Step 1
Pick your route
Mixed indoor plants, leafy aroids, coco, LECA, mineral substrates, organic soil, cuttings, orchids, water correction or additives.
Houseplant Fertilizer, Nutrients & Additives
Find the right houseplant fertilizer or indoor plant food by plant type, substrate and water quality. Start with one suitable base feed for regular growth, then add CalMag, root support, enzymes, silicon or pH correction only when your routine needs that extra layer.
How to choose
Step 2
Choose one base feed
This supplies the main nutrients your plant uses for regular growth.
Step 3
Add support only when needed
Root products, CalMag, enzymes, silicon, pH products and vitality additives solve specific jobs. They are not automatic extras.
Start here
Find your fertilizer route
Start with your plant type, substrate or water routine. The right product depends less on the brand name and more on how the plant is actually growing.
Mixed plants · Simple dosing · Beginner
Aroids · Foliage plants · Soil mix
Coco · Water quality · pH-aware
LECA · Pon · Mineral substrate
Organic feed · Soil · Living substrate
Orchids · Palms · Flowering plants
Roots · Cuttings · Starter phase
CalMag · pH up/down · Measurement
Additives · Enzymes · Silicon
Easy feed for mixed indoor plants
For mixed plant shelves, small pots and simple label-dose routines.
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Aroids & leafy plants in soil
For Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium, Epipremnum, Syngonium, Ficus and other leafy plants in soil, aroid mix or chunky potting mix.
View foliage feeds
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Coco-heavy mixes
For plants grown in coco or coco-dominant substrates, where water quality and pH matter more than in standard potting mix.
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LECA, pon & semi-hydro
For inert or mineral media where nutrients come mainly from the water.
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View semi-hydro nutrients
Organic soil feeding
For soil-based routines using organic base feeds.
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Orchids, palms & flowering pots
For orchids, palms, flowering plants, patio pots and balcony containers.
View speciality feeds
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Cuttings, seedlings & repotting
For root support, starter feeding, fresh cuttings and post-repot restart.
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CalMag, soft water & pH
For RO, demineralised or very soft water, plus measured nutrient-water correction.
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Additives, enzymes & plant vitality
For enzymes, microbes, silicon, vitamins and optional support after the base feed is covered.
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Base fertilizer first, additives second
Most feeding routines start with one suitable base fertilizer. That is the product that supplies the main nutrients for regular growth. Support products belong around that base feed only when the plant stage, substrate, water quality or growing method gives them a clear role.
Main feed
Base fertilizer
This is the main feed. It supplies the core nutrients for regular growth. Choose it by substrate, plant type and growing method.
Specific job
Support product
This helps with roots, substrate maintenance, CalMag correction, silicon, enzymes or plant vitality. It does not replace the base feed.
Measured routine
Technical product
This belongs to a measured routine or adjusts nutrient water. pH products, A+B nutrients and many hydro feeds need careful label use and, often, pH/EC checks.
Shop by fertilizer route
Choose the route that matches your plant and growing setup. Each section separates base feeds from support products, technical nutrients and water-correction products.
Easy starting points
Easy houseplant food
Best for: Mixed indoor plants · Small pots · Simple dosing · Beginner routines
Choose this route when: You want one straightforward houseplant fertilizer for mixed indoor plant care without building a technical feeding routine. New to feeding? Read the beginner guide to fertilizing houseplants.
Choose another route for: Pure coco routines, advanced hydro systems, pH-controlled reservoirs or plants that need a very specific feed.
Easy everyday plant food
HESI HousePlant Elixir
Mixed indoor plantsSoilSemi-hydro
BeginnerBase fertilizerAdjust to light
Use as one main feed where the product supports the setup. Follow label dosage.
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Simple houseplant feed
Pokon Houseplants Food
SoilMixed indoor plantsLabel dose
BeginnerBase fertilizerNot for hydroculture
Use for soil-grown houseplants. Confirm exact SKU version before locking fixed dosage.
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Foliage plant food
Pokon Green Plants Food
Green plantsSoilSimple dosing
BeginnerBase fertilizerFoliage feed
Label-dose feed for green, leafy soil-grown plants.
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Concentrated houseplant fertilizer
Pokon Houseplant Fertilizer Powder
SoilPowderLabel dose
Base fertilizerDose carefully
Use label dosage for soil-grown plants.
