Best Way to Feed Houseplants with Dry Fertilizer
This video shows you the best way to feed your houseplants with dry (granular) fertilizer. Putting dry fertilizer on top of the soil and blending it in to the soil surface doesn’t get much fertilizer to the plant. This video shows you how to use a wooden dowel and get fertilizer to the root zone where it can be used quickly by the plant. This is the best way to get fertilizer into plant soil without having to repot. Dry fertilizers often have mycorrhizae, which are microscopic fungi that are good for plant roots and your indoor garden. This fertilizing method is the best way to get such dry (granular) fertilizer to the root zone of plants.
Video about mycorrhizal fungi and how it can help your houseplants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGGr1…
Hello and welcome to Healthy Houseplants! Today, we’re diving into the world of indoor gardening where we teach you all about nurturing plants indoors. This video is sponsored by our Amazon affiliate link, which you’ll find in the comment section below. Additionally, I’ll be using my special Green Formula Houseplant Food, and you can find the link for that down there too.
Today’s topic is all about fertilizing with granular fertilizer. When I say granular, I mean dry fertilizer, not liquid. Initially, it’s easy to incorporate this into the potting soil when you first plant a new plant. However, what do you do later when the plant is already established? Many suggest simply sprinkling it on top and lightly working it into the soil with your fingers, but this method isn’t very effective. It takes time for the fertilizer to work its way down into the soil, and if you’re busy, you need the plant to get nutrients quickly.
Here’s a more effective method I recommend: using a wooden dowel (better than a pencil for smaller plants), make holes in the soil around the plant. For this size pot, aim for holes about an inch deep to reach the root zone. Sprinkle a small amount of fertilizer into each hole according to the package instructions. Cover the holes back up with the dowel or a bit of soil. Pre-water the plant before fertilizing, then water again afterward to activate and distribute the fertilizer at the root level. This prevents any risk of fertilizer burn on dry roots, which is crucial whether you’re using organic or chemical fertilizers.
I always advocate for organic fertilizers with a balanced NPK ratio like 5-5-5 or 10-10-10. These are gentler on plants and less likely to cause nutrient imbalances or burn roots. It’s also wise to keep track of when and what you fertilize your plants with, especially if you’re reviving a struggling plant like the one I’m demonstrating with today. By keeping a record, you can monitor its progress more effectively.
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