Things You'll Need:
- Fertilizers
- Garden Hoses
- Liquid Fertilizers
- Liquid Fish Fertilizer
- Planting Containers
- Slow-release Fertilizer
- Watering Cans
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Step 1
Select a liquid fertilizer formulated for houseplants, and use it as directed during the growing season (spring and summer).
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Step 2
Add the concentrated fertilizer directly to the watering can.
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Step 3
Remove a plant from its saucer and place it in an area where water can run freely through the soil, such as in a sink or bathtub.
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Step 4
Pour the fertilizer solution onto the surface of the soil. Make sure it flows from the pot's drainage hole.
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Step 5
Allow the water to drain through the pot thoroughly before replacing the plant on its saucer.
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Step 6
Consider another method: Use a slow-release fertilizer in the form of granules or spikes. Apply the product according to label directions.












