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title: "Hi all, I wondered, so I googled to learn if adding a micro amount of…"
description: "Hi all, I wondered, so I googled to learn if adding a micro amount of liquid fertilizer to propagating water would be helpful and found conflicting responses.…"
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author: "Shirley🪴you jest"
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# Hi all, I wondered, so I googled to learn if adding a micro amount of…

_Posted by Shirley🪴you jest on 2024-04-25_

Hi all, I wondered, so I googled to learn if adding a micro amount of liquid fertilizer to propagating water would be helpful and found conflicting responses. What are your thoughts?  
Thank you in advance 🪴

## 12 comments

### Bee 🐝 commented on 2024-04-25

I just did this last night to a cebu pothos I’ve had propagating for about 7 months. He has had the beginning of a leaf forever \& so many roots already, so I decided to give him a little snack. Also did this to a spider plant that has been propagating for about 2 weeks now, I guess we’ll see what happens! 🧪 ⚗️🔬🥼

#### Shirley🪴you jest replied on 2024-04-25

Thank you for your prompt reply. Having never done this before, I appreciate input. 🪴

### Bee 🐝 commented on 2024-04-25

I literally just used the tiniest amount of my aero garden fertilizer, which is meant for that technically. So I’m not too worried tbh

#### Shirley🪴you jest replied on 2024-04-25

Thanks 🪴

### Saarah Aamilah commented on 2024-04-25

I do add just a smidge of liquid tropical fertilizer to my prolongations when I change the water, and I’ve noticed that it can encourage root growth! I haven’t noticed any adverse effects thus far!

#### Shirley🪴you jest replied on 2024-04-25

Thanks 🪴

### Sydnei commented on 2024-04-25

i add fertilizer once i see roots formed and my plants seem to be growing well with no adverse affects.

#### Shirley🪴you jest replied on 2024-04-25

Thanks 🪴

### Leafy commented on 2024-04-26

I haven’t tried it but I find just regular water works fine, but it might vary depending on the plant you’re trying to propagate.

#### Shirley🪴you jest replied on 2024-05-01

Just found myself suddenly wondering after so many decades of using water alone. Thanks 🪴

### Grumpy Cat commented on 2024-05-04

I add superthrive foilage pro - just 1/2ml to 33oz of water. Tiny amount. I use it on all my semi-hydro, alternating with plain water. New props or old plants I treat them all the same.

#### Shirley🪴you jest replied on 2024-05-07

Thanks 🪴

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