{"name":"Growli Houseplant Feeding Requirements 2026","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","source":"https://www.getgrowli.app/research/overfeeding-report-2026","generated":"2026-07-05","count":10111,"records":[{"slug":"monstera","common_name":"Monstera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks from spring to early autumn; skip in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snake-plant","common_name":"Snake plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 6-8 weeks from spring to early autumn is plenty.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pothos","common_name":"Pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fiddle-leaf-fig","common_name":"Fiddle leaf fig","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season. Skip in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peace-lily","common_name":"Peace lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at quarter strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; over-feeding burns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron","common_name":"Philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena","common_name":"Dracaena","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 6 weeks during the growing season; sensitive to over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia","common_name":"Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prayer-plant","common_name":"Prayer plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4 weeks during the growing season; over-feeding burns the edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea","common_name":"Calathea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zz-plant","common_name":"ZZ plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jade-plant","common_name":"Jade plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength cactus fertiliser every 8 weeks during the growing season; not at all in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-vera","common_name":"Aloe vera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength cactus feed every 8 weeks in spring and summer only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cast-iron-plant","common_name":"Cast iron plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 8-12 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-evergreen","common_name":"Chinese evergreen","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parlor-palm","common_name":"Parlor palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 6 weeks during the growing season; sensitive to over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rubber-plant","common_name":"Rubber plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schefflera","common_name":"Schefflera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spider-plant","common_name":"Spider plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tomato","common_name":"Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; switch to a higher-potassium feed (tomato food) once flowering starts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pepper","common_name":"Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; switch to a higher-potassium feed once flowering begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"basil","common_name":"Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season; nothing fancy needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cucumber","common_name":"Cucumber","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; side-dress with compost or a balanced liquid feed every 3 weeks once vines run.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lettuce","common_name":"Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost at planting is usually enough; a half-strength balanced feed every 3 weeks for cut-and-come-again types.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bean","common_name":"Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"No nitrogen needed; a balanced feed at planting and compost mulch carry the crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garlic","common_name":"Garlic","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost at planting and a balanced feed at the spring growth resume; stop feeding once bulbs start sizing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pea","common_name":"Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost at planting is usually enough; no extra nitrogen needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"squash","common_name":"Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting and a side-dress of compost or a balanced liquid feed every 3 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carrot","common_name":"Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low-nitrogen compost-amended soil. Excess nitrogen produces leafy tops and forked roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herb-general","common_name":"Herb garden","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding only — over-fed herbs lose flavour. A half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bird-of-paradise","common_name":"Bird of paradise","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced feed at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season; potassium-heavy feed once a year encourages flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-pearls","common_name":"String of pearls","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength cactus feed every 6-8 weeks during the growing season only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya","common_name":"Hoya","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; switch to a bloom feed when buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium","common_name":"Anthurium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during the growing season; switch to a bloom feed in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia","common_name":"Alocasia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during the growing season only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bromeliad","common_name":"Bromeliad","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Quarter-strength orchid feed misted onto leaves monthly during the growing season; never apply to the central cup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"croton","common_name":"Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia","common_name":"Dieffenbachia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yucca","common_name":"Yucca","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 8 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ponytail-palm","common_name":"Ponytail palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength cactus feed every 8-12 weeks during the growing season; not in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"areca-palm","common_name":"Areca palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; sensitive to over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe","common_name":"Kalanchoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength cactus or bloom feed monthly during the growing season; switch to a higher-phosphorus feed when buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-cactus","common_name":"Christmas cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during the growing season; switch to a bloom feed in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-violet","common_name":"African violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Quarter-strength African violet feed with every watering during the growing season, or a half-strength feed every 2 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-ivy","common_name":"English ivy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wandering-jew","common_name":"Wandering dude","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-ear","common_name":"Elephant ear","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced feed at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season; heavy feeder.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"orchid","common_name":"Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Quarter-strength orchid feed weekly while in active growth (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boston-fern","common_name":"Boston fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during the growing season; ferns are sensitive to over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"money-tree","common_name":"Money tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Maidenhair fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; ferns burn easily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"staghorn-fern","common_name":"Staghorn fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Tuck a banana peel behind the shield frond every couple of months, or use a quarter-strength balanced liquid feed in soak water during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"air-plant","common_name":"Air plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Add a quarter-strength bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser to the soak water once a month during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cacti-general","common_name":"Cacti (general care)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength cactus or low-nitrogen feed once a month during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria","common_name":"Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength cactus feed every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum","common_name":"Sedum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Quarter-strength cactus feed once a month for indoor types; garden sedums rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"haworthia","common_name":"Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength cactus feed every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops","common_name":"Lithops","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Almost never; a single quarter-strength cactus feed in autumn before flowering is enough.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orchid-dendrobium","common_name":"Dendrobium orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid feed weekly during active growth; stop completely during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"norfolk-pine","common_name":"Norfolk Island pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lucky-bamboo","common_name":"Lucky bamboo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A drop of liquid feed in the water vase every couple of months is enough.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-rex","common_name":"Rex begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia","common_name":"Fittonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-peperomioides","common_name":"Chinese money plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberries","common_name":"Strawberries","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed in early spring and a high-potash tomato feed every 2 weeks once flowers appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blueberries","common_name":"Blueberries","category":"edible","fertilising":"An ericaceous feed in spring; avoid lime-based fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raspberries","common_name":"Raspberries","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed in early spring and a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mint","common_name":"Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"A balanced feed every 6 weeks during the growing season is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosemary","common_name":"Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder — a quarter-strength balanced feed once or twice a season is plenty.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"thyme","common_name":"Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Almost none required; an annual top-dress with compost is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oregano","common_name":"Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder; a top-dress of compost in spring is enough.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"parsley","common_name":"Parsley","category":"herb","fertilising":"A balanced feed every 4 weeks during heavy harvesting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cilantro-coriander","common_name":"Cilantro / coriander","category":"herb","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting and again at 4 weeks; over-feeding reduces flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sage","common_name":"Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"A spring top-dress with compost is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lavender","common_name":"Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Almost none; lean soil produces strong scent. A spring top-dress with compost is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamomile","common_name":"Chamomile","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required in average garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zucchini","common_name":"Zucchini / courgette","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; switch to a high-potash tomato feed once flowering starts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"onions","common_name":"Onions","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; side-dress with nitrogen once leaves are growing strongly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spinach","common_name":"Spinach","category":"edible","fertilising":"A nitrogen-leaning feed every 3-4 weeks while harvesting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kale","common_name":"Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; top-dress with nitrogen every 6 weeks during heavy harvesting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cabbage","common_name":"Cabbage","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; nitrogen side-dressing once heads start forming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broccoli","common_name":"Broccoli","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; nitrogen side-dressing 4 weeks after transplanting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"radish","common_name":"Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeders; an annual top-dress with compost is plenty.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"potato","common_name":"Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; nitrogen feed at earthing-up. Avoid excessive nitrogen — it produces leaf at the expense of tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose","common_name":"Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Specialist rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulip","common_name":"Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Bulb fertiliser at planting; bone meal in autumn is traditional.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daffodil","common_name":"Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Bulb fertiliser at planting; a light potassium feed after flowering helps next year’s buds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hibiscus","common_name":"Hibiscus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A high-potash feed every 2 weeks during flowering; halve in winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-pelargonium","common_name":"Geranium (pelargonium)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A high-potash feed every 2 weeks through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petunia","common_name":"Petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A high-potash feed weekly through summer; petunias are heavy feeders.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"marigold","common_name":"Marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; too much nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zinnia","common_name":"Zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting and again at flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia","common_name":"Dahlia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; switch to a low-nitrogen high-potash feed once buds appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peony","common_name":"Peony","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring top-dress with compost and bone meal; avoid heavy nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea","common_name":"Hydrangea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced feed in early spring; an ericaceous feed and aluminium sulphate maintain blue colour on bigleafs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunflower","common_name":"Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flower buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-tree","common_name":"Lemon tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"A specialist citrus feed every 2 weeks from spring to autumn, halved in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"avocado","common_name":"Avocado","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced citrus or fruit-tree feed monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-fig","common_name":"Weeping fig","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clivia","common_name":"Clivia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed monthly from spring to summer; stop in autumn for the dormancy trigger.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guzmania","common_name":"Guzmania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced liquid feed in the cup every 4-6 weeks during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polka-dot-plant","common_name":"Polka dot plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arrowhead-plant","common_name":"Arrowhead plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength monthly from spring to early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-marginata","common_name":"Dragon tree","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced liquid feed every 6-8 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-fragrans","common_name":"Corn plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 6-8 weeks during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cordyline","common_name":"Cordyline","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sago-palm","common_name":"Sago palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Slow-release palm fertiliser once in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-palm","common_name":"Lady palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kentia-palm","common_name":"Kentia palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"majesty-palm","common_name":"Majesty palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Balanced palm fertiliser monthly in growing season; magnesium supplement prevents yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishtail-palm","common_name":"Fishtail palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Palm-specific fertiliser monthly during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ming-aralia","common_name":"Ming aralia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-kerrii","common_name":"Sweetheart plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 6 weeks in growing season; pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-carnosa","common_name":"Wax plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly; high-potash feed encourages flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-hearts","common_name":"String of hearts","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength succulent feed monthly in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-bananas","common_name":"String of bananas","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength succulent feed monthly in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-dolphins","common_name":"String of dolphins","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength succulent feed monthly in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burros-tail","common_name":"Burro","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength succulent feed every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-pothos","common_name":"Golden pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marble-queen-pothos","common_name":"Marble queen pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neon-pothos","common_name":"Neon pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-pothos","common_name":"Silver pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swiss-cheese-vine","common_name":"Swiss cheese vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-brasil","common_name":"Philodendron Brasil","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-hederaceum","common_name":"Heartleaf philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-micans","common_name":"Philodendron micans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-philodendron","common_name":"Tree philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium","common_name":"Caladium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coleus","common_name":"Coleus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 2-3 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-audrey","common_name":"Ficus Audrey","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-bird-of-paradise","common_name":"White bird of paradise","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nephrolepis-cordifolia","common_name":"Lemon button fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asparagus-fern","common_name":"Asparagus fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"button-fern","common_name":"Button fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kimberly-queen-fern","common_name":"Kimberly queen fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea","common_name":"Vriesea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed in the cup every 4-6 weeks during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocodile-fern","common_name":"Crocodile fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"false-shamrock","common_name":"False shamrock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed monthly during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pumpkin","common_name":"Pumpkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering starts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butternut-squash","common_name":"Butternut squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acorn-squash","common_name":"Acorn squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spaghetti-squash","common_name":"Spaghetti squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delicata-squash","common_name":"Delicata squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eggplant-aubergine","common_name":"Eggplant / aubergine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"okra","common_name":"Okra","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; light side-dress when pods start.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-potato","common_name":"Sweet potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low nitrogen — excess produces leaf at the expense of tubers; high-potash feed at flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bell-pepper","common_name":"Bell pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jalapeno","common_name":"Jalapeño","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering. Too much nitrogen reduces heat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"habanero","common_name":"Habanero","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corn","common_name":"Corn","category":"edible","fertilising":"High-nitrogen feed at side-dressing once 30 cm tall; balanced feed at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-beans-pole","common_name":"Pole beans","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light balanced feed at planting; avoid high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lima-beans","common_name":"Lima beans","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light balanced feed at planting; avoid high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snap-peas","common_name":"Snap peas","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light balanced feed at planting; avoid high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snow-peas","common_name":"Snow peas","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light balanced feed at planting; avoid high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watermelon","common_name":"Watermelon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cantaloupe","common_name":"Cantaloupe","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honeydew","common_name":"Honeydew melon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asparagus","common_name":"Asparagus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost top-dress in spring; balanced feed after spear harvest ends.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhubarb","common_name":"Rhubarb","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost top-dress and balanced feed in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swiss-chard","common_name":"Swiss chard","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; nitrogen side-dress mid-season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beet","common_name":"Beet","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; light side-dress mid-season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turnip","common_name":"Turnip","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light balanced feed at planting; avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parsnip","common_name":"Parsnip","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light compost top-dress; high nitrogen produces forked roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brussels-sprouts","common_name":"Brussels sprouts","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost-rich soil at planting; mid-season nitrogen side-dress.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cauliflower","common_name":"Cauliflower","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; nitrogen side-dress mid-growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fennel","common_name":"Fennel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost at planting; light balanced feed mid-season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arugula-rocket","common_name":"Arugula / rocket","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light balanced feed at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dill","common_name":"Dill","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feed at planting; avoid high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chives","common_name":"Chives","category":"herb","fertilising":"Compost top-dress in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tarragon","common_name":"French tarragon","category":"herb","fertilising":"Compost in spring; minimal additional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marjoram","common_name":"Sweet marjoram","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feed at planting; lean soil concentrates flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-balm","common_name":"Lemon balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light compost in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catnip","common_name":"Catnip","category":"herb","fertilising":"None needed in average soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-verbena","common_name":"Lemon verbena","category":"herb","fertilising":"Balanced feed monthly in growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemongrass","common_name":"Lemongrass","category":"herb","fertilising":"Balanced feed monthly during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stevia","common_name":"Stevia","category":"herb","fertilising":"Balanced feed monthly during growth; low nitrogen for sweetest leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bay-laurel","common_name":"Bay laurel","category":"herb","fertilising":"Balanced feed monthly in pots during growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fenugreek","common_name":"Fenugreek","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feed at planting; legume so avoid high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"summer-savory","common_name":"Summer savory","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feed at planting; lean soil concentrates flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-savory","common_name":"Winter savory","category":"herb","fertilising":"None needed in average soil; lean conditions intensify flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wormwood","common_name":"Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"None needed in average soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anise-hyssop","common_name":"Anise hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light compost in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris","common_name":"Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-nitrogen feed (5-10-10) in spring and after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocus","common_name":"Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Bulb fertiliser in autumn at planting; light feed in spring as leaves emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinth","common_name":"Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Bulb fertiliser at planting; light feed as leaves emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lily-of-the-valley","common_name":"Lily of the valley","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Leaf-mould top-dress in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snapdragon","common_name":"Snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed monthly during flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pansy","common_name":"Pansy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; light liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"impatiens","common_name":"Impatiens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia","common_name":"Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 3-4 weeks during flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coleus-flowering","common_name":"Flowering coleus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced feed every 2-3 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nasturtium","common_name":"Nasturtium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed; rich soil produces leaf at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cosmos","common_name":"Cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed; over-feeding produces leaf at expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia","common_name":"Salvia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; light liquid feed monthly during flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupine","common_name":"Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feed at planting; legume — fixes own nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forget-me-not","common_name":"Forget-me-not","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Compost top-dress at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-pea","common_name":"Sweet pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting; high-potash feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hellebore","common_name":"Hellebore","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Leaf-mould top-dress in autumn and balanced feed in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primrose","common_name":"Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Compost top-dress in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema","common_name":"Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season, and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes scorched, browned leaf edges, so under-feeding is safer than overdoing it. Flush the compost occasionally to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-turtles","common_name":"String of Turtles","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed only during active growth in spring and summer, using a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength about once a month. It is a light feeder, so stop entirely in autumn and winter; over-feeding causes salt build-up and weak, leggy growth rather than fuller foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"watermelon-peperomia","common_name":"Watermelon Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during active growth in spring and summer, roughly monthly with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength. This is a light feeder with modest needs, so over-fertilising causes more harm than under-feeding, leaving salt build-up and weak, leggy growth. Stop completely in autumn and winter when the plant rests.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lipstick-plant","common_name":"Lipstick Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every couple of weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser; a high-potassium or orchid feed in spring helps push flowering. Stop or greatly reduce feeding over the cool winter rest period when the plant is barely growing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-bush","common_name":"Elephant bush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season, from spring to early autumn, using a balanced or cactus-formula feed diluted to about half strength roughly once a month. It is a slow, frugal grower that needs little feeding, so err on the side of under-feeding. Stop feeding entirely in winter while growth is paused.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"birds-nest-fern","common_name":"Bird","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, only during active growth from late spring through summer. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength about once a month, and pour it onto the compost rather than over the fronds, which can spot or burn. No feeding is needed in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rabbits-foot-fern","common_name":"Rabbit","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every three weeks from spring through autumn. Stop feeding over winter while growth slows. Ferns are sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the pot with plain water occasionally and avoid over-feeding, which can brown the delicate frond margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ric-rac-cactus","common_name":"Ric Rac Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season only. A balanced houseplant or cactus feed diluted and applied roughly every fourth watering through spring and summer is plenty; some growers feed as little as once a year in spring. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft, weak growth and discourages the autumn flower buds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldfish-plant","common_name":"Goldfish Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength to support continuous flowering. Stop or feed only sparingly in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding produces lush leaves at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-raindrops","common_name":"String of Raindrops","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced houseplant or cactus feed diluted to half strength, around once a month through spring and summer only. It is a light feeder and over-fertilising produces weak, leggy growth. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"false-aralia","common_name":"False Aralia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer, then stop in autumn and winter while growth is dormant. It is a light feeder; over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth and salt build-up, so flush the compost occasionally and never feed a dry or stressed plant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"banana-croton","common_name":"Banana Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser once or twice a month through spring and summer, the active growing season. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-feeding, which can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn; flush the compost occasionally with plain water to clear excess.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragons-tongue","common_name":"Dragon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; the plant is a light feeder and excess salts scorch the delicate foliage. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Fresh compost at repotting also tops up nutrients, so heavy feeding is rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"moonlight-cactus","common_name":"Moonlight Cactus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid houseplant or cactus feed roughly every four weeks, or work a little worm castings into the mix when repotting. Because it is an epiphyte that naturally draws scant nutrients from leaf litter, keep feeds weak and stop entirely through the autumn and winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-adansonii","common_name":"Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese vine)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to label strength; it is a moderate but not heavy feeder. Pause or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot with plain water occasionally to clear any salt build-up from the chunky mix.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-pictum","common_name":"Satin Pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly monthly through spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Over-feeding causes salt build-up that browns leaf edges, so flush the pot with plain water occasionally.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-orbifolia","common_name":"Calathea orbifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter when growth pauses. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and leaf-edge burn, so flush the compost occasionally with clean water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-rattlesnake","common_name":"Rattlesnake plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to roughly half strength. This species is a light feeder and sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the compost with plain water occasionally and stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-birkin","common_name":"Philodendron Birkin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; stop or feed sparingly in autumn and winter. A lower-nitrogen feed helps keep the variegation strong, since excess nitrogen pushes leafy green growth. Flush the pot with plain water every couple of months to clear any salt build-up that can brown the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-polly","common_name":"Alocasia Polly","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks from spring to autumn with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, following the RHS general feeding guidance. Stop feeding entirely in winter while growth pauses. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-zebrina","common_name":"Alocasia Zebrina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general liquid houseplant fertiliser every 2-3 weeks from spring through to autumn while it is actively growing. Stop feeding entirely in winter, when growth slows or the plant goes dormant. Over-feeding can scorch the roots and cause leaf-tip burn, so dilute to the recommended strength rather than overdoing it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-maculata","common_name":"Polka dot begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Feed lightly and consistently rather than heavily, and ease off or stop entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which produces soft tissue prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-star-fern","common_name":"Blue Star Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength roughly monthly through spring and summer. Ferns are sensitive to salt build-up, so dilute well and flush the pot occasionally. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, resuming only when new fronds appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-obtusifolia","common_name":"Baby rubber plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly: a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength roughly once a month through spring and summer is ample. This is a slow, modest grower with low nutrient demands, and over-feeding causes salt build-up and weak, floppy growth. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth naturally pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-caperata","common_name":"Emerald Ripple Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during active growth in spring and summer, with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly monthly. This is a slow, compact grower that needs little feeding, and over-fertilising causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-nanouk","common_name":"Tradescantia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer only. A balanced all-purpose houseplant feed at half strength, once or at most twice a month, is plenty; this is a vigorous grower that does not need rich feeding. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth is dormant, as excess fertiliser causes weak, leggy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"venus-flytrap","common_name":"Venus Flytrap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise the soil — root-zone feeding kills Venus flytraps. They obtain nutrients by digesting insects caught in their traps. Outdoors, plants catch their own prey; indoors you can occasionally drop a live or freshly killed insect (a small fly or spider) into one open trap every few weeks during active growth, feeding only a couple of traps at a time. Never feed meat, cheese, or dead bugs from chemically treated areas, and don","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pitcher-plant","common_name":"Tropical pitcher plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not feed Nepenthes through the roots with normal plant food, which can kill them. They gather nutrients from prey, so let pitchers catch their own insects, or drop a small dried cricket or two into open pitchers every few weeks. Keen growers occasionally apply a very dilute foliar feed such as quarter-strength orchid fertiliser or seaweed sprayed onto the leaves in the growing season; never overfeed, as it causes pitchers to blacken and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ghost-plant","common_name":"Ghost Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, only during the spring-to-summer growing season. A balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed diluted to half strength, applied once every four to six weeks, is plenty. Stop feeding altogether in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft, leggy, etiolation-prone growth and dulls the prized leaf colour, so err on the lean side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moon-cactus","common_name":"Moon Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during the spring-to-summer growing season with a diluted cactus or low-nitrogen fertiliser, roughly once a month at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant rests. Over-feeding pushes soft, weak growth and stresses the mismatched graft.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bunny-ears-cactus","common_name":"Bunny ears cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: apply a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid cactus fertiliser at half strength three or four times across spring and summer. Stop feeding entirely from autumn through winter while the plant rests. Over-feeding produces soft, weak growth that is prone to rot and damages the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coffee-plant","common_name":"Coffee Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser, ideally one slightly acidic or formulated for ericaceous plants. Reduce feeding to monthly or stop entirely over autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn, so flush the compost with plain water occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-clarinervium","common_name":"Anthurium clarinervium (Velvet Cardboard Anthurium)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or orchid feed diluted to roughly half strength. As an epiphyte it is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the pot with plain water occasionally and ease off feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Weak, sporadic feeding beats heavy doses, which can scorch the roots and brown the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pubicalyx","common_name":"Hoya pubicalyx","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength, roughly every two to four weeks. When flower buds form, a higher-potassium (bloom) feed supports flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. It is not a heavy feeder, so err on the side of under-feeding.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"hindu-rope","common_name":"Hindu Rope Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength; a high-potassium feed during the growing season can encourage flowering. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth slows. It is a light feeder, so over-fertilising risks salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-pink-princess","common_name":"Philodendron Pink Princess","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid overfeeding, as a build-up of fertiliser salts can scorch the roots and brown the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-selloum","common_name":"Philodendron Selloum (Tree Philodendron)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, then stop in autumn and winter when growth slows. This is a vigorous, hungry plant, so steady feeding supports its large leaves; flush the compost occasionally to prevent salt build-up, and ease off if you see crusty soil or leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-xanadu","common_name":"Philodendron Xanadu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly once a month during spring and summer, diluted to the label rate. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding builds up salts and can brown the leaf tips, so flush the compost with plain water occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-triostar","common_name":"Stromanthe Triostar","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows. It is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the compost occasionally to prevent fertiliser scorch on the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-makoyana","common_name":"Peacock Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This plant is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the compost with clean water occasionally and avoid overfeeding, which scorches leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-white-fusion","common_name":"Calathea White Fusion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half the recommended strength, which prevents the leaf-tip burn this species is prone to. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to clear any salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-black-velvet","common_name":"Alocasia Black Velvet","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half or quarter strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses, as a dormant or resting plant cannot use the nutrients and salts can build up and burn the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-frydek","common_name":"Alocasia Frydek (Green Velvet)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly every third or fourth watering through spring and summer. Stop or feed only sparingly in autumn and winter while growth slows. Always water first so the feed never burns the roots, and flush the pot occasionally to clear salt build-up that can scorch leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-crystallinum","common_name":"Crystal Anthurium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Aroids are sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the compost with plain water occasionally to prevent root-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-masoniana","common_name":"Iron Cross Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season (spring to early autumn) about monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Always apply to already-moist compost to avoid root burn, and pause or reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panda-plant","common_name":"Panda Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength just two or three times across spring and summer is plenty. Do not feed in autumn or winter while growth has slowed. Over-feeding produces soft, leggy growth at the expense of the compact, fuzzy look.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hens-and-chicks","common_name":"Hens and chicks","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeds very lightly. A slow-release fertiliser mixed into the compost lasts months; otherwise a monthly weak general liquid feed during spring and summer growth is plenty. Do not feed in winter. Plants grown in open garden soil usually need no feeding at all, and over-feeding causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"easter-cactus","common_name":"Easter Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the active growing and flowering period (roughly spring to late summer) with a dilute, low-nitrogen or balanced houseplant feed at half strength; a high-potash tomato-type feed also suits the bloom phase. Stop feeding entirely during the autumn-to-winter cool rest. Resume only once new growth or buds appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-fig","common_name":"Creeping fig","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer while in active growth. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, as a dormant plant cannot use the nutrients and salts can build up in the compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swedish-ivy","common_name":"Swedish Ivy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength roughly monthly through spring and summer; stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. If a mature plant refuses to flower, switching to a higher-phosphorus, lower-nitrogen feed and giving it brighter light can encourage the spikes of small white-to-pale-lilac blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corn-plant","common_name":"Corn Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly monthly during spring and summer, and not at all in winter when growth stalls. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising builds up salts that scorch the leaf tips. Flushing the pot with plain water every few months helps wash accumulated salts away.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cebu-blue-pothos","common_name":"Cebu Blue Pothos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Over-feeding can scorch roots and cause brown leaf edges, so err on the lean side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"manjula-pothos","common_name":"Manjula Pothos","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every two to four weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Over-feeding can cause salt build-up and brown leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gardenia","common_name":"Gardenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a fertiliser formulated for acid-loving (ericaceous) plants, which keeps the soil acidic and supplies iron and magnesium. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. An occasional dose of chelated (sequestered) iron corrects yellowing leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phalaenopsis-orchid","common_name":"Moth orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute orchid-specific fertiliser every third or fourth watering during active growth and flowering, following label rates. To prevent salt build-up, flush with plain water on the intervening waterings. Cut feeding right back over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"freesia","common_name":"Freesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks with a high-potassium fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) from the moment the first flower buds appear, continuing until the foliage begins to die back. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, lush growth at the expense of flowers and increase disease risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-banana","common_name":"Blood Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed generously during the growing season (spring through early autumn) — bananas are hungry plants. Apply a balanced liquid feed every 1-2 weeks, or a high-potassium feed to support lush foliage. Stop feeding in winter while growth is slow. Repot every 1-2 years in spring into fresh, rich compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-cypress","common_name":"European Cypress (Goldcrest Lemon Cypress)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant feed roughly every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer, diluted to half strength. Stop or feed only monthly in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding produces weak, floppy growth and risks salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupid-peperomia","common_name":"Cupid Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly once a month. Peperomias are light feeders, so do not overdo it — excess fertiliser salts can scorch the roots and leaf margins. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lycoris-radiata","common_name":"Red Spider Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser in autumn as flower scapes and then leaves emerge, and again in late winter while foliage is active. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leaves at the expense of flowers. No feeding is needed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"clematis","common_name":"Clematis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Clematis in fertile ground soil need little feeding; an annual spring mulch of a 5-7.5cm (2-3in) layer of organic matter is usually enough. The RHS recommends feeding container-grown clematis throughout spring and summer with an organic-based, general-purpose liquid fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage leaf at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crossandra","common_name":"Crossandra (firecracker flower)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a feed with a little extra potassium supports flowering. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mother-of-thousands","common_name":"Mother of thousands","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month through spring and summer only. It is a light feeder, so stop entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-thai-constellation","common_name":"Monstera Thai Constellation","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring through early autumn, and stop in winter. Because growth is slow, it needs less feed than a green monstera; over-fertilising can scorch the delicate variegated tissue, so err on the dilute side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calamondin","common_name":"Calamondin orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a dedicated citrus fertiliser year-round: a high-nitrogen summer citrus feed during active growth (roughly weekly to fortnightly spring–autumn) and a lower-nitrogen winter citrus feed monthly in the colder months. Citrus are hungry feeders, and shortfalls in nitrogen, iron or magnesium quickly show as yellowing leaves.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"hosta","common_name":"Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth emerges with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser, or top-dress with well-rotted compost or leaf mould. A second light feed in early summer supports lush foliage. Avoid heavy late-season feeding, which produces soft growth vulnerable to frost. Container plants benefit from a balanced liquid feed every few weeks through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celosia","common_name":"Celosia (cockscomb)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season, or work a slow-release feed into the bed at planting. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of the colourful plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chocolate-orchid","common_name":"Chocolate orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed \\","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arborvitae","common_name":"Arborvitae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or one formulated for evergreens/conifers as new growth begins. Established plants in decent soil need little feeding; avoid heavy late-summer feeding, which pushes soft growth vulnerable to winter burn. Container-grown plants need regular feeding through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dipladenia","common_name":"Dipladenia (Mandevilla)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a general-purpose liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn, switching to a high-potassium (potash) feed every two weeks in summer to encourage flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calendula","common_name":"Calendula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Work a little compost into the bed at planting; an occasional balanced feed is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which give leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-obovata","common_name":"Hoya Obovata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-australis","common_name":"Hoya Australis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-gloriosum","common_name":"Philodendron Gloriosum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (about half strength). Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-veitchii","common_name":"King Anthurium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted houseplant fertiliser roughly monthly during the spring-summer growing season. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pygmy-date-palm","common_name":"Pygmy Date Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or palm-specific fertiliser diluted to half strength. Palms are prone to potassium and magnesium deficiency, so a fertiliser formulated for palms helps prevent yellowing fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cat-palm","common_name":"Cat Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter, and avoid over-fertilising, which burns the roots and tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whale-fin-snake-plant","common_name":"Whale Fin Snake Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder; apply a diluted balanced or cactus fertiliser only during the spring and summer growing season. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter, and do not over-fertilise.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-nickels","common_name":"String of Nickels","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted houseplant fertiliser roughly every fourth watering during spring and summer. Cut back to every sixth watering, or stop entirely, through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-linearis","common_name":"Hoya Linearis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Some growers use a high-potassium feed in late summer to encourage blooming. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-bella","common_name":"Hoya Bella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength to encourage flowering. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-retusa","common_name":"Hoya Retusa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every 2-4 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer). Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter. A high-potassium bloom feed can encourage flowering in mature plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-mamei","common_name":"Philodendron Mamei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising can scorch roots and damage foliage, so err on the lighter side and flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-magnificum","common_name":"Anthurium Magnificum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength (or a 20-20-20 every 4 to 6 weeks). Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can burn leaf tips. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-scherzerianum","common_name":"Flamingo Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from spring to autumn with a diluted orchid or balanced houseplant fertiliser. A high-phosphorus or flowering feed supports more spathes. Stop feeding in winter while growth slows. Over-fertilising can cause salt build-up and brown leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-warocqueanum","common_name":"Queen Anthurium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer, or use a gentle slow-release aroid feed. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the medium periodically and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cylindrical-snake-plant","common_name":"Cylindrical Snake Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring and summer growing season, about once a month or every other watering, with a diluted balanced or succulent/cactus fertiliser. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth naturally stalls. Over-feeding causes weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-pallida","common_name":"Purple Heart","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Over-feeding can cause weak, leggy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-fluminensis","common_name":"Inch Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause variegated cultivars to lose their colouring and revert to green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-bromeliad","common_name":"Urn Plant (Aechmea fasciata)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer. Use a half-strength, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser applied to the potting mix or as a dilute foliar spray roughly monthly; you can also add a very weak solution to the central cup. Avoid over-feeding, which can deform growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"umbrella-tree","common_name":"Umbrella Tree","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can cause leggy, weak growth and salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-quill-plant","common_name":"Pink Quill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer only. Use a dilute bromeliad or orchid fertiliser applied as a foliar mist roughly once a month, since the plant feeds through its leaves as much as its roots. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid strong soil feeds, which can burn this sensitive epiphyte.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-silver-dragon","common_name":"Alocasia Silver Dragon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through summer). Use it at half the recommended strength to avoid salt buildup, which can burn the roots and brown the leaf tips. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-dragon-scale","common_name":"Alocasia Dragon Scale","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted (half-strength) liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows or the plant goes dormant. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup, which can burn the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-siam-aurora","common_name":"Aglaonema ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser (half strength). Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid over-fertilising, which causes leaf-tip and edge burn; flush the soil occasionally to clear salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-wayetii","common_name":"Hoya wayetii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser two to three times per month during the spring and summer growing season. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which produces weak, pest-prone foliage rather than more blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-kentiana","common_name":"Hoya kentiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser (a succulent or bloom formula works well). Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid over-fertilising, which pushes weak leafy growth and pest susceptibility rather than more flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-krimson-queen","common_name":"Hoya Krimson Queen","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. A higher-phosphorus formula can encourage blooming once the plant is mature. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-verrucosum","common_name":"Philodendron Verrucosum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can burn the sensitive roots and leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-melanochrysum","common_name":"Philodendron Melanochrysum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can scorch leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-squamiferum","common_name":"Philodendron Squamiferum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup, which can scorch the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-tetrasperma","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Mini Monstera)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can burn roots and cause brown leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-decursiva","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Decursiva","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (early spring through mid-autumn) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser, such as a diluted 20-20-20, to fuel its fast growth. Reduce or stop feeding in winter. Overfertilising causes salt buildup and root damage, so flush the soil with plain water occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-siltepecana","common_name":"Monstera Siltepecana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through the active growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup, which can brown leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-peru","common_name":"Monstera Peru","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength during the spring and summer growing season. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows, and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-treubii-moonlight","common_name":"Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser (about half strength). Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which can scorch roots and brown leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-treubii-dark-form","common_name":"Scindapsus Treubii ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Extra feed will not speed up this naturally slow grower and can cause salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-pinnatum-baltic-blue","common_name":"Baltic Blue Pothos","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can cause leaf-tip burn and salt build-up in the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-pinnatum-albo","common_name":"Epipremnum Pinnatum Albo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every 2-4 weeks during the spring-to-summer growing season. Reduce to about once a month or pause entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn, so dilute well and flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-pink-neon","common_name":"Syngonium Neon Robusta (Pink Arrowhead)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-three-kings","common_name":"Syngonium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-krimson-princess","common_name":"Hoya Krimson Princess","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted (half-strength) liquid houseplant fertiliser. A higher-phosphorus bloom feed can encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-carnosa-tricolor","common_name":"Hoya Carnosa Tricolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser (equal N-P-K) diluted to half strength. It is a light feeder, so avoid over-fertilising. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. A bloom-boosting (higher phosphorus) feed can be used once plants are mature enough to flower.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-curtisii","common_name":"Hoya curtisii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. A bloom-boosting (higher phosphorus) feed in the growing season can help mature plants flower. Over-fertilising can burn the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-florida-ghost","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a diluted, balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser (around 20-20-20). Always dilute to avoid root burn, and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-florida-beauty","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which causes salt buildup and brown leaf edges; flush the soil with plain water occasionally to clear accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-white-knight","common_name":"Philodendron White Knight","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly once a month during the spring-summer growing season, and stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid over-fertilising, which can burn roots and leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-cuprea","common_name":"Alocasia Cuprea (Red Secret)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A moderate-to-heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to avoid salt buildup and fertiliser burn while the plant is semi-dormant.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-pink-dragon","common_name":"Alocasia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced, urea-free houseplant or aroid fertilizer at quarter to half strength, roughly every 2-4 weeks. Alocasia is a light feeder and sensitive to fertilizer salts, so over-feeding burns the fine roots. Stop fertilizing entirely in fall and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-bambino","common_name":"Alocasia Bambino","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup, which can burn the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-black-magic","common_name":"Colocasia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer, or work a slow-release feed into the soil at planting. Stop feeding in autumn and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-mojito","common_name":"Colocasia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder during the growing season. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant or all-purpose fertiliser every 1-2 weeks (roughly every fourth watering) in spring and summer, tapering to every sixth watering in autumn and stopping over winter dormancy. Always water before feeding to avoid root burn.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-illustris","common_name":"Colocasia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer, or enrich the soil with compost and slow-release feed; high-nitrogen feed supports the large leaves. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows or the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-ornata","common_name":"Pinstripe Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Calatheas are light feeders and salt-sensitive, so over-fertilising causes leaf burn and brown tips. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-medallion","common_name":"Calathea Medallion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly monthly (or every two weeks if growing actively) during spring through early autumn. Do not fertilise in winter. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and brown tips, so flush the soil periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-zebrina","common_name":"Zebra Plant (Calathea Zebrina)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength about once a month during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Avoid full-strength feeds, which can burn the sensitive roots, and stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-lemon-lime","common_name":"Maranta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce to monthly in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising, especially excess nitrogen, causes leaf-tip burn, so flush the soil occasionally to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-macrophylla","common_name":"Hoya macrophylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced all-purpose houseplant fertiliser diluted to 1/4 to 1/2 strength, roughly monthly or skipping every second or third watering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. A bloom-boosting (higher-phosphorus) feed before the flowering season can encourage the fragrant flower clusters.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-polyneura","common_name":"Hoya polyneura (Fishtail Hoya)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth (spring through summer) with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a dilute fertiliser at every other watering. A higher-phosphorus or bloom formula can support flowering. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-sigillatis","common_name":"Hoya sigillatis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; some growers switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed to encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which sensitive Hoya roots dislike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-white-princess","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser once or twice a month during the spring and summer growing season. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can burn the sensitive variegated tissue, so dilute to half strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-white-wizard","common_name":"Philodendron White Wizard","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can encourage reverting; pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-imperial-red","common_name":"Philodendron Imperial Red","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted (half-strength) liquid houseplant fertiliser. A urea-free formula is gentler on the roots. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows, and flush the soil periodically to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-sarian","common_name":"Alocasia Sarian","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser about once a month during spring and summer, or use a slow-release feed two to three times across the growing season. Do not fertilise in winter when growth halts. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can scorch the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-wentii","common_name":"Alocasia Wentii (Hardy Elephant Ear)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when the plant slows or goes dormant, to avoid salt buildup and fertiliser burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-lauterbachiana","common_name":"Alocasia Lauterbachiana (Purple Sword)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-pink-china","common_name":"Colocasia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer, or work a slow-release feed into the soil. Do not overfeed, as excess fertiliser can scorch the large leaves. Stop feeding as growth slows in autumn and through dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-lancifolia","common_name":"Rattlesnake Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This plant is sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the soil with clean water periodically and avoid over-fertilising, which can burn the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-warscewiczii","common_name":"Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows. This species is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil with filtered water periodically to prevent fertiliser and mineral accumulation that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-musaica","common_name":"Network Calathea (Calathea Musaica)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half the recommended strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising causes salt buildup and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-kerchoveana","common_name":"Rabbit","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Marantas are light feeders and prone to salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent root and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-erythroneura","common_name":"Red Prayer Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. It is a slow grower and sensitive to salt build-up, so avoid over-feeding and flush the soil periodically. Stop or greatly reduce feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ctenanthe-burle-marxii","common_name":"Fishbone Prayer Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength. It is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-callistophylla","common_name":"Hoya callistophylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser about once a month during the spring and summer growing season to support growth and flowering; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause fertiliser burn and salt buildup in the chunky mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-lacunosa","common_name":"Hoya lacunosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced or bloom-supporting houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength, about every 3-4 weeks. A high-potassium feed can encourage flowering. Avoid over-fertilising, which causes salt buildup and leaf-tip burn; reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Organic options such as worm castings work well too.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-heuschkeliana","common_name":"Hoya heuschkeliana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser or fish emulsion. As bloom season approaches, switch to a higher-phosphorus formula to encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-prince-of-orange","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every four weeks during the spring-to-autumn growing season, diluted to label strength. Reduce to about every eight weeks (or stop) in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-lemon-lime","common_name":"Philodendron Lemon Lime","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-moonlight","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Over-fertilising can cause salt buildup and brown leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-maharani","common_name":"Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows or the plant enters dormancy. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can scorch the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-stingray","common_name":"Alocasia Stingray","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted houseplant fertiliser roughly every fourth watering during the spring-summer growing season, tapering to about every sixth watering in autumn and stopping in winter. Do not over-feed, as salt buildup can scorch roots and leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-regal-shield","common_name":"Alocasia Regal Shield","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength roughly every 2-4 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer). Stop or greatly reduce feeding in fall and winter. Flush the soil with plain water periodically to prevent fertilizer-salt buildup, which can burn the roots and brown leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-roseopicta","common_name":"Rose-painted Calathea (Dottie)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, diluted (roughly half-strength) liquid houseplant fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Calatheas are light feeders and prone to fertiliser burn, so go sparingly and flush the soil occasionally to clear salt buildup. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-vittata","common_name":"Calathea Vittata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength or weaker. Calathea Vittata is fertiliser-sensitive, so apply onto already-moist soil to avoid root burn, and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-beauty-star","common_name":"Calathea Beauty Star","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser (such as NPK 10-10-10) diluted to half strength during the spring and summer growing season, roughly April to October. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. It is a light feeder and sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the soil periodically to prevent fertiliser burn on the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-thalia","common_name":"Stromanthe Triostar","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a slow-release feed every 3-4 months. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. It is sensitive to salt build-up, so over-fertilising burns the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-hope","common_name":"Peperomia Hope","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. This is a light feeder, so avoid over-fertilising, which can scorch roots and cause leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-ruby-cascade","common_name":"Ruby Cascade Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly; this plant is not a heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength about once a month during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising causes nutrient burn and salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-ginny","common_name":"Peperomia Ginny","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength during the spring and summer growing season. It is a light feeder, so do not over-fertilise. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-australis-lisa","common_name":"Hoya Australis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. Avoid overfeeding, which can cause salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-mathilde","common_name":"Hoya ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-fungii","common_name":"Hoya fungii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice a month during the spring and summer growing season. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Hoyas dislike over-fertilising, so err on the side of less; a fertiliser higher in potassium can encourage blooming on mature plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-silver-sword","common_name":"Philodendron Silver Sword","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup, which can scorch the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-billietiae","common_name":"Philodendron Billietiae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength to avoid root burn. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-jungle-boogie","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-tiny-dancer","common_name":"Alocasia Tiny Dancer","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows or the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-jacklyn","common_name":"Alocasia Jacklyn","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter, especially if the plant slows or goes dormant, to avoid salt buildup and root burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-raindrop","common_name":"Raindrop Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. These are light feeders, so over-fertilising can cause salt buildup and leaf-tip damage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-happy-bean","common_name":"Happy Bean Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring to summer) with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly once a month. As a slow-growing semi-succulent it is a light feeder; do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-ruby-glow","common_name":"Ruby Glow Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced houseplant or diluted succulent fertiliser at half strength about once a month. Do not fertilise in winter. Over-feeding can cause weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-escargot","common_name":"Escargot Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot occasionally with plain water to clear built-up fertilizer salts, which can otherwise burn the fine roots and leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-beefsteak","common_name":"Beefsteak Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength or less. Stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows. Over-feeding can cause salt buildup and leaf-edge burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-angel-wing","common_name":"Angel Wing Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Cut back or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can burn roots and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-perle-von-nurnberg","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced succulent/cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice during the spring-summer growing season. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-elegans","common_name":"Mexican Snowball","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during the active spring-to-summer growing season, about once a month, using a balanced fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength (or a dedicated cactus/succulent feed). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant — succulents are light feeders and over-fertilising causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-rotundifolia","common_name":"Trailing Jade Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly every 4-6 weeks. It is a slow, low-demand grower, so do not over-feed; stop feeding in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-eyelash","common_name":"Eyelash Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, and never feed dry soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-luxurians","common_name":"Palm Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-feeding, which can scorch the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-agavoides-lipstick","common_name":"Lipstick Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding (especially with high nitrogen) produces weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-hayi","common_name":"Shingle Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser at roughly half strength. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup, which can burn the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-dubia","common_name":"Shingle Monstera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly monthly during the spring and summer growing season. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can brown the delicate leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-pinnatipartita","common_name":"Monstera pinnatipartita","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser (such as 20-20-20, diluted) roughly every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, to avoid salt buildup and root burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-obliqua","common_name":"Monstera obliqua","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly monthly. Because growth is so slow, it needs little feeding and is easily over-fertilised; flush the medium occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amydrium-medium-silver","common_name":"Amydrium Medium Silver","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly and consistently through the active growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength, about every 4 weeks. Pause feeding in winter when growth slows. Light, regular feeding supports leaf expansion without forcing weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ctenanthe-setosa","common_name":"Never Never Plant ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. It is a light feeder, so do not overfeed; salt build-up causes leaf burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ctenanthe-oppenheimiana","common_name":"Never Never Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly every four waterings through spring and summer, reducing to about every sixth watering in autumn and stopping in winter. It is a light feeder and sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the pot occasionally and never fertilise dry soil or freshly repotted plants.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-rosso","common_name":"Peperomia Rosso","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer only. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-frost","common_name":"Peperomia Frost","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising causes leaf-tip burn and salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-maori-haze","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-feeding, which can scorch the sensitive foliage and cause salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-lola","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. It grows fine without feeding, but a boost helps during the spring-to-summer growing season: apply a balanced or low-nitrogen water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly monthly. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-rubrotinctum","common_name":"Jelly Bean Plant (Pork and Beans)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength about once every other month during the spring and summer growing season. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising produces weak, floppy growth and dulls leaf colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-nussbaumerianum","common_name":"Coppertone Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser diluted to about half strength once or twice during the active growing season (spring through summer). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-perforata","common_name":"String of Buttons","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice during spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter, or while the plant is stressed; over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-muscosa","common_name":"Watch Chain Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly once a month. Do not feed in winter. Over-fertilising produces weak, leggy growth and can encourage disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-capitella-campfire","common_name":"Campfire Crassula (Red Pagoda)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser diluted to half strength about once a month during spring and summer only; do not feed in autumn or winter. Slow-growing plants are happy with little or no fertiliser, and refreshing the potting mix yearly often supplies enough nutrients.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"graptopetalum-pentandrum","common_name":"Graptopetalum pentandrum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice during the active growing seasons (spring and autumn). Do not fertilise in summer heat dormancy or winter rest. Over-fertilising produces weak, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-fred-ives","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. Do not feed in autumn or winter, when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptosedum-california-sunset","common_name":"Graptosedum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season only. Apply a balanced fertiliser diluted to half strength, or a dedicated cactus/succulent feed, roughly once a month from spring through summer. Do not fertilise in winter when growth slows. Succulents are light feeders and over-fertilising causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-luciae","common_name":"Paddle Plant (Flapjacks)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, only once or twice during the spring and summer growing season. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Over-feeding produces weak, leggy growth and dulls the leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-pink-butterflies","common_name":"Pink Butterflies Kalanchoe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-summer growing season only, roughly every 2-4 weeks, with a balanced or cactus/succulent liquid fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength. Do not feed in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant. Over-feeding produces weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-lily","common_name":"Rock Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) every 2–3 weeks during active growth (spring–summer). Switch to a low-nitrogen bloom booster (e.g. 10-30-20) in late summer. Withhold fertiliser entirely during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"unscented-dendrobium","common_name":"Unscented Dendrobium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during active growth (spring to early autumn). Transition to a low-nitrogen phosphorus-rich formulation in late summer to harden canes. Cease fertilising completely during the dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-dendrobium","common_name":"White Dendrobium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) every 2 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce to monthly with a low-nitrogen bloom booster in late summer. Stop feeding during winter rest. Resume feeding when new growth appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-dendrobium","common_name":"Blue Dendrobium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength orchid fertiliser (balanced 20-20-20) every 2 weeks from spring through summer. Shift to a bloom-booster formula in late summer. Cease fertilising during the cool winter rest. Resume in spring when new growth begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stardust-dendrobium","common_name":"Stardust Dendrobium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half strength every 2 weeks during active growth. Switch to a bloom booster (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus) in late summer to autumn. Reduce to monthly or cease feeding during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flexuous-oncidium","common_name":"Flexuous Oncidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every 2 weeks during active growth (spring–summer). Reduce to monthly in autumn. Withhold fertiliser during the coolest months of winter rest. Resume feeding as new growth pushes in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-lip-oncidium","common_name":"White-Lip Oncidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks during active growth. Switch to a bloom-booster (higher phosphorus) formulation in late summer. Reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold during the coolest weeks of winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-oncidium","common_name":"Curly Oncidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) every 2 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. Transition to a bloom-booster formula in mid to late summer. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop feeding during the coolest period of winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hand-bearing-oncidium","common_name":"Hand-Bearing Oncidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength every 2 weeks during active growth (spring–summer). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula in late summer to promote flowering. Flush the medium monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-cattleya","common_name":"Queen Cattleya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-nitrogen orchid fertiliser (e.g. 30-10-10) during active vegetative growth in spring and early summer. Switch to a bloom-booster (10-30-20) from midsummer onwards to support flower development. Flush the medium thoroughly with plain water every 4 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-of-orchids","common_name":"Queen of Orchids","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half-strength every 2 weeks during spring and early summer growth. Transition to a bloom-booster (10-30-20) from midsummer. During the dry rest, fertilise only once a month at quarter-strength. Flush regularly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skinner-s-cattleya","common_name":"Skinner","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half-strength during active growth. Switch to a high-phosphorus formula (10-30-20) in late summer to promote spring flowering. Reduce feeding to monthly during the cooler winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-color-cattleya","common_name":"Two-Color Cattleya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) every 10–14 days during spring and summer growth. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formulation in late summer to harden pseudobulbs and encourage autumn flowering. Feed monthly at minimum during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pride-of-brazil-orchid","common_name":"Pride of Brazil Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"During spring and summer growth, apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (30-10-10) at half-strength every 2 weeks. From midsummer, switch to a bloom-booster (10-30-20) to harden pseudobulbs and support the following year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-cattleya","common_name":"Large Cattleya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks at half-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) during spring and summer growth. Transition to a bloom-booster (10-30-20) from late summer to support autumn flower development. During the winter rest, reduce to monthly feeding at quarter-strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bow-bells-cattleya","common_name":"Bow Bells Cattleya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half-strength every 2 weeks during spring and summer growth. Switch to a bloom-booster formula (10-30-20) from late summer through autumn to support the following spring","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Hairy Slipper Orchid","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at quarter strength with every third watering during spring and summer; reduce to every four to six weeks in autumn and winter. Flush the pot monthly with plain water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hirsute-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Hirsute Slipper Orchid","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply orchid fertilizer at one-quarter to one-tenth recommended strength weekly during active growth. Use nitrogen-rich formula in spring through midsummer, switching to a phosphorus-rich bloom formula from late summer. Stop fertilizing entirely during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paphiopedilum-maudiae","common_name":"Maudiae Slipper Orchid","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer at quarter strength with every second or third watering during active growth. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with clean water monthly to prevent mineral build-up. A bloom-booster (high phosphorus) formula applied in late summer can encourage spike production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"luzon-vanda","common_name":"Luzon Vanda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at half strength with a high-nitrogen orchid fertilizer during active growth (spring through early autumn). Switch to a phosphorus-rich bloom formula in late summer to encourage flowering. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water fortnightly to prevent salt accumulation on aerial roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lamellate-vanda","common_name":"Lamellate Vanda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer at half strength weekly during active spring and summer growth. Switch to a high-phosphorus formula in late summer to promote flowering. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter. Flush roots with plain water fortnightly to prevent fertilizer salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"denison-s-vanda","common_name":"Denison","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half the recommended orchid fertilizer strength during active growth. Use a nitrogen-enriched formula through spring and midsummer; switch to a phosphorus-enriched bloom formula in late summer and autumn. Cease fertilizing during the winter rest. Flush with plain water fortnightly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-vanda","common_name":"Dwarf Vanda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer at quarter to half strength weekly during spring through early autumn. Switch to a high-phosphorus formula in late summer to stimulate flower spike development. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter. Flush roots with plain water fortnightly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivory-cymbidium","common_name":"Ivory Cymbidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen orchid fertilizer fortnightly at half strength from spring through mid-December. Switch to a high-phosphorus and potash formula from mid-December onward to support spike and flower development. Reduce feeding in winter. Flush the pot with clean water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"low-s-cymbidium","common_name":"Low","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) at quarter-strength every watering during active growth (spring–summer). Switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen feed (e.g., 6-30-30) from late summer through autumn to harden pseudobulbs and promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-insigne","common_name":"Noble Cymbidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) every 2 weeks during spring and summer. Transition to a high-potassium formula (6-30-30 or similar) from August through October to firm pseudobulbs and initiate spikes. Flush the pot monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-cymbidium","common_name":"Giant Cymbidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at quarter to half strength every 7–10 days during active growth. Switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula from late summer to harden pseudobulbs and stimulate autumn flowering. Flush with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"free-flowering-cymbidium","common_name":"Free-Flowering Cymbidium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength through spring and summer. From August, switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen feed to firm pseudobulbs and encourage spring spikes. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sleeping-beauty-cymbidium","common_name":"Sleeping Beauty Cymbidium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) from spring through late summer. Switch to a high-potassium feed (e.g., Tomorite or orchid bloom booster) from August to October to ripen pseudobulbs. Stop feeding during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooded-maxillaria","common_name":"Hooded Maxillaria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20 at quarter strength) every 2 weeks from spring through autumn. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote excess vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-maxillaria","common_name":"Large-Flowered Maxillaria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) every 10–14 days during the growing season. Reduce to monthly in cooler months. Switch to a low-nitrogen formula in late summer to harden growth before the cooler season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sander-s-maxillaria","common_name":"Sander","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every 7–10 days throughout the growing season (spring–autumn). Reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winter. Supplement with calcium-magnesium if using pure rainwater over extended periods. Flush the root zone with plain water monthly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-maxillaria","common_name":"Scarlet Maxillaria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) every watering during active growth, then reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-white-maxillaria","common_name":"Yellow-White Maxillaria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute (quarter-strength) balanced orchid fertiliser every second watering in the growing season. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula in late summer to harden growth and encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-haired-zygopetalum","common_name":"Long-Haired Zygopetalum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced fertiliser (20-20-20) every other watering during active growth. Transition to a bloom-booster (low nitrogen) from late summer into autumn to promote flower spike initiation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-lace-zygopetalum","common_name":"Blue Lace Zygopetalum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every other watering with quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser during growth. From late summer, switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula to ripen pseudobulbs and encourage the autumn–winter flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clowes-miltonia","common_name":"Clowes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at every other watering during growth. Transition to a high-potassium feed in late summer to encourage flowering. Flush monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wedge-shaped-miltonia","common_name":"Wedge-Shaped Miltonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a diluted balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every other watering during the growing season. Reduce to monthly applications in winter. Transition to a bloom-booster formula in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellowish-miltonia","common_name":"Yellowish Miltonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every second watering throughout the active growing period. In winter, reduce to once monthly. A potassium-rich formula in late summer aids flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"regnell-s-miltonia","common_name":"Regnell","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every other watering during active growth. Switch to a phosphorus- and potassium-rich formula in late summer to promote the late-season flower spikes. Flush with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-spider-orchid","common_name":"Long Spider Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength every watering during active growth (spring–autumn). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formulation as flower spikes initiate. Flush the medium with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gireoud-s-brassia","common_name":"Gireoud","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) every other watering during growing season. Reduce to monthly in winter. Switch to a bloom-booster formulation (high phosphorus) when new pseudobulbs approach maturity to encourage flowering in late spring and autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lance-brassia","common_name":"Lance Brassia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (quarter-strength) at every watering during the growing season. Reduce to monthly during winter rest. A phosphorus-rich feed introduced when new pseudobulbs approach maturity helps initiate flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rex-spider-orchid","common_name":"Rex Spider Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly and frequently — quarter-strength balanced fertiliser (20-20-20) at every watering during active growth. Switch to a high-phosphorus bloom booster as pseudobulbs harden and a rest is approaching. Do not fertilise during the dry rest period. Flush with plain water once a month.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clamshell-orchid","common_name":"Clamshell Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (quarter-strength) every 2–3 waterings during active growth. Because this species blooms almost continuously, maintain a steady low-level feeding year-round rather than cutting off fertiliser completely in winter. Flush the medium monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maikai-orchid","common_name":"Maikai Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at quarter-strength every watering during active growth (spring and summer). Switch to a high-phosphorus bloom formula as new pseudobulbs mature in autumn. Do not fertilise during the brief dry winter rest. Flush monthly with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"empire-scarlet-star","common_name":"Empire Scarlet Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half-strength once a month during the growing season, added to the urn rather than the soil. Avoid fertilisers high in boron or copper, which can damage bromeliads. Do not fertilise once the bract head has emerged.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mosaic-vase-plant","common_name":"Mosaic Vase Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half-strength, applied into the urn rather than the soil. Avoid copper- or boron-heavy formulations. Once the inflorescence begins to develop, discontinue fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-bromeliad","common_name":"Blood Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the cup or misted onto foliage. Do not feed into the potting mix heavily. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"puerto-rican-guzmania","common_name":"Puerto Rican Guzmania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer by misting onto leaves or adding to the cup. Avoid high-phosphorus feeds. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spreading-flower-guzmania","common_name":"Spreading-Flower Guzmania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season (spring–summer) with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser delivered into the cup or misted onto leaves. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saunders-vriesea","common_name":"Saunders","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer, delivered into the cup or as a foliar mist. Avoid feeding the root zone heavily. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-vriesea","common_name":"Giant Vriesea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a quarter-strength balanced fertiliser applied to the cup and misted onto foliage. Given its large size, a half-strength feed every 6 weeks can also be used in peak summer. Cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parrot-feather-bromeliad","common_name":"Parrot Feather Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to late summer, directly into the cup or as a foliar spray. Avoid heavy root feeding. Reduce to no feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"racine-s-vriesea","common_name":"Racine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, applied into the cup or misted onto foliage. Avoid strong root feeds. Suspend feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ospina-s-vriesea","common_name":"Ospina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser, applied by misting the foliage or adding to the cup. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flandria-blushing-bromeliad","common_name":"Flandria Blushing Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied directly into the central cup. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas, which can damage foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marble-bromeliad","common_name":"Marble Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid feed (quarter-strength) into the cup monthly during the growing season (spring–summer). Avoid over-fertilising — excessive nitrogen produces lush but poorly coloured foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"johann-s-neoregelia","common_name":"Johann","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly — quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the cup and medium monthly in spring and summer only. Over-feeding promotes leaf elongation at the expense of color.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sad-bromeliad","common_name":"Sad Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with quarter-strength orchid or bromeliad fertiliser poured into the cup once a month in the growing season. Frequency and concentration must be low — this miniature species is sensitive to over-fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-spotted-neoregelia","common_name":"Green-Spotted Neoregelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup monthly in spring and summer. Skip autumn and winter feeding. Avoid granular slow-release fertilisers in the soil as salt buildup can damage roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-berry-bromeliad","common_name":"Coral Berry Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied into the cup and lightly to the soil. Avoid nitrogen-heavy formulas after the inflorescence emerges, as they can reduce the berry persistence.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-jewels-bromeliad","common_name":"Christmas Jewels Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a quarter-strength balanced bromeliad fertiliser diluted into the cup. A cool, slightly drier, unfed period in autumn can help initiate flowering in the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-ranked-aechmea","common_name":"Two-Ranked Aechmea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season (spring–summer) with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to both the cup and soil. Can tolerate slightly more feeding than smaller bromeliads due to its larger biomass and terrestrial growth habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-aechmea","common_name":"Mexican Aechmea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) monthly during the growing season (spring–summer), delivered to both the cup and the potting medium. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weilbach-s-aechmea","common_name":"Weilbach","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter- to half-strength. Apply to both the cup and the potting medium. Cease feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tailed-aechmea","common_name":"Tailed Aechmea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer. Introduce fertiliser into both the cup and the substrate. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinel-s-aechmea","common_name":"Pinel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter strength. Introduce into the cup and lightly to the substrate. The plant is monocarpic so avoid heavy feeding, which can delay flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"banded-billbergia","common_name":"Banded Billbergia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, applied to the cup and lightly to the potting medium. Avoid heavy feeding, which can cause leaves to lose their decorative variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-spiked-billbergia","common_name":"Two-Spiked Billbergia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — monthly at most with a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser in the growing season. Over-fertilising can cause leaves to lose their ornamental colour variation. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"buchholtz-s-billbergia","common_name":"Buchholtz","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very lightly — a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 6–8 weeks during the growing season is sufficient for this small species. Over-feeding causes rapid leggy growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sander-s-billbergia","common_name":"Sander","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer). Deliver to the cup and lightly to the substrate. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn and cease entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-cupped-billbergia","common_name":"Large-Cupped Billbergia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) applied to the potting medium or diluted into the central cup. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marble-earth-star","common_name":"Marble Earth Star","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the growing medium. Avoid foliar feeding with concentrated solutions as salts can mark the decorative foliage. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-star-bromeliad","common_name":"Silver Star Bromeliad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the substrate every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer. Avoid strong concentrations that can cause root burn or mark the foliage. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bahian-earth-star","common_name":"Bahian Earth Star","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the substrate. Avoid foliar application at full concentration. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waras-cryptanthus","common_name":"Waras","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the substrate. Given its larger size compared to other Cryptanthus, slightly more frequent feeding during active growth is beneficial. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bird-s-nest-bromeliad","common_name":"Bird","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer, either to the substrate or diluted into the central cup. Avoid overfertilising — bromeliads have modest nutrient requirements. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-bracted-nidularium","common_name":"Yellow-Bracted Nidularium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the substrate or diluted into the cup. Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows. Excessive nitrogen can reduce bract intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-nidularium","common_name":"Shining Nidularium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer, to the substrate or diluted into the central cup. Excess nitrogen can soften leaf tissue and reduce bract intensity. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"upright-nidularium","common_name":"Upright Nidularium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) applied either to the central cup or as a foliar spray. Avoid oil-based products such as fish emulsion. Do not fertilise in winter or when the plant is in flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"regel-s-nidularium","common_name":"Regel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) monthly in spring and summer via foliar spray or by adding to the cup. Excess fertiliser encourages foliage at the expense of bract colour. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marcgrave-s-nidularium","common_name":"Marcgrave","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, applied to the cup or as a foliar spray. Avoid over-feeding, which can cause salt build-up and root burn. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple","common_name":"Pineapple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10 or 6-6-6) diluted to half strength. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of fruit. A light foliar spray is effective. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-of-fire","common_name":"Heart of Fire","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — two to three times per year with a slow-release granular product applied a few centimetres from the base, or use a dilute balanced liquid feed tri-annually. Excess nitrogen promotes leaf growth at the expense of the dramatic bract display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-pineapple","common_name":"Wild Pineapple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 NPK) diluted to half strength every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilising, which encourages rank leafy growth. Slow-release granules can be top-dressed around (not on) the base of the plant twice a year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ground-bromeliad","common_name":"Ground Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly; two to three applications per year of a balanced slow-release granular feed or a diluted liquid feed is sufficient. Excess nitrogen reduces the intensity of the central blushing. Apply to the medium, keeping product off the central cup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serra-bromeliad","common_name":"Serra Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once or twice yearly with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser applied around (not on) the plant base. This species does not require heavy feeding and performs well in low-nutrient conditions. Excessive fertiliser disrupts the natural compact growth habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-portea","common_name":"Crimson Portea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to both the soil and foliar (spray on leaves and into the tank). Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quesnel-s-bromeliad","common_name":"Quesnel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute (quarter-strength) balanced bromeliad fertiliser monthly in spring and summer, primarily into the central tank or as a foliar spray. Avoid concentrated fertiliser in the soil, which can burn roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-quesnelia","common_name":"Field Quesnelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, applied into the central tank and as a foliar spray. Avoid over-feeding, which causes excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ridley-s-hohenbergia","common_name":"Ridley","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted (quarter- to half-strength) balanced fertiliser into the central tank monthly during spring and summer. Avoid fertilising in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"basket-bromeliad","common_name":"Basket Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied into the central tank and lightly to the foliage. Over-fertilising causes rank growth and reduced ornamental value.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foster-s-basket-bromeliad","common_name":"Foster","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced fertiliser applied to the central tank and as a foliar spray. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wandering-orthophytum","common_name":"Wandering Orthophytum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute (half-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer, watered into the soil. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Excessive nutrients promote lush, poorly coloured growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boat-leaf-orthophytum","common_name":"Boat-Leaf Orthophytum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid feed applied to the soil. Heavy feeding produces soft, poorly coloured growth prone to rot. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-bromeliad","common_name":"Pineapple Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced bromeliad or all-purpose liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"corn-leaf-pitcairnia","common_name":"Corn-Leaf Pitcairnia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which push soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variable-leaf-pitcairnia","common_name":"Variable-Leaf Pitcairnia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. Avoid high-nitrogen products. No feeding needed in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sapphire-tower","common_name":"Sapphire Tower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen balanced liquid fertiliser (such as 10-10-10) at half strength every 6–8 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. Excessive feeding promotes soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turquoise-puya","common_name":"Turquoise Puya","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a diluted succulent or low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser in spring only. Excessive feeding reduces drought tolerance and can promote lush growth that is more frost-susceptible.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chagual","common_name":"Chagual","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during the summer growing season. Avoid high nitrogen, which forces lax growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"desert-bromeliad","common_name":"Desert Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a diluted, balanced fertiliser at quarter strength once or twice during the growing season is sufficient. Over-feeding in lean native soils produces lush, uncharacteristic growth. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-rexii","common_name":"Cape Primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from March to September with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (such as tomato feed) diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-violet-streptocarpus","common_name":"African violet streptocarpus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dunn-s-cape-primrose","common_name":"Dunn","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a diluted high-potassium fertiliser during the growing season (spring through summer). Do not over-fertilise, as excess nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-cape-primrose","common_name":"many-flowered cape primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength high-potassium liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from spring to late summer to support the extended flowering period. Do not fertilise during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primrose-leaf-cape-primrose","common_name":"primrose-leaf cape primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength. The plant is a relatively fast grower; consistent feeding during the active season supports good leaf and flower development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wendland-s-cape-primrose","common_name":"Wendland","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser from spring through early autumn. This encourages the leaf to reach its maximum size and builds energy reserves for the eventual single flowering event.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kim-cape-primrose","common_name":"Kim cape primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from late winter through autumn with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed is ideal at half strength). Cut back removed flower stalks at the base to stimulate further flowering flushes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-frills-cape-primrose","common_name":"Blue Frills cape primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during spring to early autumn with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed at half strength). Remove spent flower stalks at the base to encourage successive flushes of the decorative double blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orange-sinningia","common_name":"orange sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (late spring through early autumn) with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser (20-20-20 or equivalent) at half strength. Switch to a high-potassium feed as flower buds form to support blooming. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rainha-do-abismo","common_name":"rainha do abismo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 20-20-20). Cease feeding when watering is reduced in autumn. Do not fertilise during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-trumpet-sinningia","common_name":"white trumpet sinningia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser (e.g. 15-30-15) every 2 weeks from the appearance of new growth through bud set to support flowering. Switch to a balanced formula (20-20-20) at half strength for remaining active growth. Stop feeding when watering is reduced in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-stalked-sinningia","common_name":"large-stalked sinningia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser at half strength from when new growth is well established until flowering ends. Withhold all fertiliser during the dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reitz-s-sinningia","common_name":"Reitz","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength (e.g. 20-20-20) every 2 weeks from active growth onset through the end of flowering. A high-potassium feed (tomato-type) for the final 4 weeks before dormancy can help harden stems. Stop feeding completely in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dollbaby-miniature-gloxinia","common_name":"Dollbaby miniature gloxinia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks year-round with a balanced, low-strength liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 at quarter to half strength). Because ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apricot-bouquet-gloxinia","common_name":"Apricot Bouquet gloxinia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength (20-20-20). Transition to a phosphorus-emphasising formula (15-30-15) as buds form to enhance flower colour and longevity. Reduce or stop feeding if the plant rests in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-lipstick-vine","common_name":"dwarf lipstick vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Switch to a high-potassium fertiliser for 4–6 weeks in late summer to help trigger bud formation. Withhold fertiliser during the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-lipstick-plant","common_name":"slender lipstick plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half strength every 2 weeks from spring through late summer. In late summer switch to a high-potassium formula for 4–6 weeks to promote flowering. Withhold fertiliser through the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-goldfish-plant","common_name":"slender goldfish plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 20-20-20). Switch to a high-potassium formula in late summer to harden stems and promote flowering. Withhold fertiliser entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orientandina-goldfish-plant","common_name":"orientandina goldfish plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 at half strength) every two weeks during spring and summer. Use a balanced orchid fertiliser alternated with plain watering every second week. Reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schiede-s-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Schiede","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks from April to September with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. A high-potassium (tomato-type) feed applied monthly in late summer encourages bud initiation. Withhold fertiliser from October to March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carnival-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Carnival goldfish plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from March to September with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Switch to a high-potassium (tomato) feed monthly in late summer to promote flowering. Withhold feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"early-bird-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Early Bird goldfish plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) weekly throughout the growing season (spring to early autumn) for continuous flowering. Use a high-potassium formula every fourth week to support heavy bloom. Withhold fertiliser from November to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-episcia","common_name":"spotted episcia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every four to six weeks from spring through early autumn with a half-strength balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 or 20-20-20). Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen, which produces excessive foliage at the expense of flowers. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cleopatra-flame-violet","common_name":"Cleopatra flame violet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to early autumn with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Too much nitrogen produces excessive foliage. In terrariums, feed at quarter strength as nutrient accumulation occurs faster in enclosed environments. Withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-panther-episcia","common_name":"Pink Panther episcia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed weekly during spring and summer with African violet fertiliser diluted to quarter strength, or use a half-strength balanced fertiliser every two weeks. Reduce to monthly at half strength in autumn. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chocolate-soldier-episcia","common_name":"Chocolate Soldier episcia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength (e.g., 20-20-20). Withhold fertilizer from October to February. Excess fertilizer promotes leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candy-corn-plant","common_name":"candy corn plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula when buds appear to encourage flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-clog-plant","common_name":"trailing clog plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (March–September). Reduce to once every 6–8 weeks in winter, or stop entirely if growth ceases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"river-clog-plant","common_name":"river clog plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) monthly during active growth from spring through early autumn. Withhold fertilizer in winter. Supplement with a high-potassium feed when buds begin to form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-gold-clog-plant","common_name":"Black Gold clog plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half the recommended strength. When buds begin to form, switch to a high-potassium formula (e.g., tomato feed) to boost flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryas-primulina","common_name":"dryas primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertilizer. Primulina are light feeders; over-fertilizing causes salt burn and lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"soft-leaf-primulina","common_name":"soft-leaf primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in the growing season (spring–summer) with a dilute balanced fertilizer at quarter to half strength. The soft foliage is prone to fertilizer burn; always err on the side of too little. Cease feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swingle-s-primulina","common_name":"Swingle","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid fertilizer (quarter strength) once a month during spring and summer only. Primulina swinglei is adapted to nutrient-poor limestone soils and is sensitive to fertilizer excess; over-feeding causes leaf tip burn and inhibits flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taita-african-violet","common_name":"Taita African violet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser formulated for African violets (e.g. 14-12-14) at half the recommended strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cliff-african-violet","common_name":"Cliff African violet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, phosphorus-rich African violet fertiliser (e.g. 14-12-14) at quarter to half strength once a month during active growth (spring–autumn). Flush soil with plain water every 2–3 months to prevent salt build-up. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-african-violet","common_name":"Miniature African violet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilise with every second watering using a dilute African violet formula (14-12-14 or similar) at one-quarter the label strength. This steady, light feeding suits the smaller soil volume. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"firecracker-plant","common_name":"Firecracker plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) during active growth. A light hand with fertiliser is important — these small-rooted plants are sensitive to salt build-up. Flush with plain water every 6–8 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-caribbean-gesneria","common_name":"Dwarf Caribbean gesneria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Monthly balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during active growth. Because this is a small-rooted subshrub, over-fertilising causes salt damage. Leach the medium with plain water every 2 months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bogota-kohleria","common_name":"Bogota kohleria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-20 or tomato-type feed) every 2 weeks during the growing season to support the prolific tubular flowers. Reduce to once a month in early autumn and withhold entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clytie-kohleria","common_name":"Clytie kohleria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser or a high-potassium formula to boost flowering. Taper off in autumn and withhold over winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blister-plant","common_name":"Blister plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter strength with a balanced, low-salt liquid fertiliser during active growth. Heavy fertilisation burns the shallow root system and disrupts the moist sphagnum environment. Flush with plain water every 6–8 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bullate-nautilocalyx","common_name":"Bullate Nautilocalyx","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 at half strength). Do not feed during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aromatic-didymocarpus","common_name":"Aromatic Didymocarpus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every four to six weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"resurrection-gesneriad","common_name":"Resurrection Gesneriad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the growing season (spring to early summer) with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter strength. This is a slow-growing plant that does not require heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-ramonda","common_name":"Pyrenean Ramonda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser once or twice in spring. This is a slow-growing alpine that does not benefit from heavy feeding — excess nitrogen promotes lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nathalie-s-ramonda","common_name":"Nathalie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring with a half-strength balanced fertiliser. Avoid over-feeding, which promotes soft, rot-prone growth in this naturally slow-growing alpine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-jancaea","common_name":"Greek Jancaea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — one application of extremely dilute balanced fertiliser (quarter strength) in early spring is sufficient. This relict species grows in nutrient-poor limestone habitats; excess feeding promotes soft, fungal-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"few-flowered-lysionotus","common_name":"Few-flowered Lysionotus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-henckelia","common_name":"Dwarf Henckelia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every four to six weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. A high-potassium formula when flower buds are forming encourages better bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-corytoplectus","common_name":"Showy Corytoplectus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) diluted to half strength. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula (e.g. 10-30-20) in late summer to encourage flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-drymonia","common_name":"Scarlet Drymonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced water-soluble fertiliser (20-20-20) at quarter-to-half strength every 2 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce to monthly in autumn and cease in winter. Excess fertiliser causes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madagascar-sundew","common_name":"Madagascar Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Carnivorous plants derive nutrients from captured prey and are adapted to nutrient-poor soils. Fertiliser causes root burn and death. If insects are not available, occasionally feed with a tiny piece of freeze-dried bloodworm or a dilute foliar spray of MaxSea (1/4 tsp per 4 litres) on the leaves — never in the substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"natal-sundew","common_name":"Natal Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add fertiliser to the soil. If natural prey is unavailable, offer tiny insects or dilute foliar feeds (MaxSea at 1/4 tsp per 4 litres applied to the leaves only) monthly during active growth. The digestive enzymes of the leaves handle insect prey efficiently.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cistus-flowered-sundew","common_name":"Cistus-Flowered Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Supplement with small live or freeze-dried insects (fungus gnats, fruit flies) offered to the leaves during active growth if grown under glass with no natural prey access.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shield-sundew","common_name":"Shield Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never add fertiliser to the substrate. The plant relies on insect prey for nitrogen and phosphorus. Offer tiny insects (fruit flies, springtails) during active growth if kept indoors without natural prey access.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hen-and-chickens-sundew","common_name":"Hen-and-Chickens Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise the substrate. In a terrarium with little insect access, offer tiny prey (wingless fruit flies, springtails) on the leaf surface monthly. This species is an active trapper and will benefit from supplementary feeding in cultivation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slack-s-sundew","common_name":"Slack","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add fertiliser to substrate. Supplement with small live insects (fruit flies, springtails, small mosquitoes) or tiny pieces of freeze-dried bloodworm placed on the leaf tentacles monthly during active growth if natural prey is unavailable. Do not overfeed — one or two leaves at a time is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-sundew","common_name":"Tropical Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil. Feed by allowing the plant to catch live or freeze-dried insects (e.g., fruit flies, small crickets) every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. Foliar feeding with extremely dilute MaxSea (1/4 strength, once monthly) is occasionally used by specialists but is not necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-sundew","common_name":"Beautiful Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil feeding. Offer small live or freeze-dried insects (fruit flies, fungus gnats, bloodworms) to 1-2 leaves per month during the growing season. The plant can also absorb very dilute foliar orchid fertiliser sprayed onto leaves at 1/8 recommended strength once monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-sundew","common_name":"Pink Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed through prey capture only. Allow the plant to catch small insects naturally, or hand-feed freeze-dried bloodworms or fruit flies to one or two leaves per month during the growing season. No soil fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drummond-s-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Drummond","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil fertilisation. The plant obtains all nutrients from captured insects. Outdoors it will catch adequate prey naturally; indoors, hand-feed a few live or freeze-dried insects into a pitcher monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-sweet-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeding is achieved entirely through insect capture. Hand-feed a few small insects into pitchers monthly when grown indoors without access to natural prey. Never add fertiliser to the soil or water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catesby-s-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Catesby","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Relies entirely on insect prey. Outdoors it catches sufficient insects naturally. For indoor plants, place a small cricket, mealworm, or pinch of freeze-dried bloodworms in a mature pitcher once or twice a month during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mitchell-s-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Mitchell","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser. Nutrient requirements are met entirely through insect digestion. Supplement with freeze-dried or live prey insects placed into mature pitchers monthly during the growing season if growing indoors away from natural prey.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ehlers-butterwort","common_name":"Ehlers","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil feeding required. During the carnivorous summer phase the plant catches insects (especially fungus gnats and whitefly) naturally. Indoors, you may mist the leaf surface very lightly with 1/8-strength orchid fertiliser once a month in summer — this is optional and must be done sparingly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"straight-leaved-butterwort","common_name":"straight-leaved butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed or tolerated — the plant obtains nutrients by trapping insects. If grown in a clean indoor environment, supplement by placing a few dried bloodworms or small live fungus gnats on the sticky leaves every 2–3 weeks during summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-butterwort","common_name":"large-flowered butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. The plant captures invertebrates on its sticky leaves. Supplemental feeding with small live or dried insects is beneficial indoors; place 1–2 small prey items on the leaves every few weeks during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tina-butterwort","common_name":"Tina butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser — roots are sensitive to nutrients. Feed by placing 2–3 small live fungus gnats, fruit flies, or dried bloodworms on the sticky leaves every 2–3 weeks during active growth. A very dilute foliar spray of Maxsea (0.1%) monthly can supplement if few insects are available.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fairy-aprons","common_name":"fairy aprons","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser required or tolerated. The underground bladders capture and digest microscopic protozoa, nematodes, and other soil organisms automatically. No supplemental feeding is needed or recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-bladderwort","common_name":"lesser bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser — the plant derives nutrients entirely from the tiny aquatic organisms its bladders capture. Adding nutrients to the water promotes algae competition and can harm the plant. Introduce small daphnia or allow natural protozoan communities to establish.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kidney-leaved-bladderwort","common_name":"kidney-leaved bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. The bladder traps on underground stolons naturally capture and digest soil microorganisms. In a clean terrarium environment, small live springtails or fungus gnats provide supplemental nutrition and should be encouraged.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pubescent-bladderwort","common_name":"pubescent bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser. The microscopic underground bladder traps capture and digest soil protozoa, nematodes, and tiny invertebrates continuously. No supplemental feeding is necessary; in clean media, a few springtails introduced to the pot can serve as natural prey.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grass-leaved-bladderwort","common_name":"grass-leaved bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light liquid fertilisation with a balanced, low-phosphate aquarium fertiliser can be beneficial once the carpet is established, but is secondary to lighting and CO2. The plant derives some nutrition from captured microorganisms via its bladders. Avoid heavy dosing which promotes competing algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sawtooth-venus-flytrap","common_name":"Sawtooth Venus flytrap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise via soil or water. The plant obtains nutrients by trapping insects. Indoors, offer one or two small live or freeze-dried insects per trap every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Never use chemical fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shark-teeth-venus-flytrap","common_name":"Shark Teeth Venus flytrap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser. Feed by allowing the plant to trap small live or freeze-dried insects — one insect per trap every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid feeding in dormancy. Never apply liquid or granular fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fused-tooth-venus-flytrap","common_name":"Fused Tooth Venus flytrap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil or water fertiliser. Supply nutrients exclusively by allowing the plant to catch small insects — one per trap every 4–6 weeks in the growing season. Never fertilise during dormancy. Chemical fertilisers cause rapid root death.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-henry-venus-flytrap","common_name":"King Henry Venus flytrap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser. With its large trap size, King Henry is highly effective at catching insects on its own. Indoors, supplement with freeze-dried bloodworms or small crickets — one per trap every 4–6 weeks. Deeper pots provide additional trace minerals from media decomposition, reducing feeding needs slightly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ionas-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Ionas","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light fertilisation aids growth significantly. Apply 1/4 strength balanced orchid fertiliser (no urea) diluted in pure water to the pitchers once monthly during the growing season, or use slow-release Osmocote pellets placed inside individual pitchers (1–2 pellets per pitcher). Never fertilise the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-like-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Sarracenia-like sun pitcher","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply 1/4 strength urea-free balanced fertiliser in pure water to pitcher interiors once monthly in the growing season. The smooth interior of the hood-covered pitchers (no nectar spoon) still allows pitcher feeding. Never fertilise the root zone — nutrient loading kills the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chimanta-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Chimanta sun pitcher","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Monthly application of 1/4 strength urea-free balanced fertiliser diluted in pure water, applied directly into pitcher interiors during the growing season. Small slow-release pellets (1–2 per pitcher) are an alternative. Never fertilise the root medium. The waxy interior and drainage slit mean pitcher feeding is efficient for this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elongate-sun-pitcher","common_name":"elongate sun pitcher","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Monthly pitcher-feeding with 1/4 strength urea-free balanced fertiliser in pure water, or 1–2 slow-release pellets (Osmocote) placed inside mature pitchers. Feeding is more important for this species indoors than for field plants, which catch abundant insects. Never apply nutrients to the root medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Hairy Sun Pitcher","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Not required if the plant catches insects naturally. If grown in a clean terrarium, apply a highly diluted urea-free orchid fertiliser (e.g., MaxSea 16-16-16 at 1/4 strength) as a foliar mist once every 4–6 weeks during active growth only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waterwheel-plant","common_name":"Waterwheel Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Not required; catches sufficient microorganisms (mosquito larvae, Daphnia, ostracods) when grown in a properly established bog pool or tank. Adding live Daphnia to an indoor tank accelerates growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"annual-rainbow-plant","common_name":"Annual Rainbow Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Catches sufficient prey via passive adhesive traps under normal conditions. If growing in a clean environment, mist foliage with a highly diluted (1/4 strength) urea-free fertiliser (e.g., Maxsea) once every 2–3 weeks to supplement.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-rainbow-plant","common_name":"Giant Rainbow Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Catches insects passively via adhesive glands. If growing in a clean indoor environment, a very light foliar mist of dilute (1/8 strength) urea-free orchid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during active growth is acceptable. Avoid any nutrient application in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lamellate-rainbow-plant","common_name":"Lamellate Rainbow Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Captures insects passively under outdoor or well-lit conditions. In clean indoor conditions, a light foliar mist of 1/8 strength urea-free orchid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the cool growing season is acceptable. Withhold all fertiliser in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-corkscrew-plant","common_name":"Golden Corkscrew Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No conventional fertilisation needed; feeds on protists in the growing medium. If growing in a very clean environment, a once-monthly dilute foliar spray of urea-free fertiliser at 1/8 strength (e.g., Maxsea) can supplement nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"margaret-s-corkscrew-plant","common_name":"Margaret","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeds on protists and nematodes in the growing medium and requires no conventional fertilisation. In a sterile environment, a monthly foliar mist of urea-free fertiliser at 1/8 strength can supplement. Inoculating fresh sphagnum with a small amount of old medium re-establishes the microfauna community.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-dewy-pine","common_name":"Tropical Dewy Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Captures its own nutrition via sticky leaves under adequate light. In low-insect indoor conditions, apply dilute urea-free fertiliser (1/4 strength Maxsea) as a foliar spray once every 3–4 weeks during active growth to supplement.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fly-bush","common_name":"Fly Bush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil. Allow insects (fruit flies, fungus gnats) to land on the leaves to supply nutrients via the symbiotic Pameridea bug relationship. Foliar feeding with dilute (1/8 strength) orchid fertiliser sprayed directly on leaves is occasionally used by specialists.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toothed-fly-bush","common_name":"Toothed Fly Bush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Soil feeding is not done. Leaf-surface nutrient acquisition via captured insects (and their symbiotic Pameridea bugs) is the natural mechanism. Specialist growers occasionally mist leaves with 1/8-strength fertiliser solution as a substitute in insect-free indoor environments.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-leaved-sundew","common_name":"Slender-Leaved Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeding is achieved through insect capture on the sticky leaf glands. Supplement by placing small live or freeze-dried insects (e.g., bloodworms, fruit flies) on the leaves every 2–4 weeks during the growing season. Never apply soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"excellent-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Excellent Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Pitchers capture insects naturally outdoors. Indoors, place 1–3 small insects or freeze-dried mealworms inside one or two pitchers per month during the growing season. Never add fertiliser to the substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crystal-butterwort","common_name":"Crystal Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Small insects (fungus gnats, fruit flies, springtails) landing on the sticky leaves supply adequate nutrients during the growing season. No soil fertiliser needed. Specialist growers occasionally mist dilute orchid fertiliser (1/10 strength) on leaves during active carnivorous growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colima-butterwort","common_name":"Colima Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Nutrient acquisition is through insect capture. Supplement indoors by placing tiny insects (fruit flies, fungus gnats) on leaves, or mist leaves (not substrate) with 1/10 strength orchid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. No soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tricolor-bladderwort","common_name":"Tricolor Bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"The tiny bladder traps on the subterranean or submersed leaves capture micro-organisms and zooplankton, supplying adequate nutrients. No fertiliser is needed or recommended. Introducing live zooplankton (e.g., microworms) to the water tray can boost growth in indoor settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"humboldt-s-bladderwort","common_name":"Humboldt","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Bladder traps floating in the bromeliad water capture protozoa, rotifers, and small aquatic organisms. Introduce live or powdered zooplankton (e.g., paramecia, microworms) to the water reservoir monthly to ensure adequate nutrition indoors. Never add soil or water-soluble fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hamilton-s-sundew","common_name":"Hamilton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. The plant feeds itself by trapping and digesting insects. In low-insect indoor settings, offer one or two small live or freeze-dried insects per leaf per month during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-sundew","common_name":"Shining Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise. As a pygmy sundew it is highly sensitive to mineral build-up. Feed by placing tiny live or freeze-dried insects on the glands every few weeks during the active growing season if no natural insects are available.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neblina-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Neblina Sun Pitcher","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not use conventional fertiliser. Diluted foliar spray of MaxSea seaweed fertiliser (1/4 tsp per gallon of pure water) misted onto leaves every 4–6 weeks during the growing season is widely used by specialist growers. Alternatively, offer tiny live or dead insects placed into the pitchers monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"norfolk-island-spleenwort","common_name":"Norfolk Island Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid over-feeding, which causes excessive salts build-up and tip burn. No feeding needed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"asplenium-viviparum","common_name":"Mother Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser at half the recommended strength. The finely textured fronds are sensitive to salt build-up — flush the pot with pure water every 2–3 months to remove accumulated minerals.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drooping-spleenwort","common_name":"Drooping Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. As an epiphyte it is accustomed to low nutrient levels — over-feeding causes leaf burn and salt accumulation. No feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"asplenium-nidus-crispy-wave","common_name":"Crispy Wave Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. The ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-dollar-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Silver Dollar Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at one-quarter strength. Maidenhair ferns are highly sensitive to fertiliser salts — always dilute more than the label recommends. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Flush the pot every 2 months with pure water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brittle-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Brittle Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly spring through summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes fertiliser burn on the delicate fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Giant Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks from early spring to late summer. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds, which can produce soft, disease-prone growth. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-leaved-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Large-leaved Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly during spring and summer with a diluted (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser. The large fronds benefit from regular nutrition but are sensitive to salt build-up. Flush the pot with plain water every 2 months to remove excess mineral salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Common Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. This species does not require heavy feeding; excess fertiliser causes brown leaf margins. Skip feeding entirely during autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fritz-luth-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Fritz Luth Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, susceptible growth. No feeding from October to March. Flush the soil with plain water every couple of months to prevent mineral build-up.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"nephrolepis-exaltata-bostoniensis","common_name":"Boston Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid over-feeding, which causes fertiliser salt build-up and brown frond tips. Do not feed from October to March. Flush the pot with clean water periodically to clear salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nephrolepis-biserrata","common_name":"Macho Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring, supplemented by a monthly liquid feed at half-strength through summer. The large biomass benefits from regular nutrition. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid excess phosphorus, which can cause tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishtail-sword-fern","common_name":"Fishtail Sword Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during spring and summer. Avoid heavy feeding, which can cause soft, susceptible growth and brown leaf tips from salt accumulation. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roosevelt-fern","common_name":"Roosevelt Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallich-s-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Wallich","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer by adding a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength to the soaking water, or by spraying diluted fertiliser onto the fronds. Avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vasse-s-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Vasse","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during the growing season, either via the soak water or as a foliar spray. Suspend feeding during cool winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Crown Staghorn Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly year-round in truly tropical conditions; monthly spring to autumn only in cooler settings. Use a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength via the soak water or as a foliar feed on the fertile fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pteris-cretica","common_name":"Cretan Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from April to September. Do not feed in winter — growth slows significantly and fertiliser can accumulate as harmful salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-brake-fern","common_name":"Silver Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every three to four weeks from spring through autumn. Avoid feeding in winter. Nutrient-deficient fronds appear pale and limp.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tailed-brake-fern","common_name":"Tailed Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every three weeks during the growing season (spring through autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Do not over-feed — excess nutrients cause lush but brittle fronds prone to tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-brake-fern","common_name":"Japanese Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring through early autumn. Avoid feeding in winter when growth slows. Overly rich feeding can produce lush but weak fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-tree-fern","common_name":"Brazilian Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Avoid high-phosphorus formulas; excess fertiliser salts burn sensitive fern roots. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moore-s-blechnum","common_name":"Moore","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 or similar) once a month from April to September. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising causes frond tip burn from salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hammock-fern","common_name":"Hammock Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks throughout the growing season (spring to early autumn). Excess feeding is more harmful than under-feeding; high salt concentrations cause frond tip necrosis. Skip feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-leaved-blechnum","common_name":"Heart-leaved Blechnum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season, or use a liquid feed at half strength monthly from spring to early autumn. This species does not need heavy feeding; avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote lush but weak growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polynesian-davallia","common_name":"Polynesian Davallia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Davallia species are light feeders; excess nitrogen causes soft, pest-prone growth. No feeding needed in winter when the plant may partially go dormant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"marie-s-davallia","common_name":"Marie","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid feed (quarter to half strength) monthly during the active growing season from spring to late summer. Do not feed during winter dormancy. Light feeding prevents salt build-up in the fine-textured growing medium and avoids burning the surface rhizomes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"squirrel-s-paw-fern","common_name":"Squirrel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (half strength) from spring to early autumn. Davallia species are light feeders; feeding too frequently or at full strength leads to salt burn on the rhizomes and frond tips. Withhold fertiliser completely in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"toothed-davallia","common_name":"Toothed Davallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) every 3–4 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. This large, vigorous fern benefits from more regular feeding than smaller Davallia species, but always dilute to avoid rhizome salt burn. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-wart-fern","common_name":"Giant Wart Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"commutatum-fern","common_name":"Commutatum Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from spring through early autumn. Avoid over-feeding, which can cause salt build-up and frond tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leathery-polypody","common_name":"Leathery Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during active growth in spring with a dilute balanced fertiliser. This species grows in nutrient-poor conditions naturally; over-feeding causes lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-wall-fern","common_name":"American Wall Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) once in spring and once in early summer. This species is accustomed to low-nutrient substrates; excessive feeding produces weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-polypody","common_name":"Golden Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush but floppy fronds. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"intermediate-polypody","common_name":"Intermediate Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very light liquid feed (quarter strength balanced) once in early spring and once in late summer at the start of the growing season. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds; this species grows in nutrient-poor conditions naturally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"formosan-polypody","common_name":"Formosan Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength monthly during spring and summer. Over-feeding darkens and stiffens the delicate fronds; err on the side of under-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-stemmed-polypody","common_name":"Blue-stemmed Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half strength) once monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Withhold feeding from late autumn through winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hawaiian-tree-fern","common_name":"Hawaiian Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-tree-fern","common_name":"Mexican Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (half strength) monthly from spring through early autumn. Avoid overfeeding, which causes salt build-up in the soil and burnt frond tips. No feeding required in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cyathea-cooperi","common_name":"Australian Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Slow-release granules worked into the soil surface in spring are an effective alternative. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-tree-fern","common_name":"Black Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a diluted liquid feed monthly through summer. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that encourage lush but weak fronds susceptible to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"norfolk-tree-fern","common_name":"Norfolk Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth in spring and summer. Slow-release fertiliser granules applied in early spring also work well. Do not feed in winter or when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-tree-fern","common_name":"Golden Tree Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once a month at most during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Dicksonia tree ferns are adapted to low-nutrient forest soils; overfeeding causes lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taiwan-felt-fern","common_name":"Taiwan Felt Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength. As an epiphyte adapted to low nutrient availability, it is sensitive to over-fertilising. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"osmunda-cinnamomea","common_name":"Cinnamon Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a slow-release balanced fertiliser or a single application of diluted liquid feed. Osmunda ferns are not heavy feeders and are adapted to low-nutrient woodland soils. Overfeeding produces weak, lush growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-living-stones","common_name":"Beautiful Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once per year with a dilute, low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7 NPK) in early autumn at the start of the active watering period. Never fertilise during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dorothy-s-living-stones","common_name":"Dorothy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single, half-strength cactus fertiliser with low nitrogen once at the start of the active watering period in late summer. Avoid overfeeding, which causes bodies to split unnaturally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tawny-living-stones","common_name":"Tawny Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at most once per year with a very dilute (quarter-strength) cactus fertiliser low in nitrogen at the start of the autumn watering period. Excess nitrogen causes abnormal swelling and splitting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-lined-living-stones","common_name":"Slender-lined Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilise once per year at most — use a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at the first watering of the autumn season. This species is sensitive to over-fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hall-s-living-stones","common_name":"Hall","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of dilute (half-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at the start of the autumn watering season. Do not fertilise at any other time. Excess nutrients cause the body to swell and crack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marbled-living-stones","common_name":"Marbled Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once per year only — a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed applied at the single autumn watering. High-nitrogen feeds cause excessive swelling and body splitting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olive-living-stones","common_name":"Olive Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply once per year — a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (quarter to half strength) at the start of the autumn watering period. Skip years when growth appears vigorous without feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"optical-plant","common_name":"Optical Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Once per year, at the start of the autumn watering period, apply a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. The transparent window tops make it easy to observe any swelling from overfeeding — act conservatively.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schwantes-living-stones","common_name":"Schwantes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early autumn with a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Do not fertilise during dormancy or in the first year after repotting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"top-shaped-living-stones","common_name":"Top-shaped Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single, very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus feed in early autumn when growth resumes. No fertiliser is needed otherwise, and excess nitrogen causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"warty-living-stones","common_name":"Warty Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser application per year in early autumn is sufficient. Excess feeding causes soft, bloated growth that is prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"villete-s-living-stones","common_name":"Villete","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus feed in early autumn is all that is needed. Over-fertilising causes bloating and softening of the body.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-cone-plant","common_name":"Yellow Cone Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at the start of the autumn growing season. No feeding during summer dormancy or after mid-autumn.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"friedrich-s-cone-plant","common_name":"Friedrich","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the onset of autumn growth with a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. No feeding is needed during dormancy. Rich or frequent feeding encourages soft growth that is vulnerable to rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pleasant-cone-plant","common_name":"Pleasant Cone Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply one very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at the start of autumn growth. Over-feeding causes bloated, rot-prone bodies. No fertiliser during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maughan-s-cone-plant","common_name":"Maughan","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the very start of autumn growth with a quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Do not fertilise during dormancy or in the first season after division. Excess nutrients promote bloating and reduce drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-cone-plant","common_name":"Miniature Cone Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once or twice during active growth (autumn–early spring) with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (quarter-strength). Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-tiger-jaws","common_name":"White Tiger Jaws","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month during active growth (spring through early autumn). Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-carrion-flower","common_name":"Variegated Carrion Flower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Do not fertilise in winter when the plant is semi-dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"noble-carrion-flower","common_name":"Noble Carrion Flower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month during active growth (spring through early autumn). Withhold fertiliser completely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bearded-huernia","common_name":"Bearded Huernia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during active growth (spring through early autumn) with a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"confused-huernia","common_name":"Confused Huernia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser monthly during active growth (spring through early autumn). No feeding required in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"kirk-s-huernia","common_name":"Kirk","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute (quarter-strength), low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Do not fertilise during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"levy-s-huernia","common_name":"Levy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during active growth (spring through early autumn) with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at quarter strength. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primrose-huernia","common_name":"Primrose Huernia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuller-s-titanopsis","common_name":"Fuller","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at quarter strength once or twice during the autumn–winter growing period only. Overfeeding destroys the compact, textured form that makes this plant attractive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cigarette-plant","common_name":"Cigarette Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during the active winter growing season with a low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-fingers","common_name":"Purple Fingers","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at quarter strength in mid-autumn as growth commences is sufficient. Additional feeding risks lush, soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baby-toes","common_name":"Baby Toes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Overfeeding causes soft, rot-prone growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"window-plant","common_name":"Window Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer only. The plant naturally grows in nutrient-poor desert sand and is easily over-fertilised, resulting in soft, rot-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dinter-s-eye-plant","common_name":"Dinter","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once per growing season (autumn) with a very dilute (eighth-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. This species grows in one of the world","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wide-eye-plant","common_name":"Wide Eye Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at most once per growing season in early autumn with a very dilute (eighth-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. The plant naturally grows in near-sterile rocky soil; excess nutrients cause soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elkhorn-plant","common_name":"Elkhorn Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early autumn with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10). Do not fertilise during summer dormancy or winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neli-s-rhombophyllum","common_name":"Neli","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7) once at the start of the autumn growing season. Excess nitrogen causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burchard-s-caralluma","common_name":"Burchard","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10). Over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush but rot-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-caralluma","common_name":"Fringed Caralluma","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dilute feed of low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (NPK around 5-10-10) in spring at the onset of active growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jointed-pectinaria","common_name":"Jointed Pectinaria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of very dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"revolute-tromotriche","common_name":"Revolute Tromotriche","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10). Feeding more frequently is not beneficial and can promote susceptibility to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tongue-leaf-plant","common_name":"Tongue Leaf Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of the autumn growing season with a very dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser. Rich feeding causes gross leaf elongation and weakens the plant. Many growers skip feeding entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neli-s-tongue-plant","common_name":"Neli","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single very dilute application of low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at the start of the autumn growing season is sufficient. Many growers do not feed at all, relying instead on fresh cactus mix at repotting every 2–3 years.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lossow-s-jensenobotrya","common_name":"Lossow","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer once monthly during spring and summer only. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pincushion-cactus","common_name":"Pincushion Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer (high phosphorus encourages flowering) during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gymnocalycium-mihanovichii","common_name":"Moon Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted cactus fertilizer (NPK roughly 5-10-5) once every 4–6 weeks during the active growing season (April to September). Do not fertilize in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pflanz-s-chin-cactus","common_name":"Pflanz","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid cactus fertilizer (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium) once monthly during spring and summer to encourage flowering. Annual repotting into fresh compost can substitute for regular feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gymnocalycium-schickendantzii","common_name":"Chin Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted cactus fertilizer (low nitrogen, higher potassium and phosphorus) once monthly from spring through mid-summer. Feeding in late summer or autumn can push soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-haired-crown-cactus","common_name":"White-haired Crown Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid cactus fertilizer (low nitrogen) 3–4 times during the growing season (spring to late summer). A phosphorus-rich feed in late spring encourages heavier flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"perplexing-rebutia","common_name":"Perplexing Rebutia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a specialist liquid cactus feed (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium) once monthly during the growing season (spring to late summer). A winter rest without feeding is essential.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"steinmann-s-rebutia","common_name":"Steinmann","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer during spring and summer. A phosphorus and potassium-rich formulation promotes more prolific flowering. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emory-s-barrel-cactus","common_name":"Emory","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10). Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ferocactus-stainesii","common_name":"Fire Barrel Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute cactus or low-nitrogen fertiliser (5-10-10) once in spring and once in early summer only. Over-fertilising causes soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"opuntia-santa-rita","common_name":"Santa Rita Prickly Pear","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Excess nitrogen produces soft, weak pads. Established landscape plants need no fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wheel-cactus","common_name":"Wheel Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once in spring at the start of the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plains-prickly-pear","common_name":"Plains Prickly Pear","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely necessary. If desired, apply a very dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once in early spring. In lean native soils this species thrives unfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waras-parodia","common_name":"Waras","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parodia-mammulosa","common_name":"Tom Thumb Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through late summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at half strength. Cease feeding in autumn and winter to allow dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mandacaru-cactus","common_name":"Mandacaru Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-10) once in spring and once in early summer. Cereus jamacaru grows vigorously and can be fed slightly more regularly than slow-growing cacti, but never in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-rib-cereus","common_name":"Narrow Rib Cereus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) from April through August. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"column-cactus","common_name":"Column Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted cactus fertiliser (low nitrogen, high potassium) monthly during the active growing season (April–September). Withhold all fertiliser during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-barrel-cactus","common_name":"Giant Barrel Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a very diluted cactus fertiliser (NPK approximately 5-10-10) from May to August only. Overfeeding produces soft growth prone to damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cottontop-cactus","common_name":"Cottontop Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7) in late spring is sufficient. This species grows very slowly and does not benefit from frequent feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"horse-crippler-cactus","common_name":"Horse Crippler Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once in early spring and once in early summer. Avoid overfeeding as excess nitrogen produces unnaturally soft growth in this slow-growing species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"claret-cup-cactus","common_name":"Claret Cup Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-10) once a month from March through August. Good potassium levels support spine development and flowering. Withhold all feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lace-cactus","common_name":"Lace Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a diluted cactus fertiliser from April through August. A product with a higher phosphorus-to-nitrogen ratio (such as 5-10-5) supports flowering in this compact species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-flowered-pitaya","common_name":"Green-flowered Pitaya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus cactus fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7) once in early spring and once in early summer. Minimal feeding reflects its native nutrient-poor habitat and keeps growth compact and spination dense.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"texas-rainbow-cactus","common_name":"Texas Rainbow Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month from April to September with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5 ratio). Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-ball-notocactus","common_name":"Silver Ball Notocactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-5) once a month during the growing season (April–September). Avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-cereus","common_name":"Blue Cereus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the active growing season (April–September) with a dilute cactus fertiliser low in nitrogen. Avoid overfeeding, which promotes soft, unsightly growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aporocactus-flagelliformis","common_name":"Rat Tail Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from late spring to early autumn using a high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Switch to a bloom booster (low nitrogen) as flower buds appear. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senita-cactus","common_name":"Senita Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-5) once a month from April to September. