Hey fellow succulent lovers! I've been stepping up my succulent care game and recently got some liquid fertilizer specifically for succulents and cacti. The instructions suggest mixing it with regular water, which feels a bit odd to me—not just for succulents, but for houseplants too. I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist, so I'm curious about the logic behind this. I've also started bottom watering my succulents, and they seem much happier this way. How can I combine this bottom watering method with the fertilizer? Should I apply the fertilizer first and then water, or how does that work? I really want to avoid staining my terracotta pots with the brown fertilizer water. How do you all handle fertilizing your succulents?
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I’ve been using Schultz liquid fertilizer too! You just need a few drops mixed in with your water, and it shouldn’t stain your pots. The idea is that diluting the fertilizer helps to deliver it evenly to the roots without burning them. So when you're bottom watering, just mix the drops into the tub of water before placing your pots in. It works great for me!
I've had success with slow-release options like Meg K cam. They don’t stain and you just reapply every six months. Plus, I like to give my succulents a little seaweed spray every couple of months to boost their growth and encourage more little babies!
Love that idea! Slow-release sounds much easier than worrying about mixing and staining.
Definitely follow the directions on your fertilizer; it's designed to be mixed with water for the right dilution. Applying it too strong can harm your plants. Just remember, more isn’t always better!
That makes sense! It sounds like a good way to ensure everything gets nice and evenly fed from the bottom.