HOW TO FERTILIZE INDOOR PLANTS | houseplant fertilizer guide for beginners + liquidirt how-to!

[@donethos]

N - Adds to stems and leaves. P - Adds energy for fruiting and budding. K - Adds smell and taste to the fruit/flowers.

[@Weirder_the_better]

Thank you!

[@GoodandPlanty]

u rock thank you!!!

[@shadaejenkins8472]

Thank you!

[@Nikibaby74]

This is great! Thanks!!

[@ginandmacsmomma]

I can’t stop staring at the aerial roots on your monstera 😍

[@GoodandPlanty]

they are so long! sometimes i accidentally step on them while doing plant care and have to trim them lol

[@peritapugnandi6624]

This winter I’ve put the aerial roots of my huge monstera in a jar of water. Like that I could reduce the watering because I was afraid of pests and root rott in winter. It worked! Now in spring I’ve cut the tips, which were now water roots. Next winter I will repeat this! 💚

[@Nikibaby74]

I’m so glad you mentioned listening to the plants. If they are pushing out growth fertilize them. They need food if they are growing. If you don’t notice new growth then cut back. Also many other good points that you mentioned. Great video!

[@meowry23]

I feel MUCH better about fertilizer after this. Thank you!

[@mjsoskie]

Such a good video! So needed. I finally feel ready to start fertilizing my plants. Thanks for the visuals. Specially when doing the measurements.

[@GoodandPlanty]

totally! glad it was helpful and that you feel more confident fertilizing :)

[@ariannasearway]

For those using liqui dirt, it’s half a cup of your mix per gallon of water. It makes it easier than pouring table spoon after table spoon. It is definitely an investment but each pouch of concentrate can make 1,500 gallons of fertilizer.

[@livingoverseas5122]

Hi, thank you for sharing! do you have a video about indoor soil?

[@millerh90]

I can’t tell you how long I’ve searched for easy to understand info regarding NPK values. Thank you SO much!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@GoodandPlanty]

they are CONFUSING lol happy to help!

[@chelseastrickhouser2745]

THANK YOU. this was soooo helpful 😊😊😊

[@pretty95138]

very helpful...perfect timing of the video for me. i just started gardening and this video was so helpful.

[@taylorradcliffe712]

You look so good in this video!! Thanks for making something really like user friendly. Lots of youtubers just say, “oh I like this one and this one” and don’t go over NPK. I’m definitely overwhelmed thinking about fertilizing but super excited to get it going, gonna pick up some worm castings soon. I literally work on a horse farm though and makes me wonder how I could go about using all of the horse poop I shovel legit every day. I’d assume I’d have to compost it first which my dad is doing for his big garden. Maybe that will be today’s research for me lmao

[@GoodandPlanty]

omg you have fertilizer heaven then! i don’t know anything about that either...definitely a bigger project than worm castings 🤭

[@GoodandPlanty]

also thank you so much!!

[@taylorradcliffe712]

Yeah I got horse castings😂 with 12 horses I have more than enough to be able to test something out so I’m definitely going to look into it. Exciting bc I’m a bio loving girl but also intimidating

[@something.about.plants2495]

I’ve just started using liquidirt and I’m liking it so far for sure!

[@GoodandPlanty]

i don't think i've been using it long enough to see big results yet, but i am LOVING the low stress about measurements

[@karalynne7616]

Add me as a new liqui-dirt user! No idea if it's "working" yet, but I'm not gonna stress about individual fertilizers for different plants. There is enough to think about otherwise, so I am hopeful liqui-dirt is enough to keep them growing and healthy🤞Glad I am seeing others relying on this method, thanks!

[@GoodandPlanty]

@@karalynne7616 yes!! i am not a professional grower that needs max results, so i'm super content with taking this easy approach. plant influencers seem to love this stuff so i'm hoping to see results this summer :)

[@karalynne7616]

@@GoodandPlanty You & me both! Hoping the best for our plants🤞🌿

[@honeybeesplants8943]

Girl... your hair 😍 Girl... those airials 😍 You are rocking it! Thank you for the always lovely content!

[@GoodandPlanty]

you're too kind, thank you! 🥰

[@shadaejenkins8472]

I’m using jacks all purpose 20-20-20. Heavily diluted for my babies. So far they love it!!!

[@GoodandPlanty]

oooo i think that's what summer rayne uses!

[@Weirder_the_better]

"And that is one of the ONLY ways in my life that I am conservative..." hahaha preeeeach.

