Would you like to encourage the growth of your pine trees or do you need to enrich the substrate due to unsuitable site conditions? In many cases, fertilizing a pine makes sense. The only question is which means is best suited. Here you can read which fertilizer you can use without hesitation, when you should choose it and what you have to pay attention to when fertilizing a bonsai pine.
Epsom salt is the right fertilizer for pine trees
Epsom Salt- an effective remedy for nutrient deficiencies
Epsom salt is a substance with a high magnesium content. It is considered an optimal fertilizer for various conifers. But other plants with green leaves also benefit from the remedy. When using it, do the following:
- take a soil sample with a test strip from the nursery to rule out other negative factors such as dryness, too much lime or excessive moisture
- use Epsom salt only if there is a nutrient deficiency
- to do this, obtain a 2% solution (also available in solid form)
- be sure to follow the dosage recommendations given (see below)
- water your pine trees adequately afterwards
Benefits of Epsom Salt
- regulates the pH of the soil
- releases its effects very quickly
- washes out well
Pay attention to the dosage
Use Epsom salts only if you have a magnesium deficiency and make sure you stick to the recommended amount. Otherwise, there will be an excess of magnesium in the soil, which will lead to a simultaneous lack of potassium.
alternatives
Do you think your pine isn't just lacking in magnesium, or isn't the soil pH too low or too high? In this case, you are well advised to use a special conifer fertilizer.
Fertilizing a bonsai pine
Epsom salt is usually not required for a bonsai pine. It is better to use bonsai liquid fertilizer here. Solid granules are also available as an alternative here. While you should only enrich the substrate once a month during the winter, your pine will thrive if you fertilize it every two weeks. Fertilizing is not recommended during sprouting.