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title: "I bought this because I read it’s amazing for my plants. But my…"
description: "I bought this because I read it’s amazing for my plants. But my question is, can I use my liquid fertilizer and this? Or does this replace my liquid…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Staci"
published: "2024-01-04T02:14:06.491Z"
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# I bought this because I read it’s amazing for my plants. But my…

_Posted by Staci on 2024-01-04_

I bought this because I read it’s amazing for my plants. But my question is, can I use my liquid fertilizer and this? Or does this replace my liquid fertilizers?

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## 7 comments

### Staci commented on 2024-01-04

I’ve read that it brings the colors out in the leaves/flowers and it helps keep the roots strong and healthy. I’ll have to look into the kelp one you mentioned. I’m a bit plant crazy as well, my boyfriend adds to my addiction by getting me plant stands and fertilizers.

### AKFeight commented on 2024-01-04

You’re supposed to add the silica first, so it bonds to the water molecules. Then add the fertilizer.

#### Don replied on 2024-01-04

I use them together when watering

### Don commented on 2024-01-04

Yes you can use both together when watering

### Gabby commented on 2024-01-04

I do both. But the silica I mix in w water into a spray bottle and foliar fertilize so it is absorbed faster

#### Staci replied on 2024-01-04

I mixed 2tsp in a gallon of water like the directions said. Fingers crossed it won’t kill my babies

### Amy B commented on 2024-01-05

Jane Perrine has a whole podcast on silica from 2021. Very interesting

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