Plant Nutrients: Slow Release vs. Liquid Fertilizers

Know Your Plant Know Your Fertilizer. Choose balanced fertilizers with the right N-P-K ratio for your plants.

Slow Release: We use slow-release fertilizers like SR-18-5-10 at the nursery that usually last 8-10 months depending on weather conditions. In the Southern regions, slow-release fertilizer tends to last a shorter amount of time due to the high temperatures and rain. Northern climates will get longer release time due to cooler nights and a shorter growing period.

Liquid fertilizers: These work well indoors on houseplants and sensitive plants that might need a more refined nutritional program. With liquid feed, you can control growth better by opting to reduce the frequency and amount of nutrition while holding a plant in a smaller area.

Feeding Schedule

Early spring is the perfect time to fertilize and boost growth! Check with us about the best time to fertilize your purchase from our store. We are constantly potting every month, so you may get a plant that will have enough nutrition to last for several months. Email our customer service department if you need to know when it’s ok to fertilize your purchased plant. We can check our records and give you approximate timing advice.