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What type of fertiliser should I use on my foliage house plants?

Feeding: Slow Release Fertilisers For Foliage Houseplants.

Slow release fertilisers do what they say, that is release fertiliser slowly over a period of time, when the plant needs it. The market leader is Osmocote, from the Scotts Company. Mix it through the compost at the recommended rate when potting up plants.
Osmocote pellets are a great idea, that works well. They consist of an accurate quantity of Osmocote granules stuck together. Push a pellet into the compost of a ready potted plant and up to a years worth of fertiliser is released slowly when the plant needs it. Larger plants will need more than one pellet, check the side of the box for the correct quantity for your plant.

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