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Posted 1Y ago by @FairyFly

Succulent fertilizer?

Has anyone used this for their succulents and cacti? Does it work well and should I wait for spring? I've never used fertilizer before. #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #succulentlove #plantlove #fertilizer #cactusclique #cactus
Best Answer
It's low nitrogen succulent fertilizer 0.5 - 1 - 1 NPK. Therefore you won't get bloated , fast growing, weaker plants with it. It's a very good choice for succulents/ cacti.

And yes, you definitely should wait till Spring.
I haven’t used this one, but if you’re looking around for some options, I have been using this one: https://www.amazon.com/Schultz-Cactus-2-7-7-liquid-4-Ounce/dp/B00BARLGXW/ref=asc_df_B00BARLGXW?mcid=af6e340501c23ad497a82f6c2e96074b&hvocijid=5300313796998794760-B00BARLGXW-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5300313796998794760&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025746&hvtargid=pla-2281435176938&psc=1

And it’s really saved my elephant bush!! She was super nutrient deficient, like, losing leaves, turning off colors, the leaf tips were browning and shriveling. I started giving her the recommended dose of that every watering and she’s looking sooo much better! She’s actually green again, not losing leaves, and she’s growing lots of new leaves again.
I used it and didn’t have any problems but not sure it was great either. I started using Pennington all purpose and I think it’s made a more noticeable difference. I just use the app to tell me when to fertilize.
In my own personal opinion I don’t feed anything in winter. I give all of my plants succulents a dose of super thrive in spring wait a month and then do a 3 month feed . I know there are some winter thriving succulents but in winter they are all inside so to be safe I leave them be.
Shout out to @Charli3Plant @Hoyaobsessed @itsjordan @SvelteKingfern @Jessa-Dawn. Thank you for your insights! I received a bottle for Christmas and wanted to see what the #greggang thought. Thanks again!