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- Fertilize the fern - here lurk sources of error
- Ferns in the field do not need fertilizer
- Which fertilizers are suitable?
- Dosage of the fertilizer
- The period and frequency of fertilization
- Tips & Tricks
Fern may e.g. be fertilized with compost
Fertilize the fern - here lurk sources of error
Ferns - these foliage shrubs can amaze one with their rich green fronds. But only as long as the fronds are not brown and the plant looks miserable. Then there could be a lack of nutrients ...
Ferns in the field do not need fertilizer
If you have ferns in the garden, you do not have to fertilize them forcibly. Of course, this is recommended by manufacturers of fertilizers ... But save yourself the money: ferns in the field fertilize themselves over their fronds themselves. These become brown in autumn, fall off and lie down over the root area. It is best not to remove this natural fertilizer!
On the other hand, room ferns need fertilizer. For one, most of the ferns are evergreen and rarely cast their fronds. On the other hand, the little soil in the pot is usually not enough for them to survive for many years.
Which fertilizers are suitable?
Above all, you should make sure that your choice does not fall on a mineral fertilizer. Ferns do not like salts because they are humus root. Their roots are sensitive to it. Therefore, you should choose an organic fertilizer.
There are special color fertilizers in the trade. However, home-grown and other conventional fertilizers are also particularly suitable for ferns when they contain predominantly nitrogen. A few examples of fertilizers for ferns in the field and pot:
Dosage of the fertilizer
If you want to use a finished liquid fertilizer, do not dose it too much! Half the concentration is enough for ferns. In addition, you should give this fertilizer directly into the irrigation water.
The period and frequency of fertilization
Not least, it depends on the timing:
Tips & Tricks
After fertilization, ferns should be well watered several days later. The soil must not dry out, otherwise the roots will damage the fertilizer.