We fertilize the flowers correctly

Plant fertilization period

Plants always need additional support from the gardener - feeding, fertilizing flowers. Experts have identified several signs that the plant really needs additional help, since the elements contained in the soil may not be enough:

1.the stem becomes weakened, stunted, looks dry, emaciated or wilted, which indicates the weakness of the root system, the lack of its saturation;

2. the growth of the plant has slowed down, which also indicates that it lacks some elements and components that affect its condition;

3. the flowers have ceased to be tied, the buds are weak, unviable, small in size;

4. underdeveloped leaves appear, gradually fade, the plant as a whole loses its appearance, presentability and power;

5. Absolutely any parts of the plant sooner or later turn yellow, the leaves begin to actively fall off, which also indicates that the plant lacks fertilizers and any components.

Houseplants and flowers do not need to be fertilized in the first weeks after transplanting. Only then should you pay attention to whether the flower has adapted, to evaluate its appearance. After the soil begins to gradually lack components, you should start feeding the plant. It is important to control the doses of introduced substances, since exceeding the norm can lead to rather negative consequences.

Top dressing is an important part of absolutely any plant and any indoor crop. The grower must take into account its characteristics, correlation with other crops, size and expected result. The stage of development of the plant is taken into account, the speed with which it is able to consume the introduced components in order to further regulate the process of their introduction.

The time frame and period of feeding is considered in accordance with the taken into account the specifics and characteristics of the flower culture, plant, its variety, the time of active growth (in the autumn or summer period). Most often, the first fertilizer should be applied in the spring, and this should be stopped after the plant has entered the stage of its own active growth.

Fertilizer for flowers: regularity and dose

Since each indoor crop, absolutely any plant has its own time frame for feeding, it is necessary to additionally determine how often fertilizer should be applied for flowers, and in what doses it will be most safe for the plant itself. So, there are flowers that need weekly feeding, and there are those for which it will be enough to apply fertilizer a couple of times a month. Moreover, some need feeding once a month, but in high concentration, and some - several times, but much less.

The regularity and dose of fertilizers is a purely personal matter, and it is determined by the gardener, depending on the type of plant that grows at home. It is best to use fertilizers with a long duration of action, as they must be applied in a certain dose several times a month. Nevertheless, following the instructions and taking into account the preferences of the flower will preserve its vitality for a long time, strengthen the root and stem system.

Feeding schedule

In order not to get confused in feeding, you can draw up a separate schedule.It will be a guarantee that the grower does not miss the feeding, or does not apply it twice in the same period of time. A schedule is drawn up in accordance with the plants that are in the house. Despite the fact that making a schedule is a rather laborious task that takes a fairly large amount of time, you still need to understand that thanks to this, the gardener will save himself from many problems and risks.

Information that is needed to be included in the schedule:

1. The time when it is best to apply top dressing and fertilization;

2. the frequency with which this activity should be carried out;

3. the type of fertilizer the grower uses for the plant, according to the name and variety of the flower or plant.