- How often should I fertilize my tulip tree?
- Do I also have to fertilize my tulip tree in winter?
- How does a nutrient deficiency affect the tulip tree?
Some plants are content with a nutrient-poor soil and thrive there, others, on the other hand, have a high nutrient requirement and are dependent on so-called good soil and the addition of fertilizer. The tulip tree belongs to the second group.
In spring, the tulip tree is happy about a good portion of compost
How often should I fertilize my tulip tree?
The amount of fertilizer and the frequency of application depends on the way you fertilize and the size of your tulip tree. For example, you can liberally spread a mixture of well-rotted compost and foliage around the trunk of your tulip tree each spring. The quantity is then sufficient for the whole year.
Alternatively, give your tulip tree a portion of fertilizer for acidic soil, such as special rhododendron fertilizer or other phosphorus fertilizer, about every four weeks. In this case, fertilize from around March or April until autumn. Which variant you choose depends on your preferences and the intensity of your gardening.
Do I also have to fertilize my tulip tree in winter?
In winter, your tulip tree does not need fertilizer. If it has dropped its leaves, then pause fertilizing until spring, when the tree sprout again. From around March you can take care of the tree again as usual.
How does a nutrient deficiency affect the tulip tree?
If your tulip tree is in a poor and dry location, then it needs additional fertilizer and at least occasional watering so that it can grow and thrive. Otherwise it will remain smaller than its nature would suggest and may also be more susceptible to pests and diseases. In addition, a lack of nutrients has a negative effect on the willingness of your tulip tree to bloom.
The most important fertilizer tips in brief:
- first application of fertilizer when planting: compost in the planting hole
- ideal: give mature compost regularly in spring, mixed with leaves
- alternatively use rhododendron fertilizer
- Fertilizing period: spring to autumn
- do not use calcareous fertilizers or rock flour (14.13€).
- Nutrient deficiencies affect growth and flowering
tips
The tulip tree does not like very calcareous soil. Therefore, do not give rock flour or other calcareous fertilizers.