Do not over-fertilize emerald thuja
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when caring for emerald thuja is overfertilizing the emerald tree of life. Too many nutrients administered by mineral fertilizers can cause the root burn. The tree of life can then often no longer be saved.
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In the first year after plants additional fertilizer is usually not required. The tree of life is well cared for through good soil preparation.
Only in the following years does the emerald thuja need light fertilizers. Follow the instructions on the package exactly and reduce the dose a little.
Suitable fertilizers for the emerald tree of life
- Coniferous fertilizer
- Thuja fertilizer
- compost
- Damn
- Horn shavings
Whenever possible, you should go for organic fertilizers like compost, manure and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) dodge to thuja emerald too fertilize. You can't go wrong with this because overfertilization is practically impossible.
The organic material is spread out in spring and gently hooked into the ground.
Coniferous fertilizer is mostly Slow release fertilizer and is also given in spring. After fertilizing, the tree of life must be well watered.
Put on a mulch cover
The best supply of nutrients is provided by a mulch cover that you spread out under the tree. You can use lawn cuttings (without seeds), healthy leaves, chopped shrub cuttings or bark mulch for this.
The mulch cover is renewed every spring. The materials rot and release dosed nutrients. In addition, the blanket keeps the weeds away and ensures constant soil moisture.
Fertilize the emerald thuja in the bucket
In the bucket the emerald thuja does not have as many nutrients available as in the field. You should therefore regularly supply the tree of life with special coniferous fertilizer for potted plants.
It is also a good idea to replace part of the soil in the spring if you are not transplanting the thuja anyway.
Tips
Emerald thuja is more sensitive than other types of thuja such as Brabant. But it has a beautiful emerald green color and a very elegant growth habit.