As a common foliage plant in the family, suitable fertilizer should be selected to promote its healthy growth. Considering the growth Xi and fertilizer characteristics of bamboo, the following fertilizers are more suitable for bamboo:
Cake fertilizer is the residue left after oil seed extraction, which is rich in nutrients and suitable for the growth of bamboo. When using cake fertilizer, it is recommended to apply it once every ten days, and the amount should not be too much each time.
Liquid fertilizer is made by mixing organic or chemical fertilizers with water, which is easily absorbed by the roots or leaves of bamboo. The soil should be allowed to dry slightly before applying liquid fertilizer for better absorption. The ratio of liquid fertilizer is recommended to be 1:15.
Slow-release fertilizer is suitable for indoor ornamental plants such as bamboo, as it is clean, hygienic and long-lasting. Nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained in slow-release fertilizers are slowly released in the membrane, and are generally applied once or twice a year.
Ordinary compound fertilizers based on nitrogen and potassium can also be used for bamboo, but the dosage should be paid attention to avoid excessive fertilization leading to poor growth of bamboo.
Spring and autumn are the vigorous growth period of bamboo, and the frequency of fertilization can be increased appropriately, but thick fertilizer or unrotted fertilizer should be avoided.
In hot summers and cold winters, the growth rate of bamboos slows down, and fertilization can be reduced or stopped at this time.
Bamboos are not tolerant to drought and are not tolerant to standing water, so keeping the soil moist but not too wet is key.
The fertilization method of bamboos is recommended to be once a week in spring and autumn, once in half a month in winter, and should not be fertilized in summer.
In general, choosing the right fertilizer for bamboo, and paying attention to the frequency and amount of fertilization, can effectively promote the growth of bamboo.