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Small-dose organic plant food
Botanopia Complete Organic Plant Food
Water-grown plantsSmall potsSoil
BeginnerOrganic base feedNot full hydro programme
Small-dose feed for water-grown plants and small pots. Follow bottle dosage.
View productSoil & foliage feeds
Aroids & leafy plant feeds
Best for: Monstera · Philodendron · Anthurium · Epipremnum · Syngonium · Ficus · Leafy plants in soil-style mixes
Choose this route when: You want a stronger base feed for actively growing leafy plants in soil, aroid mix or chunky potting mix.
Choose another route for: Cuttings, seedlings, weak roots, pure coco routines, hydro systems or the simplest possible product.
Stronger foliage base feed
HESI TNT Complex
AroidsFoliage plantsSoil/Coco
Base fertilizerIntermediateDose carefully
5 ml/L; use as one stronger base feed and reduce for young plants or frequent long-term use.
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Soil base nutrient
CANNA Terra Vega
SoilPotting mixActive growth
Base fertilizerIntermediateDose carefully
Max. 5 ml/L; soil/potting-mix feed for active leafy growth.
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Mineral soil base feed
Plagron Terra Grow
SoilFoliage plantsActive growth
Base fertilizerIntermediateDose carefully
Max. 5 ml/L; mineral base fertilizer for actively growing soil plants.
View productCoco nutrients
Coco plant nutrients
Best for: Coco · Coco-heavy mixes · pH-aware routines · Coco-specific feeding
Choose this route when: Your plant grows in coco or a coco-dominant substrate and needs a coco-specific nutrient routine.
Choose another route for: Standard potting soil, casual mixed plant shelves, bark-heavy orchid mixes or one-bottle all-round feeding.
Coco base fertilizer
HESI Coco
CocoCoco-heavy mixespH-aware
Coco nutrientpH/EC check neededpH/EC check needed
5 ml/L; check pH after mixing and adapt for indoor plants.
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Two-part coco nutrient
CANNA Coco A+B
CocoA+BpH/EC
Coco nutrientTechnicalA+B: mix separately
Max. 4 ml/L; add A first, then B. Use in a measured coco routine.
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Two-part coco base feed
Plagron Cocos A+B
CocoA+BpH-aware
Coco nutrientpH/EC check neededA+B: mix separately
Max. 4 ml/L A plus same amount B; use as coco base nutrition.
View productMineral substrates
LECA, pon & semi-hydro nutrients
Best for: LECA · Pon · Mineral substrate · Passive semi-hydro · Hydro-style routines
Choose this route when: Your plant grows in inert or mineral media where the nutrient solution does most of the feeding. For pH, EC and reservoir basics, read the semi-hydro fertilizing guide.
Choose another route for: Soil-grown mixed plants, organic soil routines or customers who do not want pH/EC awareness, unless the product is specifically a simple hydroculture option.
Concentrated houseplant fertilizer
Pokon Houseplant Fertilizer Powder
SoilPowderLabel dose
Base fertilizerDose carefully
Use label dosage for soil-grown plants.
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Hydro / semi-hydro base nutrient
HESI Hydro Growth
LECAHydroInert media
Hydro nutrientTechnicalpH/EC check needed
5 ml/L; use in a measured hydro or inert-media routine.
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Two-part hydro nutrient
Plagron Hydro A+B
HydroInert mediaA+B
Hydro nutrientTechnicalA+B: mix separately
Max. 2.5 ml/L A plus same amount B; measured hydro routine only.
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Run-to-waste hydro nutrient
CANNA Hydro Vega A+B
HydroInert mediaA+B
Hydro nutrientTechnicalA+B: mix separately
4 ml/L A + 4 ml/L B; use only in a measured hydro routine.
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Recirculating hydro nutrient
CANNA Aqua Vega A+B
Recirculating hydroInert mediaA+B
Hydro nutrientTechnicalA+B: mix separately
Max. 2 ml/L; for recirculating hydro systems, not simple houseplant feeding.
View productOrganic soil feeding
Organic plant food for soil
Best for: Organic base feeds · Soil-grown plants · Living substrates · Organic soil routines
Choose this route when: You want an organic base fertilizer for soil-style substrates.
Choose another route for: Long-standing hydro reservoirs, pH-controlled inert media, odour-sensitive routines or the cleanest reservoir option.
