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Amiya Baratan

This Houseplant Expert Says You Should Fertilize Indoor Gardens Every "10 to 14 Days" During Spring — Here's Why

A room painted in a crisp white with houseplants standing on the floor.

A timeless trick to flawlessly refresh any indoor space is to introduce houseplants to your home. Strategically styling container plants in and around the airy rooms of your home can breathe life into them while also grounding your home's atmosphere for an earthy appeal. The striking foliage makes a world of a difference to a bare space and has proven to be an accessory that adapts well to any space, regardless of theme.

However, if there's one thing you want to avoid along the way, it's the appearance of sad, wilting houseplants that look like they're on their last leg. Despite the fact that most the best houseplants for beginners are fairly easy to care for, experts tell us that a lack of timely fertilization is an unfortunately common error made by most plant parents. So we asked them when we should be fertilizing our container plants to maintain a thriving indoor ecosystem.

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