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising promotes rapid but structurally weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pitaya-agria","common_name":"Pitaya Agria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser monthly from April to August. In containers, the plant benefits from regular feeding during active growth. Withhold fertiliser entirely from September to March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cob-cactus","common_name":"Cob Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5). A cooler, drier, unfed winter is critical for triggering the following season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sandy-sulcorebutia","common_name":"Sandy Sulcorebutia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush but structurally soft growth that is more susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolivian-torch-cactus","common_name":"Bolivian Torch Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (April–September) with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haage-s-cactus","common_name":"Haage","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength cactus fertiliser (low nitrogen, e.g. 2-7-7) once a month from April through August. Withhold feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sun-cup-cactus","common_name":"Sun Cup Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly from March to September with a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. A cool, dry, unfed winter rest promotes better spring flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thorny-chin-cactus","common_name":"Thorny Chin Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during the growing season (April–September) with a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-sedum","common_name":"Golden Sedum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, or a dedicated succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-fingers","common_name":"Many Fingers","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7) once a month during spring and summer only. Excess nitrogen produces soft, weak growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broadleaf-stonecrop","common_name":"Broadleaf Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in spring with a diluted low-nitrogen fertiliser is sufficient. Overfertilising produces soft, open growth that loses the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldmoss-stonecrop","common_name":"Goldmoss Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is not recommended or necessary. Nutrient-rich conditions produce lax, open growth and reduce flowering. No fertiliser is needed in garden settings; in containers, repot into fresh lean mix every 2–3 years instead.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ice-plant","common_name":"Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal; generally none required. On very impoverished soil, apply a light balanced feed once in spring only. Rich feeding produces oversized, floppy stems prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-row-stonecrop","common_name":"Two-Row Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Extremely light feeding — a dilute balanced fertiliser once in spring only, and only on impoverished soils. Rich feeding encourages weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"orange-stonecrop","common_name":"Orange Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required in typical garden conditions. On exceptionally poor soil a minimal balanced feed in spring is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which cause floppy, rank growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tasteless-stonecrop","common_name":"Tasteless Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at quarter strength. No feeding required from autumn through winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"october-daphne","common_name":"October Daphne","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring through early summer only. Stop feeding once flower buds appear in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-spruce-stonecrop","common_name":"Blue Spruce Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Little to none. A single light feed with dilute cactus or balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, pale, lax stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oregon-stonecrop","common_name":"Oregon Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal feeder. Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser once in spring only. Feeding more frequently promotes soft growth and reduces the attractive stress colouration of the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rollers-houseleek","common_name":"Rollers Houseleek","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"None required and generally detrimental. On extremely impoverished substrate a single, very dilute balanced feed in spring is the absolute maximum. High-nutrient growing conditions produce oversized, floppy rosettes prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-houseleek","common_name":"Hairy Houseleek","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a half-strength balanced fertiliser (10-10-10). No further feeding required; excess nitrogen causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pitton-s-houseleek","common_name":"Pitton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single half-strength, low-nitrogen feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser diluted to quarter strength) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-houseleek","common_name":"Spanish Houseleek","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single light feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser at half strength in spring is sufficient. Feeding more frequently encourages soft growth that is prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marble-houseleek","common_name":"Marble Houseleek","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. High-nitrogen feeds produce soft, poorly coloured growth; lean, nutrient-poor soil gives the best leaf patterning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-rose-tree","common_name":"Purple Rose Tree","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season (autumn to spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"noble-aeonium","common_name":"Noble Aeonium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a half-strength, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed at half rate) during active growth from October to April. No feeding during summer rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aeonium-zwartkop","common_name":"Black Rose Aeonium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced fertiliser during autumn through spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage weak, pale growth. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senecio-rowleyanus","common_name":"String of Pearls","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a half-strength, balanced liquid fertiliser or a cactus-specific feed. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-teardrops","common_name":"String of Teardrops","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth (autumn to spring) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-watermelons","common_name":"String of Watermelons","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted balanced succulent fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senecio-mandraliscae","common_name":"Blue Chalk Sticks","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser or a diluted liquid feed at half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which produce weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senecio-serpens","common_name":"Blue Chalksticks","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced slow-release succulent granular fertiliser. A single summer liquid feed at quarter strength is optional. Avoid overfeeding, which causes lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cocoon-plant","common_name":"Cocoon Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring and once in early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter strength. Overfeeding produces lush, leggy growth that looks out of character and is more prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spear-head","common_name":"Spear Head","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed entirely in autumn and winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senecio-articulatus","common_name":"Candle Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the active growing period (autumn and spring) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy or winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-elephant-bush","common_name":"Trailing Elephant Bush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, weak stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-graptopetalum","common_name":"Beautiful Graptopetalum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter-strength 10-10-10 or low-nitrogen cactus formula). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaved-pachyphytum","common_name":"Long-Leaved Pachyphytum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7) once in spring and once in midsummer. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds which promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plover-eggs","common_name":"Plover Eggs","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in spring with a quarter-strength balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser. Over-fertilising produces lush, weak growth inconsistent with its compact, stress-adapted habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shadow-adromischus","common_name":"Shadow Adromischus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at quarter strength once in spring. Avoid feeding in summer heat peaks, autumn, and winter. Excess feeding leads to soft, susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-ice-plant","common_name":"Pink Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed diluted to half strength) once monthly during the flowering period (spring to early summer). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which suppress flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-dunce-cap","common_name":"Chinese Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in late spring with a very diluted, low-nitrogen alpine or cactus fertiliser. Avoid rich feeds — Orostachys is adapted to poor, lean soils and excess nutrients cause soft, atypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-orostachys","common_name":"Spiny Orostachys","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required. If desired, apply a single weak dose of balanced alpine fertiliser in late spring. Excess fertiliser produces abnormally large, soft, untypical growth in this naturally lean-soil adapted plant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"furuse-s-orostachys","common_name":"Furuse","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a very diluted (quarter strength) low-nitrogen alpine or cactus fertiliser. Orostachys thrives in lean soil; rich feeding causes overly lush, untypical growth that can be more susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-chalk-dudleya","common_name":"Giant Chalk Dudleya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy or in autumn/winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bluff-lettuce","common_name":"Bluff Lettuce","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single light feed of dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring only. Excessive nutrients produce lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chalk-liveforever","common_name":"Chalk Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring (February–March) with a quarter-strength, phosphorus-forward succulent fertiliser. No feeding in summer or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"canyon-liveforever","common_name":"Canyon Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Single application of dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser in early spring. Avoid all feeding from late spring through autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-crown-cotyledon","common_name":"Silver Crown Cotyledon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bell-cotyledon","common_name":"Bell Cotyledon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once per month during the active growing season (spring through summer). Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-sunset","common_name":"California Sunset","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute (half-strength) balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-fred-ives-2","common_name":"Fred Ives","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter to prevent soft, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heuffel-s-jovibarba","common_name":"Heuffel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g., tomato feed diluted to half strength) once in spring and once in early summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roller-jovibarba","common_name":"Roller Jovibarba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser. Excess feeding promotes soft, rot-prone growth. No feeding required from late summer onwards.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hairy-jovibarba","common_name":"Hairy Jovibarba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring only. Over-fertilising produces soft, susceptible growth contrary to the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"navelwort","common_name":"Navelwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the active growing season (autumn to spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flat-leaved-rosularia","common_name":"Flat-Leaved Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser such as a cactus and succulent feed. Additional feeding is rarely necessary and can promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rechinger-s-rosularia","common_name":"Rechinger","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid feeding in summer heat or during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-leaved-monanthes","common_name":"Many-Leaved Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season (autumn to spring). Do not feed in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-stemmed-monanthes","common_name":"Short-Stemmed Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during active growth (typically autumn through spring). Reduce to none in summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft growth in this miniature species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-jade","common_name":"Chinese Jade","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a diluted, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (quarter strength). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-sinocrassula","common_name":"Indian Sinocrassula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen succulent or alpine fertiliser once in spring. This species is adapted to poor rocky soils; overfeeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-stonecrop","common_name":"Hairy Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single, very diluted low-nitrogen liquid feed in spring. No further feeding needed; rich soil encourages soft, rot-prone growth that is out of character for this mountain species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-stonecrop","common_name":"Showy Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring as new growth emerges. Do not over-feed; excessive nutrients produce soft, floppy stems that need staking. No autumn feeding needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orpine","common_name":"Orpine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single balanced granular feed in early spring. Overfeeding produces lush, floppy growth. Purple-leaved cultivars (Atropurpureum Group) in particular need lean conditions to maintain their best foliage colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamaedorea-erumpens","common_name":"Bamboo Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to summer) with a balanced liquid palm fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising causes leaf tip burn from salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pochutla-chamaedorea","common_name":"Pochutla Chamaedorea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid palm fertiliser at half strength monthly from spring through summer. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaf-parlor-palm","common_name":"Long-leaf Parlor Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid palm fertiliser during the growing season (spring to late summer). Do not feed in autumn or winter. Flush the soil with plain water every few months to prevent fertiliser salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laos-lady-palm","common_name":"Laos Lady Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid palm fertiliser (e.g. 8-2-12 with micronutrients). Do not fertilise in winter. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas which can lock out potassium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teddy-bear-palm","common_name":"Teddy Bear Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm granular fertiliser (8-2-12 + Mn, Fe, Mg) three times per year in spring, summer, and early autumn. Supplement with foliar micronutrient sprays if manganese deficiency (frizzle-top) symptoms appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baron-s-palm","common_name":"Baron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three times per year (spring, midsummer, early autumn) with a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser containing micronutrients. Avoid over-fertilising, which leads to salt build-up in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cabada-palm","common_name":"Cabada Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply granular slow-release palm fertiliser (8-2-12 with micronutrients) in early spring and again in midsummer. Supplement with foliar iron or manganese if deficiency symptoms appear on new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"australian-bangalow-palm","common_name":"Australian Bangalow Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser (with micronutrients) three times per year: early spring, early summer, and early autumn. Young palms benefit from a liquid feed monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pemba-palm","common_name":"Pemba Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid palm fertiliser diluted to half-strength. Switch to a slow-release granular palm formulation in spring. Withhold fertiliser in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"natai-palm","common_name":"Natai Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid palm fertiliser at half-strength monthly during the growing season (spring to late summer). A slow-release granular palm formulation in spring provides a steady background nutrient supply. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"preston-palm","common_name":"Preston Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser (with manganese, iron, and magnesium) in spring and midsummer. Supplement with a liquid palm fertiliser monthly during the active growing season. Reduce or withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cretan-date-palm","common_name":"Cretan Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser (with micronutrients including magnesium and manganese) in spring and midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, susceptible growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"phoenix-loureiroi","common_name":"Cliff Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced palm fertiliser (including micronutrients) two to three times during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Avoid feeding in winter. Phosphorus-rich formulations support root development in rocky soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceylon-date-palm","common_name":"Ceylon Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients in spring and again in midsummer. In high-rainfall conditions, supplement with magnesium and potassium as these leach readily. Avoid winter feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mangrove-date-palm","common_name":"Mangrove Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients at the start of the growing season and again mid-season. In waterlogged conditions, nutrients leach rapidly, so liquid feeding every 4–6 weeks during summer is beneficial. Avoid winter feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"licuala-ramsayi","common_name":"Australian Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (diluted to half strength) every 4 weeks from spring through summer. A slow-release tropical or palm fertiliser applied in early spring is also effective. Do not feed in winter. Include a micronutrient supplement to prevent magnesium and iron deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lauterbach-s-fan-palm","common_name":"Lauterbach","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Excessive feeding burns roots. Include occasional micronutrient supplementation. Do not feed in winter when growth is negligible.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mapu-fan-palm","common_name":"Mapu Fan Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Avoid high-phosphorus or high-fluoride fertilisers. Include a micronutrient supplement twice yearly to prevent magnesium and iron deficiency. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-leaf-licuala","common_name":"Three-leaf Licuala","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute (quarter strength) balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. L. triphylla is a small plant with modest nutritional needs — over-fertilising causes root burn and leaf tip damage. Cease feeding entirely in winter. An occasional micronutrient foliar spray at very low concentration is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-leaf-fan-palm","common_name":"Heart-leaf Fan Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser once in early spring. Supplement with a diluted liquid tropical-plant feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer). Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canton-fishtail-palm","common_name":"Canton Fishtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release palm fertiliser in spring, then a balanced liquid feed monthly through summer. High potassium and magnesium support healthy frond development. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caryota-maxima","common_name":"Giant Fishtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser in spring. Supplement monthly with a high-potassium liquid feed through summer. The fast growth rate means this species is a heavy feeder; magnesium sulphate supplements help prevent frond yellowing.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"moluccan-fishtail-palm","common_name":"Moluccan Fishtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced palm fertiliser in spring and a monthly liquid feed throughout summer. Young seedlings, which grow exceptionally fast, benefit from regular feeding to sustain rapid growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-mediterranean-fan-palm","common_name":"Silver Mediterranean Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser once in spring. When container-grown, supplement with a monthly balanced liquid feed during the growing season. Avoid over-feeding, which can stimulate soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"central-australian-cabbage-palm","common_name":"Central Australian Cabbage Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in early spring with a diluted slow-release palm fertiliser. Over-fertilising in rich substrates promotes soft, disease-prone growth. This species is naturally adapted to poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taraw-palm","common_name":"Taraw Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser in spring. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to late summer. Avoid feeding in winter. Potassium and magnesium are particularly important for healthy frond colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jenkins-fan-palm","common_name":"Jenkins Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quality slow-release palm fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a balanced liquid feed monthly through spring and summer. Micronutrient formulas containing manganese and magnesium help maintain the rich dark-green frond colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carnarvon-fan-palm","common_name":"Carnarvon Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser (8-2-12 or similar NPK with micronutrients) in spring and midsummer. Monthly liquid feeds of a balanced fertiliser during the growing season accelerate growth. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-fan-palm","common_name":"Dwarf Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced palm fertiliser (NPK with magnesium and trace elements) every 2–3 months during the growing season (spring through summer). Slow-release granular formulas are ideal. Avoid fertilising in winter, especially in cooler climates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"martius-fan-palm","common_name":"Martius Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced palm fertiliser or slow-release NPK with micronutrients in spring and early summer. Avoid fertilising after midsummer in temperate climates to allow the plant to harden off before winter. One or two feeds per growing season are sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"san-jose-hesper-palm","common_name":"San Jose Hesper Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth (spring through early autumn). Reduce to twice yearly with a slow-release granular formula when the palm is established. Avoid fertilising in winter; this species does not need heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jelly-palm","common_name":"Jelly Palm","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser (high in potassium and magnesium) in spring and again in midsummer. In the UK, one application in late April is usually sufficient. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas. Potassium deficiency is the most common nutritional problem and should be addressed promptly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macarthur-palm","common_name":"Macarthur Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser in spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a liquid palm fertiliser monthly during the growing season. Reduce to no feeding in autumn and winter, particularly for indoor specimens in cool homes.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"veitchia-merrillii","common_name":"Christmas Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser three times per year (spring, early summer, late summer) in outdoor tropical settings. For indoor container plants in the UK, feed monthly with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser from March to September. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-latan-palm","common_name":"Red Latan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-quality slow-release palm fertiliser (with elevated potassium and micronutrients) twice per year during the growing season — once in spring and once in late summer. Avoid over-feeding; this palm grows naturally in nutrient-poor soils. Indoor specimens benefit from a diluted liquid feed monthly through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-latan-palm","common_name":"Blue Latan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release palm fertiliser (8-2-12 with micronutrients) in spring and again in midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which cause lush but structurally weak growth. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-latan-palm","common_name":"Yellow Latan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a granular palm fertiliser (e.g. 8-2-12 formulation with iron, manganese, and boron) twice during the growing season (spring and midsummer). Supplement with a magnesium sulphate drench if older fronds yellow between veins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuban-royal-palm","common_name":"Cuban Royal Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed 3 times per year (spring, early summer, early autumn) with an 8-2-12 palm fertiliser plus micronutrients (Fe, Mn, B, Zn). Supplemental magnesium sulphate twice yearly prevents interveinal yellowing on mature fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caribbean-royal-palm","common_name":"Caribbean Royal Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced palm fertiliser (8-2-12 NPK plus chelated iron, manganese, and boron) three times per year in spring, early summer, and early autumn. For plantation-sized trees, broadcast granular fertiliser over the root zone, not at the trunk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zombie-palm","common_name":"Zombie Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly 2–3 times during the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser (8-2-12 formulation). Over-fertilising promotes rapid, weak growth; this palm naturally grows slowly. Skip feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"australian-cycad","common_name":"Australian Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once in spring with a slow-release balanced fertiliser. Cycads are not heavy feeders; excessive nitrogen produces lush but structurally soft new growth. A light top-dress of compost in spring is often sufficient.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"siamese-sago-palm","common_name":"Siamese Sago Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (half strength) once monthly during the growing season (spring to late summer). Cycads respond poorly to overfeeding — less is more. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"normanbya-cycad","common_name":"Normanbya Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring, and a diluted liquid feed monthly through summer. Slightly higher nitrogen tolerance than drier cycads given its rainforest origin, but avoid excess — overfed fronds are pale and structurally weak.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"micholitz-s-cycad","common_name":"Micholitz","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK) in spring and mid-summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote weak, floppy growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sichuan-cycad","common_name":"Sichuan Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) in early spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a manganese-containing foliar feed once or twice per growing season to prevent deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florida-arrowroot","common_name":"Florida Arrowroot","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser (with micronutrients including manganese) in spring and early summer. One or two applications per year are sufficient. Avoid over-fertilising, which leads to soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grass-leaved-zamia","common_name":"Grass-leaved Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced cactus or palm fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas which produce lush growth vulnerable to pests. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soconusco-zamia","common_name":"Soconusco Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to early autumn with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (half-strength). A slow-release pellet can substitute in spring. Do not fertilise in winter. Occasional manganese foliar supplement prevents deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lacandon-zamia","common_name":"Lacandon Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) every three to four weeks during the growing season. Do not fertilise in winter. A slow-release tropical fertiliser in spring can supplement liquid feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variable-zamia","common_name":"Variable Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (palm or cycad formula with micronutrients) in spring and again in early summer. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter. Supplement annually with a manganese foliar spray to prevent deficiency on alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"standley-s-zamia","common_name":"Standley","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (half-strength, e.g. 10-10-10 with micronutrients) every four weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Apply a slow-release pellet in spring as a base feed. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dressler-s-zamia","common_name":"Dressler","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 13-13-13) once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth susceptible to pest damage. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vein-leaved-zamia","common_name":"Vein-leaved Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release palm and cycad fertiliser (with micronutrients including manganese) in spring and early summer. A liquid feed at half-strength monthly during the growing season is also effective. Cease feeding entirely from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epiphytic-zamia","common_name":"Epiphytic Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 at quarter-strength) every 2–3 weeks during active growth, April to September. If mounted, a foliar feed is effective. Include micronutrients (manganese, magnesium) periodically. Reduce to monthly or cease altogether in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"natal-cycad","common_name":"Natal Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser with micronutrients (especially manganese and magnesium) in spring and again in early summer. A dedicated cycad fertiliser (e.g. 8-4-12 formulation) is preferable to standard garden products. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"karoo-cycad","common_name":"Karoo Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release cycad fertiliser with micronutrients (8-4-12 or similar) once in spring. A second application in early summer is beneficial for actively growing specimens. Overfeeding produces lush, soft growth uncharacteristic of the species and more susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thunberg-s-cycad","common_name":"Thunberg","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release cycad fertiliser with added manganese and magnesium in spring; a second lighter application in early summer is beneficial. Liquid feed at quarter-strength monthly during active growth as a supplement. Do not feed from September to March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-cape-cycad","common_name":"Eastern Cape Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen cycad fertiliser (e.g. 8-4-12) with micronutrients in spring only. Minimal fertiliser is needed for this species — sandy natural substrate means it is adapted to low-nutrient conditions. Overfeeding leads to atypically lush fronds and increased pest susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grigua-cycad","common_name":"Grigua Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release cycad fertiliser with manganese, magnesium, and iron micronutrients once in spring. A single annual application is typically sufficient given the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"albany-cycad","common_name":"Albany Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft, pest-susceptible growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bush-cycad","common_name":"Bush Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 3:1:2 NPK ratio) once in spring and once in midsummer. Cycads respond well to slow-release formulations. Avoid excessive nitrogen. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kaapsehoop-cycad","common_name":"Kaapsehoop Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring (3:1:2 NPK) and supplement with a liquid seaweed or kelp feed monthly through summer. Its higher-rainfall native habitat means it can handle slightly richer feeding than arid cycads. No feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"breadtree","common_name":"Breadtree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A single application of slow-release balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) in early spring is usually sufficient. Supplement with a dilute liquid fertiliser (half-strength) once in midsummer. Overfeeding stimulates soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"manica-cycad","common_name":"Manica Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring. During the summer growing season, supplement monthly with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Micronutrient (especially manganese and zinc) deficiencies may appear on alkaline substrates — use a chelated trace-element supplement if interveinal chlorosis develops on new fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tete-cycad","common_name":"Tete Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Single application of slow-release granular fertiliser (balanced NPK) at the start of the warm growing season. A half-strength liquid feed mid-season can stimulate cone and frond development. Do not fertilise during cool or dry dormancy periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mulanje-cycad","common_name":"Mulanje Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at the start of spring. Supplement with a liquid feed (half-strength balanced NPK + micronutrients) monthly through summer. Encephalartos gratus is slightly more responsive to feeding than arid-climate relatives, reflecting its richer woodland habitat. No feeding from autumn onward.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"schmitz-s-cycad","common_name":"Schmitz","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. During summer, supplement with a half-strength liquid feed monthly, including chelated trace elements. Being a forest species, it tolerates slightly richer feeding than its arid relatives. Avoid fertilising in winter or during any period of dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"congo-cycad","common_name":"Congo Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in mid-summer with a slow-release granular fertiliser formulated for palms or cycads (high potassium, moderate nitrogen). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth prone to pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pogge-s-cycad","common_name":"Pogge","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser (e.g., 12-4-12 with micronutrients) in spring and early summer. One or two applications per year are sufficient. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mombasa-cycad","common_name":"Mombasa Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed twice a year — once in spring and once in midsummer — using a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients, especially manganese and magnesium. Avoid fertilising in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cameroon-cycad","common_name":"Cameroon Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser containing micronutrients. The montane origin means this species is not a heavy feeder; avoid over-fertilising.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"barter-s-cycad","common_name":"Barter","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser with micronutrients twice per growing season (spring and midsummer). Encephalartos barteri is a light feeder; do not over-fertilise.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rzedowski-s-dioon","common_name":"Rzedowski","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in spring with a slow-release, low-nitrogen palm or cycad fertiliser containing micronutrients. Over-fertilising causes soft, vulnerable growth in this slow-growing specialist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"califano-s-dioon","common_name":"Califano","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a low-nitrogen, micronutrient-rich slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser. A second light application in midsummer is optional. This lean, slow-growing species does not benefit from heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaf-dioon","common_name":"Narrow-leaf Dioon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser (with magnesium and manganese) once in spring and once in early summer. This compact species responds well to modest feeding but does not need high-nitrogen inputs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purpus-s-dioon","common_name":"Purpus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release, low-phosphorus cycad fertiliser (e.g. 18-6-18 with micronutrients including manganese and zinc) in spring and midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas which can cause lush but weak growth. Do not fertilise during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sonoran-dioon","common_name":"Sonoran Dioon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release cycad fertiliser with micronutrients (especially manganese and magnesium) in early spring and again in early summer. A 3:1:3 NPK ratio suits cycads. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause salt build-up and root burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"holmgren-s-dioon","common_name":"Holmgren","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a slow-release cycad-specific fertiliser with manganese and magnesium in spring and midsummer. Supplement with a foliar manganese spray if new growth shows yellowing (frizzle-top). Skip fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tomaselli-s-dioon","common_name":"Tomaselli","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed twice yearly (spring and early summer) with a granular slow-release cycad fertiliser containing manganese, magnesium, and zinc. A 3:1:3 N:P:K ratio is appropriate. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaf-horncone","common_name":"Broad-leaf Horncone","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) diluted to half strength every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Supplement with a micronutrient formula containing manganese and magnesium twice yearly. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"norstog-s-ceratozamia","common_name":"Norstog","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar). Include a micronutrient supplement with manganese and magnesium twice yearly to support the lush frond colour. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ku-ster-s-ceratozamia","common_name":"Küster","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release cycad fertiliser in spring and midsummer. Supplement with a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. Ensure micronutrients including manganese, magnesium, and zinc are present. Withhold fertiliser from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zaragoza-ceratozamia","common_name":"Zaragoza Ceratozamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release cycad fertiliser in spring and midsummer. Supplement with a liquid micronutrient formula containing manganese and magnesium in between. At half strength, a balanced liquid feed (10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season is effective. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miranda-s-ceratozamia","common_name":"Miranda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release fertiliser formulated for cycads or palms (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium) once in spring and once in early summer. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wide-leaf-ceratozamia","common_name":"Wide-leaf Ceratozamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (NPK 14-14-14) or cycad-specific palm food once in spring. Supplement with a liquid micronutrient feed (containing magnesium and manganese) mid-summer. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-fronded-ceratozamia","common_name":"Short-fronded Ceratozamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser (low nitrogen) once in spring. Supplement with a dilute liquid micronutrient feed containing magnesium in early summer. Withhold fertiliser from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"byfield-fern-cycad","common_name":"Byfield Fern Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release tropical or palm fertiliser in spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a liquid feed containing iron and manganese every 6–8 weeks during the growing season. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zamia-fern","common_name":"Zamia Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser (NPK 14-14-14 or palm-specific) applied once in spring. A liquid micronutrient supplement including magnesium and iron mid-growing season benefits frond quality. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moore-s-macrozamia","common_name":"Moore","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser (low nitrogen, higher potassium) once in spring. Avoid over-fertilising — excess nitrogen produces lush but vulnerable growth. A magnesium-containing micronutrient supplement in summer helps maintain deep green fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miquel-s-cycad","common_name":"Miquel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release cycad-specific or palm fertiliser (8-2-12 or similar, low nitrogen) once in spring. Excess nitrogen encourages lush growth susceptible to insect damage. A supplemental micronutrient application in summer addresses magnesium and manganese needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zamia-palm","common_name":"Zamia Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — native to low-nutrient soils and sensitive to excess phosphorus, which is toxic to many Western Australian plants. Use a low-phosphorus, slow-release native plant food or cycad fertiliser once in autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen or high-phosphorus fertilisers entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burrawang-palm","common_name":"Burrawang Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release fertiliser formulated for cycads or palms in spring and again in midsummer. Cycads have modest nutrient needs; excess nitrogen produces lush but weak growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macdonnell-ranges-cycad","common_name":"MacDonnell Ranges Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and is sensitive to over-fertilising; excess nitrogen can promote soft growth prone to pest attack. No feeding required in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dyer-s-macrozamia","common_name":"Dyer","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 8-2-12 palm formula) in early spring. One or two applications per year are sufficient. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers, which can interfere with micronutrient uptake in Australian native cycads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sandstone-cycad","common_name":"Sandstone Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once in spring with a dilute slow-release cycad or native plant fertiliser (low phosphorus). This species is adapted to impoverished substrates and is sensitive to nutrient excess, particularly phosphorus toxicity, a known problem for Australian native cycads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hope-s-cycad","common_name":"Hope","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser or a slow-release palm/cycad fertiliser. This species benefits from more regular feeding than arid-zone cycads due to its faster growth rate in humid conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cork-palm","common_name":"Cork Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring and once in early summer with a slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser. As a critically endangered species in cultivation, avoid aggressive feeding regimens; stable, low-input culture produces the most durable plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"restrepo-s-chigua","common_name":"Restrepo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations. Given the rarity and conservation sensitivity of this species, stable, low-stress cultivation is more important than aggressive fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blunt-leaf-zamia","common_name":"Blunt-leaf Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser in spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a micronutrient spray (especially manganese) if new fronds emerge with interveinal chlorosis. Do not fertilise during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thorny-zamia","common_name":"Thorny Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) or a diluted liquid palm fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Cycads are light feeders — overfeeding causes salt build-up.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"few-leaflet-zamia","common_name":"Few-leaflet Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring. Supplement with a diluted liquid palm or cycad fertiliser once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft, rot-prone growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaf-zamia","common_name":"Narrow-leaf Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and early summer with a granular slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser containing micronutrients (especially manganese and magnesium). Avoid excessive nitrogen. A single light feed in late spring is sufficient for container plants. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waterberg-cycad","common_name":"Waterberg Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular fertiliser formulated for cycads or palms (with micronutrients including manganese) once in spring. A light liquid feed of balanced fertiliser in early summer is optional. Never feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilisation promotes weak, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dyer-s-cycad","common_name":"Dyer","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a slow-release granular cycad or palm fertiliser with a full micronutrient profile (especially manganese and zinc) once in spring. Optionally supplement with a diluted liquid feed in early summer. Never fertilise in autumn or winter. This is a light feeder — excess fertiliser causes rank, weak growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-cycad","common_name":"Dwarf Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser with micronutrients (cycad or palm formula) once in spring. A supplemental liquid feed in early summer is optional. Being a dwarf, slow-growing species it requires very little feeding — over-fertilisation leads to imbalanced, soft growth susceptible to rot and pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mpumalanga-cycad","common_name":"Mpumalanga Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular cycad/palm fertiliser with a full micronutrient profile once at the start of the growing season (spring). A light supplemental liquid feed in early summer is optional. Never feed in the dormant winter period. Light feeding is the rule — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor rocky soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-cycad","common_name":"Blue Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular cycad or palm fertiliser containing a full complement of micronutrients (manganese, zinc, iron) once in spring. A light liquid supplement in early summer is optional. Do not fertilise in winter. Overfeeding diminishes the characteristic blue pigmentation and promotes weaker growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encephalartos-princeps","common_name":"Eastern Cape Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus cycad or palm fertiliser (e.g. 8-4-12 with micronutrients including manganese) in spring and again in early summer. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter. Young plants in containers benefit from a quarter-strength liquid feed monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drakensberg-cycad","common_name":"Drakensberg Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release cycad fertiliser with micronutrients (especially manganese) once in spring and once in early summer. Feed very sparingly — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor highland soils and over-fertilising causes rapid, weak growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dark-green-ceratozamia","common_name":"Dark Green Ceratozamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release, balanced fertiliser formulated for palms or cycads (with manganese, magnesium, and iron) in spring and early summer. Monthly liquid feed at half strength through the growing season is beneficial. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"whitelock-s-ceratozamia","common_name":"Whitelock","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser containing micronutrients (manganese, magnesium, iron). Supplement with a half-strength liquid feed monthly through the growing season. Withhold fertiliser entirely from autumn through late winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"debao-cycad","common_name":"Debao Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser including micronutrients (especially manganese and magnesium) in spring and again in early summer. A light liquid feed monthly during active growth is beneficial for container plants. Avoid autumn and winter feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"merola-s-dioon","common_name":"Merola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release cycad or palm fertiliser with micronutrients (manganese, magnesium, iron) in spring and again at the start of summer. This species is naturally undemanding for nutrients but responds well to regular feeding with improved growth rates. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas which promote weak, soft growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"colombian-zamia","common_name":"Colombian Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise once in spring when the terminal bud begins to swell (signalling the start of the annual growth cycle) with a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser including micronutrients. A second application in early summer is beneficial. Avoid feeding when the plant is dormant or in cool conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-nerve-plant","common_name":"red nerve plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month from spring through summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising which can cause leggy growth and reduce the intensity of the leaf variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"splash-polka-dot-plant","common_name":"Splash Polka Dot Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at half strength during spring and summer. Withhold fertiliser in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-polka-dot-plant","common_name":"Red Polka Dot Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–4 weeks through the growing season (spring–summer). Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"confetti-polka-dot-plant","common_name":"Confetti Polka Dot Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. Excess nitrogen can shift energy to plain green foliage at the expense of the colourful speckling.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ribbon-bush","common_name":"Ribbon Bush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season (spring–summer). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser) from late summer to encourage flowering. Do not feed through the post-flowering rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-goosefoot-plant","common_name":"Silver Goosefoot Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during spring and summer. Avoid overfeeding, which promotes plain green foliage at the expense of the distinctive silver midrib.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-arrow-arrowhead-vine","common_name":"Red Arrow Arrowhead Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser at half strength. Phosphorus and potassium support the anthocyanin pigments responsible for the red colouration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"five-fingers-arrowhead-vine","common_name":"Five Fingers Arrowhead Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-to-full strength through the growing season. This is a vigorous grower and will benefit from regular feeding from spring through early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chiapas-arrowhead-plant","common_name":"Chiapas Arrowhead Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-to-full strength every 3–4 weeks from spring through early autumn. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks or stop entirely in winter. A fertiliser with moderate nitrogen supports the large, deep-green foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spear-leaved-arrowhead-vine","common_name":"spear-leaved arrowhead vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 20-20-20 NPK). Do not feed in autumn or winter. Flush the soil every few months to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-form-scindapsus","common_name":"dark form scindapsus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Alternatively use a slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivy-leaved-scindapsus","common_name":"ivy-leaved scindapsus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once per month during spring and summer. No fertiliser is needed in autumn or winter. Overfeeding causes salt build-up, which burns root tips and shows as leaf-tip browning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lucent-scindapsus","common_name":"lucent scindapsus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising causes salt accumulation that damages roots; flush the growing medium with plain water every few months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bamburanta","common_name":"bamburanta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid overfeeding, which causes brown leaf margins from salt build-up. Flush the soil with plain water every 2–3 months. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-mosaic-plant","common_name":"golden mosaic plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (half-strength). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Excess fertiliser salts cause marginal burning; flush the soil regularly with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magic-star-stromanthe","common_name":"magic star stromanthe","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid fertilising in autumn and winter. Overfeeding causes marginal leaf burn from salt build-up. Flush the soil with plain water every 2–3 months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe","common_name":"stromanthe","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once per month in spring and summer. Stop feeding from October to February. Over-fertilising leads to marginal leaf scorch from salt accumulation; flush the substrate with plain water periodically to reset.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-of-hearts-plant","common_name":"Queen of Hearts Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 20-20-20 NPK). Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"low-shield-plant","common_name":"Low Shield Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength). Avoid overfeeding; excess nitrogen causes lush but weak growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pendulous-homalomena","common_name":"Pendulous Homalomena","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly from March to September. Cease feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas, which can cause salt buildup in the fine-textured tropical mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beaked-homalomena","common_name":"Beaked Homalomena","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at half strength from April through September. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Flush soil occasionally with plain water to prevent fertiliser salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-dumb-cane","common_name":"Spotted Dumb Cane","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to monthly in early autumn and cease entirely in winter. Overfeeding causes excessive, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camille-dumb-cane","common_name":"Camille Dumb Cane","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half strength every 2–4 weeks from spring through summer. Do not feed in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser causes salt accumulation and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-dumb-cane","common_name":"Compact Dumb Cane","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Cease feeding in autumn and winter. The smaller root zone of this cultivar means over-fertilising can cause salt burn more quickly than in larger Dieffenbachia.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropic-snow-dumb-cane","common_name":"Tropic Snow Dumb Cane","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) diluted to half strength. This vigorous cultivar is a moderate feeder and responds well to regular nutrition during the growing season. Cease feeding entirely from October through February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-peace-lily","common_name":"Fragrant Peace Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength. Over-feeding causes brown leaf-tip burn from salt build-up; flush the soil with water occasionally and reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hound-s-tongue-fern","common_name":"Hound","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. Ferns are light feeders; over-fertilising causes frond-tip burn. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Skip feeding for several months after repotting into fresh mix.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pinstripe-calathea","common_name":"Pinstripe Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Calatheas are light feeders and salt-sensitive; over-fertilising causes leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peacock-plant","common_name":"Peacock Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the compost with clean water occasionally; never over-feed, which scorches leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zebra-plant-calathea","common_name":"Zebra Plant Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength once a month during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Avoid full-strength feeds, which can burn the sensitive roots; stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-rufibarba-2","common_name":"Velvet Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up; flush the soil with plain water occasionally to prevent leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-calathea-jungle","common_name":"Velvet Calathea Jungle","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows. Sensitive to salt build-up; flush the soil with filtered water periodically to prevent fertiliser and mineral accumulation that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-painted-calathea","common_name":"Rose-Painted Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, diluted (roughly half-strength) liquid houseplant fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Calatheas are light feeders and prone to fertiliser burn; go sparingly and flush the soil occasionally to clear salt build-up. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-lancifolia-2","common_name":"Rattlesnake Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10). Do not feed in winter when growth slows. Over-fertilizing causes salt build-up and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaf-calathea","common_name":"Round-Leaf Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) every 4–6 weeks from spring through summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Excess fertilizer causes salt accumulation and brown leaf tips; flush soil with plain water every few months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-passion-plant","common_name":"Purple Passion Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. The plant is a vigorous feeder during active growth. Reduce to monthly or suspend entirely in winter. High-nitrogen feeds encourage lush leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"solenostemon-scutellarioides","common_name":"Coleus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring and summer to support rapid leafy growth. A balanced fertilizer (20-20-20) at half strength is also effective. Reduce to monthly in autumn; suspend in winter. Pinch flower buds as they appear to keep energy in the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bloodleaf-plant","common_name":"Bloodleaf Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. A high-nitrogen formula encourages vigorous leafy growth. