What kind of fertilizer is suitable for succulent plants?

Fertilizing time for succulent plants

The fertilization of succulent plants should follow the word "less". You can apply slow-release fertilizers, solid fertilizers, liquid fertilizers, nutrient water, organic fertilizers, etc. Generally, fertilization is applied in May in summer and in September in autumn. Appropriate topdressing should be applied during the growth period. Generally, fertilization can be applied once every half a month or once a month.

What fertilizer should be applied to succulent plants

1. Nitrogen fertilizer : Succulents are mainly fertilized with nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of large leaves and slow down leaf aging. Phosphorus fertilizer is applied to promote its growth and flowering, and potassium fertilizer is applied to promote the growth of roots and stems.

2. Organic fertilizer : When the temperature is suitable, we can use rice water or organic fertilizer liquid to dilute and then apply fertilizer.

3. Compound fertilizer : During the growth period of succulents, we can choose a solid compound fertilizer. It is generally appropriate to apply top dressing once a month.

4. Nutrient solution : We can also use some special nutrient solution for succulents and spray it on the potting soil to help the growth of its root system.

5. Slow-release fertilizer : Succulent plants do not like fertilizer very much. Using some slow-release fertilizer can gradually release the fertilizer effect, which will not damage the roots and will also play a role in supplementing nutrients.

6. Potassium fertilizer : Using potassium fertilizer for succulents can better promote photosynthesis and also promote the growth of stems and roots. If we want to grow succulents into old trees, adding fertilizer is definitely indispensable.

How to fertilize succulent plants

It is generally better to fertilize succulents with light fertilizer rather than heavy fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer applied each time is equivalent to the amount of watering. More nitrogen fertilizer can be applied in the spring, and more nitrogen fertilizer can be applied for succulents with many leaves. For stem-shaped and spherical palm succulents, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be used mainly.

However, we must pay attention: succulent plants that are newly potted, growing poorly, or have damaged roots, stems, and leaves should not be fertilized. Organic fertilizers must be fully decomposed before they can be used.