[@GoodandPlanty]

oh don't worry, i am pretty sure everyone (including myself) has made that mistake. that's why i wanted to make it as clear as possible. luckily since it's so gentle it doesn't harm the plants if you catch it! i'm not positive but i am pretty sure i saw a video from them that said to use the "mix" straight on your plants but in that video they said to use it only once a month?? i decided to stick to the bag instructions though haha

[@rhondaweaver4486]

Hi girl! Love your videos! My question is, I've heard everyone say, "Don't fertilize in winter." Does that mean go by the calendar months? Starting in December? Some of my plants are putting out new growth in late October so when I see new growth, I like to give a little fertilizer. Am I wrong?

[@davcar872]

You can fertilize year-round as long as your plants are actively growing.

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

If your plants stop growing, or massively slow down, limit your fertilising.

[@bethlevenstein6196]

Thank you for this information, I am going to buy worm castings soon.

[@GoodandPlanty]

great idea!!

[@1shannonholly5]

Just subbed to you a few days ago because I became a new plant mama (woohoo!) I was JUST googling fertilizers for indoor plants and saw that you posted 1 minute ago! In sync. Haven’t watched yet but just wanted to thank you in advance ✨

[@GoodandPlanty]

oh yay! hopefully it's helpful 💖

[@vanessa-fara]

could i top my plants up with worm castings & water it with fertiliser water? or is that too much?

[@mahalie23]

Thanks so much, great info. Found your video after reviewing Noot (overpriced) and finding Liqui-dirt. Seems the most organic plus low-waste packaging. Also, might be cheapest per application due to how concentrated it is?

[@janinebean4276]

My peperomia frost had like FIVE super cute little stick flowers and like 3 of them fell off! Does that mean it could be potassium deficient?

[@janinebean4276]

You look so pretty in this video! I love the hair and outfit :)

[@LH7One8]

Are you able to store the diluted espoma fertilizer if you have any extra left over?

[@ChloeTarati]

Have you ever thought of using leca? Do you know much about fertilisers with leca? I love the way that you explained this!

[@alexk1105]

just found ur channel today! so helpful!

[@GoodandPlanty]

so happy to hear that! welcome :)

[@kyliejames6808]

Off topic from today’s vid, but what are your thoughts on mosquito bits? I had a bit of a fungus gnat outbreak a while ago and when I was researching ways to fix it, mosquito bits kept popping up. (Sorry if you’ve already addressed this in another vid, I just subbed a couple of weeks ago!!)

[@GoodandPlanty]

i've used mosquito bits in the past! i've mixed it into my soil mixture. i think it works a little but you definitely have to also get the sticky traps. the bits will only help with babies so you'll need traps to get the annoying adults.

[@kyliejames6808]

@@GoodandPlanty thank you! I got it cleared up but wanted to know if they would work for prevention and it sounds like it will

[@1shannonholly5]

Hi! Nicole Corner has a super in depth video about fungus gnats and a mosquito bits! She even messaged the company about the product and they messaged her back with exact directions for best use. I would highly suggest checking it out if you’re interested 🙂

[@kaitiekat535]

Can you water with fish tank water? I've used it from my tank water change but im not sure if it's helpful or harmful😬🧐🧐🧐

[@GoodandPlanty]

it's apparently great! i don't have fish so have not done it but i know lots of people love it. i think heart shaped leaves has some content on it.

[@strong3rtiger]

Awesome video! I have a question. For that first cap full going into the 1 gallon to create the initial "mix", can that mix be kept and used over time as you take out a little bit at a time to dilute in more water?

[@MindfulnessMama]

Yes! I mixed my gallon a couple months ago and I am halfway through the gallon. I use 2 one gallon water jugs. One with the "mix" and then one mixed with water and ready to use to water my plants. It definitely gets easier as you use it more! I love liquidirt !!!!

[@strong3rtiger]

@@MindfulnessMama thank you!!

[@MindfulnessMama]

@@strong3rtiger of course! Hope I helped! 😀

[@bettypaulino3616]

Hello! Thank you for all information 🙏🙌🤗 help a tot for me 😅😃

[@moisessanchez9836]

I bought liquidirt the other day and oh my god I’m excited 🤪 can’t wait for my spring growth this year.

[@GoodandPlanty]

i feel like so many of us are starting to use it! maybe i'll do a summer update and we can share if we've seen results

[@moisessanchez9836]

@@GoodandPlanty yes a end of summer plant update is such a good idea. I think this spring/summer I’m going to start journaling about my plants like Charles Darwin 😂

[@alohanuiloa.sandra7858]

where can i find that kind of watering can? 🥰

[@GoodandPlanty]

i got the big white one from bloomscape! i don't recommend it though, the spout broke on the first one so they sent me a replacement and it's still a bit cracked. they're not well made, but very cute lol

[@baghaga1138]

Vary happy to find your channel and I love your explanation👌🏻

[@GoodandPlanty]

yay! thank you!

