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title: "Ever since having my 3rd child (4 months old now) I’ve been…"
description: "Ever since having my 3rd child (4 months old now) I’ve been neglecting my house plants. I’m usually the type that thrives on a schedule (hence why I use…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Alba"
published: "2026-06-27T17:43:48.041311Z"
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# Ever since having my 3rd child (4 months old now) I’ve been…

_Posted by Alba on 2026-06-27_

Ever since having my 3rd child (4 months old now) I’ve been neglecting my house plants. I’m usually the type that thrives on a schedule (hence why I use planta) and I’ve been consistent with plant care until the last few weeks of pregnancy it all changed. I think I’ve only fertilized my indoor plants once. My potted balcony plants have never been fertilized since the new baby… somehow my ficus lyrata is still thriving even though it has lost like 4-5 leaves lately. Any suggestions to improve fertilizing while busy with mom life?

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## 3 comments

### Nikiller commented on 2026-06-27

Put them kids to work on it, they’ll probably enjoy learning your hobby too

### bina commented on 2026-06-27

Do you use liquid fertilizer? Switching to slow release pellets or sticks for some planties has been helpful for me since I became a mom! Then the task needs to be done less often. A new baby \& the kids take a lot of attention for sure

#### Alba replied on 2026-06-27

I do use liquid! Never considered slow release since I’m so use to liquid. Thank you. I might just try that soon.

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