It is one of the really few flowers that bloom in hard winter, even if it thrives outside. And of course that requires enormous strength, which is why she also deserves a real spurks afterwards. But when should you fertilize the Christmas rose? Doesn't it, like many other plants, did it first have a resting phase? This is due in terms of nutrient supply in the coming months:
When to fertilize the Christian rose and what to fertilize
As with all plants, the targeted nutrient intake is extremely important for Christian roses and is simply part of care in order to continue to have a healthy, lavish and extensive flowering flower. But one should not administer fertilizers either, because, as you know, an excess causes problems as a lack of nutrients. So how is it done correctly?
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The right time for nutrient supply
It is fertilized twice, not, as with some other plants several times a month in the growth phase:
1. In spring
After the flowering period, the Christmas rose is exhausted and needs a power booster. The months of March and April are best suited for this. The power that the plant pulls out of this extensive nutrient supply uses it for the formation of new leaves and drives.
2. In autumn
Before the cold winter, and more precisely in September or October, the right time for a last energy boost is. While the fertilizer is now set in some plants so that they can come to rest and gradually go into winter rest, this phase only comes after blooming. The nutrient supply in autumn prepares you for the upcoming flowering phase. Immediately afterwards and until the first fertilization in spring, she needs her winter rest to be able to start the new season perfectly.
3. Occasionally fertilizers in between
Especially if you have not incorporated a long -term fertilizer into the earth, it may be necessary to supply the plant between the two main times for fertilizing a few more times. In particular, Christian roses in the pot could use more fertilizers during the growth phase, since the nutrients are flushed out of the earth faster.
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Which fertilizers are suitable?
In order to be able to limit the frequency of nutrient intake to just twice, you should work with immediate and long-term fertilizers.
1. Immediate fertilizer and long -term fertilizer in spring
- After the flower has used up all of its energy for wintering and flowering in winter, you can use it with oneInstant fertilizergive the perfect start. For example, horn flour or horn shavings are perfect for this. Breaknelle jewelry (if nettles can already be found), coffee grounds and grinding egg shells are also an option.
- For the coming months they add organicLong -term fertilizerIn addition. Compost and well -rotted stable manure are perfect. Work this natural fertilizer well into the earth to avoid mold formation.
Alternatively, you can also use mineral long -term fertilizers. Stay to the manufacturer's instructions when using.
2. Nutrients and frost protection in autumn
At this point it is enough if you have somethingCompoundSpread. This will supply the Christmas rose with everything it needs until the end of the flower and also serves the roots as protection against the cold. This layer of mulch keeps the temperature constant, which can fluctuate strongly during the autumn period and can stress the plant. Simply distribute the compost around the plant on the earth's surface.
3. Additional nutrient supply
Pay particular attention to the leaf color of the plant: Do you become pale and work weak, although nothing has changed in irrigation and location? This could love lack of nutrients and is quickly remedied by a liquid fertilizer that works immediately.
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