I've got a few plants in pots on my balcony and some that's propagating in water indoors. I'm a bit worried they might need more nutrients but I'm unsure how to properly fertilize them. What's your go-to method for fertilizing both potted plants and those in water? Any tips would be super helpful!
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When it comes to outdoor planters, I like adding a mix of compost and manure to the potting soil for an extra nutrient boost. I also throw in some perlite for improved drainage. If you're dealing with flowers, a bloom booster with a high phosphorus ratio, like 10-30-20, can make them thrive! For my propagating plants, a rooting hormone helps before I move them to fresh soil, followed by a general fertilizer once they're settled in.
For potted plants, adding either granulated or slow-release fertilizer to the top of the soil is a solid choice. Just water it in like you normally would. Alternatively, you can mix the fertilizer into water and use that for watering. It works well!
Are there specific fertilizers for water-propagated plants? Can I use the same ones for both soil and water?
Repotting your potted plants in fresh soil is super important! I do this every three years, trimming the roots when necessary. In between repots, I use a liquid fertilizer to ensure the nutrients reach the roots.
That sounds great! Would you suggest trimming the roots for plants that are propagating in water?
Worm castings are my secret weapon! I use them twice a year, combined with a little liquid fish fertilizer each month for my garden. For indoor plants, I add a bit of fish fertilizer with every watering, just not too much!
I appreciate this! I've used bone meal before but never tried fish fertilizers. Looks like there's still a lot to learn.
Do you make your compost and bloom booster, or do you buy them?