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop in winter. Regular fertilising maintains the intensity of leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"joseph-s-coat-plant","common_name":"Joseph","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) at half strength. In garden use a slow-release granular fertilizer at planting time. Reduce to monthly in autumn; do not fertilize in winter. Excess nitrogen can reduce colour intensity — a balanced or slightly phosphorus-leaning formula maintains vivid colouration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-basket-grass","common_name":"Variegated Basket Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength every 3–4 weeks from spring through early autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage all-green growth at the expense of the white and pink variegation. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-net-plant","common_name":"Golden-Net Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength monthly during spring and summer. This small, slow-growing plant has modest nutrient requirements — over-fertilizing causes salt damage and leaf burn. Do not feed in winter. A liquid orchid fertilizer or all-purpose 10-10-10 at half strength suits it well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ocimum-basilicum-thai","common_name":"Thai Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK) diluted to half strength every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds once plants are established, as excessive nitrogen reduces essential oil concentration and flavor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ocimum-basilicum-lemon","common_name":"Lemon Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 5-5-5 or similar) at half strength every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Excess nitrogen promotes lush growth at the expense of essential oil production; moderate feeding preserves the lemon fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ocimum-citriodorum","common_name":"Lemon Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. NPK 10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. The hybrid is a moderate feeder; over-fertilising with nitrogen reduces lemon aroma by diluting essential oil concentration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-thyme","common_name":"English Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in early spring with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) to support new growth. Over-feeding produces soft, flavourless leaves. No further feeding needed during the season; the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thymus-citriodorus","common_name":"Lemon Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring only. Over-fertilising weakens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thymus-praecox","common_name":"Creeping Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. A very light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is optional. Over-feeding destroys the compact mat habit and produces soft growth that is susceptible to disease and frost damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-thyme","common_name":"Broad-leaved Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (low nitrogen) once in early spring if growth appears poor. Rich feeding reduces aromatic intensity and hardens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tufted-thyme","common_name":"Tufted Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Do not feed routinely. A very light application of low-phosphorus, low-nitrogen grit-bed top-dressing in spring is sufficient. Excess nutrients cause the cushion to open up, losing its ornamental form and becoming vulnerable to winter rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-marjoram","common_name":"Spanish Marjoram","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in spring with a balanced granular fertiliser at half the recommended rate. Excessive nitrogen reduces oil concentration and makes growth soft and less aromatic. Container plants benefit from a single light feed in early summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corn-mint","common_name":"Corn Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during the growing season (April–September). A nitrogen-forward feed promotes leafy, harvestable growth. Avoid over-fertilising, which can dilute menthol content. Top-dress containers with compost in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"horse-mint","common_name":"Horse Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half recommended strength. As with most mints, avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy but less aromatic growth. A compost mulch applied in spring reduces the need for supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mojito-mint","common_name":"Mojito Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer to support the high leaf-production rate. A feed with slightly elevated nitrogen (e.g. 10:5:5) encourages leafy growth for harvesting. Reduce to nil in autumn and winter. Top-dress pots with fresh compost each spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-marjoram","common_name":"Winter Marjoram","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — a single application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient for plants in ground. Container plants may benefit from a light liquid feed (low nitrogen) once in late spring. Over-fertilising reduces the concentration of volatile oils that give the herb its flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bellhop-plant","common_name":"Bellhop Plant","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser at half rate. Rich feeding produces excessive soft growth at the expense of the ornamental bract display. Ground plants need no additional feeding if in lean soil; container plants in a gritty mix benefit from one light liquid feed mid-season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ornamental-oregano","common_name":"Ornamental Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is all that is needed. Over-feeding with nitrogen produces excessive leafy growth at the expense of the ornamental bracts. Container plants should have the top layer of compost replaced with fresh gritty mix annually in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-oregano","common_name":"Smooth Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed minimally — apply a balanced low-nitrogen granular fertiliser once in early spring. Soil that is too fertile reduces flower production and makes plants floppy. Container specimens benefit from a single liquid feed in late spring. Replace the top 5 cm of potting mix with fresh gritty compost each spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slow-bolt-cilantro","common_name":"Slow-bolt Cilantro","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at sowing time. Excess nitrogen encourages leafy growth but also faster bolting. Avoid heavy feeding once flower buds appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calypso-cilantro","common_name":"Calypso Cilantro","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth but can hasten bolting. For container growing, a diluted liquid feed once at transplanting is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fernleaf-dill","common_name":"Fernleaf Dill","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once with a balanced liquid fertiliser at establishment. Rich feeding promotes lush growth but dilutes the aromatic oils that give dill its flavour. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bouquet-dill","common_name":"Bouquet Dill","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at sowing or transplanting. Excessive nitrogen delays flowering and seed set. A single application at establishment is usually sufficient for the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"all-gold-lemon-balm","common_name":"All Gold Lemon Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which cause excessive leafy growth and self-seeding. A light top-dress of compost each autumn maintains soil fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosmarinus-officinalis","common_name":"Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring only. Avoid feeding in late summer or autumn as this stimulates soft, frost-susceptible growth. Overly fertile soil reduces essential oil concentration and hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue","common_name":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Lean soil promotes hardiness and high essential oil content. Avoid autumn feeding to prevent soft frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-rosemary","common_name":"Creeping Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced granular fertiliser in spring only. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosmarinus-officinalis-arp","common_name":"Arp Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush, less aromatic growth. Container plants may benefit from a diluted liquid feed monthly during summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosmarinus-officinalis-barbecue","common_name":"Barbecue Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single application of a balanced, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Excess feeding — especially high nitrogen — produces soft, lush growth that is less flavourful and more susceptible to disease. Container-grown plants can receive a half-strength liquid feed monthly from April to August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-savory","common_name":"Creeping Savory","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, less aromatic growth. Container specimens can receive a half-strength balanced liquid feed once a month from spring through midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apium-graveolens","common_name":"Celery","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 10-5-5) every 2–3 weeks once plants are established. Celery is a heavy feeder — nitrogen supports rapid leafy and stalk growth. Supplement with a calcium-rich foliar spray if tip burn (marginal leaf necrosis) appears. Reduce feeding once stalks begin to size up.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"leaf-celery","common_name":"Leaf Celery","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-5-5 or a general-purpose liquid feed) every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to support the rapid production of leafy growth. A slow-release granular fertiliser incorporated at planting time reduces the need for frequent liquid feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caraway","common_name":"Caraway","category":"herb","fertilising":"Work a balanced general-purpose fertiliser into the soil at planting. During the second-year seed-setting stage, a light top-dressing of a balanced granular feed in early spring is beneficial. Avoid high nitrogen, which delays seed formation. Essentially a low-maintenance crop requiring minimal additional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arugula","common_name":"Arugula","category":"edible","fertilising":"For a quick-growing crop, a base dressing of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or compost worked into the soil before sowing is usually sufficient. Successive sowings benefit from a light liquid feed of high-nitrogen fertiliser every 2–3 weeks. Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen, which can mask flavour compounds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"citronella-grass","common_name":"Citronella Grass","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, nitrogen-rich fertiliser (e.g. general-purpose 10-10-10 or a grass fertiliser) monthly from spring through late summer to support rapid foliage growth. In containers, where nutrients deplete faster, a monthly liquid feed at half to full strength during the growing season is recommended. Withhold feeding entirely during winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"artemisia-dracunculus-var-sativa","common_name":"Russian Tarragon","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce leafy, bland growth. Container plants benefit from a dilute liquid feed monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepeta-faassenii","common_name":"Garden Catmint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needed in the ground. A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring suffices. Over-feeding produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of flowers. Container-grown plants benefit from a low-nitrogen liquid feed monthly.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cardamom","common_name":"Cardamom","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer). Reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter. A high-potassium feed encourages pod production in mature plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cucurbita-pepo-delicata","common_name":"Delicata Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus/potassium feed once flowering begins to promote fruit development over foliage. Side-dress with compost mid-season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-pumpkin","common_name":"Miniature Pumpkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Use a balanced 10-10-10 granular fertiliser at planting. Once flowers appear, switch to a potassium-rich feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) to support fruit development. Avoid high nitrogen after flowering as it promotes foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cucurbita-pepo-acorn","common_name":"Acorn Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced 10-10-10 granular fertiliser at planting time worked into the soil. Side-dress with compost at flowering. Once fruit begins to develop, switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (e.g. 5-10-15) to maximize fruit size and sweetness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cucurbita-pepo-spaghetti","common_name":"Spaghetti Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work a balanced granular 10-10-10 fertiliser into the soil at planting. Once fruits are set, apply a phosphorus- and potassium-rich feed (low nitrogen) every 2–3 weeks to support the heavy, large fruits. Spaghetti squash fruits can weigh 1–2 kg (2–4 lb) and demand consistent nutrient supply.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"atlantic-giant-pumpkin","common_name":"Atlantic Giant Pumpkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Extremely heavy feeder. Apply large quantities of well-rotted manure before planting. During the growing season, competitive growers apply weekly liquid feeds with balanced nutrients early on, transitioning to high potassium (e.g. 5-10-20) once fruits are set. Foliar calcium and micronutrient sprays are commonly used to prevent deficiencies in fast-growing tissue.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"hubbard-squash","common_name":"Hubbard Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser at planting. Switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed (e.g. 5-10-10) once vines begin to flower to support fruit development. Side-dress with compost mid-season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buttercup-squash","common_name":"Buttercup Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Pre-plant with balanced 10-10-10 granular fertiliser or rich compost. Once flowering begins, switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium fertiliser (5-10-10) applied every 3–4 weeks to promote fruit fill. Avoid high nitrogen at fruiting stage, which causes excessive vine growth at the expense of yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheese-pumpkin","common_name":"Cheese Pumpkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work a balanced fertiliser or compost into the planting site. Feed with a balanced 10-10-10 at transplanting, then switch to a phosphorus- and potassium-rich formula (5-10-10) at flowering to support large fruit development. Side-dress with compost at mid-season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cushaw-squash","common_name":"Cushaw Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Side-dress with compost or a low-nitrogen fertiliser at flowering to support large fruit development. Cushaw is a moderately heavy feeder but overfertilisation with nitrogen causes excessive vine growth at the expense of fruit set.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"fig-leaf-gourd","common_name":"Fig-leaf Gourd","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced compost or 10-10-10 granular fertiliser at planting. Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support the large, long-season fruits. This species is a heavier feeder over a longer growing period than annual winter squash.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"persian-cucumber","common_name":"Persian Cucumber","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting. Once vines begin to flower, feed every 2 weeks with a liquid fertiliser higher in potassium (e.g. tomato feed). Avoid excess nitrogen at the fruiting stage. Persian cucumbers are moderate feeders and benefit from regular top-dressing of compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"netted-muskmelon","common_name":"Netted Muskmelon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced compost or 10-10-10 granular fertiliser at planting. At the start of flowering switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium fertiliser to encourage fruit development and sweetness. Do not overfeed with nitrogen — it promotes vine growth and reduces flavour. Stop feeding once fruits are sizing up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honeydew-melon","common_name":"Honeydew Melon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced compost or 10-10-10 fertiliser pre-plant. Switch to a potassium-rich, lower-nitrogen fertiliser (5-10-10) at flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen throughout the growing season — it promotes excessive vine growth at the expense of fruit sweetness. Stop fertilising once fruit reaches full size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"west-indian-gherkin","common_name":"West Indian Gherkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser at planting, then switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed (e.g. 5-10-10) once vines begin flowering. Feed every 3–4 weeks through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kentucky-wonder-pole-bean","common_name":"Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich starter feed (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting. Once established and inoculated, beans rarely need additional nitrogen. Side-dress with compost at flowering if growth appears slow.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"black-turtle-bean","common_name":"Black Turtle Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen starter at sowing (5-10-10). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they delay pod set and reduce yield. Rhizobium inoculant on seed at sowing dramatically improves performance on unfamiliar ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinto-bean","common_name":"Pinto Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a phosphorus-starter fertiliser at sowing (e.g. 5-10-10). Rhizobium inoculant replaces the need for nitrogen topdressing. A light compost side-dress at flowering benefits late-season productivity in poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haricot-vert","common_name":"Haricot Vert","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate balanced, low-N compost before sowing. A phosphorus-starter fertiliser (5-10-10) at sowing supports early root establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds throughout the season. Liquid seaweed extract every 3 weeks supports steady production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phaseolus-coccineus","common_name":"Scarlet Runner Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply generous compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Once established and inoculated with Rhizobium, nitrogen top-dressing is rarely needed. A balanced liquid feed every 2–3 weeks once pods begin setting supports extended yields.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fordhook-lima-bean","common_name":"Fordhook Lima Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost before planting. Apply 5-10-10 starter fertiliser at sowing. After Rhizobium establishes, avoid further nitrogen. A potassium-rich liquid feed at pod-fill stage (e.g. tomato feed) boosts seed quality and flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tepary-bean","common_name":"Tepary Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed or recommended in typical conditions. Nitrogen fertiliser actively reduces yield by promoting leaf growth over seed production. On very alkaline soils, a light sulphur amendment to reduce pH slightly (to 6.5–7.0) may help nutrient uptake. Rhizobium inoculant (P. acutifolius-compatible strains) supports nitrogen fixation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snow-pea","common_name":"Snow Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work a balanced granular fertiliser (5-10-10) into the bed at sowing. Side-dress with a low-nitrogen liquid feed once flowering begins. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — plants fix their own N.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lincoln-pea","common_name":"Lincoln Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate balanced 5-10-10 granules pre-sow. A potassium-rich liquid feed at pod fill (e.g. tomato feed) improves sweetness and yield. Nitrogen top-dressing rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"garden-carrot","common_name":"Garden Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work a low-nitrogen, high-potassium and phosphorus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) into the bed before sowing to 30 cm depth. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds — they produce lush tops and forked, hairy roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daucus-carota-danvers","common_name":"Danvers Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Pre-sow with balanced, low-nitrogen granular feed worked to 25–30 cm. A light side-dress of potassium sulphate at 6 weeks boosts root sweetness and storage quality. Do not top-dress with nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daucus-carota-nantes","common_name":"Nantes Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Pre-sow application of a phosphorus and potassium-rich fertiliser (5-10-10 or similar) worked in to 30 cm. A light liquid seaweed feed at 6–8 weeks supports even growth. No high-nitrogen feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"imperator-carrot","common_name":"Imperator Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Pre-sow balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (5-10-10) incorporated to 35 cm. Mid-season potassium sulphate side-dress improves storage quality and sweetness. Excess nitrogen produces forked, hairy roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daucus-carota-purple-haze","common_name":"Purple Haze Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Pre-sow balanced 5-10-10 fertiliser worked to 30 cm. A potassium-rich feed at 6–8 weeks aids pigment development and flavour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth over root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daucus-carota-chantenay","common_name":"Chantenay Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work balanced 5-10-10 into the bed pre-sow. A late-season potassium-rich feed (e.g. sulphate of potash) enhances sugar and red-pigment development. No nitrogen top-dressing needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daucus-carota-paris-market","common_name":"Paris Market Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser (5-10-10 or similar) at sowing time. Excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of roots. A light side-dressing of potassium at thinning supports root sweetness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garden-beet","common_name":"Garden Beet","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) before sowing. Avoid excessive nitrogen (causes lush tops, small roots). A potassium-rich feed at midseason improves sweetness. Boron trace element essential — add borax to deficient soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beta-vulgaris-var-cicla","common_name":"Swiss Chard","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting. Feed with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser (e.g. diluted fish emulsion) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season to support continuous leaf production. Avoid excessive potassium at expense of leaf growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beta-vulgaris-var-cicla-bright-lights","common_name":"Rainbow Chard","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth to sustain leaf regeneration. In containers, feed weekly with half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fordhook-giant-chard","common_name":"Fordhook Giant Chard","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser before planting. Side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser (e.g. blood meal or fish emulsion) every 4 weeks during the growing season. The large biomass demands more nitrogen than smaller varieties; deficiency shows as pale yellowing of older leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mangel-wurzel","common_name":"Mangel-wurzel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-10) before sowing to support large root development. Side-dress with a balanced fertiliser at thinning. Avoid high nitrogen which produces excessive leaf at the expense of root bulk. A single pre-season compost incorporation is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lactuca-sativa-var-capitata","common_name":"Butterhead Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–3 weeks. Nitrogen encourages leafy growth but excess causes rapid bolting in heat. In fertile garden soil, no feeding may be necessary. In containers, regular feeding is essential as nutrients leach quickly.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"romaine-lettuce","common_name":"Romaine Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth. Nitrogen supports the tall, leafy structure but excessive feeding in warm conditions promotes bolting. A pre-planting compost incorporation is generally sufficient for garden beds; container crops need regular feeding throughout.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loose-leaf-lettuce","common_name":"Loose-leaf Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed (e.g. 10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during active growth. High nitrogen encourages leafy growth; avoid overfeeding as it can cause soft, rot-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"batavian-lettuce","common_name":"Batavian Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) every 2–3 weeks. A nitrogen-rich feed early on promotes leaf mass; reduce once the plant begins forming its loose head.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-sails-lettuce","common_name":"Red Sails Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2–3 weeks. High nitrogen encourages the lush growth and deep colour. Avoid over-fertilising with phosphorus, which is less critical for leafy crops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lactuca-sativa-iceberg","common_name":"Iceberg Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a general balanced fertiliser (e.g. Growmore) at soil preparation, then liquid-feed with a nitrogen-rich formula every 2 weeks during growth. Adequate calcium supply helps prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bloomsdale-spinach","common_name":"Bloomsdale Spinach","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work a balanced granular fertiliser (5-10-10) into the soil before sowing. Liquid nitrogen feed every 3 weeks promotes dark, lush growth. Avoid heavy feeding late in the season as it can encourage soft, disease-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tyee-spinach","common_name":"Tyee Spinach","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser before sowing. Supplement with a liquid nitrogen-rich feed every 3 weeks. Tyee is a heavy feeder during its rapid growth phase — adequate nitrogen is essential for deep green, lush leaves.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"spinacia-oleracea-new-zealand","common_name":"New Zealand Spinach","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser at planting. Light liquid feeds every 4 weeks maintain steady growth. Over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush but weak growth; moderate feeding is sufficient given the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cherry-belle-radish","common_name":"Cherry Belle Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally requires minimal fertilising if soil is moderately fertile. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy top growth at the expense of the root. A low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (e.g. 5-10-10) can improve root size and quality if soil is poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raphanus-sativus-daikon","common_name":"Daikon Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (5-10-10) at sowing. Side-dress with potassium and phosphorus mid-growth. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth at the expense of root. One application at planting is usually sufficient for a short crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-radish","common_name":"Wild Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely fertilised in foraging contexts; if cultivating for edibility, a single application of balanced general fertiliser at sowing improves leaf tenderness. Excess nitrogen encourages vegetative growth over flowering/pod set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bottle-gourd","common_name":"Bottle Gourd","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Once flowering begins, switch to a low-nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium feed (e.g., 5-10-10) every 2–3 weeks to encourage fruiting over foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loofah","common_name":"Loofah","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) at transplanting. Switch to a potassium-rich liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during fruiting. Excess nitrogen produces abundant foliage but delays fruiting; ease off nitrogen once vines are established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ridge-gourd","common_name":"Ridge Gourd","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Feed every 2–3 weeks with a potassium-rich liquid fertiliser once flowering begins. Avoid high nitrogen at the fruiting stage, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chayote","common_name":"Chayote","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting and again when vines begin to run. Once flowering starts, switch to a phosphorus- and potassium-rich feed (e.g., 5-10-10) every 3–4 weeks through fruiting season to maximise yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-melon","common_name":"Winter Melon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Feed with a phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during fruiting. Limit nitrogen after vine establishment to channel energy into fruit development rather than foliage. Limit plants to 2–3 fruits per vine for maximum size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-melon","common_name":"Round Melon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) or aged manure at soil preparation. Side-dress with a potassium-rich feed when vines begin to run and again at first flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen at the fruiting stage; over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush vines but few fruits.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cowpea","common_name":"Cowpea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal fertilising needed. Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium cowpea-group inoculant before sowing to boost nitrogen fixation. A light application of phosphorus-rich fertiliser at planting supports root development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mung-bean","common_name":"Mung Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light phosphorus and potassium application at planting. Use Rhizobium group inoculant on seeds before sowing to maximise nitrogen fixation. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers; the plant provides its own supply through root nodules.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adzuki-bean","common_name":"Adzuki Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium cowpea/mung-group inoculant at sowing. Apply a balanced low-nitrogen starter fertiliser at planting. Top-dress with potassium-rich feed at flowering. No further nitrogen is usually required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-gram","common_name":"Black Gram","category":"edible","fertilising":"Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium cowpea-group inoculant. Apply a light balanced fertiliser or bone meal at sowing; skip nitrogen. A single potassium application at early flowering can improve pod fill.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lentil","common_name":"Lentil","category":"edible","fertilising":"Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium lentil-group inoculant before sowing — essential where lentils have not been grown before. A modest phosphorus and potassium dressing at sowing is beneficial. No nitrogen fertiliser needed; plants provide their own via nodules.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chickpea","common_name":"Chickpea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium ciceri inoculant (specific to chickpea) before sowing — the correct strain is different from other legumes. Apply a light phosphorus and potassium starter. Avoid nitrogen; chickpeas generate their own and excess N suppresses nodulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glycine-max-edamame","common_name":"Edamame","category":"edible","fertilising":"Inoculate with Bradyrhizobium japonicum inoculant before sowing. Incorporate a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted compost at planting. Side-dress with potassium at flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; as a legume it fixes its own nitrogen via root nodules.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corn-salad","common_name":"Corn Salad","category":"edible","fertilising":"A single application of balanced general fertiliser or well-rotted compost incorporated before sowing is sufficient. Heavy feeding promotes sappy growth susceptible to mould in cold, damp winters. No feeding needed once the crop is established.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"endive","common_name":"Endive","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced vegetable fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting and again mid-season. Avoid excess nitrogen late in the season, which promotes loose, bitter leaves over compact heads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chicory","common_name":"Chicory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderately fertile soil is sufficient; excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of root development. Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting. For root chicory, a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed mid-season benefits root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apium-graveolens-var-dulce","common_name":"Celery","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced nitrogen-rich fertiliser (e.g. 21-0-0 or general-purpose 10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks from transplanting through mid-season. Phosphorus and potassium support root health and disease resistance.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-orange","common_name":"Sweet orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a specialist citrus fertiliser (high nitrogen, with magnesium and trace elements) every 4–6 weeks from early spring to early autumn. Reduce to every 8 weeks in winter. Yellowing leaves often signal nitrogen or magnesium deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"navel-orange","common_name":"Navel orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a specialist citrus or slow-release fertiliser (high in nitrogen with added magnesium and iron) monthly from February to September. Navel oranges are prone to magnesium deficiency causing leaf yellowing; Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) foliar spray corrects mild cases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"valencia-orange","common_name":"Valencia orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a citrus-specific fertiliser with an N-P-K ratio emphasising nitrogen (e.g. 8-3-9 with micronutrients) in early spring, early summer, and early autumn. Valencia responds well to split feeding. Iron chlorosis on alkaline soils is corrected with chelated iron drench.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meyer-lemon","common_name":"Meyer lemon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks year-round (reducing to every 8 weeks in winter) with a high-nitrogen citrus fertiliser containing chelated iron, manganese, and magnesium. Meyer lemons fruit heavily and are heavy feeders; underfed plants produce pale, thin-peeled fruit and suffer leaf yellowing.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"mandarin-orange","common_name":"Mandarin orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced citrus fertiliser with micronutrients (iron, manganese, zinc) monthly from early spring through autumn. Mandarins are prone to zinc deficiency (small mottled leaves) and iron chlorosis; use a citrus-specific feed that includes chelated trace elements. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"citrus-reticulata-clementine","common_name":"Clementine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a specialist citrus fertiliser (high in nitrogen, magnesium, and iron) every 2 weeks from early spring through late autumn. Reduce to monthly in winter or stop entirely in cold dark conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grapefruit","common_name":"Grapefruit","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced citrus fertiliser (NPK with magnesium and zinc) every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer. A slow-release granular citrus feed in early spring followed by liquid top-ups is effective. Avoid feeding from late autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"key-lime","common_name":"Key lime","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks with a high-nitrogen citrus fertiliser from spring through late summer. Key limes are vigorous feeders; deficiencies in magnesium show quickly as interveinal yellowing. A slow-release citrus granule in spring plus liquid feeds through summer works well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-lime","common_name":"Persian lime","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a specialist citrus fertiliser every 2 weeks from spring through autumn, reducing to monthly or stopping in winter. Include a formulation with chelated iron and magnesium to prevent interveinal chlorosis. Slow-release citrus granules can supplement liquid feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"citrus-aurantium","common_name":"Seville orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced citrus fertiliser from spring to early autumn. A high-nitrogen feed in spring promotes vegetative growth and blossom; switch to a potassium-rich formula as fruit develops. Avoid feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"citron","common_name":"Citron","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced citrus fertiliser every 3-4 weeks from spring through autumn. Citron","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"citrus-japonica","common_name":"Kumquat","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced citrus fertiliser every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop or significantly reduce in winter. A winter rest period with minimal feeding helps trigger the spring flowering flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple","common_name":"Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser (or sulphate of ammonia + sulphate of potash) in late winter/early spring before growth resumes. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes soft vegetative growth at the expense of fruit. Potassium supports fruit colour and flavour; magnesium prevents summer leaf yellowing. Established trees on good soil may need only an annual mulch of well-rotted manure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuji-apple","common_name":"Fuji apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser in early spring before bud break. Supplement with potassium in mid-summer to support fruit quality. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after midsummer, which promotes soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"granny-smith-apple","common_name":"Granny Smith apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced NPK in early spring. A midsummer application of sulfate of potash supports fruit skin colour and shelf life. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set and increases fire blight susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-delicious-apple","common_name":"Golden Delicious apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. Supplement with potassium mid-season for fruit quality. As a vigorous grower, Golden Delicious is sensitive to over-feeding with nitrogen — excess promotes blindwood and reduces cropping. Annual soil tests guide amendments.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-pear","common_name":"European pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring before bud break. Unlike apples, pears are highly susceptible to fire blight when over-fertilised with nitrogen — limit nitrogen applications. Annual soil testing prevents over-amendment. Potassium sulfate in summer supports fruit quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bartlett-pear","common_name":"Bartlett pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK in early spring. Bartlett is particularly fire-blight-susceptible when over-fed with nitrogen — use conservative nitrogen rates (no more than 0.5 kg actual N per year for bearing trees) and prioritise potassium for fruit quality. Foliar calcium sprays reduce post-harvest breakdown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bosc-pear","common_name":"Bosc pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring. Limit nitrogen to avoid rank, fire-blight-prone growth. Bosc responds well to potassium applications in midsummer, which improves fruit density and skin finish. Annual compost mulch reduces need for supplemental feeding in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hosui-asian-pear","common_name":"Hosui Asian pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Asian pears are vigorous growers; avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes fire blight. Potassium applications in summer improve fruit quality, russeting development, and storage. Thin fruit heavily (one per spur) to achieve full Hosui size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ussurian-pear","common_name":"Ussurian pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeding requirements once established. Apply a light balanced fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow (less than 30 cm of annual extension on young trees). Excess nitrogen reduces cold hardening in autumn — avoid late-season nitrogen applications in zones 3–5 where premature frost is a risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vaccinium-ashei","common_name":"Rabbiteye Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acid) fertiliser in early spring as buds break and again in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after midsummer, which promote soft growth susceptible to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-cranberry","common_name":"Small Cranberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; bogs are naturally nutrient-poor. A very dilute ericaceous liquid feed in spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising causes leggy, soft growth with poor fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"evergreen-huckleberry","common_name":"Evergreen Huckleberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light annual application of ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Slow-growing and low-nutrient by nature; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-huckleberry","common_name":"Red Huckleberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low nutrient requirements. A dilute ericaceous feed in early spring is sufficient. Avoid excessive fertilising; mimicking the low-nutrient, fungally-dominated soil of its native habitat gives best results.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"albion-strawberry","common_name":"Albion Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced granular fertiliser at planting, then a high-potash liquid tomato feed every 10–14 days once flowering begins. Continue feeding through all fruiting flushes. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beach-strawberry","common_name":"Beach Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light balanced feed in early spring is sufficient; over-fertilising reduces fruiting. In poor coastal soils, a slow-release organic fertiliser at planting is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragaria-virginiana","common_name":"Wild Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal. A light topdressing of compost in early spring is sufficient. Heavy feeding encourages excessive foliage and runners at the expense of fruit. Grows naturally in relatively low-fertility soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-currant","common_name":"Black Currant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. growmore or fish, blood and bone) in late winter. Topdress annually with well-rotted manure or compost in autumn. Sulphate of potash in spring improves fruit set and flavour. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-currant","common_name":"Red currant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as buds break. Supplement with a high-potassium feed in late spring to support fruit development. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gooseberry","common_name":"Gooseberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring. Apply a high-potassium feed (e.g. sulphate of potash) in late spring as fruits form. Avoid high-nitrogen inputs which drive leafy growth and increase mildew susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-black-currant","common_name":"American black currant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply compost or a balanced granular feed in early spring. Native stands require little supplemental fertilisation in humus-rich woodland soils. Avoid excessive nitrogen in fertile garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-currant","common_name":"Golden currant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation needed in native or prairie settings. In garden soils, a light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Excessive feeding produces rank growth with reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flowering-currant","common_name":"Flowering currant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general-purpose balanced fertiliser in early spring to encourage vigorous flowering shoots. A mulch of garden compost around the base annually is usually sufficient in fertile garden soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chardonnay-grape","common_name":"Chardonnay grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced vine fertiliser with potassium in early spring at bud swell. Avoid excess nitrogen which produces vigorous leafy growth at the expense of fruit quality. Potassium is critical for berry development and disease resistance. Soil test every 2–3 years to guide applications.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cabernet-sauvignon-grape","common_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate potassium feed in early spring. Avoid high nitrogen inputs. Cabernet Sauvignon is a vigorous grower; excessive fertilisation causes large canopies with poor fruit concentration and delayed ripening. Annual compost mulch on poor soils is usually sufficient supplement.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"muscat-grape","common_name":"Muscat grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed with potassium in early spring. Many Muscat cultivars are naturally vigorous; moderate feeding is preferred to avoid excessive canopy growth at the expense of berry concentration and aroma. Potassium deficiency reduces berry quality and disease resistance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fox-grape","common_name":"Fox grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring as buds swell, at approximately 0.5 lb per vine. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after midsummer as they delay dormancy. In soils above pH 6.8, a foliar iron application may be needed to prevent chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"muscadine-grape","common_name":"Muscadine grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply 0.25 lb of a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) per vine in the first year, increasing to 1–2 lb for mature vines in early spring. A split application — half at bud swell and half 6 weeks later — suits sandy soils that leach nutrients. Avoid fertilizing after July.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"manzanilla-olive","common_name":"Manzanilla olive","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertilizer with a slightly higher potassium ratio (e.g., 7-7-14) in early spring, just before bud break. A second light application in June supports fruit development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that reduce fruit set. Container olives benefit from monthly liquid feeding during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalamata-olive","common_name":"Kalamata olive","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar) at bud break in early spring, at 0.5–1 kg per mature tree. A second potassium-rich feed in early summer (e.g., sulfate of potash) improves fruit color and oil content. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"picual-olive","common_name":"Picual olive","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply nitrogen in split doses — one-third in early spring, two-thirds after fruit set. Total nitrogen: 50–100 g N per tree per year for young trees, scaling to 200–400 g for mature bearing trees. Potassium supplementation improves oil stability; foliar boron sprays at flowering increase fruit set and reduce fruit drop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-persimmon","common_name":"Japanese persimmon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder — apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring at 0.5–1 lb per year of tree age (max 12 lb per mature tree). Overfertilizing with nitrogen causes excessive vegetative growth and fruit drop. A potassium-dominant feed in midsummer improves fruit quality and color. Container trees need monthly liquid feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"american-elderberry","common_name":"American elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertilizer or generous top-dressing of compost in early spring. Elderberries are moderate feeders in average soils; in fertile garden soils, additional fertilizer may be unnecessary. A mulch of aged wood chips 10 cm deep applied annually feeds the plant while retaining the moisture it requires. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes stem growth over fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-caerulea","common_name":"Honeyberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slightly acidifying fertilizer (such as one formulated for blueberries, e.g., 10-5-5) in early spring as buds swell. A second light application after harvest maintains plant vigor for next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-guava","common_name":"Pineapple guava","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 8-8-8 NPK) every 6–8 weeks during the growing season in spring and summer. Use approximately half the recommended dose for tree/shrub size. Trace elements (iron, magnesium, zinc) benefit fruit production. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hair-sedge","common_name":"Hair sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring. A single annual application is usually sufficient in average garden soil. Over-fertilizing produces lush, floppy growth and dilutes the desirable silvery coloring. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"palm-sedge","common_name":"Palm sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength during spring and summer. Cease feeding from October to February. Over-fertilizing dilutes the attractive white variegation, producing greener, less ornamental foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orange-new-zealand-sedge","common_name":"Orange New Zealand sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring is usually sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce excessive leafy green growth at the expense of the ornamental copper coloring. No feeding required in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blue-sedge","common_name":"Blue sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little to no supplemental feeding in average garden soils. An optional top-dressing of balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring can improve vigor on very poor or sandy soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lax, overly green growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-sedge","common_name":"Black sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental fertilizer in its natural boggy habitat, where nutrients are provided by decomposing organic matter. If growing in a contained bog garden or container with artificial media, apply a light balanced fertilizer in early spring. Avoid high-phosphorus feeds near water bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-broad-leaf-sedge","common_name":"Creeping broad-leaf sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength monthly during spring and summer. As a shade-adapted plant, its growth rate is moderate and it does not require heavy feeding. Over-fertilizing can reduce the brightness of the creamy-white variegation. Do not feed in winter when the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-sedge","common_name":"Grey sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little to no supplemental feeding and thrives in average to poor soils. An optional light dressing of balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring can improve density on very poor soils. Avoid rich feeds, which produce soft, lax growth that loses the desirable mounding form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carex-muskingumensis","common_name":"palm sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. In rich, moist soils supplementary feeding is rarely necessary. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gray-s-sedge","common_name":"Gray","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. In naturally rich, moist woodland soils, supplementary feeding is typically unnecessary. Top-dress with leaf mould or compost annually to maintain organic matter levels.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiked-sedge","common_name":"spiked sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires minimal or no fertiliser. Top-dress with garden compost in spring on poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds as they encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of compact, natural form and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-fescue","common_name":"golden fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in early spring with a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertiliser (e.g. high potash/phosphate). Rich, high-nitrogen feeds cause rapid, floppy growth that detracts from the compact form and characteristic gold colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-blue-fescue","common_name":"large blue fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required — apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertiliser (high in potassium) once in early spring if grown in very poor soil. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers entirely, which produce floppy, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"idaho-fescue","common_name":"Idaho fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires no routine fertilisation — it is native to infertile soils and feeding encourages lush, disease-prone growth that undermines its natural toughness. If plants appear stressed in very impoverished urban soils, apply a single low-rate application of balanced slow-release feed in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maire-s-fescue","common_name":"Maire","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required. In very poor urban soils, apply a single low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid feeding established plants in fertile soils — excess nutrition causes rank, floppy growth and shortens clump lifespan.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sheep-s-fescue","common_name":"sheep","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; thrives on infertile soils and feeding encourages rank, floppy, disease-prone growth. Top-dress with coarse grit in autumn to maintain drainage around the crown if growing in heavier soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"valais-fescue","common_name":"Valais fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed. Excess nitrogen causes rank, floppy growth. If growth is very slow, apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release granular fertiliser once in early spring at half the recommended rate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-silver-grass","common_name":"variegated silver grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in mid-spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excess leafy growth at the expense of flowering. One annual application is sufficient for established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-silver-spider-grass","common_name":"little silver spider grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser once in early spring. High-nitrogen feeds reduce the compact habit and may suppress flowering. Established plants in reasonable soil need little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malepartus-silver-grass","common_name":"Malepartus silver grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. A single application is sufficient; overfertilising with nitrogen produces excessive leafy growth, softens stems, and reduces the quality of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-red-grass","common_name":"autumn red grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser once in early spring. Excess nitrogen delays the onset of autumn colour and promotes lush, floppy growth. Established plants in average soil rarely need more than one annual feed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"evergreen-miscanthus","common_name":"evergreen miscanthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. As a semi-evergreen species, it benefits from a light additional feed in midsummer in mild climates. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which can stimulate soft growth vulnerable to cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-head-fountain-grass","common_name":"red head fountain grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce plume quality and produce excessive leafy growth. One feed per year is sufficient in average garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oriental-fountain-grass","common_name":"oriental fountain grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed. Rich soils and nitrogen feeds reduce flower production and create a floppy habit. If growth is very poor in genuinely impoverished soil, apply a half-rate low-nitrogen slow-release feed once in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-feather-grass","common_name":"African feather grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding once in spring with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they promote excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowering. Generally performs well in low-fertility soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"feathertop-grass","common_name":"feathertop grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser once in early summer. Over-feeding increases leaf at the expense of the ornamental flower spikes. In nutrient-poor soils, a single application of slow-release fertiliser at planting is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-fountain-grass","common_name":"meadow fountain grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in average soils. If growth is very poor, a single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote excessive vegetative growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-spike-grass","common_name":"silver spike grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser required — excess nitrogen leads to floppy stems and reduced ornamental value. In extremely poor soils, a single light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"feather-grass","common_name":"feather grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilisation needed. Feeding in fertile soils reduces the tight, ornamental clump habit and can cause the plant to become floppy. In very impoverished soils, a minimal slow-release fertiliser at planting time is the maximum required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-feather-grass","common_name":"beautiful feather grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser required. Divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigour rather than feeding. If growth seems very slow in very poor soil, apply a minimal balanced feed in early spring only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-feather-grass","common_name":"European feather grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed in average garden soils. Rich, fertile soil produces lush, rank growth with fewer ornamental flower spikes. In extremely poor ground, a single minimal slow-release feed at planting is the most that should be applied.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mediterranean-feather-grass","common_name":"Mediterranean feather grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilisation required or recommended. Native to infertile rocky soils; feeding produces lax, un-ornamental growth and reduces the characteristic compact clump habit. Plant in low-fertility conditions for best results.