[@tonygray9174]

What's the exact NPK of Liqui-Dirt?

[@GoodandPlanty]

it's a bit confusing because technically liquidirt is "a full nutrition system for plants" and is a plant food but not a fertilizer. therefore, it doesn't have an npk but i use it without a "real" fertilizer. on liquidirt's website they break down the npk of each ingredient but don't have an npk of the bottle (as far as i know). as i said, i am still new to liquidirt so if plant food isn't your style, i recommend espoma!

[@peritapugnandi6624]

Ah, that I was wondering too! The explanations on the website are on detail. But I missed the NPK-level for the whole product as well...

[@mayad.1151]

I remember in your video on hoya care you said you spray orchid spray on them, do you spray all over the plant including on new growth? how often/how much do you spray? thank you for all the helpful information!(:

[@GoodandPlanty]

i do! but i have moved away from that for ease. when i used it, i did spray it all over the plant so that it was fully covered. kept it out of light until it dried. and i did that once every 2 weeks-ish.

[@mayad.1151]

@@GoodandPlanty thank you! do you recommend doing it or do you think the benefit is minimal?

[@GoodandPlanty]

i would say mimimal, especially for blooms

[@LilGagaChick]

Anyone know if liquid dirt is good for succulents?

[@sibelthecat5883]

Thank you for the info, I thought that 8 had put too much worm casting in my soil mix 🥰🙏 feel way better now 🥰

[@GoodandPlanty]

so happy i could help!

[@bethanyfreer2154]

Ahhh this was SO helpful!! 🌼 I need to find a UK equivalent of liqui-dirt! Shipping to the UK is £50! This has given me a really good base to start doing my own research about local fertilisers - thank youuu!! ☀️

[@GoodandPlanty]

oh wow?? totally not worth it then lol. i'm sure you can find a UK equivalent! good luck! 💖

[@peritapugnandi6624]

Wow, this is crazy... This can‘t be the postage only... I live in Germany and was wondering, if I should ask for a possibility. If I ship a small thing to the USA it‘s 9 Euro postage! That‘s 11 USD. It takes a lot of time via ship, but in case of a powder, that‘s not relevant...

[@bethanyfreer2154]

@@peritapugnandi6624 I know right!!! Shipping is $54.86! If you spend over $100 then it’s free delivery... so maybe I’ll just bulk buy one day !!? 🤣 It looks SO good though! And I haven’t seen anything like it here in the UK xx

[@peritapugnandi6624]

@@bethanyfreer2154 I just heard about „Liquid Gold Leaf“, a UK product. Seems to be a good alternative! Roos from „Yoga and plants with Roos“ has a new video about it. 💚

[@bethanyfreer2154]

@@peritapugnandi6624 oooh thank you so much!! ✨ I shall have a look! 🪴X

[@thewilsontribe8]

Thank you 😊

[@GoodandPlanty]

thanks for watching! :)

[@elanalipkin6661]

ohhhh you are so beautiful ugh. so informative and accessible. best youtube alive.

[@GoodandPlanty]

ohhhhhhhh you're the most supportive bff there is bleh

[@catbussy3225]

I have a peace lily but do I need to fertilize it, if I don’t will it die. Also I love your content and all the plant videos!

[@GoodandPlanty]

it won't die right away, might go through some nutrient deficiency over time, and might not put out flowers.

[@majkenhorton5148]

Your conservative comment made me chuckle

[@GoodandPlanty]

couldn’t help it 😭

[@KaylayGrows]

Today I learned I was using my liquidirt wrong 😂

[@GoodandPlanty]

were you using the first gallon mix? cause i've done that too 🤭

[@KaylayGrows]

@@GoodandPlanty YES!!! Omg I feel so dumb!!

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚🌿

[@lindaiannetta1171]

Should use filtered NOT distilled water for the liquidirt

[@GoodandPlanty]

woops! lol so far no problems. why is that?

[@MindfulnessMama]

I use distilled water 💧 and use every time I water. My plants have never been happier 😊

[@Mario1461AJMVGAMING]

@@MindfulnessMama i was wondering, how do you distill your water? do you just put it in a can and leave it overnight? :-)

[@rubyg813]

@@Mario1461AJMVGAMING I usually fill up a gallon of tap water, let it sit for 24 hours and then add my liquidirt into it. I’ve had zero problems :)