Organic Fertilizers and Houseplants

At Hyannis Country Garden we love using slow-release, organic fertilizers both indoors and out. Here are a few things you need to know about using organics on your houseplants.

1. It’s a good thing that organic fertilizers are slow-release…they feed over a longer period of time, and you’re not likely to cause fertilizer burn on the plants should the soil be a bit too dry.
2. Know that you might see what looks like mold on the top of the soil after you’ve put down organic fertilizers. This isn’t a problem – it’s just the natural process of the soil microbes working on the fertilizer to help it become available to your plants. If the look of it bothers you, top dress the pot with a light coating of potting soil or earthworm castings to cover it up.
3. If you’re repotting a houseplant, it’s a good idea to mix a tablespoon or two of an organic fertilizer into the new potting mix first.
4. Plant-tone is a good fertilizer for tropical foliage plants indoors, since it has a higher percentage of Nitrogen in its formulation.