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-forest-grass","common_name":"Japanese forest grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which produces floppy, washed-out growth. One application per season is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"all-gold-japanese-forest-grass","common_name":"all gold Japanese forest grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One light spring feed with balanced slow-release granules or a compost top-dressing is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which produce lax, floppy growth and may dull the vivid gold colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-feather-reed-grass","common_name":"Korean feather reed grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One spring application of balanced granular fertiliser or a compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce floppy growth. Generally thrives without regular feeding in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bluejoint-reedgrass","common_name":"bluejoint reedgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no feeding in its preferred wet, fertile conditions. In garden settings a single light spring compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid fertilising established stands in naturalistic or wildlife areas.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wood-small-reed","common_name":"wood small-reed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires no fertilising; thrives in poor, unfed soils. Feeding encourages even more vigorous spreading and may become counterproductive in controlled garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-small-reed","common_name":"narrow small-reed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed; grows naturally in nutrient-limited fen and bog conditions. Excess fertiliser disrupts ecological balance in naturalistic plantings and can encourage weed growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prairie-sky-switch-grass","common_name":"Prairie Sky switch grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; in very poor soils one light spring application of balanced granular fertiliser suffices. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which weaken the stems and cause the clump to flop.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wavy-hair-grass","common_name":"wavy hair grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this grass naturally grows in nutrient-poor conditions and feeding encourages rank, floppy growth and can kill it in rich soils. No amendments other than acid mulch (pine bark) are recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-moor-grass","common_name":"Purple Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility needs. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring at half the recommended rate. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which encourage soft, floppy growth. On naturally fertile soils, no feeding is necessary.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variegated-purple-moor-grass","common_name":"Variegated Purple Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 6-6-6 or similar) once in early spring at half rate. Excess nitrogen reduces ornamental quality and promotes lax growth. On rich soils no supplemental feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-moor-grass","common_name":"Tall Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring (March–April) at half rate is sufficient. Excess feeding leads to tall, heavy stems that lodge in wind. Leave clumps undisturbed through winter and cut back to 10 cm in late February–early March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skyracer-moor-grass","common_name":"Skyracer Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding requirements. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in early spring at half the label rate. Over-fertilising produces excessively heavy stems prone to wind damage. Leave standing over winter for structural interest, cutting hard back to 10 cm in late February or early March before new growth emerges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helictochloa-sempervirens","common_name":"Blue Oat Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Feeding is generally unnecessary and counterproductive — fertiliser promotes soft, floppy growth and reduces longevity. If growing in very poor sandy soil where other plants also struggle, a single very light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is permissible.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-oat-grass","common_name":"Meadow Oat Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required or recommended. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and fertilising will give a competitive advantage to coarser grasses at its expense, and may promote rank, floppy growth uncharacteristic of the species. Use it in low-fertility meadow mixes without supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-moor-grass","common_name":"Grey Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed or beneficial. This species thrives in nutrient-poor substrates; fertilising promotes soft, untypical growth. Use in unfertilised gravel beds or chalk gardens without supplementation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-needlegrass","common_name":"Purple Needlegrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. Native to nutrient-poor soils; fertilising promotes lush but short-lived, disease-susceptible growth and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-love-grass","common_name":"Purple Love Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising — supplemental nutrients produce floppy, overly lush growth and reduce the ornamental seed-head display. If growth is very poor in extremely depleted soil, a single light application of balanced slow-release granules in spring is the maximum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-love-grass","common_name":"Weeping Love Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required. Fertilising in fertile soils promotes excessive, floppy growth. On extremely poor, compacted soils used for revegetation, a single low-nitrogen slow-release application at planting can aid establishment only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deer-grass","common_name":"Deer Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. In native or lean soils, do not fertilise. If growth is poor in severely depleted soils, apply a low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release fertiliser once in early spring. Over-fertilising produces rank, floppy growth and reduces drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bamboo-muhly","common_name":"Bamboo Muhly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not needed in native or garden soils. If growth is very slow in exceptionally poor soils, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen products that promote soft, weak growth susceptible to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"big-bluestem","common_name":"Big Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Supplemental nutrients cause excessive height (up to 2.5 m+), flopping, and reduced drought tolerance. Big bluestem is adapted to lean prairie soils; fertility is counterproductive for ornamental use.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-bluestem","common_name":"Little Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid all fertilising. Little bluestem is adapted to nutrient-poor soils; any supplemental fertility produces tall, floppy growth and diminishes the compact, upright form and autumn colour that make it ornamentally valuable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-blues-little-bluestem","common_name":"The Blues Little Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-tussock-grass","common_name":"Common Tussock Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required and generally not recommended. On severely depleted, heavily disturbed soils used for revegetation, a single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting can assist establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen products — they produce lush, weak, floppy growth that obscures the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toe-toe","common_name":"Toe toe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring. One application per year is sufficient; avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-coneflower","common_name":"Yellow coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly if at all. A single light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Excess nutrients produce lush, floppy stems and reduce drought tolerance. In lean soils, no feeding is required.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"powwow-wild-berry-coneflower","common_name":"PowWow Wild Berry coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release fertiliser once in spring at label rate. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers and increase susceptibility to crown rot, particularly in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orange-coneflower","common_name":"Orange coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding in spring with a balanced general fertiliser is beneficial but not essential. Overly fertile soil produces lush foliage and fewer flowers. In nutrient-poor soils, a single spring application of slow-release fertiliser improves performance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-summer-black-eyed-susan","common_name":"Indian Summer black-eyed Susan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once at planting with a balanced slow-release fertiliser worked into the soil. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in-season, which promote leafy growth at the expense of the large blooms. Container plants benefit from monthly balanced liquid feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cutleaf-coneflower","common_name":"Cutleaf coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support its vigorous growth. In fertile garden soils, feeding is optional. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage excessive height without improving flower quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paprika-yarrow","common_name":"Paprika yarrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise in nutrient-rich soils. In very poor or sandy soils, one light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is acceptable. Excess nitrogen causes floppy, disease-prone plants with fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fernleaf-yarrow","common_name":"Fernleaf yarrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise minimally or not at all in average garden soil. In very poor or sandy soils, one application of a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Rich feeding produces overly tall, floppy stems and increases disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-plate-yarrow","common_name":"Gold Plate yarrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed. An annual top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient. Excessive nitrogen promotes floppy stems and reduces flower quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sneezewort","common_name":"Sneezewort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires little feeding. Light compost mulch in spring maintains soil structure. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers that promote weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-yarrow","common_name":"Woolly yarrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Lean soils produce the best compact growth. A single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring may benefit plants in very poor substrate, but avoid nitrogen-rich feeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greek-yarrow","common_name":"Greek yarrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very little needed. A light topdress of grit and leaf mould in spring maintains soil structure without over-feeding. High fertility produces rank, floppy growth and dilutes flower colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vera-lavender","common_name":"Vera lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very little. A light application of potassium-rich fertiliser (e.g., tomato feed) in early spring can promote flowering without excessive soft growth. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lavandula-x-intermedia","common_name":"Lavandin","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. Lean soils produce the most aromatic, compact plants. A light potassium feed in spring is the maximum recommended. Avoid all nitrogen-rich fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grosso-lavandin","common_name":"Grosso lavandin","category":"herb","fertilising":"Not required in typical garden soils. Commercial growers apply minimal balanced fertiliser at planting only. Garden specimens need no routine feeding; excess nutrients reduce fragrance and oil quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anouk-french-lavender","common_name":"Anouk French lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding only — a slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser at planting and a potassium-rich liquid feed (e.g., tomato fertiliser) monthly during the flowering season supports prolific blooming without promoting lush, disease-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spike-lavender","common_name":"Spike lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (tomato feed) once in early spring, if at all. Rich feeding produces lush, soft growth prone to disease and reduces flowering and essential oil concentration. Established plants in well-chosen sites need no feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"alma-potschke-aster","common_name":"Alma Potschke aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. A second application of high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) in midsummer supports flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in summer, which promote lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-york-aster","common_name":"New York aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced general-purpose fertiliser in early spring. Switch to a high-potassium feed (such as liquid tomato fertiliser) in July–August to harden growth and promote flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"italian-aster","common_name":"Italian aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low nutrient needs — a single application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Overly rich feeding promotes soft, sprawling growth. No autumn feeding required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-george-aster","common_name":"King George aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen or rich compost mulches — they encourage vegetative growth at the expense of flowers and plant longevity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-wood-aster","common_name":"White wood aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light topdressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring adequately feeds plants in woodland settings. Supplemental fertiliser is rarely required. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that create lush, floppy growth in shade.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-bells","common_name":"Coral bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. A liquid high-potassium feed during the flowering period supports bloom production. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive leafy growth at the expense of the distinctive flower stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-flowered-alumroot","common_name":"Small-flowered alumroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a liquid balanced feed monthly during the flowering season. Leaf mould topdressing in autumn feeds the plant naturally and helps protect the crown. Avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-alumroot","common_name":"Hairy alumroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A light top-dressing of compost in autumn is sufficient for established plants. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush foliage prone to crown rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-alumroot","common_name":"American alumroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring supports foliage growth. Top-dress with compost in autumn. Avoid over-feeding — excess nitrogen softens foliage and increases susceptibility to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poker-alumroot","common_name":"Poker alumroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilising needed — one light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising in a rocky, lean substrate produces rank growth that is more disease-prone. Compost top-dressing every other year is adequate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palace-purple-coral-bells","common_name":"Palace Purple coral bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. A second light feed of low-nitrogen fertiliser in midsummer sustains foliage. Avoid high nitrogen, which dilutes leaf colour and promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arendsii-astilbe","common_name":"Arendsii astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as new growth appears. An additional side-dressing of compost in early summer supports vigorous flowering. Avoid drought periods immediately after feeding, as plant roots must access nutrients through moist soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fanal-astilbe","common_name":"Fanal astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. A liquid feed of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) in early June can deepen flower colour. Over-feeding with nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-astilbe","common_name":"Chinese astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Top-dress with compost in autumn. The species is less nutrient-demanding than hybrid astilbes, but appreciates annual organic matter additions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which delays flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-astilbe","common_name":"Japanese astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as growth emerges. A compost top-dressing in autumn prepares plants for the following season. Liquid feeds can be given monthly during the growing season; cease after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"simple-leaf-astilbe","common_name":"Simple-leaf astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A top-dressing of leaf mold or well-rotted compost in autumn maintains soil fertility without risk of over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thunberg-s-astilbe","common_name":"Thunberg","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring. An autumn top-dressing of well-rotted compost or leaf mold improves soil structure and supplies nutrients for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candle-larkspur","common_name":"Candle larkspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth from spring to midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush but weak, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-larkspur","common_name":"Siberian larkspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Feed with a liquid balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing season; excessive nitrogen reduces flower count. Cut back after the first flush and re-feed to encourage a second bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"belladonna-larkspur","common_name":"Belladonna larkspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring through midsummer. After cutting back spent spikes, re-feed to encourage a second flush in late summer or early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-larkspur","common_name":"Red larkspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertilizer sparingly in early spring as growth begins. Avoid over-feeding, which produces lush but mildew-prone foliage at the expense of flowers. No feed needed once plants enter summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"summer-skies-delphinium","common_name":"Summer Skies delphinium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth from spring through to midsummer. After cutting back the first spike, apply a high-potassium feed to fuel the second flush. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that cause excessive leafy growth at the cost of flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-peony","common_name":"Chinese peony","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium balanced fertilizer (e.g. tomato feed) in early spring as red shoots emerge, and again after flowering to support root development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Top-dress with well-rotted compost or bone meal in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-peony","common_name":"Common peony","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. Supplement with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus feed just before bud formation to support blooms. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxglove-beardtongue","common_name":"Foxglove beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilisation is rarely needed. A light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which cause excessive vegetative growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"scarlet-bugler","common_name":"Scarlet bugler","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising in most garden settings. Excessively rich soil results in floppy growth and shorter lifespan. A very light annual top-dressing of grit-amended compost in spring is the maximum needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocky-mountain-penstemon","common_name":"Rocky Mountain penstemon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed in most settings. Lean soil is preferred. Excess nutrients promote weak, floppy growth and shorten plant lifespan. A gravel-mulch top-dressing helps replicate native conditions and suppresses weeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-bellflower","common_name":"Clustered bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth over flowers. A mid-season top-dressing of compost benefits plants in poor soils. Generally not demanding of feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"milky-bellflower","common_name":"Milky bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring. A liquid balanced feed monthly through the growing season benefits flowering. Mulching in spring retains moisture and suppresses weeds, reducing supplemental watering needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carpathian-bellflower","common_name":"Carpathian bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Deadheading and a light liquid feed midseason encourages a prolonged second flush of flowers. Avoid over-feeding, which produces excessive foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiked-speedwell","common_name":"Spiked speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Rich or heavily fertilised soils lead to lax, floppy growth and reduced drought tolerance. Lean soil conditions closer to its native habitat produce the best, most compact plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaved-speedwell","common_name":"Long-leaved speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as growth emerges. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers. One application per season is sufficient in average garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shasta-daisy","common_name":"Shasta daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that favour leafy growth over flowering. A second light feed after the first flush of flowers can encourage repeat blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"becky-shasta-daisy","common_name":"Becky Shasta daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. A light balanced liquid feed after the first main flush of flowers in midsummer can prolong reblooming into early autumn. Avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxeye-daisy","common_name":"Oxeye daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Additional nutrients promote excessive, floppy growth and increase invasive spread. Oxeye daisy performs best and remains better behaved in unfertilised, lean soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raceme-catmint","common_name":"Raceme catmint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally no feeding needed in average soil. In very poor soils, apply a single light balanced granular feed in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which produce excessive leafy growth at the expense of the aromatic, compact habit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rose-campion","common_name":"Rose campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed. Fertilising produces excessively lush, floppy growth in this plant, which performs best in unfertilised, poor soil. Additional nutrients also reduce the characteristic silver intensity of the felted foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maltese-cross","common_name":"Maltese cross","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring to support strong stem growth and prolific flowering. A light balanced feed after the first flush of flowers can encourage a secondary bloom period in some seasons.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gaillardia-x-grandiflora","common_name":"Blanket flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly or not at all in average soils. An annual light balanced feed in spring is sufficient if growth is weak. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; rich conditions produce floppy, disease-prone plants and dramatically shorten lifespan.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-hollyhock","common_name":"Common hollyhock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in spring as growth resumes, then switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potash feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) once flower buds form to maximise bloom rather than foliage. A single top-dress of well-rotted compost in autumn supports self-sown seedlings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-governor-lupine","common_name":"The Governor lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Lupins fix their own atmospheric nitrogen via root nodules and need little nitrogen fertiliser — adding high-nitrogen feeds encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers. In poor soils, apply a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser (e.g. sulphate of potash) in early spring. Top-dress with well-rotted compost in autumn rather than heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baby-s-breath","common_name":"Baby","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Baby","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-garden-tulip","common_name":"Common Garden Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium bulb fertiliser (e.g. tomato fertiliser or sulphate of potash) in early spring as shoots emerge, and again after flowering while foliage is green, to replenish the bulb for the following year. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. In autumn, a light dressing of bone meal at planting time aids root establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waterlily-tulip","common_name":"Waterlily Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular bulb fertiliser or balanced feed with high potassium when leaves emerge in late winter–early spring, and once more immediately after flowering. Feeding after flowering while leaves are green is especially valuable for T. kaufmanniana as it perennialises more reliably than many tulips when well-nourished. Avoid nitrogenous feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emperor-tulip","common_name":"Emperor Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium bulb fertiliser in early spring as shoots break ground and again immediately after flowering while foliage is still green to rebuild the bulb. Emperor tulips that receive post-flowering feeding are significantly more likely to perennialise successfully. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greig-s-tulip","common_name":"Greig","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular potassium-rich bulb fertiliser when shoots emerge in late winter and repeat after flowering while foliage remains green. The post-flowering feed is particularly important for perennialisation. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; no heavy mulching of the crown. A light top-dressing of bone meal at autumn planting aids root establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"late-tulip","common_name":"Late Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"T. tarda performs best in lean soils and generally needs no feeding in established rock garden or gravel settings. In richer border soils, apply a low-dose high-potassium bulb fertiliser after flowering while leaves are still green, to help the bulbs ripen and offset production. Heavy feeding causes leafy growth and reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dwarf-tulip","common_name":"Dwarf Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) twice during active foliage growth in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leaf at the expense of bulb formation. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkestan-tulip","common_name":"Turkestan Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser at bud emergence in late winter and once more as flowers fade. Feeding after flowering helps rebuild the bulb for the following year. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"queen-of-night-tulip","common_name":"Queen of Night Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. Growmore) at bulb emergence in late winter. Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (tomato fertiliser) as buds form. If lifting and storing annually, feed is less critical but extends bulb viability for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angelique-double-tulip","common_name":"Angelique Double Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium bulb fertiliser (e.g. Tomorite or Chempak Bulb Fertiliser) at shoot emergence in late winter and again at bud stage. Feeding after flowering, while foliage remains green, is most important for bulb regeneration if planning to lift and store.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-pseudonarcissus","common_name":"Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In naturalised settings, annual top-dressing with leaf mould or a slow-release bulb fertiliser (high in potassium and phosphorus) applied after flowering supports long-term persistence. In borders, apply a general balanced fertiliser at shoot emergence. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote excessive leafy growth at the expense of bulb formation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poet-s-narcissus","common_name":"Poet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g. Bulb Tone or high-potassium granular feed) at shoot emergence in late winter. A second application after flowering, while foliage is still green and photosynthesising, directly feeds bulb regeneration. Naturalised plantings need less frequent feeding — top-dress with leaf mould every 2–3 years.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jonquil","common_name":"Jonquil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser at shoot emergence in early spring. A second application as flowers fade maintains bulb quality. In warm climates where it naturalises in grass, a light annual top-dressing with a balanced granular fertiliser in late autumn suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bunch-flowered-narcissus","common_name":"Bunch-flowered Narcissus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required during indoor forcing — bulbs flower on stored energy. For outdoor cultivation in mild climates, apply a balanced bulb fertiliser at shoot emergence and again after flowering while foliage is green, to regenerate bulbs for the following season. Excessive nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoop-petticoat-daffodil","common_name":"Hoop Petticoat Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. Feed once more after flowering, while foliage is still green, to replenish the bulb for next season. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyclamen-flowered-daffodil","common_name":"Cyclamen-flowered Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser in late autumn when planting and again in early spring. A second light application after flowering (before foliage yellows) helps rebuild bulb energy stores. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of bulbs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angel-s-tears-narcissus","common_name":"Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at planting in autumn and again in early spring. A post-flowering liquid feed of high-potassium fertiliser (e.g., tomato food) while leaves are still green encourages strong bulb development for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-daffodil","common_name":"Rock Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — too much fertiliser promotes soft, disease-prone growth. Apply a very dilute, high-potassium liquid feed (quarter strength) once as shoots emerge in early spring and once after flowering while leaves remain green. Avoid any nitrogen-heavy formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paperwhite-narcissus","common_name":"Paperwhite Narcissus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Bulbs are self-sufficient for one forced season — no feeding required. For bulbs grown on in containers or outdoors, apply a balanced liquid feed fortnightly from shoot emergence until the foliage begins to yellow.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ice-follies-daffodil","common_name":"Ice Follies Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular bulb fertiliser (high in phosphorus and potassium) at planting in autumn and top-dress again in early spring as shoots emerge. A liquid high-potassium feed after flowering helps rebuild bulb reserves while foliage is still active. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-alfred-daffodil","common_name":"King Alfred Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a specialist bulb fertiliser high in phosphorus and potassium (e.g., Vitax Q4) at planting time (autumn) and again as shoots emerge in early spring. A further high-potassium liquid feed after flowering extends the leaf period and replenishes bulb reserves. Avoid nitrogen-heavy general fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madonna-lily","common_name":"Madonna Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general slow-release fertiliser (balanced NPK) at planting in late summer. In spring as stems emerge, switch to a high-potassium liquid fertiliser fortnightly until buds show colour. Do not apply high-nitrogen feed — it promotes lush, disease-susceptible growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"easter-lily","common_name":"Easter Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) monthly from spring emergence until blooms open. Stop feeding once in flower; resume with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed after flowering to build the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"martagon-lily","common_name":"Martagon Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced slow-release granules (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. Supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed after flowering to replenish the bulb. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of bulb vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-lily","common_name":"Tiger Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring as growth begins. After flowering, switch to a high-potassium liquid feed to build bulb reserves for the following season. Avoid excessive nitrogen which leads to lush foliage but fewer blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orange-lily","common_name":"Orange Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding suits this species. Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular feed in early spring. Excessive fertilisation — especially nitrogen — produces tall, floppy stems and reduces flowering. A single top-dressing of composted bark in autumn is sufficient on poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-rayed-lily","common_name":"Golden-rayed Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen ericaceous liquid fertiliser during active growth (spring through to flowering). Avoid high-pH fertilisers which raise soil pH. After flowering, continue feeding for 6 weeks to rebuild the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-japanese-lily","common_name":"Showy Japanese Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced ericaceous liquid feed every 3–4 weeks from spring shoot emergence through to flowering. After the blooms fade, continue with a high-potassium feed for another 4–6 weeks to rebuild the bulb for next season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"henry-s-lily","common_name":"Henry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose granular fertiliser in early spring. After flowering, top-dress with a high-potassium feed to replenish bulb energy. Unlike acid-loving relatives, it accepts standard (non-ericaceous) fertilisers. Avoid excess nitrogen which causes tall, weak stems prone to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-lily","common_name":"Coral Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — once per season with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular feed in early spring. Excessive fertility shortens the already brief lifespan of individual bulbs. Allow seedlings to naturalise around the parent plant for continuity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"formosa-lily","common_name":"Formosa Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed monthly through bud set. Cease feeding after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-turk-s-cap-lily","common_name":"American Turk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost in early spring. Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (5-10-10) as shoots emerge. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-dahlia","common_name":"Scarlet Dahlia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) every 2 weeks from bud formation through late summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which delay flowering. In poor soils, incorporate balanced fertiliser at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-merckii","common_name":"Dahlia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly from midsummer with a balanced or low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which produces lush foliage but few flowers on this naturally light-stemmed species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bishop-of-llandaff-dahlia","common_name":"Bishop of Llandaff Dahlia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (tomato fertiliser) fortnightly from first bud to late season. Incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. Growmore) when planting tubers. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that darken foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cafe-au-lait-dahlia","common_name":"Café au Lait Dahlia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks from first bud until 6 weeks before the first expected frost. Excess nitrogen promotes large, lush plants with poor bloom counts. A single application of balanced granular fertiliser at planting is sufficient for the early growing phase.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thomas-edison-dahlia","common_name":"Thomas Edison Dahlia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply high-potassium tomato feed fortnightly from first bud development through late summer. Supplement with a granular balanced fertiliser worked into the planting hole at the time of tuber planting. Avoid over-application of nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-gladiolus","common_name":"Common Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) worked into the planting area in early spring. A single application of high-potassium liquid feed when the flower spike begins to emerge can improve bloom quality. Generally low-maintenance; avoid excessive feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parrot-gladiolus","common_name":"Parrot Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release bulb fertilizer (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting. Side-dress with a low-nitrogen liquid feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth until buds show colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marsh-afrikaner","common_name":"Marsh Afrikaner","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting in autumn. One liquid feed with a potassium-rich formula (e.g. tomato feed) as buds form is sufficient; over-feeding promotes leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-lady-gladiolus","common_name":"Painted Lady Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb feed at planting is usually sufficient on reasonable soil. Repeat once buds appear. Excess nitrogen encourages lush foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-gladiolus","common_name":"Field Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate compost or a balanced granular fertilizer at planting. A topdressing with a potassium-rich feed as spikes emerge promotes better flower colour and corm development for the following year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garden-gladiolus","common_name":"Garden Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) at planting. Begin liquid feeding with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula every 2–3 weeks once stems reach 30 cm tall; stop feeding when buds show colour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butterfly-gladiolus","common_name":"Butterfly Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth; switch to a high-potassium formulation as flower spikes develop. Cease feeding once foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-crocus","common_name":"Golden Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is rarely necessary in moderately fertile soil. If naturalising in lawns, avoid high-nitrogen lawn fertilizers that promote grass over corms. A light topdressing of bonemeal worked in at planting benefits establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tommies-crocus","common_name":"Tommies Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no fertilizer in average garden soil. In very poor or sandy soils, a light annual topdressing of bonemeal in autumn at planting time supports establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that favour grass over the corms when naturalised in lawns.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sieber-s-crocus","common_name":"Sieber","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer or low-nitrogen feed (high in potassium and phosphorus) after flowering while foliage is still green. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth. No feeding needed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"autumn-crocus","common_name":"Autumn Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb feed after flowering while the grassy foliage remains green in spring, helping corms build energy reserves. No fertilizer during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"naked-crocus","common_name":"Naked Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress naturalized colonies with a balanced bulb fertilizer in early spring while foliage is active. Avoid high nitrogen. In lawns, do not mow until foliage has died down completely (late spring or early summer).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-crocus","common_name":"Yellow Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced low-nitrogen bulb feed (e.g., 5-10-10) after flowering while foliage is still green to replenish corm reserves. RHS Award of Garden Merit species. No feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pretty-crocus","common_name":"Pretty Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bulb fertilizer (low nitrogen, higher potassium and phosphorus) after the flowers fade, while the grassy spring foliage is still photosynthesizing. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-crocus","common_name":"Dwarf Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a minimal dose of balanced bulb fertilizer after flowering while leaves remain green. This species is adapted to infertile soils; overfeeding produces soft, disease-prone growth. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-freesia","common_name":"White Freesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth. Switch to a high-potassium feed (e.g., tomato feed) once flower buds appear to support bloom development. Cease feeding when foliage begins to yellow after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-freesia","common_name":"Scarlet Freesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (tomato fertilizer) every 2 weeks from when the first flower buds are visible until flowering ends. A balanced fertilizer monthly during vegetative growth is sufficient earlier in the season. Avoid overfeeding with nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-freesia","common_name":"Clustered Freesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) when shoots emerge and again as buds form. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-iris","common_name":"Siberian Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. A top-dressing of well-rotted compost each autumn also feeds the plant. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"netted-iris","common_name":"Netted Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash bulb fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge to support flower and bulb development. Avoid feeding in summer when bulbs are dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-iris","common_name":"Spanish Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. A second light application when buds form boosts flower size. Avoid feeding after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dutch-iris","common_name":"Dutch Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring as foliage emerges. A single feed at this stage is usually sufficient. Excessive nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-iris","common_name":"Crested Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. Alternatively, top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost in autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stinking-iris","common_name":"Stinking Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding in average garden soils. An annual top-dressing of well-rotted compost or leaf mould in spring suffices. On very poor, dry soils a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring aids establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-iris","common_name":"Winter Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly or not at all in established plantings. Excessive fertility produces dense foliage and few blooms. On very poor, sandy soils a light annual dressing of slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-bearded-iris","common_name":"Dwarf Bearded Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) lightly in early spring as new growth emerges and again immediately after flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"Common Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser or bone meal at planting in autumn. Give a light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge. Do not feed after foliage has died back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wide-leaved-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"Wide-leaved Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work bone meal or a slow-release bulb fertiliser into the planting hole in autumn. Apply a light dressing of balanced fertiliser in early spring. Minimal feeding required; this species is naturally adapted to low-fertility soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-magic-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"White Magic Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply bone meal or a low-nitrogen bulb food at planting in autumn. A light liquid feed with a high-potassium fertiliser after flowering helps bulk up bulbs for next season. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which encourage foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-leaf-squill","common_name":"Two-leaf Squill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light application of bone meal or balanced bulb fertiliser worked in at planting is sufficient. Top-dress naturalised drifts with a thin layer of leaf mould annually in autumn to maintain soil health.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuban-lily","common_name":"Cuban Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release bulb fertiliser in early autumn as growth resumes. Give a liquid high-potassium feed monthly from mid-winter through to when flower spikes emerge. Avoid feeding during summer semi-dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-snowdrop","common_name":"Common Snowdrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser or bone meal after flowering each year. Do not feed during flowering. Annual leaf mould mulch provides sufficient nutrition for naturalised drifts and is preferred over inorganic fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-snowdrop","common_name":"Giant Snowdrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light top-dressing of balanced bulb fertiliser or bone meal after flowering. In alkaline or chalk soils, no additional fertiliser is typically needed. Annual leaf mould or garden compost mulch maintains soil structure and provides modest nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleated-snowdrop","common_name":"Pleated Snowdrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release bulb fertiliser or top-dress with bone meal in autumn at planting time. A light feed of liquid balanced fertiliser after flowering, while leaves are still green, supports bulb development for the following year. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-snowflake","common_name":"Spring Snowflake","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or bone meal in autumn. A light application of balanced liquid feed after flowering, while leaves remain green, helps restore bulb vigour. Avoid fertilising when dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"summer-snowflake","common_name":"Summer Snowflake","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress established clumps with well-rotted compost or bone meal in autumn. A low-nitrogen balanced liquid feed applied after flowering while foliage is green helps rebuild bulb energy. Fertilising is generally minimal once established in fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forbes-glory-of-the-snow","common_name":"Forbes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in garden soils of average fertility. A light top-dressing of bone meal at planting time in autumn aids establishment. Do not over-fertilise — excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chincherinchee","common_name":"Chincherinchee","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser at planting and again when flower spikes emerge. A high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser type) during bud development improves flower quality. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-of-bethlehem","common_name":"Star of Bethlehem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely requires fertilising in garden conditions. Feeding can exacerbate its spreading tendency. If grown in very poor soil, a light balanced feed in early spring supports flowering without excessive bulb multiplication.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camas","common_name":"Camas","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in fertile garden soils. In poor soils, apply a balanced bulb fertiliser at planting in autumn and a light liquid feed in early spring as leaves emerge. Over-feeding is unnecessary and not recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-imperial","common_name":"Crown Imperial","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen feed (such as tomato fertiliser) every 2 weeks from when shoots emerge in spring until the foliage begins to yellow. Bone meal worked in at planting supports root establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce lush foliage and weak flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dog-s-tooth-violet","common_name":"Dog","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) at planting in autumn and again as shoots emerge in late winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of blooms. Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"striped-squill","common_name":"Striped Squill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient when naturalised. A light application of balanced bulb fertiliser or bone meal at planting aids establishment. Top-dress with compost in autumn if grown in containers. Excess nitrogen encourages foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adolphe-audusson-camellia","common_name":"Adolphe Audusson camellia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with specialist ericaceous/camellia fertiliser from late winter (after flowering) through to midsummer. Avoid feeding after July as this encourages soft growth vulnerable to frost damage. A slow-release ericaceous granular feed applied in spring is effective. Do not use general-purpose feeds containing lime.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-double-camellia","common_name":"white double camellia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply ericaceous/camellia fertiliser starting after flowering in late spring through to July. A balanced slow-release ericaceous granular feed in spring suits container specimens. Do not fertilise after midsummer — late feeding produces soft growth vulnerable to frost. Never use feeds containing calcium or lime.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nuccio-s-gems-camellia","common_name":"Nuccio","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous/camellia-specific fertiliser immediately after flowering ends (typically April–May) and again in early summer (June). Stop feeding by the end of July to avoid stimulating soft late-season growth. A slow-release ericaceous granular fertiliser applied in spring is particularly convenient for container specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tea-plant","common_name":"tea plant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous/camellia fertiliser or a dilute nitrogen-rich liquid feed (seaweed or fish emulsion) from spring through to late summer to support vigorous leafy growth for harvest. Slightly higher nitrogen than for ornamental camellias supports the flush of harvestable new shoots. Avoid feeding after August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"net-vein-camellia","common_name":"net-vein camellia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with specialist ericaceous/camellia fertiliser after flowering (spring) and again in early summer. Discontinue feeding by end of July. Do not use alkaline or general-purpose feeds. A slow-release ericaceous granular fertiliser applied once in spring is sufficient for in-ground specimens with good organic soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rustica-rubra-magnolia","common_name":"Rustica Rubra magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or specialist tree and shrub feed in early spring as growth begins. An annual top-dressing with well-rotted garden compost or leaf mould is usually sufficient for established plants in good soil. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes vegetative growth at the expense of flowering. Do not fertilise after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lily-magnolia","common_name":"Lily Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser formulated for acid-loving shrubs in early spring. A second application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in midsummer encourages flower bud set. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer as they stimulate soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-lily-magnolia","common_name":"Black Lily Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous or acid-lover fertiliser in early spring as buds swell, and again with a potassium-rich feed (e.g., sulphate of potash) in July to encourage the secondary flush of flowering. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kobus-magnolia","common_name":"Kobus Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose or acid-lover fertiliser in early spring. Established mature trees need minimal feeding if growing in fertile soil. Avoid over-fertilising, which encourages excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siebold-s-magnolia","common_name":"Siebold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser for acid-loving shrubs in early spring. A secondary feed of sulphate of potash in early July supports the long flowering season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yulan-magnolia","common_name":"Yulan Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A supplemental potassium-rich liquid feed in July helps set flower buds for the following year. Do not feed after late summer as soft growth is frost-vulnerable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-rhododendron","common_name":"Common Rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser (e.g., sulphate of ammonia + sulphate of potash blend) in early spring immediately after flowering. Avoid lime-containing fertilisers. Over-feeding encourages excessive vegetative growth. Mulch instead of inorganic fertiliser where possible.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yakushima-rhododendron","common_name":"Yakushima Rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser immediately after flowering in late spring. Avoid feeding after midsummer. For container plants, apply a liquid ericaceous feed at half strength every 3–4 weeks from bud break to August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-azalea","common_name":"Yellow Azalea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser after flowering in late spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. A potassium-rich feed in midsummer encourages autumn colour and next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catawba-rhododendron","common_name":"Catawba rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an acid-formulated slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-8-6 rhododendron blend) in early spring just as buds swell. Avoid feeding after midsummer — late flushes are frost-prone. Over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-rhododendron","common_name":"Tree rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser (e.g., Vitax Rhododendron) in early spring. A second light feed immediately after flowering supports bud set for the following year. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they encourage sappy growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"augustine-s-rhododendron","common_name":"Augustine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. Deadhead spent flower trusses carefully to prevent seed set and redirect energy to bud formation for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"williams-rhododendron","common_name":"Williams rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced ericaceous slow-release fertiliser (low phosphorus to avoid over-stimulating root-rot pathogens) in early spring. Deadhead gently to avoid damaging the shoot buds directly behind the flower truss.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-blue-rhododendron","common_name":"Dwarf blue rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very light top-dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Over-feeding produces soft lush growth untypical of the compact, twiggy habit and reduces hardiness. In lean, well-drained soils, feeding once every two years is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-rhododendron","common_name":"Korean rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring before bud break. Avoid late-season nitrogen which promotes growth that won","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pjm-rhododendron","common_name":"PJM rhododendron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release ericaceous or acid-plant fertiliser. Over-feeding reduces the compact, dense habit. No late-season feeding — promotes frost-vulnerable soft growth in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-box","common_name":"Common box","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g., Growmore 7-7-7) in early spring and again in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush soft growth attractive to box moth caterpillars. A light foliar feed of seaweed extract supports recovery after box blight treatment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-box","common_name":"Japanese box","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. A light feed in early summer supports dense regrowth after trimming. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which promote soft growth vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"faulkner-box","common_name":"Faulkner box","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. A second light feed immediately after the main summer clip encourages dense regrowth. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds after late July to prevent soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-box","common_name":"Korean box","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Feed lightly again after midsummer clipping if plants look pale. Avoid heavy autumn feeding, which produces soft growth susceptible to cold damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balearic-box","common_name":"Balearic box","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. In warm climates a second application in early summer is beneficial for vigorous growth. Container specimens benefit from monthly liquid feeding during the growing season. Avoid feeding after August in marginal-climate gardens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guelder-rose","common_name":"guelder rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding in fertile garden soils. Apply a general-purpose balanced fertiliser or well-rotted garden compost in early spring. Over-feeding produces lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers and berries; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowball-bush","common_name":"snowball bush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring before new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. No autumn feeding is necessary in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"doublefile-viburnum","common_name":"doublefile viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a top-dressing of well-rotted compost in early spring. A light feed after flowering supports vigour without promoting excessive leafy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer that encourage soft growth susceptible to late frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wayfaring-tree","common_name":"wayfaring tree","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires minimal feeding in average to poor soils where it naturally thrives. In very impoverished soils, a light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising on rich soils produces excessive leafy growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"david-viburnum","common_name":"David viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer in early spring. A second light feeding in early summer supports berry development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dawn-viburnum","common_name":"Dawn viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a general balanced fertilizer (e.g. Growmore) in early spring as buds swell. Avoid late-season nitrogen which encourages soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leatherleaf-viburnum","common_name":"leatherleaf viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertilizer in early spring. An additional potassium-rich feed in late summer supports woody stem development and hardening before winter. Generally undemanding once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nannyberry","common_name":"nannyberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires little fertilizer in good native soils. