What kind of fertilizer is good for rubber tree base fertilizer (base fertilizer application method)

The role of rubber tree base fertilizer

It is necessary to apply base fertilizer to rubber trees, because rubber trees are relatively fertilizer-loving and need nutrients to grow well during their growth process. Base fertilizer can provide them with sufficient nutrients for growth.

Generally speaking, when transplanting rubber tree seedlings or repotting and changing the soil every spring, an appropriate amount of base fertilizer should be added to the culture soil to ensure sufficient basic nutrients in the soil.

Selection of fertilizer for rubber trees

It is more appropriate to use decomposed organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer for rubber trees, such as decomposed cake fertilizer, decomposed oil residue, etc. These decomposed organic fertilizers are comprehensive and balanced in nutrition, which are most conducive to the growth of rubber trees.

When repotting the rubber tree, you can apply some decomposed poultry manure as base fertilizer in the pot. If you need to apply topdressing after the plant has adapted to the pot, try to apply some low-concentration liquid fertilizer. This will make fertilization safe and have good fertilizer efficiency, thus achieving the purpose of fertilization and topdressing.

How to apply base fertilizer to rubber trees

When applying base fertilizer to rubber trees, use well-rotted pine needle soil, which is rich in slightly acidic soil, add appropriate amounts of garden soil and river sand, and mix them in a ratio of 3:2:1. Then add a small amount of chicken manure or bone meal as base fertilizer, which can promote the growth of more branches in the later stage.

How much base fertilizer should be applied to rubber trees?

When using organic fertilizer as base fertilizer for rubber trees, apply about 250g per pot. Note that you need to avoid the roots and rhizomes when applying fertilizer. After using it, the rubber tree will grow stronger.

How to apply base fertilizer to rubber trees

During the seedling stage, well-rotted liquid fertilizer should be applied every 20 days, and after it is formed, it only needs to be applied once every two months. For example, in spring, a lower concentration liquid fertilizer or special flower fertilizer can be used for fertilization once every three weeks, and in summer, well-rotted cake fertilizer or quick-acting compound fertilizer with a balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be applied once every half a month.