What is the best fertilizer for bamboo palm?

Fertilization time for bamboo palm

The principle of fertilizing bamboo palm is to apply fertilizer frequently and thinly, that is, apply small amounts and multiple times, and combine nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, with organic fertilizer as the main fertilizer and trace fertilizer as a supplement. In summer and autumn, which is its peak growth period, top dressing should be applied once every 2-3 weeks, and in winter and spring, fertilizer and water should be controlled.

The fertilization of bamboo palm is mainly based on high-quality organic fertilizer and high-efficiency phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, with appropriate supplementation of trace element fertilizers. Generally, it is required to fertilize once every 15 to 20 days.

Fertilization method of bamboo palm

Apply 25-30 grams of fermented and deodorized peanut cake fertilizer, tea seed cake fertilizer, or rapeseed cake fertilizer, 10-15 grams of potassium dihydrogen phosphate or high-efficiency biological phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, and 3-5 grams of ferrous sulfate to each pot each time, and then sprinkle it with 2-3 kilograms of clean water or fermented and deodorized human and animal manure.

At the same time, spray the leaves with 800 times the water solution of Gaomeishi organic humic acid active liquid fertilizer specially made for flowers once every 10 to 15 days, and evenly spray all the leaves until water droplets begin to drip down.

Matters Needing Attention in Fertilizing Bamboo Palm

During the growth period of bamboo palm, liquid fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times a month, or 30 grams of compound fertilizer + 50 grams of decomposed peanut bran + 4 pounds of manure water can be mixed, and then the plant can be watered once every half a month.

You should stop fertilizing in winter, as it is not conducive to its absorption in winter. If you fertilize too much, fertilizer damage may easily occur.