What kind of organic houseplant fertilizer is best?

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For organic houseplant fertilizer, your best option is a fertilizer made from either fish or seaweed. The ingredients in these fertilizers can be fish emulsion, fish, kelp, or plain seaweed. Whichever you choose, make sure it will provide all three macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K). The label will list these elements in that order, for example 3-2-1, 8-6-7, or 2-4-1. Avoid labels with zeros such as 5-0-0 or 6-0-3.

See the Garden's Plant Talk blog for information on houseplant fertilizer and other houseplant basics.

For tips on a variety of gardening topics, see our Plant Information Guides.
- Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service

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  • Last Updated Feb 04, 2021
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  • Answered By Anita Finkle

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