How to fertilize Ficus microcarpa

How to fertilize

1. The growth rate of fiddle-leaf fig is faster than other similar plants. In the first month of the seedling stage, the demand for fertilizer is not great. You can use a small amount of fertilizer combined with watering, and fertilize once or twice. You can use Huaduoduo fertilizer, but pay attention to the concentration of the fertilizer must be light.

2. From the second month to the fifth month, the tree has taken shape and is getting bigger and bigger. At this time, you should gradually increase the amount of fertilizer. Fertilize once every half a month. The concentration of the fertilizer can be slightly higher than that of the first month. Potassium nitrate + Huaduoduo + calcium nitrate can be used at the same time. The calcium and potassium in the fertilizers are very helpful for the lignification of the stems.

3. The amount of fertilizer needed is the largest during its growing season, and it should be fertilized almost every one to two weeks. This will make the leaves of the plant more lush, the color of the leaves more green, and the glossiness brighter. Fertilizers can also be selected and used simultaneously: potassium nitrate + Huaduoduo + calcium nitrate.

4. After the new leaves are fully expanded, which is around mid-August, fertilizer should be applied every 10 days, and nitrogen fertilizer can be used as the main fertilizer.

Precautions

Under normal growth conditions, fertilization should be suspended when the branches reach the end of autumn, and no fertilization should be applied throughout the winter, including during the dormant period.