When, how often and with what? (Agapanthus)

Interesting facts about fertilization

Sometimes it can be due to a lack of nutrients if the African lily does not develop enough flowers. Then you can use some fertilizer or also Compost soil help out. However, you should be familiar with the Fertilize also don't get cocky when it comes to the blooms even during the Heyday does not work. The agapanthus can also be due to the following factors:

• Too young and out Seed grown plants
• too warm wintering the African Lily
• the one not long ago Division for propagation purposes

Choosing the ideal fertilizer for the African lily

In principle, you do not need to get any special fertilizers to fertilize your ornamental lilies. But you can choose between a foliar fertilizer to apply on the leaves or a Complete fertilizer decide for inclusion on the root rhizome. It does not matter whether you use a solid complete fertilizer such as blue grain or a liquid fertilizer. However, you should always ensure that the plants are adequately supplied with water during application. Compost soil is also an ideal fertilizer with which you can optimally replenish the nutrient balance in the pot in spring and autumn.

The perfect time for fertilization

In this country, the African lily can be placed outdoors between April and October. A few days after wintering, you can apply some fertilizer for the first time. Fertilize sparingly but regularly about every three to four weeks. From August you should no longer fertilize, otherwise the leaves will grow too quickly before Overwinter can come.

Tips & Tricks

Agapanthus poor growth can not only be due to a lack of nutrients. Too shady Locations do not produce flower-rich ornamental lilies even with a lot of fertilization. Therefore, when setting up your ornamental lilies in the pot, make sure there is sufficient heat, light, nutrients and water. Also, the rhizomes must divided when there is not enough space left in the pot for the soil substrate.