What is the best fertilizer for Daphne koreana

Fertilization time for Daphne koreana

Osmanthus fragrans has a high demand for nutrients and needs to be fertilized during its growth period. Generally, it is fertilized every 10 days. The best time to fertilize is in the morning or evening on a sunny day.

When the golden edge Osmanthus is growing vigorously, nitrogen fertilizer can be applied every 20 days. During the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied twice to extend the flowering period.

What fertilizer to use for Daphne koreana

When planting Osmanthus fragrans, base fertilizer can be applied to meet its nutrient needs for growth. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers or decomposed organic fertilizers need to be applied during the growth period. Before flowering, the application of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased to promote the differentiation of flower buds and flowering.

Fertilization method of Daphne koreana

1. Do not use concentrated fertilizer for Osmanthus fragrans. When applying decomposed liquid fertilizer, you need to mix a lot of water into it to avoid burning its roots, which is not conducive to its growth. If you use solid cake fertilizer, you can put it at the bottom of the flowerpot. If you use cake fertilizer water, just pour it into the soil.

2. The frequency of applying fertilizer to Osmanthus fragrans needs to be controlled. Generally, it is once a month during the growth period. Not too much is needed because it does not require much fertilizer.

Precautions for fertilizing Daphne koreana

Fertilizer must be diluted before application so that the plant can absorb it, to avoid burning the roots if the concentration is too high. Secondly, the fertilizer we apply is liquid, so do not let it get on the leaves. If it does, rinse it off in time.