Crape myrtle fertilization timeGenerally speaking, fertilization is needed in time during the period of vigorous growth of crape myrtle. In addition, crape myrtle will shed its leaves after winter every year, and fertilizer is also needed after the leaves fall. Some organic fertilizer can be applied. What fertilizer to use for crape myrtleThe fertilizers used for crape myrtle are different in different growth periods. Usually, when the crape myrtle sprouts every year, it is more appropriate to apply a mixed fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which helps promote the growth of its branches and leaves. In addition, it is better to choose to use a mixture of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to fertilize the crape myrtle when summer is approaching. It can enhance the growth of the plant's branches and leaves and promote better flowering of the plant. Crape myrtle fertilization methodGenerally, you can fertilize the crape myrtle in early March every spring. At this time, you should apply a mixture of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to help the growth of its branches and leaves. In early May to June, you should apply a mixture of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the flowering of the plant. During the flowering period of the crape myrtle, you can apply some cake fertilizer water to make the flower color more vivid. Precautions for fertilizing crape myrtleDo not fertilize the crape myrtle too frequently, otherwise it will cause the branches and leaves of the plant to grow too long. However, do not apply too little fertilizer, as it will make the branches and leaves of the plant weak, the branches thin and dry, and the flowers ugly. When fertilizing the crape myrtle, you should apply fertilizer regularly according to its growth pattern, and apply thin fertilizers frequently. In the spring and summer when the plant is growing vigorously, you can apply more fertilizer, but do not apply fertilizer on rainy days and during hot summer afternoons. Fertilize less in autumn and stop fertilizing in winter. |
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