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title: "What kind of fertilizers do yall use for your tropical and cactus and…"
description: "What kind of fertilizers do yall use for your tropical and cactus and succulents?"
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author: "Amira"
published: "2024-11-19T08:47:26.890383Z"
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# What kind of fertilizers do yall use for your tropical and cactus and…

_Posted by Amira on 2024-11-19_

What kind of fertilizers do yall use for your tropical and cactus and succulents?

## 2 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-19

if you’re looking for just one for all, go with a 1-1-1 ratio of N-P-K

if you’re trying to specialize, cacti generally prefer a higher ratio phosphorus

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-19

I use the Down to Earth brand 2-4-8 for cactus/succulents. And usually Foxfarm, superthrive or foliage for everything else

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