Homemade fertilizer for yucca. Water the plant with it and the whole season will bloom
Are you thinking about Yuka in the garden? This is one of the plant species that do not require specialist care. The garden juka also called Jukka Karolinska is a species of evergreen plant, which works great in home gardens. Although it naturally comes from the USA, it has been bred in Europe for many years. Juka is a thermophilic plant, but also resistant to frosts. It tolerates temporary drought quite well and is recommended for people who do not have time and possibilities for regular watering of plants in the garden.
Regular fertilizer supply will improve its growth and stimulate flowering. Gardeners in the case of juki recommend two types of fertilizers. The first one is egg shells. All you have to do is cook a few eggs, choose them that the skin and dry them thoroughly. You can do this by putting shells on a sunny windowsill or in the oven. Then grind the shells thoroughly (you can use the mixer for this) to get the texture of the flour. Spread the powder prepared in this way around the garden yucca within a radius of about 15 centimeters. Calcium contained in egg shells will greatly affect the condition of the leaves. It will improve the absorption of vitamins and minerals, and also strengthen the roots. In addition, calcium in garden yucca care supports the plant’s immune system and will protect it against attacks of fungal diseases. Calcium will also stimulate and improve flowering.
A friend who works in a gardening store recommended me another way to fertilize yucca. . How to prepare such a fertilizer? Cut the skins of two bananas and cover 100 g of rice, then pour a liter of water. After 3 hours, strain the mixture through a strainer and water the garden yuka once a month. Bananas skins contain potassium and phosphorus that have a positive effect on plants. They stimulate growth and flowering processes. The starch contained in rice can support the development of new shoots. Rice also looks great and irrigates the ground.
How to care for a yka in the garden?
June and July are usually an intensive period due to longer days and higher temperatures. At this time, the plant should be provided with the right amount of light – Juki love the sun, so it’s best to put them in a bright place, but avoiding a direct, burning southern sun that could burn the leaves. Watering should be moderate; The soil in a pot should dry between watering. Excess water is harmful and can lead to rotting roots. It is also worth regularly checking the leaves in terms of pests, such as spider mites or wool, and and if necessary react with appropriate plant protection products. You can also consider gently fertilizing yucca with a special fertilizer for succulents or green plants once a month to support its growth and condition in this active vegetation period.
In July, we continue to care for Juki in accordance with the rules of June, paying special attention to weather conditions. The heat may increase the demand of the plant for water, but it is still crucial to avoid shedding. If the juka stands outside, strong rains can replace manual watering – but you should make sure that the pot has a good drainage so that excess water can drain freely. Regular removal of withered or damaged leaves will help maintain the aesthetic appearance of the plant and prevent possible mushroom infections. In the case of very high temperatures, you can consider moving the yucca to a slightly more shaded place in the hottest part of the day to prevent heat stress. Monitoring of air humidity can also be important, especially if the heat is combined with dry air – in this case, gentle foggown of leaves in the morning or evening can bring relief to the plant.
