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Fertilizer

The Basics of Fertilizing Succulents

I'll save you a click. There's two basic ways to fertilize succulents and cacti:
1. Dilute to ¼ strength and fertilize once a month during their growing season.
2. Add a very tiny amount of fertilizer to the water every time they get a drink.

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Fertilizer Recommendations

I'll save you a few more clicks - these are the fertilizers and nutrient solutions recommended for succulents and cacti.

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Different varietes of a succulents.

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