Organic base feed
HESI Bio Grow
SoilCocoOrganic routine
Organic base feedBase fertilizerAdjust to light
5 ml/L; organic base feed for soil-style or label-supported coco routines.
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Organic growth nutrient
BIOCANNA Bio Vega
Organic soilPotting mixGrowth
Organic base feedBase fertilizerAdjust to light
Max. 2 ml/L; organic base feed for soil-style growth routines.
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Organic base fertilizer
Biobizz Bio Grow
SoilCocoOrganic routine
Organic base feedBase fertilizerStart low indoors
Use label/schedule as reference and adapt for indoor plants.
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Organic soil base feed
Plagron Alga Grow
SoilOrganic mixGrowth
Organic base feedBase fertilizerNot for hydro reservoirs
Max. 4 ml/L; organic base feed for soil routines.
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Organic growth feed
Biobizz Fish Mix
SoilCocoOrganic routine
Organic base feedFoliar useFish-based odour
1–4 ml/L depending on substrate; foliar use only where label-supported.
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Orchids, palms & flowering pot feeds
Best for: Orchids · Palms · Flowering pots · Patio containers · Balcony planters
Choose this route when: You are feeding a plant group or container setup with more specific nutrient needs than a standard foliage shelf.
Choose another route for: Coco, hydro, LECA, mineral substrates or technical inert-media routines unless the product label clearly supports that use.
Orchid & epiphyte feed
HESI OrchiVit
OrchidsEpiphytesBark mixes
Base fertilizerSpecialty feedFoliar use
1–2 ml/L for slow growth, 3–5 ml/L for faster growth.
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Palm feed
Pokon Palm Tree Food
PalmsSoilContainers
Base fertilizerSpecialty feedPalm feed
Label-dose feed for palms in soil or containers.
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Flowering pot feed
Pokon Flowering Plants Food
Flowering potsSoilContainers
Base fertilizerSpecialty feedBloom feed
Label-dose feed for flowering soil-grown pots.
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Outdoor container feed
Pokon Patio and Balcony Plant Food
Balcony potsPatio containersOutdoor pots
Base fertilizerSpecialty feedOutdoor/container use
Container feed for outdoor pots and balcony planters. Follow label dosage.
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Rooting, cuttings & starter support
Best for: Cuttings · Seedlings · Root establishment · Repotting · Starter phase
Choose this route when: You need root support, starter feeding, rooting powder, rooting gel or early-stage plant care.
Choose another route for: Long-term feeding of established plants. Root products and starter products do not replace a suitable base fertilizer.
● Root support liquids
Use these around cuttings, fresh roots, repotting or restart after root disturbance. They support a root-focused stage; they are not regular maintenance food.
Root & repotting support
HESI Root Complex
RootsRepottingSoil/Coco/Hydro
Support productRoot support onlyNot a complete fertilizer
5 ml/L; use half dose for frequent long-term use.
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Root stimulator
CANNA Rhizotonic
RootsCuttingsRepotting
Support productRoot support onlyNot a complete fertilizer
4 ml/L in the first week, then reduce once roots develop.
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Organic root support
BIOCANNA Bio Rhizotonic
RootsOrganic routineRepotting
Support productRoot support onlyNot a complete fertilizer
4 ml/L in the first week, then reduce after strong roots develop.
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Organic root support
Biobizz Root Juice
RootsSeedlingsCuttings
Support productRoot support onlyNot a complete fertilizer
1–4 ml/L; root support only, not regular plant food.
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Root stimulator
Plagron Power Roots
RootsSoilCoco
Support productRoot support onlyNot for hydro reservoirs
1 ml/L; root support for soil/coco hand-watering routines.
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Hydro root support
Plagron Hydro Roots
RootsHydroInert media
Support productRoot support onlyRoot support only
1 ml/L; root support for hydro-style routines.
View product● Starter feeds
Starter feeds belong to seedlings, rooted cuttings and early growth stages. Move to a suitable base fertilizer once the plant is established and actively growing.
Starter nutrient
CANNA Start
SeedlingsRooted cuttingsPlugs
Starter onlyNot long-term feed
Max. 4 ml/L; starter feed for seedlings and rooted cuttings.
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Seedling starter product
Plagron Seedbooster Plus
SeedsStarter phasePropagation
Starter onlyNot long-term feed
7 drops/L for seed moistening; starter phase only.
View product● Rooting aids
Rooting powder and rooting gel are propagation aids. They are not fertilizers and should not be used as weekly plant food.
