How to fertilize Nandina domestica

1. Growth habits

First of all, you must understand the living habits of Nandina domestica in advance. In fact, Nandina domestica has a strong adaptability. It likes warm climate and humid environment, but it can also withstand cool environment and cold climate. However, it has relatively high requirements for the soil. It must be fertile, have good drainage, and must be sandy soil. It does not have strict requirements for water and can tolerate both drought and moisture. Here comes the point. Nandina domestica likes fertilizer very much, especially fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium. You can apply more of it in normal times!

2. How to fertilize

Next, let’s take a look at how to fertilize Nandina domestica!

1. Time of fertilization. Generally, starting from February, fertilizer should be applied once or twice a month, and it can be stopped in July.

2. Choice of fertilizer. Normally, you can apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, or apply cake fertilizer and bone meal alternately, but the concentration should not be too high. You can spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate once at the end of May. From May to September, apply thin pancake water every 15 to 20 days, and apply 0.2% ferrous sulfate water every two months.

3. Fertilization method. During the seedling stage of Nandina domestica, the liquid fertilizer should be lighter and not too concentrated. Generally, the ratio of liquid fertilizer to water is 1:10. During the growth period of Nandina domestica, liquid fertilizer can be applied once or twice a month. The ratio at this time can be slightly concentrated, and the ratio of liquid fertilizer to water is 1:8. After adulthood, dry fertilizer needs to be applied once a year, in May, August and October respectively. The third fertilization should be done when it is moved indoors for the winter. The fertilizer at this time can be cake fertilizer or sesame paste residue. Only dry fertilizer can be applied during the rainy season, and only once a month, about 20 to 40 grams per pot.

4. The amount of fertilizer used. The amount of fertilizer used is generally less the first and second time, and an appropriate amount of fertilizer is needed starting from the third time.

Okay, that’s all about how to fertilize Nandina domestica. Are you clear about it now?