Folk tips for feeding houseplants in winter
Feeding plants in winter is a very important event. As an avid gardener, I know that even in the cold, the flowers on the windowsills, in the greenhouses continue to please with beauty, they try to grow actively
But they need help. Proper feeding of plants in winter is different from caring for them in the summer season. For example, it is better to forget about growth stimulants.
How to care for indoor plants in winter Flowering plants especially need to be fed. They are fertilized in the same mode - in the same way as in spring and summer. Non-flowering plants are fed once a month in winter, using mainly compositions with a minimum percentage of nitrogen.
Important! With nitrogen fertilizers in winter, you need to be more careful, as they cause an intensive growth of green mass. But plants in the cold season are in a state of "rest". Intensive growth is not for them.
General rules for feeding indoor plants in the winter season
The key rule is that you can not fertilize indoor flowers when the ground is completely dry. Before making nutrient formulations, it is necessary to water the plants - preferably a couple of hours before. The earth should be well saturated with moisture. With the help of water, you will simultaneously dilute concentrated fertilizers, do not allow them to negatively affect the sensitive root system.
On a note! Water and fertilize plants in the evening, when there is no direct sunlight. Until morning, the soil is saturated with moisture and useful trace elements.
How to care for indoor plants in winter
Another important rule: do not increase the dosage of fertilizers. Plants still won't absorb more than they need. And an overdose can negatively affect the root system.
What fertilizers are used in winter?
When choosing fertilizers for plant nutrition at the end of the autumn period, focus on liquid, not granular ones. As a regular customer of the Order online store, I always order the best products. For roses and violets, for example, specialized fertilizers with a high content of potassium and phosphorus are suitable.
What fertilizers can be used in winter
Why not granules? They are dangerous for the roots, can lead to burns. I usually alternate organic bio-humus (herbal plant food) fertilizers as well. Nutrition must be balanced.
Note! Means for plant nutrition in the winter season are applied precisely to the soil. Spraying the leaves is not recommended. This is only acceptable for indoor plants that are no longer blooming.
Folk remedies for the best effect
In winter, you can not do without folk recipes for plant nutrition. I use simple tools that you can do at home.
How to fertilize plants in winter
The most popular include:
Ash solution - for cooking, take a tablespoon of ash and leave for a couple of days in a liter of water. Then strain and add a few drops of iodine.
Infusion for plant nutrition from citrus peels - take the peel of an orange and lemon, pour warm water and leave for 24 hours. You can also use pomegranate peel. This is one of the most useful and environmentally friendly products for winter use.
Ordinary aquarium water - as it is not banal, but I successfully use water that retains microorganisms. This is a useful and free fertilizer for indoor plants. I try to change the water in the aquarium every other day and constantly use it for watering.
A solution of aloe juice is a truly healing product. To make a good winter dressing out of it, take a couple of liters of water and one and a half teaspoons of juice. To prepare the latter, cut the leaves into small pieces and squeeze through cheesecloth. Aloe juice is stored for a short time and only in the refrigerator. It is advisable to use it for its intended purpose immediately after preparing the solution.
Yeast is a good natural remedy for effective winter feeding. They include B vitamins, produce phosphorus, increase the release of carbon dioxide. You can make dry fertilizer from yeast. To do this, take ten grams of the product, mix with three grams of sugar and dilute in ten liters of warm water. Put the mixture in a dry place for a couple of hours.
