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From Succulents to Ferns: The Best Fertilizers for Houseplants
24.05.2023 10:18
Succulents and ferns can enliven even the most meager interior with their appearance.
The plants are easy to care for, but improper feeding can cause harm to the plants.
Many gardeners mistakenly do not differentiate between fertilizers for succulents and ferns.
What kind of fertilizer do ferns like?
For feeding the fern, it is useful to use potassium fertilizers, but limit chlorine-containing ones.
During the growth period, it is useful to give ferns a fertilizer in which the ratio of substances is as follows:
- 1.5 g ammonium nitrate, 1 g potassium salt and 1.5 g superphosphate.
Fertilizer is applied in spring and summer directly under the root. The rest of the time, the soil is not fertilized.
What does a fern not like?
Plants do not tolerate too dry air. Ferns will need to be sprayed regularly with the following frequency:
- 2 times a day, in hot weather – 3-5 times a day.
How to fertilize cacti
The most suitable fertilizers for cacti are mineral ones, which contain equal portions of nitrogen and potassium, and a predominance of phosphorus.
A lack of phosphorus will be indicated by slow growth of cacti and lack of flowering.
What do cacti like?
Cacti are watered with settled water to get rid of impurities and chlorine.
Hard water will harm the plant and cause the soil to become alkaline.
Water your plants properly, taking into account the individual characteristics and nutritional needs of each of them.
