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Container Houseplant Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants

Price

$37.99

๐Ÿชด Product Overview

Old Cobblers Farmโ„ข Container Houseplant Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants
NPK Ratio: 3-1-2 (Balanced slow release)
Purpose: Supports lush foliage, gentle root growth, and overall vitality in houseplants adapted to low light. Designed for safe, consistent feeding of container-grown shade lovers.

๐ŸŒฟ 20 Shade-Loving Plants That Benefit from This Fertilizer

  • Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)

  • ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

  • Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

  • Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)

  • Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

  • Calathea (Calathea spp.)

  • Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

  • Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum spp.)

  • Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

  • Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

  • Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.)

  • Dracaena (Dracaena spp.)

  • Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)

  • Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia spp.)

  • Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)

  • Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

  • Peperomia (Peperomia spp.)

  • Alocasia (Alocasia spp.)

  • Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) (in bright indirect light)

  • Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

๐Ÿงค Application Guide

๐Ÿ—“ Frequency

SeasonApplication Frequency
Spring/SummerEvery 4โ€“6 weeks
Fall/WinterEvery 8โ€“10 weeks (or pause if dormant)

๐Ÿ“ Dosage by Container Size

Container SizeAmount per Application
Small (up to 6")ยผ teaspoon
Medium (6โ€“12")ยฝ teaspoon
Large (12" or more)1 teaspoon

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ How to Apply

  • Wear Gloves โ€“ To prevent skin irritation

  • Check Moisture โ€“ Apply only to moist soil

  • Top-Dress or Mix In โ€“ Sprinkle evenly around plant or mix into top 1โ€“2 inches of soil

  • Water Thoroughly โ€“ To activate the slow-release nutrients

  • Monitor Growth โ€“ Adjust frequency as needed based on plant health

๐ŸŒฑ Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil PropertyBest Practice
TypeWell-draining mix with peat/coco coir, perlite, and vermiculite
pH Range5.5 to 6.5 โ€” slightly acidic to neutral
MoistureEvenly moist, never soggy; drain excess water thoroughly
Organic MatterAdd compost or leaf mold to improve structure and microbe activity
AerationEnsure soil is fluffy and pots have drainage holes to avoid root rot

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