What fertilizer is best for iron trees?

Fertilizing Iron Trees

The cyclopean tree likes fertilizer. Generally, it is best to use decomposed cake fertilizer and iron filings when fertilizing it. It is generally best to fertilize the cyclopean tree during its growth period. It is usually best to apply decomposed liquid fertilizer, decomposed cake fertilizer or oil residue.

The cycads can be fertilized with compound fertilizers. Generally, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizers need to be applied after May to provide nutrients. Phosphorus fertilizers need to be applied to the cycads during the flowering period to promote the opening of the flowers. After the flowering period, organic fertilizers or decomposed farmyard manure can be added.

Fertilizing method for iron tree

1. When fertilizing the iron tree, you need to apply the fertilizer to the soil, and the concentration of the fertilizer should not be too high.

2. When fertilizing the iron tree, be careful not to apply the fertilizer on the branches and leaves. If it is sprinkled on the branches and leaves, it needs to be washed off with water in time.

3. Stop watering the iron tree 2 days before fertilizing it, and water it once the next day after fertilizing it.

Homemade cycad fertilizer

When fertilizing the cycad, you can also make your own fertilizer. You can crush used bean shells, fruit peels or egg shells and ferment them. After fermentation, you can apply them to the soil of the cycad. You can also ferment moldy food and use it.

Fertilizer damage to iron tree

When the iron tree suffers from fertilizer damage, its leaves will turn yellow and its roots will rot. At this time, you need to stop fertilizing and apply water. If the fertilizer damage is serious, you need to remove the pot and check whether the roots of the iron tree are rotten. If so, you need to trim off the rotten parts and disinfect them, and then use new potting soil to maintain it.