 Feeding Major plant nutrients include nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, trace minerals - zinc, manganese, boron, iron, sulfur, copper, magnesium, molybdenum and chlorine - a large amount of organic matter, and humus. This list of nutrients can be overwhelming when all a person wants is a few house plants to soften and beautify the inside of their home. To make it easier for you - feeding house plants begins with potting mixtures. Proper soil mixtures provide plants with needed nutrients and can be fed only once a year when repotted. (See Germinating Mix, 9 Qts. If necessary, feed container plants only when growing and blooming. Plants need periods of rest during the year with less food and water - a nap. Rest periods vary in plants and in winter usually occur after blooming and spurts of new growth. If your home is very warm and humid during the winter months, foliage plants will slow their growth. Wait until new growth emerges before renewing feeding. Refer to an individual plant's requirements for types and times of feeding. When you find that feeding is warranted, there's a wide choice of house plant fertilizers available - dry, liquid, pellets, powders, tablets, sticks and time released fertilizers. Most are diluted or formulated for biweekly applications. Remember, overfeeding can kill a plant. |
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