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak. Over-feeding promotes excess vegetative growth at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"china-girl-dogwood","common_name":"China Girl dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acidifying) slow-release fertilizer in early spring, before bud break. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; a balanced or phosphorus-leaning formula supports flowering. Do not fertilize in late summer as it promotes soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-twig-dogwood","common_name":"red-twig dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous new growth, which produces the most colorful young stems. Avoid late-season nitrogen that encourages soft growth. Well-established clumps in good soil may need little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-dogwood","common_name":"Siberian dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertilizer in early spring to fuel vigorous new stem production. Young stems give the best color, so annual or biennial hard pruning combined with spring feeding maximizes winter display. Avoid late fertilizing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-dogwood","common_name":"common dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires minimal fertilizing in most garden soils. A light dressing of general balanced fertilizer in spring will support vigorous growth in poor soils or if being grown as a managed hedge. Over-feeding in rich soils is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-osier-dogwood","common_name":"Red Osier Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage lush foliage at the expense of stem colour. Established plants in nutrient-rich soils often need no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-twig-dogwood","common_name":"Yellow-Twig Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. Rich moist soils often need no fertiliser. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft leafy growth and diminishes stem colour intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-of-sharon","common_name":"Rose of Sharon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) as new growth begins. A second application of a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertiliser in early summer supports flowering. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-bird-rose-of-sharon","common_name":"Blue Bird Rose of Sharon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as buds break. A light supplemental feed with a low-nitrogen fertiliser in early summer can extend the flowering period. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations that stimulate leaf growth at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-rose-mallow","common_name":"Swamp Rose Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring as new growth emerges with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser. A second application of a high-phosphorus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) in early summer promotes more and larger blooms. Avoid excessive nitrogen which results in abundant foliage and reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brilliant-hibiscus","common_name":"Brilliant Hibiscus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the active growing season (spring through early autumn) with a high-potassium, low-phosphorus liquid fertiliser formulated for flowering plants (e.g. a tomato feed or specialist hibiscus fertiliser). Reduce to monthly in winter. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas which reduce blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roselle","common_name":"Roselle","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting and side-dress with a low-nitrogen fertiliser once plants are established. Switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed as plants begin to flower to support calyx production. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes foliage at the expense of yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"confederate-rose","common_name":"Confederate Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in spring as growth resumes. Follow with monthly liquid feeds of a balanced or high-potassium fertiliser through summer to support the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-hibiscus","common_name":"Sea Hibiscus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) or one slightly higher in potassium to encourage flowering. Reduce to once every 6–8 weeks in autumn; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-spirea","common_name":"Japanese Spirea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as buds break. A light top-dressing of compost around the root zone is usually sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-mound-spirea","common_name":"Gold Mound Spirea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Top-dress with compost annually. Excessive nitrogen encourages lush green growth at the expense of the characteristic gold foliage and flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thunberg-spirea","common_name":"Thunberg Spirea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring before flowering. Light compost mulching in autumn is sufficient for most garden soils; avoid heavy feeding, which produces soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grefsheim-spirea","common_name":"Grefsheim Spirea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One application of a balanced granular shrub fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Annual mulching with well-rotted compost around the root zone improves soil structure and moisture retention without the risk of excessive feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"birchleaf-spirea","common_name":"Birchleaf Spirea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual feeding in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a compost mulch is adequate. This species does not require rich soil; over-fertilising with nitrogen encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers and autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glossy-abelia","common_name":"Glossy Abelia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring. A light top-dressing of compost in spring and autumn supports consistent flowering across the long season. In zone 6 borderline areas, avoid feeding after midsummer to allow stems to harden before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-laurel","common_name":"Japanese Laurel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft, sappy growth prone to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-barberry","common_name":"Japanese barberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring. One application per year is sufficient; over-fertilising reduces berry and color intensity. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darwin-s-barberry","common_name":"Darwin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges. One light feed per year is sufficient. Excessive nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers and berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butterfly-bush","common_name":"Butterfly bush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring after hard pruning. Avoid high-nitrogen products, which promote foliage over flowers. In fertile garden soils, no supplemental feeding is typically needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bodinier-s-beautyberry","common_name":"Bodinier","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as buds begin to break. A single application per year is adequate. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flower and berry production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-blossom","common_name":"Blue blossom","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental feeding in garden soil. In very poor, sandy conditions, a light application of low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser in early spring can help. Over-fertilising shortens plant lifespan by promoting soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"milkflower-cotoneaster","common_name":"Milkflower cotoneaster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little or no feeding in garden conditions. A light dressing of general-purpose fertiliser in spring benefits plants on very poor sandy soils. In fertile garden soil, feeding is unnecessary and promotes excessive, open growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"redvein-enkianthus","common_name":"Redvein enkianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous (acid) slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. Use products formulated for rhododendrons and azaleas. Avoid alkaline or standard fertilisers, which raise soil pH. Foliar feed with sequestered iron if yellowing between leaf veins indicates chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-escallonia","common_name":"Red escallonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. One application per year is sufficient. In fertile garden soils or when used as an established hedge, feeding is generally unnecessary. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft, frost-vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-bride-pearlbush","common_name":"The Bride pearlbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring as buds break. A single annual feed is usually sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-forsythia","common_name":"weeping forsythia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced fertiliser. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers. No feeding needed in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chinese-witch-hazel","common_name":"Chinese witch hazel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acid) slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A mulch of composted leaf mould each autumn provides sufficient nutrition in many gardens. Avoid lime-rich feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jelena-witch-hazel","common_name":"Jelena witch hazel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Annual mulching with leaf mould in autumn feeds the soil and protects roots. Avoid high-phosphorus or lime-based fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-laurel","common_name":"mountain laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use an ericaceous (acid) slow-release fertiliser in spring. Feed sparingly — mountain laurel is not a heavy feeder and excess nitrogen reduces flowering. A mulch of composted pine needles or bark provides gentle nutrition.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-kerria","common_name":"Japanese kerria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding in early spring with a balanced fertiliser benefits flowering. Generally not required in fertile soils. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes excessive suckering and leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"box-honeysuckle","common_name":"box honeysuckle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring to support vigorous growth, especially if clipped regularly as a hedge. Feeding 2–3 times per growing season maintains dense, healthy foliage. Not required in rich soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-fashioned-weigela","common_name":"old-fashioned weigela","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring. A second light feed in mid-summer can promote autumn rebloom in some cultivars. Avoid excess nitrogen in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"banana-passionflower","common_name":"Banana passionflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed once flower buds form to promote bloom. Do not fertilise during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-leaved-passionflower","common_name":"Grape-leaved passionflower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. A slow-release granular feed at repotting time provides a nutritional baseline. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-lemon","common_name":"Water lemon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced NPK fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting, switching to a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feed once established to promote flowering and fruiting. Apply every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Supplement with trace elements if soil is sandy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"banana-passionfruit","common_name":"Banana passionfruit","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn). A high-potassium feed encourages the large blooms. Reduce to monthly in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-maracuja","common_name":"Wild maracuja","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in garden soil. Container-grown plants benefit from a balanced liquid fertiliser once monthly during the growing season. Over-fertilising promotes rampant leafy growth with reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spanish-jasmine","common_name":"Spanish jasmine","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a liquid feed high in phosphorus and potassium every 3–4 weeks during the flowering season to sustain blooms. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in summer, which delay flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"italian-jasmine","common_name":"Italian jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. fish, blood and bone) in early spring. A liquid potassium-rich feed applied once monthly during the flowering period prolongs blooms. Established garden plants need minimal additional feeding if soil is reasonably fertile.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parker-s-jasmine","common_name":"Parker","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires very little feeding. An annual top-dressing of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising leads to lax, untidy growth that detracts from the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-jasmine","common_name":"Wild jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks from spring through late summer. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed as flowering approaches to promote bud set. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"etruscan-honeysuckle","common_name":"Etruscan honeysuckle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes leafy growth over flowers. A top-dressing of potassium-rich feed (tomato fertiliser) in late spring encourages flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"henry-s-honeysuckle","common_name":"Henry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring. A high-potassium liquid feed monthly from late spring to midsummer will encourage flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications which result in lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tellmann-s-honeysuckle","common_name":"Tellmann","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost around the root zone in early spring. Follow with a high-potassium liquid feed every two weeks from late spring through midsummer. Avoid excessive nitrogen as it favours foliage growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-woodbine","common_name":"Chinese woodbine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth begins. A monthly high-potassium liquid feed from late spring supports flower production. Organic mulch of leaf mould or garden compost applied annually doubles as a soil conditioner and root zone moisture retainer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-honeysuckle","common_name":"Giant honeysuckle","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser every two weeks from spring through late summer to promote its prolific blooming. In winter, withhold feeding. In-ground plants in tropical climates benefit from an annual application of balanced slow-release granules in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-wisteria","common_name":"American wisteria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"As a nitrogen-fixing legume, wisteria rarely needs nitrogen fertiliser — excess nitrogen actively suppresses flowering. Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen feed (tomato fertiliser) in spring to encourage blooms. Annual mulching with organic matter is usually sufficient to maintain soil health.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"kentucky-wisteria","common_name":"Kentucky wisteria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid nitrogen fertilisers — this legume fixes its own nitrogen and excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen feed (tomato fertiliser) in early spring. Annual mulching with organic matter maintains soil structure without overstimulating vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silky-wisteria","common_name":"Silky wisteria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) in spring and again in midsummer to encourage flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Young plants establishing in their first 1–2 years benefit from a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peruvian-bougainvillea","common_name":"Peruvian bougainvillea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato formula) to fuel bract production. Alternate with a balanced feed in early spring. Reduce to monthly in autumn; stop feeding in winter for temperate-zone plants brought under glass.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butt-s-bougainvillea","common_name":"Butt","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g. 10-30-20 or tomato fertiliser) every 2 weeks through the growing season. In early spring use a balanced fertiliser to support new foliage before switching to high-K. Reduce feeding to monthly in autumn; stop altogether when dormant under glass in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-queen-bougainvillea","common_name":"Purple Queen bougainvillea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Every 2 weeks during the growing season with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed or 10-30-20). Switch to a balanced fertiliser briefly in early spring to support leaf development. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop over winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which push leaf growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-glow-bougainvillea","common_name":"Golden Glow bougainvillea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a high-potassium fertiliser (tomato feed or dedicated bougainvillea formula). Apply a balanced feed once in early spring. Cease feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers which promote leaf growth at the expense of the prized golden bracts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heavenly-blue-morning-glory","common_name":"Heavenly blue morning glory","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers — they cause excessive leaf production. If soil is very poor, a single application of a balanced fertiliser at planting is sufficient. A light high-potassium feed (tomato feed) monthly during peak flowering can extend the season in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-morning-glory","common_name":"Japanese morning glory","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting time. Over-fertilising with nitrogen results in excessive vegetative growth and poor flowering. A monthly high-potassium liquid feed during peak bloom can help sustain flowers in containers. Traditional Japanese cultivation emphasises lean growing conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-dawn-flower","common_name":"Blue dawn flower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as growth resumes. A monthly high-potassium liquid feed during flowering encourages bud production. Avoid excessive nitrogen. In frost-prone areas where the plant is grown as a half-hardy perennial, ease off feeding in late summer to allow stems to harden before any cold period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moonflower","common_name":"Moonflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) to encourage blooms over foliage. Excess nitrogen delays flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-morning-glory","common_name":"Red morning glory","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) once at planting. On poor soils a single midsummer feed may help; over-fertilising depresses bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivyleaf-morning-glory","common_name":"Ivyleaf morning glory","category":"flowering","fertilising":"On average soils, supplemental fertilisation is usually unnecessary and encourages excess foliage. On genuinely poor soils, apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) once at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardinal-climber","common_name":"Cardinal climber","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Supplement monthly with a low-nitrogen liquid feed (e.g., 5-10-10) to promote flowering. Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen, strongly reduces blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"five-leaf-akebia","common_name":"Five-leaf akebia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a top-dressing of well-rotted compost in early spring. Feed sparingly — very fertile conditions promote excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hybrid-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Hybrid trumpet vine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. In very fertile soils, no feeding is needed. Excess nitrogen promotes rampant leafy growth and suppresses flowering. A potassium-high feed in late spring can boost flower production.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mysore-trumpetvine","common_name":"Mysore trumpetvine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth. Switch to a potassium-high feed in late summer to encourage continued flower production. Reduce feeding to nil during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hybrid-mandevilla","common_name":"Hybrid mandevilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) during active growth from spring through early autumn. Reduce to monthly from autumn and stop feeding entirely during winter. A high-potassium feed in late summer encourages continued blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-dipladenia","common_name":"White dipladenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring–autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser high in potassium to encourage flowering. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dutchman-s-pipe","common_name":"Dutchman","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a liquid feed in early summer if growth appears slow. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-dutchman-s-pipe","common_name":"Giant Dutchman","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter. Incorporate slow-release fertiliser granules at potting time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calico-flower","common_name":"Calico flower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during the active growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive foliage at the expense of flowers. Reduce to monthly in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flame-vine","common_name":"Flame vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a potassium-rich liquid feed every 2 weeks during active growth to encourage prolific flowering. Prune after flowering then fertilise to encourage a new flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-honeysuckle","common_name":"Cape honeysuckle","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again in midsummer. Avoid excess nitrogen which encourages lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Established plants in good soil may need very little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-red-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Blood-red trumpet vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a potassium-rich liquid feed monthly during the flowering season to sustain prolonged bloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lavender-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Lavender trumpet vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser. Switch to a potassium-enriched formula before and during flowering to maximise bloom production. Withhold feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedge-bindweed","common_name":"Hedge bindweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required. Excess nitrogen encourages even more aggressive foliage growth with fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"snapdragon-vine","common_name":"Snapdragon vine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) from late spring through late summer to encourage prolific flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canary-creeper","common_name":"Canary creeper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little feeding needed; a single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting is sufficient. Excess nitrogen suppresses flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flame-nasturtium","common_name":"Flame nasturtium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge. A liquid high-potash feed monthly during flowering encourages longer bloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinth-bean","common_name":"Hyacinth bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they promote excessive leafy growth at the expense of pods and flowers. A light high-potash feed monthly once flowering begins supports pod development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-bean","common_name":"Velvet bean","category":"tropical","fertilising":"As a nitrogen-fixing legume, high-nitrogen feeds are not required. Apply a balanced starter fertiliser with phosphorus and potassium (e.g. 5-10-10) at sowing. Avoid overfeeding, which delays pod maturity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cup-of-gold-vine","common_name":"Cup of gold vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring. Feed monthly with a high-potash liquid feed during the flowering season to support the large blooms. Heavy feeders once established — do not underfeed in active growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"red-frangipani","common_name":"Red Frangipani","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through late summer with a phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 10-30-10 NPK) to promote flowering. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in early spring as growth resumes; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"singapore-plumeria","common_name":"Singapore Plumeria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a high-phosphorus fertiliser (e.g. 10-30-10) from spring through late summer to encourage blooming. Reduce to bi-monthly in early autumn; cease entirely in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bridal-bouquet-plumeria","common_name":"Bridal Bouquet Plumeria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or phosphorus-rich fertiliser (such as 10-30-10) every 4 weeks from spring through late summer. Because P. pudica blooms more readily than other Plumeria and stays leafy, a balanced 10-10-10 in spring to support leaf growth, then switching to high-P in summer, gives good results. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-petal-frangipani","common_name":"Narrow-petal Frangipani","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a high-phosphorus, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 10-30-10) monthly from late spring to late summer to support flowering. Omit feeding in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant. Excess nitrogen drives leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-frangipani","common_name":"White Frangipani","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-phosphorus fertiliser (10-30-10 or similar) monthly from spring through late summer. Phosphorus is key to flower initiation. Supplementary micronutrient feeding (iron, magnesium) once per season can help maintain deep green foliage. Stop feeding once the plant begins to drop leaves in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celadine-frangipani","common_name":"Celadine Frangipani","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a high-phosphorus fertiliser (10-30-10) from early spring through late summer. High-phosphorus formulas trigger bud initiation. Begin with a balanced feed when the first leaves emerge in spring, then switch to high-P once growth is established. Do not feed from autumn to late winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"singapore-yellow-frangipani","common_name":"Singapore Yellow Frangipani","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a phosphorus-rich fertiliser (10-30-10) applied monthly from spring through late summer to maximise flower production. Begin with a balanced feed in early spring to support leaf break, then switch to high-P once stems are actively growing. Cease all feeding in autumn and throughout winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-ixora","common_name":"Chinese Ixora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during the growing season with an acidifying, slow-release or liquid fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants (e.g. ericaceous feed). Incorporate iron chelate or a micronutrient supplement once or twice a season if yellowing between leaf veins appears, indicating iron chlorosis. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"javanese-ixora","common_name":"Javanese Ixora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply an acidic or ericaceous liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Supplement with chelated iron or a micronutrient mix once a season to prevent chlorosis on alkaline tap water. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in cooler months. Do not over-fertilise with nitrogen, which can reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-ixora","common_name":"White Ixora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertiliser (e.g., azalea/camellia formulation) every 6-8 weeks during the growing season (spring through autumn). Supplement with foliar iron chelate if yellowing between leaf veins indicates iron deficiency. Avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-ixora","common_name":"Giant Ixora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 12-6-6 with micronutrients) every 8 weeks through the growing season. Supplement monthly with a water-soluble acidic fertiliser (such as azalea formula) and chelated iron twice a year to prevent micronutrient deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"case-s-ixora","common_name":"Case","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a slow-release acidic fertiliser (camellia or azalea formulation) every 6-8 weeks during active growth. Apply chelated iron supplements if interveinal chlorosis appears. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas; a balanced NPK with micronutrients suits this species best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobb-s-ixora","common_name":"Lobb","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to autumn) with a liquid acidic fertiliser formulated for camellias or azaleas. Avoid overfertilising with nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Top-dress container plants with slow-release acidic granules in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"super-king-ixora","common_name":"Super King Ixora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply an acid-forming slow-release fertiliser (azalea/gardenia formula) in spring and midsummer. Supplement every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a water-soluble acidic fertiliser. Include chelated iron and micronutrient supplements twice a year. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-mandevilla","common_name":"Shining Mandevilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a high-phosphorus, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g., tomato feed or a bloom booster such as 10-30-20) every 2 weeks from spring to early autumn to promote flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations, which produce lush foliage but few flowers. Stop feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-mandevilla","common_name":"Pink Mandevilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a high-potash liquid fertiliser to promote continuous flowering. A tomato feed or dedicated flowering plant formula works well. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds. Cease fertilising in winter and resume only when new growth appears in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-riding-hood-mandevilla","common_name":"Red Riding Hood Mandevilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the flowering season with a high-potash, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (tomato feed or bloom booster). ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-dipladenia","common_name":"Pink Dipladenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from spring through summer with a high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-30-20) to promote flowering. Reduce to monthly in early autumn; stop entirely in winter. Over-feeding with nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-gardenia","common_name":"White Gardenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic fertiliser (formulated for gardenias, azaleas, or camellias) in spring and again in mid-summer. Supplement with liquid iron chelate if interveinal chlorosis appears, indicating iron deficiency in alkaline soils. Avoid fertilising in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tahitian-gardenia","common_name":"Tahitian Gardenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with an acidic liquid fertiliser (pH-adjusted, high in iron and manganese). Use a slow-release granular at planting or pot-up in spring. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn; do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"savanna-gardenia","common_name":"Savanna Gardenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a liquid acidic fertiliser in summer. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers. In-ground plants in good soil need minimal feeding after establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mystery-gardenia","common_name":"Mystery Gardenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with a liquid ericaceous (acidic) fertiliser, or use a slow-release acidic granular at spring repotting. Stop feeding from autumn through winter. Supplement with chelated iron or sequestered iron if yellowing between leaf veins appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"medinilla-scortechinii","common_name":"Medinilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength, or use a specialist orchid fertiliser. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn. Do not feed in winter. Over-fertilising salts can damage the delicate root system.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuming-s-medinilla","common_name":"Cuming","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20 or an orchid-specific formula) at half strength every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring through summer). Reduce to every 8–10 weeks in autumn; withhold in winter. Flush the pot with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malaysian-orchid","common_name":"Malaysian Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) at half-strength, or use a dedicated tropical/orchid fertiliser. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn; stop in winter. Flush the pot occasionally with plain water to prevent fertiliser salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-medinilla","common_name":"Showy Medinilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 20-20-20) diluted to half strength. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula in late winter to promote bud formation. Do not feed during autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-leaf-medinilla","common_name":"Sedum-leaf Medinilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half strength) once a month during spring and summer. Avoid heavy feeding — excessive nitrogen produces lush leafy growth at the expense of the ornamental berries. Do not fertilise from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-angel-s-trumpet","common_name":"Common Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato-type) to encourage prolific flowering. In early spring, use a balanced NPK fertiliser to kick-start growth. Stop feeding entirely from mid-autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-angel-s-trumpet","common_name":"Red Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, then switch to a high-potassium formula as flower buds form. This cooler-growing species benefits from slightly lower nitrogen than tropical Brugmansias. Cease feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ecuador-angel-s-trumpet","common_name":"Ecuador Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires heavy feeding to fuel its vigorous growth and massive flower production. Feed every 7–10 days in the growing season — alternate a high-nitrogen fertiliser early in the season with a high-potassium (tomato) formula from midsummer onwards. Cease all feeding by early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angel-s-trumpet-hybrid","common_name":"Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 7–14 days with a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring, switching to high-potassium tomato fertiliser from early summer through to late summer to fuel flowering. This hybrid is a heavy feeder — underfeeding is the most common reason for reduced flowering. Stop feeding entirely in late September.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"golden-angel-s-trumpet","common_name":"Golden Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 7–14 days throughout the growing season. Begin with a high-nitrogen balanced feed in spring to drive leaf and stem growth, then switch to a high-potassium formulation (tomato fertiliser) from midsummer to encourage flower bud initiation and development. Cease all feeding in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-angel-s-trumpet","common_name":"Double Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously every 7–14 days during the growing season. Use a balanced NPK fertiliser in spring, then switch to a high-potassium tomato-type fertiliser from early summer to maximise flower production in this double-flowered cultivar. Cease feeding in autumn and do not feed over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinwheel-flower","common_name":"Pinwheel Flower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10). Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn; withhold in winter. A bloom-booster (low nitrogen, high phosphorus) in late winter can encourage heavier flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crape-jasmine","common_name":"Crape Jasmine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) monthly from spring through summer. After the main flowering flush, switch to a phosphorus-rich formula to promote bud set. Withhold feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pandacaqui","common_name":"Pandacaqui","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a general-purpose slow-release granular fertiliser in spring and summer. Supplement with a liquid balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) monthly during active growth. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toad-tree","common_name":"Toad Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes, and supplement with a liquid general-purpose feed monthly through summer. No feeding needed during winter dormancy. Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and add slow-release nutrients.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"double-pinwheel-flower","common_name":"Double Pinwheel Flower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) from spring through late summer. In late winter, switch to a high-phosphorus bloom booster (e.g. 5-30-5) to stimulate the next flowering cycle. Withhold all fertiliser in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-tabernaemontana","common_name":"White Tabernaemontana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) monthly during spring and summer. In autumn, switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus feed to encourage flower bud formation. Withhold fertiliser in winter. Repot with fresh compost every 2–3 years to replenish nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-pink-oleander","common_name":"Double Pink Oleander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires very little feeding — apply a single balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Excessive nitrogen fertilisation promotes leafy growth but reduces flowering. In containers, a slow-release fertiliser applied once in spring is usually sufficient for the whole season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-allamanda","common_name":"Purple Allamanda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10), then switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula (e.g. tomato feed) to prolong flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of blooms. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bush-allamanda","common_name":"Bush Allamanda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in spring. During the growing season, supplement with a liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks; switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom formula in midsummer to maximise flower production. Reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"henderson-s-allamanda","common_name":"Henderson","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks throughout the growing season (spring to early autumn). Switch to a high-phosphorus, low-nitrogen formula in midsummer to encourage bud set over vegetative growth. Withhold feeding in winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"rangoon-creeper","common_name":"Rangoon Creeper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at the start of spring. Supplement with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during active growth. A high-potassium feed applied in late summer promotes flowering. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen as this encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-honeysuckle","common_name":"Chinese Honeysuckle","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. Feed every 4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Switch to a potassium-rich formula (e.g. tomato feed) in late summer to promote flower production. Cease feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-oleander","common_name":"Climbing Oleander","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced water-soluble fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn). A phosphorus-rich feed in late spring encourages flowering. Withhold fertiliser in winter when growth is minimal. In-ground plants benefit from a slow-release granular fertiliser incorporated into the soil in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arabian-desert-rose","common_name":"Arabian Desert Rose","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength during the active growing season (spring through summer). A low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium formula promotes caudex development and flowering. Withhold fertiliser entirely from autumn through winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"somali-desert-rose","common_name":"Somali Desert Rose","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Annual repotting into fresh cactus mix generally provides sufficient nutrition for this slow-growing species. If additional feeding is desired, apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) once monthly during the active growing season only. Never feed in autumn or winter. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that produce soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"impala-lily","common_name":"Impala Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring through mid-summer) with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to monthly in late summer. Do not fertilise at all during the autumn-to-late-winter dormancy period. A low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich formula is preferred to encourage flowering over vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"summer-impala-lily","common_name":"Summer Impala Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) or a formulation specific to desert roses every 2–4 weeks during active growth (spring through late summer). Suspend all feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacifica-vinca","common_name":"Pacifica Vinca","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) at planting, then supplement with a liquid bloom fertiliser (high-phosphorus) every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to sustain continuous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-oleander","common_name":"Yellow Oleander","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in spring and again in midsummer. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers. Container specimens benefit from monthly liquid feeding during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-thevetia","common_name":"Giant Thevetia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes, and a second application in midsummer. A slow-release formulation (e.g. 14-14-14) suits in-ground plants; liquid feeding every 3–4 weeks benefits container specimens during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lucky-nut","common_name":"Lucky Nut","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in spring and midsummer. Avoid excess nitrogen. Container plants benefit from monthly balanced liquid feeds throughout the growing season. Deadhead seed pods promptly to extend the flowering period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sacred-buddhist","common_name":"Sacred Buddhist","category":"tropical","fertilising":"During active growth (spring through autumn), apply a high-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks to support vigorous growth and continuous blooming. Switch to a balanced or low-nitrogen formulation in late summer to harden growth. Suspend feeding in winter or when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivory-tree","common_name":"Ivory Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring through autumn). Switch to a phosphorus-rich bloom formula in late spring to encourage flower production. Do not feed in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-kopsia","common_name":"Pink Kopsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) at the start of the growing season, then supplement with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 months throughout active growth. Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen, which can suppress flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarpagandha","common_name":"Sarpagandha","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Supplement with nitrogen-rich organic matter or well-rotted compost worked into the soil annually to support vigorous root growth—the medicinal portion of the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elliptic-kopsia","common_name":"Elliptic Kopsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring and again in mid-summer. Responds well to feeding; supplemental fertiliser encourages denser foliage and more abundant flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-star-cluster","common_name":"Red Star Cluster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser or a bloom-booster (e.g., 5-10-5) to encourage continuous flowering. Monthly organic slow-release granules also work well. Reduce feeding to once a month in cooler or lower-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"super-king-ixora-red","common_name":"Super King Ixora Red","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with an acid-formulated slow-release fertiliser (e.g., azalea/camellia blend) every 2–3 months during the growing season. Supplement with chelated iron micronutrient spray if interveinal chlorosis appears. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers, which can lock out iron and magnesium in acidic soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panama-rose","common_name":"Panama Rose","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a liquid bloom fertiliser (high potassium) monthly during peak flowering season to extend and intensify blooms. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ashanti-blood","common_name":"Ashanti Blood","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) every 2–3 weeks from March to September during active growth. Incorporate slow-release pellets at the start of the growing season as a base feed. Avoid heavy feeding in winter when the plant is dormant. Potassium-rich feeds support bract colour and intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"don-a-aurora","common_name":"Doña Aurora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) monthly during the growing season. Supplement with a bloom fertiliser (low nitrogen, high potassium and phosphorus) from late spring through summer to encourage bract and flower production. Bring containers indoors in autumn when night temperatures drop below 10 °C.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-mussaenda","common_name":"Yellow Mussaenda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring as growth resumes. Supplement with monthly liquid feeds through summer. A balanced formulation works well; a moderate potassium boost in late summer can intensify bract colour and prolong the display into autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-mussaenda","common_name":"White Mussaenda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) at the start of spring and again in midsummer. Supplement with a liquid bloom booster (high phosphorus) every 4 weeks during the flowering season to support sepal production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"firebush","common_name":"Firebush","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A second application in midsummer maintains vigour and flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panama-rose-shrub","common_name":"Panama Rose Shrub","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a liquid fertiliser high in phosphorus and potassium every 4–6 weeks during the blooming period to sustain prolific flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"russelia-equisetiformis","common_name":"Firecracker Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks through spring and summer. A phosphorus-rich feed every 4 weeks during peak flowering encourages prolific bloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy stems at the expense of flowers. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"night-blooming-jasmine","common_name":"Night-blooming Jasmine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Young plants benefit from a higher-nitrogen feed early in the season to build strong stems; switch to a bloom formula (lower N, higher P and K) once the plant is established and regularly flowering. Cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"day-blooming-jasmine","common_name":"Day-blooming Jasmine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at the start of the growing season in spring. Supplement with monthly liquid feeding through summer using a bloom formula to sustain continuous flowering. Reduce feeding to once at the start of spring only for established in-ground plants in warm climates where growth is near-continuous.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-cestrum","common_name":"Crimson Cestrum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks from spring through early autumn. Apply a slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season in containers. Tip prune young plants after feeding to encourage bushy growth and more flowering stems. Cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brunfelsia-americana","common_name":"Lady of the Night","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks through spring and summer. During active flowering, supplement with a liquid bloom formula (higher P and K) monthly. Brunfelsia benefits from slightly acidifying fertilisers such as those formulated for camellias or azaleas, which also supply micronutrients suited to its acid-soil preference.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chiric-sanango","common_name":"Chiric Sanango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) diluted to half strength. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in late summer to harden growth and encourage flower-bud set. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-violet-iochroma","common_name":"Blue Violet Iochroma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (NPK 5-5-5 or similar) every 2 weeks from spring through early autumn. Switch to a high-potash feed (tomato-type) in midsummer to promote flowering. Do not feed from late autumn to late winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-iochroma","common_name":"Red Iochroma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed (NPK 5-5-5 or 10-10-10 at half strength). Switch to a potassium-rich feed in midsummer to support flowering. Withhold fertiliser from late October through February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-potato-bush","common_name":"Blue Potato Bush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (e.g., a tomato feed) every 7-10 days from spring through summer to support continuous flowering. A slow-release balanced fertiliser incorporated at repotting supplements liquid feeds. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carnation-of-india","common_name":"Carnation of India","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. In midsummer, supplement with a high-potash feed to encourage continued blooming. Withhold fertiliser from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-kopsia","common_name":"Tree Kopsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser at full or half strength. In peak growing season (summer), a high-phosphorus feed supports flowering. Reduce to every 6-8 weeks in winter or withhold entirely if growth has stopped.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herald-s-trumpet","common_name":"Herald","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10). Switch to a high-potash formula from midsummer to encourage next season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-water-lily","common_name":"White Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply aquatic fertiliser tablets (slow-release, pond-safe) pushed into the basket compost 2-3 times per growing season from late spring through midsummer. Never use general-purpose liquid fertilisers in pond water — they cause catastrophic algal blooms. Established plants in naturally fertile ponds may need no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-white-water-lily","common_name":"American White Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the soil near the rhizome monthly during the growing season (late spring through late summer). Cease feeding once water temperatures fall below 15°C in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pygmy-water-lily","common_name":"Pygmy Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets once a month from May through August. Pygmy water lilies are smaller and need less feeding than full-size cultivars; excessive nutrients promote algae growth in small water features.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-water-lily","common_name":"Yellow Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets monthly from late spring through early autumn. This species is a vigorous feeder in warm water; consistent fertilising promotes abundant flowering. Reduce or stop feeding when water temperatures drop below 18°C.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-marliac-water-lily","common_name":"Yellow Marliac Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets into the compost near the rhizome once a month from May through August. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. An established plant in a well-enriched basket may need less frequent feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-water-lily","common_name":"Crimson Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the compost near the rhizome monthly from May through August. As a compact cultivar, it needs proportionally less feeding than large-growing varieties; avoid overfeeding, which encourages excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-papyrus","common_name":"Dwarf Papyrus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser or slow-release granules. In pond baskets, use aquatic fertiliser tablets. In cool seasons or indoors in low light, reduce feeding to every 6–8 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-water-hyacinth","common_name":"Common Water Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"As a free-floating plant, Pontederia crassipes absorbs nutrients directly from the water and typically requires no additional feeding in nutrient-rich ponds. In nutrient-poor, very clean water, growth may be slow; a minimal application of aquatic fertiliser can help, but avoid overfeeding as this promotes excessive vegetative spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-pickerelweed","common_name":"Blue Pickerelweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply aquatic fertiliser tablets into the compost monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn). A moderately heavy feeder when growing actively; consistent fertilising promotes a longer and more prolific bloom period.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"small-flowered-pickerelweed","common_name":"Small-flowered Pickerelweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic tablet fertiliser pushed into the basket substrate once in spring. Avoid loose granular or liquid feeds that leach into pond water and trigger algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-cattail","common_name":"Southern Cattail","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no supplemental feeding in natural or naturalistic settings. In container pond culture, a single slow-release aquatic tablet in spring encourages robust growth without nutrient run-off.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graceful-cattail","common_name":"Graceful Cattail","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility requirements. A single slow-release aquatic basket fertiliser tablet in mid-spring is sufficient. Over-feeding promotes excessively rank growth and is unnecessary in nutrient-rich pond water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"copper-iris","common_name":"Copper Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A second application immediately after flowering supports rhizome development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zigzag-iris","common_name":"Zigzag Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. A light topdressing of leaf-mould or composted bark in autumn enriches the soil and mulches roots through winter. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes leaf growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-horsetail","common_name":"Water Horsetail","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely requires feeding. In aquatic baskets, a single slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring is sufficient. In natural pond settings, the plant obtains adequate nutrients from the water and substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-horsetail","common_name":"Field Horsetail","category":"herb","fertilising":"No fertilising needed for wild or naturalistic herb garden use. As an herb cultivated for harvesting, a light balanced feed (seaweed-based) in mid-spring can boost vegetative growth. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes lush but potentially less silica-rich tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-horsetail","common_name":"Dwarf Horsetail","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very low fertiliser requirements. At most, apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. seaweed extract) once in spring and once in summer. Over-feeding causes rank, floppy growth. In terrariums with composting substrate, no feeding is usually needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"grassy-arrowhead","common_name":"Grassy Arrowhead","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the basket compost once in spring. Avoid liquid feeds that encourage algal bloom. Established plants in natural ponds rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spatterdock","common_name":"Spatterdock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push two or three aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket compost in early spring as leaves emerge, and again in midsummer. Over-fertilising triggers excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers and promotes algal bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"least-yellow-water-lily","common_name":"Least Yellow Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; this species is adapted to nutrient-poor water. In container ponds, one aquatic fertiliser tablet per basket in early spring is sufficient. Excess nutrients cause leaf overgrowth and encourage algae over flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"unbranched-bur-reed","common_name":"Unbranched Bur-reed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In natural pond and stream settings, supplemental feeding is unnecessary. In contained aquatic baskets, apply one slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring. Avoid overfeeding, which promotes excessive vegetative spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-club-rush","common_name":"Common Club-rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In natural pond settings, no supplemental feeding required; obtains nutrients from the water column and sediment. In contained baskets, apply two to three aquatic fertiliser tablets in spring. Do not over-fertilise — excessive nutrients encourage algae rather than benefiting the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soft-stem-bulrush","common_name":"Soft-stem Bulrush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In natural pond and stream settings, supplemental feeding is not required. In ornamental pond baskets, push one or two slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets into the compost in spring. The variegated cultivar benefits from slightly richer conditions than the species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lance-leaved-water-plantain","common_name":"Lance-leaved Water Plantain","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In natural pond conditions, supplemental feeding is unnecessary. In contained aquatic baskets, one slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet per basket in spring is sufficient. Avoid over-enriching the water, which promotes algal growth over plant flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-spike-rush","common_name":"Common Spike-rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In natural pond and ditch settings, no supplemental fertiliser is required. In contained aquatic baskets, one slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet per basket in spring is adequate. The species is adapted to low-nutrient conditions and over-feeding promotes excessive spread rather than improving flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-arrow-arum","common_name":"Green Arrow Arum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic tablet fertiliser into the basket in spring. Avoid over-feeding, which promotes algae growth in the pond. No feeding required in nutrient-rich natural pond mud.