When and with what should you fertilize the single leaf?
During the growing season, the single leaf should be fertilized every two to four weeks. How often you have to resort to fertilizer depends on the size and location of the plant. You will notice an undersupply based on the short stature, the lack of bloom or, at an advanced stage, at the Yellowing of the leaves. In winter it is sufficient to close the leaf about every eight weeks fertilize. Use a liquid one for this Complete fertilizerwhich you give the plant after watering. Alternatively are also Slow release fertilizer how Fertilizer stick(€ 9.82 at Amazon *) Etc. well suited. These also ensure that you don't forget to fertilize.
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The reason for the lack of flowering is often to be found in insufficient fertilization
If the blooming single leaf does not develop any flowers, incorrect or insufficient fertilization is often the cause. For example, over-fertilization with nitrogen ensures that the plant grows well and develops beautiful leaves, but does not develop flowers. It is therefore better to use a fertilizer for flowering plants or flowering house plants and avoid preparations for green plants.
Annual repotting ensures nutrient supply
Furthermore represents regular repotting every one to two years in a larger planter and fresh substrate to ensure the supply of nutrients. Loose, humus and therefore nutrient-rich soils with a pH value between 5.7 and 6.8 are well suited. For environmental reasons, you should better avoid the frequently recommended peat-containing substrates, there are plenty of excellent alternatives. Alternatively, the single sheet can also be used very well Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) O. ä. cultivate in hydroponics.
Be careful with brown leaf spots - over-fertilization is to blame
You should be at your leaflet all of a sudden brown spots or spots notice on the leaves, there is usually an overfertilization behind it. Put the plant in fresh substrate and reduce the quantities. Incidentally, brown leaf tips are a sign of insufficient humidity.
Tips
Like so many other plants, the single leaf can also be fertilized perfectly with dried coffee grounds. The nutrient-rich fertilizer is available free of charge in many households and is - unfortunately - mostly thrown away. The same goes for black tea leaves.