Rooting gel
Plagron NextGen Rooting Gel
CuttingsPropagation plugs
Cuttings onlyNot a fertilizer
0.3 ml per cutting; dip cutting before placing in plug.
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Rooting powder
Pokon Rooting Powder
CuttingsPropagation
Cuttings onlyNot a fertilizer
Dip cutting and follow label directions.
View productWater correction
CalMag, soft water & pH correction
Best for: Soft water · RO water · Demineralised water · Coco · Hydro · Semi-hydro · Measured nutrient water
Choose this route when: You need to correct water quality, add calcium/magnesium where the routine calls for it, or adjust measured nutrient-water pH.
Choose another route for: Complete plant food. CalMag and pH products are correction tools, not normal base fertilizer.
● CalMag correction
CalMag products support calcium and magnesium levels in soft, RO or demineralised water, and in some coco, hydro or semi-hydro routines. They are not complete plant food.
Calcium + magnesium correction
HESI CalMag
Soft waterRO waterCoco
Support productSoft water / RONot a complete fertilizer
Dose by EC/water quality; RO water approx. 0.6–0.8 ml/L.
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Mineral correction
CANNA CalMag Agent
Soft waterRO waterCoco/Hydro
Support productSoft water / RONot a complete fertilizer
Use to correct low-mineral water; not needed automatically.
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Organic CalMag correction
Biobizz Calmag
Soft waterRO waterCoco
Support productSoft water / RONot a complete fertilizer
Dose by water quality or schedule; correction product only.
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Calcium + magnesium support
Plagron CalMag Pro
Soft waterRO waterCoco
Support productSoft water / RONot a complete fertilizer
Max. 1 ml/L; use for RO/soft-water correction.
View product● pH down products
pH down products lower nutrient-water pH. Mix nutrients first, measure pH, adjust gradually, then measure again.
Technical pH down
CANNA pH- Growth 17% Pro
Nutrient waterpH downMeasurement
TechnicalpH correction onlyMeasure pH
Dose by measurement only; not plant food.
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pH down correction
Plagron Lemon Kick
Nutrient waterpH downMeasurement
pH correction onlyMeasure pH
Add drop by drop to target pH 5.5–6.5.
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Technical pH down
Plagron pH Min
Nutrient waterpH downMeasurement
TechnicalpH correction onlyMeasure pH
Add drop by drop to target pH 5.5–6.5.
View product● pH up products
pH up products raise nutrient-water pH. Use them only with pH measurement and label instructions.
Technical pH up
CANNA pH Plus 5%
Nutrient waterpH upMeasurement
TechnicalpH correction onlyMeasure pH
Dose by measurement only; not plant food.
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Technical pH up
Plagron pH Plus
Nutrient waterpH upMeasurement
TechnicalpH correction onlyMeasure pH
Add drop by drop to target pH 5.5–6.5.
View productAdditives
Root-zone care & plant vitality additives
Best for: Enzymes · Microbes · Silicon · Vitamins · Vitality support · Optional additives
Choose this route when: You already have the base feed covered and want a specific support product for root-zone care, substrate maintenance, silicon, vitality or label-supported foliar use. For a deeper breakdown, read the plant additives guide.
Choose another route for: Your first base fertilizer.
● Root-zone care
Root-zone products support substrate or root-zone maintenance alongside a suitable base feed. They are not pest control, disease treatment, root-rot cures or fertilizer replacements.
Enzyme support
HESI PowerZyme
Root-zoneSubstrateSoil/Coco/Hydro
Support productNot a complete fertilizer
2 ml/L; substrate and root-zone support only.
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Enzyme additive
CANNA Cannazym
Root-zoneEnzymesSoil/Coco/Hydro
Support productNot a complete fertilizer
2.5 ml/L; enzyme support alongside a base feed.
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Microbial support
Biobizz Microbes
MicrobesRoot-zoneSoil/Coco/Hydro
Support productNot a complete fertilizer
0.2–0.4 g/L weekly; microbial support only.
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Enzyme support
Plagron Pure Zym
Root-zoneSoilCoco
Support productNot for hydro reservoirs
1 ml/L; enzyme support for soil/coco routines.
View product● Plant vitality & strength additives
Vitality, vitamin and silicon products are optional support. Use them with a clear reason and follow the label. Foliar-use products should be treated as application-specific support, not as substrate fertilizer. Read the plant additives guide if you are comparing additives, enzymes, vitamins and root-zone products.
