What fertilizer is best for Chinese evergreen

Time to fertilize bean sprouts

Peperomia needs to be fertilized during its growth period. Nitrogen fertilizer should be applied once every 15 days in spring. A small amount of fertilizer can be applied in summer when the temperature is high, and a thin layer of fertilizer water can be applied once every 30 days. In autumn, fertilizer should be applied according to its growth, generally 1-2 times a month. In late autumn and early winter, apply phosphorus fertilizer once to improve its cold resistance.

Chinese evergreen can be topdressed in spring and autumn with decomposed organic fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, bean cake water or slow-release granular fertilizer.

What fertilizer to use for Chinese evergreen

The main fertilizers for Chinese evergreen are nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, followed by phosphorus fertilizer. Applying a certain amount of base fertilizer, such as potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer, in the seedling stage can promote root development and meet its growth needs. Nitrogen-based fertilizers or compound fertilizers in the growth stage can promote root growth and make its leaves grow more vigorously.

Fertilization method of bean curd

Chinese evergreen has a greater demand for nutrients in spring and autumn, so you can apply decomposed liquid fertilizer or nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer every 15-20 days. The application of nitrogen fertilizer should be controlled, and the frequency of use does not need to be too high. If the temperature is very high in summer, you need to stop fertilizing.

Precautions for fertilizing Chinese evergreen

When fertilizing Chinese evergreen, you need to use a fertilizer containing a balanced amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Remember not to use a single nitrogen fertilizer to avoid excessive growth of branches and leaves. Do not splash the fertilizer on the leaves. You can spray water on the leaves after fertilizing. It is not suitable to use concentrated fertilizers and raw fertilizers to avoid causing damage.