As the saying goes, it is better to plant a tree than to have a garden full of flowers, so many families will choose a few trees that are easy to maintain and beautiful to decorate their living room or balcony, and the jade tree is such a green plant. People love it because it is both durable and pleasing to the eye, and the leaves are bright green and thick, shimmering with an oily sheen, hence the nickname "glass brittle". Properly cultivated, the jade tree can even bloom after a few years of growth, and these flowers also have an auspicious name - "Fugui Flower".
If you want the jade tree to thrive, the key is fertilization. However, over-reliance on chemical fertilizers can make the soil compact, which is not conducive to the development of the root system of the jade tree. The root system is not vigorous, and the jade tree naturally grows slowly, let alone flowering. This has left many people who love plants confused: how to fertilize the vegetables of Yushu?
Let me tell you, Yushu actually loves a simple liquid - soybean water. Giving it a cup of "drinking" every 15 days will not only make the roots healthier and the leaves greener, but also help it bloom the enviable "rich flower". So why does Yushu prefer soybean water?
Soybean water is rich in nitrogen, which is one of the three essential nutrients for plant growth, which is mainly responsible for promoting the growth of leaves and branches of the jade tree. When soybean water is fermented and matured, it can be turned into an organic compound fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which can meet the needs of jade trees at different growth stages and promote its faster and more vigorous growth.
Not only that, soybean water is also rich in nutrients such as protein and oil, which can also be absorbed by the jade tree after fermentation, providing it with comprehensive nutrients. Therefore, using soybean water to nourish the jade tree is both natural and efficient, which can really be described as a tip for plant maintenance.
The preparation of soybean water is not complicated, the common method is to soak the boiled soybeans in water and ferment, and the resulting fermentation broth is soybean water. This water is full of nitrogen, which is particularly beneficial for the green leaves of plants, making them fuller and more vibrant.
But if you want to make the jade tree bloom, using just plain soybean water may have limited effect. Try the following slightly modified method to make soybean water that not only promotes the healthy growth of the jade tree, but also helps to stimulate its flowering period.
First, wipe your wok spotlessly clean and sauté the soybeans over low heat until ripe. Once the fried soybeans have cooled, grind them into a powder and soak them in water. After its natural fermentation and maturity, the soybean water made is ready to use.
This improved soybean water is actually the cake fertilizer water we usually mention. Compared with simple soybean water, it is not only rich in nitrogen, but also contains a variety of trace elements needed for plant growth, such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc. These nutrients are easier for the jade tree to absorb. In addition, it contains a certain amount of oil, which provides additional nutrients to the jade tree after fermentation, which both promotes lush foliage and helps the flowering of the plant.
On top of that, soybean water that has been fermented well is an excellent organic fertilizer. The use of this fertilizer and water will make the soil of the jade tree loose and aerate, and at the same time help the root system to develop stronger. Since the jade tree is a shallow-rooted plant, the root system is usually not very strong, but the use of this soybean water can make the root system healthier, following the wisdom of "raising flowers before roots".
In different seasons, the nutrient needs of the jade tree vary. For this reason, the use of soybean water to maintain jade trees has its own specific timing and methods.
It is suitable for the season of Yushu to drink soybean water.
The jade tree is more suitable for absorbing nutrients in spring and autumn, which are the peak seasons for its growth. When the temperature is too high in summer (more than 35 degrees Celsius) and too low in winter (less than 10 degrees Celsius), the growth of the jade tree will be slowed down, and watering soybean water at this time will cause fertilizer damage, which is not conducive to healthy growth. However, if the indoor temperature is kept above 15 degrees Celsius in winter and there is a heated environment, it is also feasible to continue to use soybean water.
Dilution and use of soybean water.
Soybean water is best diluted, and it can be diluted according to the ratio of soybean water and water 100 times before use. It is enough to give the jade tree a "drink" every 15 days, so that it can meet its growth needs and make it grow more luxuriantly.
Soybean water is used to promote the flowering of jade trees.
The key to promoting the flowering of the jade tree is the maintenance time. It usually takes more than 5 years to expect it to bloom. For jade trees within 5 years, soybean water soaked after cooking can be used to promote growth when fertilizing. However, after 5 years, to promote flowering, soybean water should be applied every 15 days in autumn.
In addition to this, Yushu also needs plenty of sunlight. In winter, don't rush to move the jade tree indoors, let it grow in an environment of about 5 degrees Celsius for about 30 days, go through a low-temperature vernalization process, and then move to an indoor environment of about 15 degrees. This process will promote the formation of flower buds in the jade tree. Once the jade tree blooms, it should stop fertilizing so that you can enjoy the beautiful rich flowers, and the blossoms on the branches are pleasing to the eye.