? How to use money tree nutrient solution
2. Propagation and cultivation methods of money trees
3. How to transplant a money tree. Precautions for repotting a money tree
4. Money tree seed planting method teaches you how to plant seeds with high germination rate
5. Can the roots of the money tree be saved if it becomes soft and leaks water?
