Does anyone have an opinion on what fertilizer is best for a cat palm? I have all purpose miracle grow (24-8-16). I think it’s a synthetic fertilizer and I was told that palm’s don’t like synthetic fertilizer, and that I need a slow release one. Is this one OK to use you think, or do I have to go to the plant store and pick up a proper one? Google is less then helpful.
I’m not familiar with palms because I use to kill them and I haven’t tried again. In general I’d stay away from Miracle Grow. Go to your local plant shop which probably has something a little more conducive to houseplants
좋아요 1개 That’s probably a good idea. I do have to get some orchid fertilizer…
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I use Jack’s Classic Palm Food 16-5-25 for my parlor palm (and banana plant), diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon of water. I think they both like it? The parlor palm is a slow grower so it’s harder to tell, but it consistently pushes out new fronds and is quite bushy. The banana grew several feet in less than a year, but that could just be a banana thing. I think the Miracle Gro is fine to use, just be sure to really dilute it!
좋아요 1개 Ok thanks for the advice I’ll go look up the Jack’s classic palm food. I have like 6 new fronds but they’ve not opened and we’ve had them palms for about 6 months now. I know 1 isn’t getting enough light so she’s getting a grow light soon. Good to know that I should really really dilute the fertilizer, that’s super helpful!!! Thanks!
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