Flowers are wonderful: they come in different sizes, shapes and colors. Some have a very pleasant perfume, so much so that as soon as you pass by them you can easily perceive them. But how do you get plants to produce them in large quantities?
It's not always easy, that's why we have to know how to choose compost for plants to flourish since then we will surely enjoy them 🙂.
Plants need two macronutrients to flourish, which are phosphorus and potassium.. However, not all of them absorb it in the same way because the evolution they have followed is different. Thus, for example succulents They are experts in obtaining the nutrients from mineral rock but they are not able to take advantage of organic fertilizer, since in their natural habitat there are very few animals and even fewer plants that have ventured to grow in conditions of drought and heat. On the contrary, plants that live in tropical rainforests or temperate forests appreciate being fertilized with organic matter, that is, with manure, compost, food scraps (egg and banana shells, vegetables that are no longer edible , etc.) because these places are full of life.
Therefore, one of the first things we have to do is know the needs of the plant we are growing to know what type of fertilizer we can use. For that purpose, we recommend you read what we are going to tell you next.
How to choose the compost so that my plants flourish?
Depending on the type of plant it is, one type of fertilizer will be more recommended. For example:
- Succulent: they have to be paid with mineral fertilizers, such as Blue Nitrofoska or with a specific fertilizer.
- Orchid: specific fertilizers must be used to get them to flower.
- Acid plants: like Japanese maples or azaleas, you can use specific fertilizers or fertilize them with guano.
- Palms: highly recommended to use fertilizers such as guano, egg and banana shells, spoiled vegetables, bone meal, and any other organic product.
- Trees and shrubs: It will depend on the species, but I highly recommend fertilizing them with manure, such as chicken or goat. Compost can also be used.
In case of doubt, do not hesitate to contact us 🙂.