What fertilizer is good for the fortune tree?

Overview of Fertilization of Fortune Tree

The money tree is an evergreen small tree of the Bombacaceae family. It prefers high temperature and high humidity climates, has poor cold resistance, and the seedlings should avoid frost. It can withstand low temperatures of 5-6 degrees for a long time. It likes fertile, loose, breathable and water-retaining sandy loam, and acidic soil. It is relatively resistant to waterlogging and slightly drought-resistant.

After the money tree is potted and sprouts, it needs to be sprayed with liquid fertilizer once a week, that is, a compound fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and organic fertilizer or phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied to the soil once a month, which is conducive to the rapid growth of the plant. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied evenly during the growing season to make the plant strong and the leaves green.

What fertilizer is good for the fortune tree?

Generally speaking, you don't need to apply a lot of fertilizer to the money tree when caring for it, but when the plant is growing vigorously, you can apply compound fertilizer to it appropriately. It is enough to apply fertilizer once or twice a month, and the amount applied each time should not be too much, so as to promote its rapid growth.

How to fertilize the fortune tree

The base fertilizer is usually applied to the money tree when it is potted. The base fertilizer can be mixed directly into the soil. If it is topdressing, the granular fertilizer and organic fertilizer can be placed directly on the soil surface or buried in the soil.

When applying fertilizer, it is important to keep it away from the roots of the fortune tree, otherwise the fertilizer may burn the roots of the plant. Also, do not pour the fertilizer directly on the leaves, otherwise the leaves will rot. In addition, we should also treat the fertilizer differently in different seasons.

1. Fertilization in spring

The time to fertilize the money tree in spring is generally April. You can mainly apply some compound fertilizers for mixing, or directly replace it with fertile soil. When using fertile soil, it must be fully decomposed, otherwise it will burn the roots of the plant.

2. Fertilization in summer

The most appropriate time to fertilize in summer is usually August. It is generally better to use liquid fertilizer because liquid fertilizer is rich in various trace elements, which can meet the nutrient needs of the money tree during its growth.

2. Fertilize in autumn

The recommended time for autumn fertilization is from September to October, but when fertilizing, you need to control the water of the plants. Do not water them for a week, then sprinkle the fertilizer granules directly in the flowerpots and water them thoroughly, which will help the roots of the plants absorb more nutrients.

4. Fertilize in winter

The suitable time for fertilizing in winter is November. You can use decomposed cake fertilizer or rice water for fertilization, add some bone meal to it, and directly bury the prepared organic fertilizer into the soil, which can make the money tree absorb nutrients better.

Points to note when fertilizing the fortune tree

1. To prevent fertilizer damage when fertilizing the money tree, you need to be careful not to apply too much or too concentrated fertilizer, so that the plant will not easily suffer from fertilizer damage.

2. The money tree is relatively drought-resistant, but fertilizer must be replenished in time. If no fertilizer is applied for a long time, the leaves of the plant will turn yellow. Therefore, in order to prevent the leaves from turning yellow, it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time to ensure sufficient nutrients.

3. After fertilizing the money tree, it should be given appropriate light. If it is kept indoors, it should be moved to a well-lit place outdoors to receive the sun's rays. But in summer, be careful not to expose it to the sun. Provide it with appropriate shade to avoid sunburn.