Vitamin / vitality additive
HESI SuperVit
VitaminsSoil/Coco/HydroSupport
Support productNot a complete fertilizer
1 drop/4.5 L; concentrated additive only.
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Silicon support
HESI Hesilicio
SiliconSoil/Coco/HydroFoliar
Support productFoliar useNot a complete fertilizer
Max. 0.5 ml/L; silicon support via root or foliar use.
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Vitality additive
Biobizz Alg A Mic
VitalitySoil/Coco/HydroFoliar
Support productFoliar useNot a complete fertilizer
1–4 ml/L; optional vitality support.
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Vitality additive
Biobizz Acti Vera
VitalitySoil/Coco/HydroFoliar
Support productFoliar useNot a complete fertilizer
5 ml/L watering or 1–2 ml/L foliar use.
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Premium additive
Biobizz Bio Heaven
VitalitySoil/Coco/HydroSupport
Support productNot a complete fertilizer
2–5 ml/L; additive only, not base food.
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Silicon support
Plagron Silic Rock
SiliconSoilCoco
Support productNot for hydro reservoirs
Max. 1 ml/L; silicon support with low-pH caution on product page.
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Foliar vitality support
Plagron Vita Race
FoliarPeat/CocoSupport
Support productFoliar useNot a complete fertilizer
Max. 5 ml/L foliar spray; not root-zone base food.
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Plant-strength support
Pokon Bio Plant Cure Capsules
SoilHouseplantsSupport
Support productNot a fertilizer replacement
Support capsules only; avoid pest/disease cure language.
View productHow to compare product types
Not every bottle is plant food. Use this comparison to separate regular feeding from support products and technical correction tools. For more background on fertilizer formats, NPK, micronutrients and salt buildup, read the full houseplant fertilizer guide.
Main feed
Base fertilizer
Main job: Supplies the main nutrients for growth.
Best for: Regular feeding.
Watch out: Do not stack two complete base feeds in the same routine.
Organic
Organic base feed
Main job: Feeds plants in soil-style organic routines.
Best for: Soil-grown plants and living-substrate routines.
Watch out: Organic does not automatically mean cleaner or better for reservoirs.
Coco
Coco fertilizer
Main job: Feeds plants grown in coco or coco-heavy substrates.
Best for: Coco routines.
Watch out: pH, water quality and consistent feeding matter more than in soil.
Hydro
Hydro / semi-hydro nutrient
Main job: Feeds plants grown in inert media or nutrient water.
Best for: LECA, mineral substrates, hydro and measured routines.
Watch out: pH and EC should be checked.
Correction
CalMag
Main job: Corrects calcium and magnesium levels.
Best for: Soft water, RO water, coco and some hydro/semi-hydro routines.
Watch out: Not complete plant food.
Roots
Root support
Main job: Supports rooting, cuttings, seedlings and repotting.
Best for: Young plants, fresh roots and root establishment.
Watch out: Not a regular maintenance fertilizer.
Root-zone
Enzymes / microbes
Main job: Supports root-zone or substrate maintenance.
Best for: Specific substrate routines.
Watch out: Not pest control, not disease treatment and not a base feed.
pH
pH up/down
Main job: Adjusts nutrient-water pH.
Best for: Measured coco, hydro, LECA or semi-hydro routines.
Watch out: Not fertilizer. Use only with pH measurement.
Optional
Vitality additives
Main job: Adds optional support such as vitamins, silicon or label-supported foliar use.
Best for: Specific routines after the base feed is already covered.
Watch out: Optional, not essential.
How to build a simple feeding routine
A good feeding routine does not need many bottles. Start with the base feed that fits the plant and substrate, then add support only when the plant stage, water quality or growing setup makes it useful.
Start with: One complete houseplant fertilizer or foliage base feed.
Optional support: Root support after repotting, if the plant is slow to restart.
Skip unless: CalMag and pH products are only relevant when your water or setup calls for them.
Watch out: Do not combine two complete base fertilizers in the same watering.
Start with: A suitable foliage base feed for soil, aroid mix or chunky potting mix.
Optional support: Root support after repotting or root disturbance.
Skip unless: Additives are not a substitute for suitable light, watering and substrate.
Watch out: Use one base feed at a time. More bottles do not automatically mean better growth.
