How to fertilize succulents & succulent fertilizer lists

When's the best time to fertilize succulents?

It's best to fertilize your succulents during its growing season.

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This chart shows the growing season for the different types of succulents. It's best to use fertilizers with a balanced ratio of 10-10-10. Dilute the fertilizer by using half of the amount recommended on the label and fertilize once a month.

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DIY succulent fertilizers:

Coffee grounds: rich in nitrogen.

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Eggshells: rich in calcium.

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Banana peels/ banana peel water: rich in potassium.

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Compost/ compost tea: excellent source of slow release nutrients.

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Fish tank water: rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

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Rice water: rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

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Top 5 store bought fertilizers:

Schultz cactus liquid plant food plus

Link: https://a.co/d/4li5Yzr

The Grow CO succulent food

Link: https://a.co/d/8BeRGXd

EarthPods cactus and succulent plant food

Link: https://a.co/d/4YodSHe

Miracle-Gro succulent plant food

Link: https://miraclegro.com/en-us/shop/indoor-gardening/miracle-gro-succulent-plant-food/2000532.html

Perfect Plants succulent plant food

Link: https://a.co/d/dzbixjw

Here are free documents with all of the succulent fertilizers and how to use:

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