If you’ve heard of slow release fertilizers and been told to use them on your houseplants, this video will clear things up. Organic fertilizer is your best slow release fertilizer option.
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Today, I’m going to tell you about the original slow-release fertilizer. You may have been told to use slow-release fertilizers on your houseplants. These are generally chemical synthetic fertilizers, often in pellet form, that release fertilizer over a long period.
If you’ve watched my videos, you know I favor organic fertilizers because they mimic Mother Nature. Whenever you mimic nature, you have the best luck with indoor gardening. Organic fertilizers are the original slow-release fertilizers. They naturally provide nutrients in low amounts over an extended period.
Organic fertilizers require soil microbes to break them down before nutrients become available for plant uptake. This process can take days or even weeks and is the healthiest thing you can do for your houseplants and soil. In nature, organic materials fall to the ground, decompose, and slowly release nutrients, fostering healthy soil and plants.
When you have healthy soil, you have healthy houseplants. That’s why using organic fertilizers is crucial—they make your soil nutrient-rich yet mild, slowly releasing nutrients to the plants. This means you don’t have to fertilize as often.
Here are some great organic choices:
- My Green Gourmet Houseplant Food, which I use every time I repot plants.
- The Perky Plant, a water-soluble powder.
- Espoma, another water-soluble option.
- MCO Plus, which also aids in root development.
These organic fertilizers help your plants, like this lovely Glacier Pothos, thrive naturally.
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FAQ
What is the original slow-release fertilizer?
The original slow-release fertilizer is organic fertilizer. It naturally provides nutrients over time through the action of soil microbes, ensuring healthy plant growth.
Why should I use organic fertilizers for houseplants?
Organic fertilizers mimic nature by enriching the soil with nutrients in a mild, slow-releasing manner, promoting healthy soil and thriving houseplants.
How do organic fertilizers work?
Organic fertilizers rely on soil microbes to break them down, releasing nutrients over days or weeks, which is the healthiest process for houseplants.
What are some recommended organic fertilizers?
Recommended organic fertilizers include Green Gourmet Houseplant Food, Perky Plant (water-soluble), Espoma, and MCO Plus, which aids root development.
How often should I use organic fertilizers?
Since organic fertilizers release nutrients slowly, you don’t need to fertilize as often as with synthetic fertilizers.
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