Fertilizing your plants is a daunting task. If you water too much, you may develop root rot. You may be denying your plants the opportunity to grow bigger and fuller if you use too little water. So, when it comes to fertilising your plants, what should you consider?
The most crucial factor is timing. Because your plants are about to start a naturally fruitful development phase, spring is the optimum time to fertilise them. Fertiliser should be viewed as a complement to the potting mix you're using. The plant will be able to absorb a lot of nutrients from the soil. However, the plant will have absorbed all of the nutrients it can from the soil after a period of time. That's where fertiliser comes in to keep the plant growing. You're essentially feeding it.
Fertilizers come in a variety of forms. As a general guideline, utilise a natural fertiliser rather than a synthetic one. Liquid is one of the most prevalent types. This is usually a concentrated mixture of things like seaweed that you must dilute with water. You run the danger of effectively poisoning your plant if you keep it too concentrated. A granular fertiliser, which is basically fertiliser pellets that you mix in with the potting soil, is another alternative. These are better suited to outside plants or gardens; if you put them in a smaller tub, you risk overwatering your indoor plant.
Once you've found a fertilising mix that works for you and your plants, top it off once or twice a month, depending on your plants' needs.
Keep a watch on them over the next few months; if you add too much fertiliser, the leaves will begin to droop and die. If this happens, it's advisable to reduce your watering and wait till they restore their strength.
Happy gardening!
How to Fertilise your plants