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- Fertilize yucca palm properly
- Only fertilize room Yucca during the growth phase
- Yucca prefers provide with lime-containing fertilizer
- Fertilize Yucca with inexpensive home remedies
- Yellow leaves may indicate a lack of nutrients
- Tips
During the growth phase, the yucca palm should receive liquid fertilizer every two weeks
Fertilize yucca palm properly
Each plant needs a balanced composition of nutrients for vigorous growth and optimal health. Not to fertilize potted plants, in particular, literally starves them - but inadequate fertilization as well as too much fertilizer can be detrimental.
Only fertilize room Yucca during the growth phase
Planted garden yuccas usually provide themselves with nutrients, so you only need to fertilize them with some compost in the spring. However, potted cucumbers are in urgent need of regular nutrient supply and should therefore be used
be supplied. However, the fertilization is only necessary in the growing season between March and September, in winter, a room Yucca should be granted a rest period.
Yucca prefers provide with lime-containing fertilizer
In addition to the usual nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and so on, a yucca needs lime in particular. In order for them to receive sufficient supply, you should either resort to a lime-based fertilizer or - much easier and cheaper - to water the plant with lime water. Take care, however, that the leaves are not wetted, which gives unsightly stains.
Fertilize Yucca with inexpensive home remedies
Instead of the expensive special fertilizer from the garden center, you can of course also resort to the well-tried, easily self-made fertilizers from the local kitchen. The fact that coffee is a good plant fertilizer, has probably already spread around - but not for every plant. Coffee grounds are particularly suitable for plants that prefer a rather acidic soil. This does not include the Yucca. Instead of coffee powder but you can access the following home remedies:
Stinging nettle also has the advantage that it very effectively keeps pests away from the plants. However, the broth stinks horribly and is therefore not necessarily recommended for houseplants.
Yellow leaves may indicate a lack of nutrients
If your yucca suddenly receives a striking amount of yellow leaves, this is often due to incorrect (ie too frequent) watering. Sometimes, however, there is also a shortage of nutrients behind it.
Tips
Beware of fertilizing with nitrogen: Yuccas are very vigorous and respond quickly to this growth medium. If the plant does not touch the ceiling too quickly, you should fertilize sparingly.