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fertilizing in winter

20 years ago

Hi all!

I just moved my plumies into the house couple of a days ago to overwinter them inside. And the question is: which is the optimal NPK number, and how often to use it?

These are 2 months old seedlings, and freshly rooted cuttings (the cuttings didn't get any fertilizer yet) so I don't want flowers, just keep growing.

balage

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balage
Original Author
20 years ago
Please someone help me.
20-20-20 will be OK?
mystwitch
20 years ago
I thought someone would help you out before now, sorry.

If you are going to keep them growing through the winter, with lights and heat, then you can water with 1/2 strength 20-20-20 for the seedlings. If your cuttings are fully rooted you can use the same.

If you are going to let them go dormant they do not need any water or fertilizer at all. They will be sleeping.

Once the temps warm up next spring you can start watering and fertilizing for spring summer growth.
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