Start with: A coco-specific base fertilizer.
Optional support: CalMag where water quality or the product routine calls for it.
Skip unless: Keep coco on a coco-aware feeding routine instead of treating it like ordinary potting soil.
Watch out: A+B products must be mixed separately according to the label.
Start with: A hydro, semi-hydro or inert-media nutrient.
Optional support: CalMag if your water is soft, RO or demineralised.
Skip unless: Organic liquids, additives and CalMag should have a clear reason in reservoir-style routines.
Watch out: pH and EC matter more than in soil because the medium does not buffer nutrients in the same way.
Start with: Root support, rooting gel/powder or starter feed depending on the plant stage.
Optional support: Gentle feeding after roots form and the plant starts growing.
Skip unless: Starter products belong to the starter phase, not long-term maintenance feeding.
Watch out: Switch to a suitable base fertilizer once the plant is established and actively growing.
Start with: An organic base feed for soil-style substrates.
Optional support: Microbes, root support or vitality additives where the routine supports them.
Skip unless: Reservoir-style setups need extra care with organic liquids and freshly mixed solutions.
Watch out: Do not treat every organic additive as essential.
How to use brand feeding schedules
Brand feeding schedules are useful references for coco, LECA, hydro and measured nutrient routines. For mixed indoor plants, leafy houseplants and soil-grown collections, treat them as starting points, not automatic weekly programmes.
Many schedules are built around crop phases, strong growth, flowering, harvest timing or reservoir systems. That does not always translate directly to a mixed indoor plant collection.
Start with one suitable base fertilizer, follow the product label, and adjust strength to active growth, substrate, plant size, light level and water quality. Add CalMag, root products, enzymes, silicon or pH correction only when your setup calls for them.
Exact dosage, compatibility and safety notes for each of the mentioned products can be found on the individual product pages.
Fertilizer FAQ
Start with an easy houseplant food if most plants are in potting mix, aroid mix or another soil-style substrate. Choose one complete base feed first, then add support products only when the plant stage, substrate or water quality gives them a clear role.
For leafy aroids in soil, aroid mix or chunky potting mix, choose a foliage base feed or easy houseplant fertilizer. Use one base feed at a time and adjust strength to active growth, plant size and substrate.
Sometimes, but not always. Soil buffers nutrients differently from coco or LECA. Coco and inert media usually need more specific feeding and more attention to pH, EC and water quality.
Not automatically. CalMag is most relevant with soft, RO, distilled or demineralised water, and often in coco, hydro or semi-hydro routines. If your water and base fertilizer already supply enough calcium and magnesium, adding more is not helpful.
No. Root products can support cuttings, seedlings, repotting or root establishment, but they do not replace a suitable base fertilizer for established plants.
Yes, when the roles make sense. Do not combine two complete base fertilizers in the same watering. A base feed can sometimes be paired with a compatible support product, such as root support, enzymes or CalMag where needed.
Usually not for simple soil-grown houseplant care. pH products are mainly for measured nutrient solutions in coco, hydro, LECA or semi-hydro setups. They are correction tools, not plant food.
The easiest route is one complete houseplant fertilizer with clear label dosing. Avoid A+B nutrients, strong pH products and advanced additive stacks until you know your substrate, water quality and feeding rhythm.
Not automatically. Organic feeds can work well in soil-style substrates, but they are not automatically cleaner, easier or better for every setup. Choose by growing method first, then decide whether organic feeding fits the routine.
Further reading on houseplant fertilizing
Need more background before choosing a product? These guides explain the feeding basics, semi-hydro nutrient routines and support products in more detail.
Beginner
New to feeding houseplants?
Start here if you want the simple version before comparing stronger nutrients, additives or technical routines.
Deep guide
Fertilizer formats, NPK & safety
Use this guide for the deeper background on liquid feeds, slow-release products, micronutrients, salt buildup and label logic.
Semi-hydro
Feeding in LECA, pon & mineral substrates
Read this before choosing nutrients for inert media, reservoirs, pH-aware routines or EC-based feeding.
Additives
What plant additives actually do
Use this guide when you are comparing CalMag, enzymes, root products, vitamins, silicon and other support products.
Ready to choose your plant food?
Start with your plant type or growing setup, pick one suitable base fertilizer, then add support products only when your routine needs them. That keeps feeding clearer, easier to adjust and less likely to turn into an unnecessary bottle stack.
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