Complex fertilizers for indoor flowers with prolonged action: the advantage of the granular form
Complex fertilizers consist of several mineral substances that provide plants with the necessary nutrition for active growth and beautiful flowering. As a rule, such dressings are based on nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. Most of the complex fertilizers are presented in liquid form, they are diluted with water and used for root and leaf processing of flowers. That is, the drugs start working immediately after application.
The action of granular fertilizers
For a more prolonged action of beneficial microelements, complex fertilizers for indoor flowers released in granular form. They must be applied directly to the soil, without first dissolving in water.
The advantage and feature of the action of such drugs is that nutrients are supplied to the plants gradually, as the granules dissolve. This almost completely eliminates the possibility of burning the root system of flowers as a result of an overdose.
Depending on the air temperature and the abundance of moisture, plants receive the required amount of minerals in small doses. With a decrease in the temperature in the room, the need for flowers in microelements also decreases, which also cease to intensively stand out from the granules.
A single application of granules allows you to provide flowers with food for at least 2 months, which is very convenient.
Popular types of granular fertilizers
For fertilizers of indoor flowers, such preparations are widely used in granular form:
- Osmokot... Add to the soil when planting or add to the top layer of the substrate. The application rate is up to 4 g for each liter of pot volume for large plants and 1.5 g for flowers with little nutritional needs. Re-feeding should be done no earlier than 2 months later.
- Activin Universal... Can be used for all types of indoor plants as well as garden flowers. Method of application: scatter over the surface of the soil (1 tsp. Granules for each liter of soil). The frequency of introduction is once every three months.
- Activin for palms and decorative—deciduous plants... It is applied in the same way as the universal form.
- Royal Mix Push pyramids for flowering plants... Place in a pot between the roots of the flower and the wall of the flowerpot. One pyramid is enough for a 3 liter container. The frequency of introduction is once every 6 months.
- Plantacote Plus... Suitable for fertilizing all types of plants. Mix the granules with the soil or spread over the surface. The application rate is from 2 to 7 g per 1 liter of soil, depending on the size and needs of the flower. The duration of the drug is 6 months.
The granular form of fertilizers provides indoor flowers with all the necessary nutrients for a long time, which has a positive effect on their growth and flowering.