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What are the rules of feeding my foliage Houseplants?

Feeding : The Rules For Feeding Foliage Houseplants.

Only feed April till October.
Never pot feed sick plant: Damaged roots can't take up fertiliser.
Never feed a plant that is dry: The fertiliser will burn the roots.
Never overfeed: Only use the recommended rate and frequency of application that is listed on the manufacturers packaging.
Never decant liquid fertiliser into another bottle: A child may mistake it for soda!
Always use up dilute fertiliser on the day you make it: Solutions spoil.

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