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"golden-club","common_name":"Golden Club","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push one aquatic fertiliser tablet into the basket compost in spring. Golden Club is slow-growing and sensitive to excess nutrients — over-feeding fuels algae without benefiting the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"river-water-crowfoot","common_name":"River Water Crowfoot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required or recommended. Excess nutrients encourage algae that outcompete the plant. In nutrient-poor water, a very light annual topdress of aquatic compost around anchored roots may help, but is rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"yellow-monkeyflower","common_name":"Yellow Monkeyflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season. In fertile, humus-rich bog soil, additional feeding is rarely needed and can encourage soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-rush","common_name":"Common Rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required in fertile, wet garden soil or natural pond margins. In impoverished conditions, one application of a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corkscrew-rush","common_name":"Corkscrew Rush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Corkscrew Rush is a slow feeder and needs very little fertiliser. Replace the top 5 cm of compost in spring instead of feeding, or apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed once in spring and once in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hard-rush","common_name":"Hard Rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine fertilising needed in wet, reasonably fertile soil. In very impoverished conditions, a single spring application of slow-release balanced fertiliser is adequate. Over-feeding produces excess soft growth vulnerable to lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swordleaf-rush","common_name":"Swordleaf Rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser sparingly in spring to support the new season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"great-pond-sedge","common_name":"Great Pond Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not needed in nutrient-rich pond conditions. In contained pond baskets, apply aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablets once in spring. Avoid general fertilisers that can promote algal bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyperus-sedge","common_name":"Cyperus Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required in natural pond settings. Use aquatic fertiliser tablets in pond baskets in spring if growth is weak. Over-fertilisation promotes algae; use sparingly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-pond-sedge","common_name":"Lesser Pond Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required in fertile, natural pond margins. Apply aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablets in spring only when growing in containers or nutrient-poor conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reed-sweet-grass","common_name":"Reed Sweet-grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not usually required in nutrient-rich pond conditions. Variegated cultivar in containers may benefit from aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablets in spring. Avoid excess fertiliser near natural water bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-pondweed","common_name":"Broad-leaved Pondweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required; nutrient uptake occurs directly from the water column and sediment. Excess nutrients encourage algal growth and are detrimental to pond ecology.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-pondweed","common_name":"Curly Pondweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Does not require fertilising. Absorbs nutrients directly from the water. Adding fertiliser to the water promotes algae rather than plant growth; avoid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-violet","common_name":"Water Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise. Water Violet requires oligotrophic (low-nutrient) conditions and will decline or die in enriched water. Adding fertiliser is directly harmful to this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-skunk-cabbage","common_name":"Western Skunk Cabbage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser or mulch with well-rotted compost in spring as new growth begins. Do not over-fertilise; rich bog conditions naturally provide adequate nutrients. Annual compost mulching is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-skunk-cabbage","common_name":"White Skunk Cabbage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic or general balanced fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring as new growth emerges. One application per season is sufficient; over-feeding promotes excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"powdery-thalia","common_name":"Powdery Thalia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the substrate in spring and midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds directly into the pond water, as this encourages algal blooms. A balanced aquatic formula (e.g., 5-10-5) promotes flowering over foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bent-alligator-flag","common_name":"Bent Alligator Flag","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply aquatic fertiliser tablets into the substrate in spring and early summer. In tropical climates a second application in late summer sustains growth through the warm season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes excessive foliage at the expense of the attractive bent flower stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-wild-rice","common_name":"Southern Wild Rice","category":"edible","fertilising":"In natural wetland settings, no fertiliser is required as nutrient-rich wetland substrates provide adequate nutrition. In managed pond margins or rain gardens with lower-fertility soils, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser stake in spring. Avoid excess phosphorus, which can promote algal growth in pond water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watercress","common_name":"Watercress","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required in nutrient-rich aquatic conditions. If growing in containers with inert growing medium, apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., half-strength 10-10-10) every 2–4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush but bland-tasting, disease-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-juniper","common_name":"Common Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires very little feeding. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) lightly in spring only if plants show poor growth or needle yellowing. Over-fertilising in rich soil produces soft, disease-prone growth. Established plants on typical garden soils require no routine feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-red-cedar","common_name":"Eastern Red Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely requires fertilising in typical garden or landscape conditions. Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in spring only if the plant shows poor growth or pale foliage indicating nutrient deficiency. Rich feeding is unnecessary and can increase susceptibility to pests and diseases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-juniper","common_name":"Chinese Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced conifer fertiliser in early spring to support spring growth flush. A single annual application is typically sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote soft, disease-susceptible growth. Established plants in reasonably fertile garden soil rarely need feeding beyond the first few years.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"creeping-juniper","common_name":"Creeping Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush soft growth susceptible to disease. Established plants in reasonable soil often need no fertilising at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flaky-juniper","common_name":"Flaky Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser once in early spring if growth appears weak. Established plants in reasonable soil rarely need feeding. Excess nitrogen encourages soft growth prone to fungal disease.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"savin-juniper","common_name":"Savin Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-feeding produces lush, disease-prone growth. Established plants on reasonable soils need no routine fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shore-juniper","common_name":"Shore Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring if plants appear pale or unthrifty. Fertile soils need no additional feeding. Excess nutrients in sandy coastal soils leach quickly — split applications are more efficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahurian-juniper","common_name":"Dahurian Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A single application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring may support establishment on very poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Established plants in garden soil need no routine fertilising.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-spruce","common_name":"White Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser or acidifying fertiliser once in early spring for young trees. Established trees in reasonable soil rarely need supplemental feeding. Mulching with organic matter around the root zone maintains soil health effectively.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"colorado-blue-spruce","common_name":"Colorado Blue Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser or acidifying conifer fertiliser in early spring for young trees. Mature established specimens rarely need feeding in average garden soils. Avoid late-season nitrogen applications that encourage soft growth susceptible to winter damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"oriental-spruce","common_name":"Oriental Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced or acidifying conifer fertiliser in early spring for young and establishing trees. Mature specimens on good loam rarely need fertilising. Mulching with bark or leaf mould annually maintains soil organic matter and moisture retention.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"red-spruce","common_name":"Red Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in suitable native soils. If planted in nutrient-poor garden soil, apply a slow-release acidifying fertiliser (e.g., formulated for conifers) in early spring once every 2–3 years. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth susceptible to spruce budworm.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-spruce","common_name":"Black Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed — adapted to nutrient-poor soils. If growth is very slow in a garden setting, apply a dilute acidic conifer fertiliser in early spring only. Over-fertilising produces lush growth prone to pest damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sitka-spruce","common_name":"Sitka Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In native maritime soils, fertiliser is rarely required. In garden settings on poorer soils, apply a balanced slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser in spring. Young transplants benefit from a single application of controlled-release granules at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brewer-spruce","common_name":"Brewer Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal — adapted to poor mountain soils. A light application of slow-release, low-phosphorus conifer fertiliser in spring every 2–3 years is sufficient. Excessive feeding produces rank growth that detracts from the elegant weeping form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"engelmann-spruce","common_name":"Engelmann Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required in suitable soils. If planted in depleted garden soils, apply a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser in early spring, every 2–3 years. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — lush growth is more vulnerable to Engelmann spruce beetle and budworm.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-red-cedar","common_name":"Western Red Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required in fertile garden soils. On poor soils, apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring. Established trees do not benefit from heavy feeding; excess nitrogen promotes soft growth more susceptible to aphids and Didymascella leaf blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-arborvitae","common_name":"Chinese Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring to encourage consistent growth. On fertile soils, annual feeding is not necessary. In poor or alkaline soils, an acidifying fertiliser or chelated micronutrient supplement improves foliage colour. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which delays hardening.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-arborvitae","common_name":"Japanese Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual feeding is sufficient. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Japanese Arborvitae is slow-growing and does not require heavy nutrition. Overly fertile soils can promote rank, soft growth. Established trees growing in good garden soil rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"korean-arborvitae","common_name":"Korean Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which can promote soft growth susceptible to winter damage. One annual application is typically sufficient for established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lawson-cypress","common_name":"Lawson Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) in early spring. Established trees rarely need supplemental feeding in fertile soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, disease-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"atlantic-white-cedar","common_name":"Atlantic White Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser needs in its native acidic bog soils. In garden settings, apply an acidifying slow-release fertiliser (e.g. formulated for azaleas and rhododendrons) in early spring if growth is sluggish. Avoid alkaline or high-phosphorus fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nootka-cypress","common_name":"Nootka Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees need minimal fertilisation in adequate soils. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if on poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations. Over-feeding produces soft growth that can be more susceptible to fungal issues.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canadian-yew","common_name":"Canadian Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal requirements in humus-rich woodland soil. Apply a light top-dressing of leaf mould or an acidifying slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth is poor. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-yew","common_name":"Pacific Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low nutrient requirements in organic-rich woodland soils. A light spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser can aid establishment in poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. Top-dressing with composted leaf mould each autumn mimics natural forest nutrition cycles.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-yew","common_name":"Chinese Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low nutrient requirements in fertile woodland soils. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring for establishment-phase plants. Mature, established specimens in good soil rarely require supplemental feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen applications.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"himalayan-yew","common_name":"Himalayan Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirements in organic-rich soils. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring during the establishment phase. Top-dress with leaf mould or composted bark each autumn to replenish organic matter and replicate forest-floor conditions. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-fir","common_name":"Silver Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Young trees benefit from a second light application in midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer as they promote soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balsam-fir","common_name":"Balsam Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, acidifying fertiliser (e.g. formulated for conifers or ericaceous plants) in early spring. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause excessive, soft growth prone to insect attack. Top-dress with composted pine bark to maintain soil acidity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-fir","common_name":"White Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. White Fir generally thrives in lower-fertility soils and does not require heavy feeding. Excess nitrogen promotes lush growth susceptible to aphid infestations. Mulch with composted bark to maintain soil moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nordmann-fir","common_name":"Nordmann Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a conifer-specific or balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. For Christmas tree production, feeding during years 2–5 with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser accelerates canopy development. In landscape use, mulching with composted bark provides sufficient nutrients in most soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"noble-fir","common_name":"Noble Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus conifer fertiliser in early spring. Noble Fir is native to naturally low-fertility volcanic soils and does not require heavy feeding. Excess nitrogen can reduce cold hardiness. Mulch with composted bark or wood chips to maintain soil acid pH.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-fir","common_name":"Korean Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, balanced granular fertiliser or conifer feed in early spring. Korean Fir is a slow grower and does not require heavy feeding. Annual mulching with composted bark or leaf mould around the base is usually sufficient in a typical garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"subalpine-fir","common_name":"Subalpine Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a minimal amount of slow-release, acidifying conifer fertiliser in early spring only. Subalpine Fir is native to low-fertility mountain soils and is adapted to sparse nutrients. Excessive feeding promotes soft, frost-susceptible growth. Rely primarily on organic mulch for nutrient supplementation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grand-fir","common_name":"Grand Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring; young trees benefit from a nitrogen-rich feed to support rapid early growth. Grand Fir is a vigorous grower and responds well to annual feeding in its first decade. Established trees in fertile soils need minimal supplemental fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-fir","common_name":"Spanish Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Established trees in good soil rarely need feeding; over-fertilising promotes lush, disease-prone growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after midsummer.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"veitch-fir","common_name":"Veitch Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. In fertile, humus-rich soils supplemental feeding is usually unnecessary. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which stimulates soft growth susceptible to early frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-fir","common_name":"Greek Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally does not need fertilising in suitable soils. If growth is slow, apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) in early spring to encourage root development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which cause lush, drought-sensitive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobbi-japanese-cedar","common_name":"Lobbi Japanese Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) in early spring. In fertile soils, feeding every 2 years is sufficient. Avoid late-summer nitrogen applications which stimulate soft growth susceptible to winter damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monterey-cypress","common_name":"Monterey Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is rarely necessary in established trees. For young specimens in poor soil, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush, canker-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-cypress","common_name":"Mexican Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring accelerates growth in young trees. Established specimens in good soil need little supplemental fertiliser. Avoid autumn feeding which promotes tender growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-hemlock","common_name":"Eastern Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with acidifying fertiliser (e.g. ericaceous/rhododendron formula) in spring if growth is slow or needles yellow. In rich, acidic forest soils supplemental feeding is rarely needed. Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen, produces soft, woolly-adelgid-attractive growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"western-hemlock","common_name":"Western Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs fertilising in suitable, humus-rich soils. If growth is slow or needles are pale, apply an acidifying fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding in exposed positions, which promotes soft growth susceptible to wind damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"carolina-hemlock","common_name":"Carolina Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, acid-forming fertiliser (e.g., formulated for conifers or rhododendrons) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft growth susceptible to adelgid. Established trees in amended soil rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mountain-hemlock","common_name":"Mountain Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in suitable native-range soils. In garden settings, apply a light top-dressing of conifer-formulated slow-release fertiliser in spring. Over-fertilising promotes soft growth that is cold-tender.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamarack","common_name":"Tamarack","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; naturally grows in nutrient-poor soils. In garden cultivation, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring can support growth on poor mineral soils. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers in boggy, peaty soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"western-larch","common_name":"Western Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely necessary in suitable sites. On impoverished soils, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring during the establishment phase. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft growth vulnerable to late frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"douglas-fir","common_name":"Douglas Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not normally required in suitable soils. Young trees on poor sites benefit from a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring. Established specimens in woodland or mixed plantings are self-sufficient through leaf-litter cycling.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deodar-cedar","common_name":"Deodar Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring during the first few years to support establishment. Established trees on good soils require little supplemental feeding. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush growth susceptible to tip dieback.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"atlas-cedar","common_name":"Atlas Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees rarely need fertilising on suitable soils. Young trees benefit from a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring for 2–3 years after planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce drought tolerance and blue foliage colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cedar-of-lebanon","common_name":"Cedar of Lebanon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees in suitable soils need no supplemental fertiliser. Young trees may receive a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring for the first 3 years. High-nitrogen feeds are counterproductive, reducing drought hardening and bluish needle colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyprus-cedar","common_name":"Cyprus Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. Young trees benefit from a dilute liquid feed once or twice during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which can encourage soft growth susceptible to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oriental-arborvitae","common_name":"Oriental Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. A single annual application is generally sufficient for established trees. Young plants benefit from a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season to accelerate establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"incense-cedar","common_name":"Incense Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder — an annual application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can promote excessive soft growth. In nutrient-poor soils, a supplemental feed in early summer may be beneficial.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hiba-arborvitae","common_name":"Hiba Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or composted bark in autumn supports soil moisture retention and feeds the roots gently. Avoid excessive feeding, which produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kauri","common_name":"Kauri","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during the growing season (spring through summer). Kauri is adapted to low-nutrient soils; excess fertiliser, especially phosphorus, can damage mycorrhizal associations and cause root toxicity. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fortune-s-plum-yew","common_name":"Fortune","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. An annual mulch of well-rotted leaf mould or composted bark feeds the root system gradually and maintains soil moisture. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that force soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-nutmeg-yew","common_name":"Japanese Nutmeg Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in early spring. An annual mulch of leaf mould around the base supports soil health and moisture retention. Avoid over-feeding, which produces soft growth susceptible to pest and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-nutmeg","common_name":"California Nutmeg","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser once in early spring. In poor soils, a supplemental low-nitrogen liquid feed in early summer accelerates establishment. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces soft foliage susceptible to damage. An annual mulch of leaf mould around the base supports moisture retention and gradual nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fujian-cypress","common_name":"Fujian Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring and again in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season, which promote soft growth vulnerable to cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-swamp-cypress","common_name":"Chinese Swamp Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. This species tolerates low-fertility waterlogged soils naturally; avoid over-fertilising, which encourages excessive soft growth. A single spring application is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pond-cypress","common_name":"Pond Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Trees in nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils benefit from an annual feed. Avoid feeding late in the season to prevent soft growth that is frost-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheshunt-pine","common_name":"Cheshunt Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a dilute, balanced ericaceous or slow-release fertiliser in spring only. This species is naturally adapted to nutrient-poor soils; over-fertilising can damage roots and stimulate excessive soft growth. Annual light feeding is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"russian-arborvitae","common_name":"Russian Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser lightly in spring. Russian Arborvitae is naturally adapted to low-fertility substrates and generally does not need heavy feeding. Over-fertilising produces lush, soft growth less resistant to cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-juniper","common_name":"Spanish Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is generally unnecessary on suitable sites. If growth is very slow on poor soils, apply a dilute balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-juniper","common_name":"Prickly Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary on suitable poor, dry soils. A single light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is acceptable on very infertile sandy soils. Avoid regular or high-nitrogen feeding, which produces vigorous soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phoenicean-juniper","common_name":"Phoenicean Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs fertilising on appropriately poor, dry soils. If planted in a garden with richer soil, avoid feeding entirely to prevent excessive soft growth. At most, apply a very light balanced slow-release granule in spring on extremely infertile sandy sites.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wilson-spruce","common_name":"Wilson Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring before new growth flushes. Established trees rarely need supplemental feeding if grown in adequate soil. Avoid late-season nitrogen which can stimulate tender growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"nikko-fir","common_name":"Nikko Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidifying fertiliser (e.g. formulated for conifers) in early spring. Established trees in good soils need minimal feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer which can reduce cold hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-fir","common_name":"Red Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required in suitable sites; the species is adapted to low-nutrient montane soils. A light application of slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring can support young trees. Avoid over-feeding which promotes lush growth susceptible to drought and pest stress.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-milkweed","common_name":"Common Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required. Asclepias syriaca is adapted to infertile soils. Fertilising can reduce flowering and increase foliar growth. If planting in extremely poor, nutrient-depleted soil, a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring may help establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spider-milkweed","common_name":"Spider Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not recommended. This species is adapted to infertile, nutrient-poor soils. Fertilising promotes lush, weak growth susceptible to disease. Plant in unamended native soil for best results.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-milkweed","common_name":"Green Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is generally unnecessary and can be counterproductive. Asclepias viridis is adapted to low-fertility soils. If establishment on very poor sites is slow, a single light spring application of balanced fertiliser may help, but avoid ongoing fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-milkweed","common_name":"Prairie Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not typically required in native or restored prairie settings. In garden situations with average garden soil, a light spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser can support establishment. This species tolerates more soil fertility than xeric milkweeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-blazing-star","common_name":"Prairie Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility needs. A single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring can support vigorous growth in garden soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which cause lush, weak stems prone to flopping. In native prairie restorations, fertilising is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-blazing-star","common_name":"Northern Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in lean soils. If growth is very poor, apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser once in spring. Excess nitrogen promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cylindric-blazing-star","common_name":"Cylindric Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed and usually counterproductive. In extremely impoverished soils, a single very light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring may help establishment. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dotted-blazing-star","common_name":"Dotted Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise established plants. In very poor sandy soils, a single application of low-nitrogen slow-release granules at planting aids establishment only. Fertile soil produces rank, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"texas-blazing-star","common_name":"Texas Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is unnecessary and counterproductive in lean native soils. If establishing in a garden border, a single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting is sufficient; never feed established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-bee-balm","common_name":"Eastern Bee Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding only. A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising promotes dense, mildew-prone growth. No feeding needed in good garden soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-bergamot","common_name":"White Bergamot","category":"herb","fertilising":"Compost incorporated at planting is usually sufficient. A balanced slow-release fertiliser applied in early spring supports vigorous growth in poorer soils. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages dense growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-bee-balm","common_name":"Red Bee Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient in most soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which produce lush, disease-prone growth. Lean soil promotes the best flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-beardtongue","common_name":"Large-Flowered Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Rich or fertile soils cause rank growth, floppy stems, and shorter lifespan. This species is perfectly adapted to infertile soils and performs best without any supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-beardtongue","common_name":"Hairy Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Established plants in poor soil need little to no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-penstemon","common_name":"Prairie Penstemon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no fertiliser in its preferred lean, rocky soils. If growth is very poor, a single light application of a low-nitrogen fertiliser (5-10-10) in early spring is sufficient. Avoid feeding in rich soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-s-beardtongue","common_name":"Small","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) at half strength once in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid excessive nitrogen. In organically rich garden soil, supplemental feeding is usually unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-beardtongue","common_name":"Smooth Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost in early spring or apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) at label rates once annually. More tolerant of fertile soils than western species, but avoid excess nitrogen, which causes lax growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-beardtongue","common_name":"White Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser is needed or recommended. Supplemental nutrients produce soft, disease-prone growth and reduce longevity. In the poorest sandy soils, a very light application of balanced granular fertiliser once at planting establishment only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineleaf-penstemon","common_name":"Pineleaf Penstemon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. This species thrives in nutrient-poor soils and excess feeding promotes soft, disease-prone growth. A thin gravel mulch around the base improves drainage and mimics its native substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eaton-s-firecracker","common_name":"Eaton","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed or recommended. Native to nutrient-poor desert and rocky soils; fertiliser promotes lush, disease-prone growth and shortens plant lifespan. A gravel mulch 3–5 cm deep around the crown aids drainage and mimics native conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"front-range-beardtongue","common_name":"Front Range Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. Native to nutrient-poor Rocky Mountain soils. Any feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth and reduces natural hardiness. A gravel mulch maintains the dry crown environment preferred by this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sidebells-penstemon","common_name":"Sidebells Penstemon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers. A light application of low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer in early spring is optional; plants native to lean soils perform best unfed. Excess fertility produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"texas-bluebonnet","common_name":"Texas Bluebonnet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilize. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, Texas bluebonnet thrives in lean soils and added fertilizer — especially nitrogen — suppresses flowering and encourages foliage over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arroyo-lupine","common_name":"Arroyo Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. Like all lupines, arroyo lupine fixes atmospheric nitrogen via Rhizobium bacteria on its roots and performs best in lean, unfertilized soils. Added nitrogen produces rank foliage and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sky-lupine","common_name":"Sky Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None. As a nitrogen-fixing legume adapted to poor soils, sky lupine does not benefit from and is actively harmed by nitrogen fertilizers. Fertilizing encourages leafy growth with few flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silvery-lupine","common_name":"Silvery Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. Silvery lupine fixes its own nitrogen and actually blooms less when grown in fertile, enriched soils. Avoid compost-heavy beds; grow in lean, unamended soil for best flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silky-lupine","common_name":"Silky Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None. As a nitrogen-fixing legume native to lean western soils, silky lupine is self-sufficient. Nitrogen-rich fertilizers reduce bloom significantly and cause excessive vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"texas-bluebonnet-subsp","common_name":"Texas Bluebonnet Subsp.","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilize. As a nitrogen-fixing legume adapted to poor sandy soils, added fertilizer — especially nitrogen — suppresses flowering and encourages excessive foliage. Apply Rhizobium inoculant at sowing if the soil has not previously grown legumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streambank-lupine","common_name":"Streambank Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. As a nitrogen-fixing legume of poor riparian soils, it creates its own nitrogen supply. Fertilizing — especially with nitrogen — reduces flowering and can cause rank, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plains-coreopsis","common_name":"Plains Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary. In very poor soils, a single light application of balanced fertiliser at sowing may help establishment. Feeding rich soils suppresses flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-coreopsis","common_name":"Tall Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. In poor sandy soils, apply a low-phosphorus balanced fertiliser once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which cause lush growth and poor flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prairie-coreopsis","common_name":"Prairie Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary. If growth is poor on extremely sandy soils, apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in early spring at half the recommended rate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-coreopsis","common_name":"Hairy Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser needed. A light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient on poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which promote vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-coreopsis","common_name":"Greater Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally does not require fertilising. On sandy, nutrient-poor soils, a light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring can support establishment. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-coreopsis","common_name":"Pink Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light applications of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring on poor sandy soils. Overly rich soils cause floppy growth. In consistently moist, organically rich soils, no supplemental feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobed-tickseed","common_name":"Lobed Tickseed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal requirements. A light top-dressing of compost or a single balanced slow-release application in early spring suffices on poor soils. Overly fertile soils produce excessive foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"threadleaf-coreopsis","common_name":"Threadleaf Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required. In very nutrient-poor soils, apply a light balanced slow-release fertiliser once in spring. Rich feeding disrupts the compact habit. Cultivars such as ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-coreopsis","common_name":"Fringed Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage leafy growth and suppress bloom. In average garden soil, supplemental feeding is often unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helianthus-tuberosus","common_name":"Jerusalem Artichoke","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. A light top-dressing of a potassium-rich fertiliser (e.g. sulphate of potash) in early summer supports tuber development. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces tall leafy stems at the expense of tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maximilian-sunflower","common_name":"Maximilian Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally unnecessary in average or poor soils. If growth seems weak in the first year, apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser (5-10-10) once in spring. Rich feeding produces excessive height and lodging (stem collapse) without improving flower output.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ashy-sunflower","common_name":"Ashy Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required in typical garden or prairie conditions. Excessive fertility produces overly tall, floppy growth and diminishes the characteristic grey, hairy texture. In very poor sandy soils, a single light application of a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting may aid establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-sunflower","common_name":"Swamp Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single spring application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) supports establishment in poor soils. In fertile, moist garden soils, no additional fertilising is needed. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes excessive height and floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thin-leaved-sunflower","common_name":"Thin-Leaved Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) once in spring. In humus-rich woodland soils, annual mulching with leaf mould is usually sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce rank, floppy growth in the woodland conditions this species inhabits.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodland-sunflower","common_name":"Woodland Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising is needed in typical garden or woodland soils. Lean soil conditions are preferred. In very impoverished soils, a single light application of a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting aids establishment. Rich feeding produces overly tall, floppy stems and increased disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-sunflower","common_name":"Western Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required or recommended. This species is specifically adapted to infertile soils and performs poorly when fed. Any nutrient enrichment produces overly tall, floppy growth inconsistent with its natural form. In very impoverished sandy soils, one very light application of a balanced fertiliser at planting may support initial establishment, but avoid ongoing feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-leaved-sunflower","common_name":"Pale-Leaved Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely needed. In very poor soils, apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring. Excess nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers and increases susceptibility to lodging.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sawtooth-sunflower","common_name":"Sawtooth Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required. On extremely poor soils a single spring application of a balanced granular fertiliser encourages establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce tall, weedy growth prone to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garden-phlox","common_name":"Garden Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new shoots emerge. A second, phosphorus-rich feed in late spring can boost flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers after midsummer, which stimulate soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-phlox","common_name":"Creeping Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — excessive fertility reduces flowering and creates soft, disease-prone growth. A light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser immediately after flowering is sufficient. In very lean soils, a dilute balanced liquid feed once in spring can help establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-blue-phlox","common_name":"Wild Blue Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or compost each autumn, which feeds the plants gently over winter. A light balanced granular fertiliser in early spring supports flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-woodland-phlox","common_name":"Creeping Woodland Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of leaf mould or acidic compost in autumn as a gentle slow-release feed. A light application of a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is beneficial. Avoid over-feeding, which encourages lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-phlox","common_name":"Meadow Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A light phosphorus-rich top-dress in late spring can enhance flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen. Annual mulching with compost provides steady nutrition and maintains the moist conditions this species prefers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-phlox","common_name":"Downy Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely needed or beneficial. In very infertile soils, a light application of a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring assists establishment. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which produce tall, lax growth and reduce the plant","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"smooth-phlox","common_name":"Smooth Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A second light feed after the first flush of bloom encourages reblooming. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-phlox","common_name":"Mountain Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Overfertilising, especially with nitrogen, reduces flowering and encourages weak, floppy growth. In fertile soils, additional feeding is rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cleft-phlox","common_name":"Cleft Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly or not at all in fertile soils. An application of low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertiliser (such as 5-10-5) in early spring can support flowering in very poor sands. Excess fertility produces soft, sprawling growth prone to collapse.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"annual-phlox","common_name":"Annual Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to promote continuous blooming. Alternatively use a slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Do not overfeed with nitrogen, which reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"longleaf-phlox","common_name":"Longleaf Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no feeding required. In very poor sandy soils, a light application of low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in early spring can support flowering. Over-rich soil produces lush growth at the expense of flowers and reduces winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sweet-black-eyed-susan","common_name":"Sweet Black-Eyed Susan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (such as 10-10-10) in spring as new growth emerges. In fertile soils, no additional feeding is needed. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces tall, floppy stems at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-evening-primrose","common_name":"Common Evening Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed. This plant thrives in infertile conditions; rich soil promotes excessive leafy growth and weakens the flowering display. In very poor, gravelly soils a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in the second-year spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-evening-primrose","common_name":"Narrow-Leaved Evening Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser required. In very poor soils, a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring can support flowering. Overfertilising — especially with nitrogen — produces floppy stems and reduced blooms. In average garden soil, no feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pink-evening-primrose","common_name":"Pink Evening Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed and can be counterproductive — rich soil promotes foliage over flowers. If growth is very poor, apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser once in spring.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"indian-blanket","common_name":"Indian Blanket","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed and often harmful — it promotes soft, floppy growth and reduces flowering. If soil is extremely infertile, apply a dilute balanced fertiliser once at planting only.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"grey-headed-coneflower","common_name":"Grey-Headed Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser generally not needed and may cause floppy, overly tall growth. In very infertile soils, a single application of balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-hat","common_name":"Mexican Hat","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is not needed and is best avoided — excess nutrients cause floppy, over-sized plants with reduced flowering. In extremely poor soils, apply a dilute balanced feed once at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"violet-petunia","common_name":"Violet petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks during the growing season to support continuous blooming. A potassium-rich feed encourages flower production over leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wave-purple-petunia","common_name":"Wave purple petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) during the growing season, or use a slow-release granular fertiliser incorporated at planting. Regular feeding sustains continuous blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"supertunia-bubblegum-petunia","common_name":"Supertunia bubblegum petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 7–14 days with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season. Slow-release granules incorporated at planting provide a useful base, but supplemental liquid feeding sustains the heavy flowering load.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tidal-wave-silver-petunia","common_name":"Tidal Wave silver petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 7–14 days with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid fertiliser from planting through to first frost. Slow-release granules at planting help sustain vigour in large landscape plantings where liquid feeding is impractical.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cascadia-trailing-petunia","common_name":"Cascadia trailing petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1–2 weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) throughout the growing season. Trailing petunias are heavy feeders; without regular feeding, flowering drops off noticeably within 3–4 weeks.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"african-marigold","common_name":"African marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. Supplementary liquid feeding every 4–6 weeks with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser encourages more blooms. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"french-marigold","common_name":"French marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced granular fertiliser at planting is usually sufficient in fertile soil. In containers or poor soil, a light liquid feed every 4–6 weeks maintains blooming. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"signet-marigold","common_name":"Signet marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A single balanced granular fertiliser incorporated at planting is usually sufficient. Excess feeding promotes foliage over flowers; in fertile borders, no supplementary feeding is typically needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemmon-s-marigold","common_name":"Lemmon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. An optional light application of a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring supports new growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive foliage and delay flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"muster-john-henry","common_name":"Muster-John-Henry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility requirements. A single application of balanced fertiliser at sowing is usually sufficient. In companion-planting contexts, avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive above-ground biomass at the expense of root exudate production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-zinnia","common_name":"Mexican zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. In containers, feed every 3–4 weeks with a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser. Excess nitrogen promotes foliage over flowers. In fertile borders, supplementary feeding is rarely necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peruvian-zinnia","common_name":"Peruvian zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderately fertile soil at planting is usually sufficient. If growing in containers or poor ground, apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"profusion-orange-zinnia","common_name":"Profusion orange zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting. In containers, feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"congo-cockatoo-impatiens","common_name":"Congo cockatoo impatiens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce to monthly in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage leggy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oliver-s-impatiens","common_name":"Oliver","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a diluted liquid balanced feed monthly during the growing season (spring–autumn). Reduce feeding in winter. Avoid excess nitrogen in containers, which encourages rank leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-pansy","common_name":"Wild pansy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser at sowing or planting. Excess nutrients encourage leafy growth over flowers. A top-dressing of garden compost in spring is usually sufficient for established plants in borders.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"horned-violet","common_name":"Horned violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as growth resumes. Supplement with a diluted liquid balanced feed once or twice during the main growing season. Do not over-fertilise — excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-violet","common_name":"Sweet violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring. Light feeding is sufficient — over-rich soils encourage vigorous runners and foliage at the expense of flowers. A top-dressing of leaf mould in autumn is ideal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-blue-violet","common_name":"Common blue violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires little or no fertilising in organically rich soil. A light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser or garden compost in early spring is sufficient to support healthy growth. Over-fertilising encourages excessive self-seeding and runner spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"labrador-violet","common_name":"Labrador violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser needed in organic, woodland-type soils. Apply a light top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn. If growth is slow, a balanced granular feed in early spring at half the recommended rate is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delta-pure-white-pansy","common_name":"Delta Pure White pansy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting, then liquid-feed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced formula (e.g. 10-10-10) during active growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-snapdragon","common_name":"Spanish snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser required. An annual top-dressing of grit and a light balanced slow-release feed in spring is sufficient. Excess nitrogen encourages soft, flopping growth and reduces drought hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sensation-mixed-cosmos","common_name":"Sensation Mixed cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser needed. One light application of a balanced granular feed at sowing or planting is usually sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which cause lush foliage but few flowers. In very poor soils, a single liquid balanced feed mid-season is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dazzler-cosmos","common_name":"Dazzler cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. In very poor soils only, apply a single low-nitrogen, balanced liquid feed (e.g. 5-10-10) at first bud. No further feeding required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-marigold","common_name":"Field marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. In very poor soils a single light balanced feed (e.g. 5-5-5) at sowing time is adequate. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds, which reduce flowering. The plant performs well with no supplemental feeding in average garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-surprise-calendula","common_name":"Pink Surprise calendula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting. Liquid-feed monthly with a balanced formula during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which delay flowering and produce overly lush foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-alyssum","common_name":"Sweet alyssum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Monthly liquid feeding with a balanced formula during the growing season maintains good flower production. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"edging-lobelia","common_name":"Edging lobelia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly or fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. Lobelia is a moderately heavy feeder in containers. A slow-release granular fertiliser incorporated at potting time, supplemented with liquid feeds, gives the best results.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"crystal-palace-lobelia","common_name":"Crystal Palace lobelia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks from planting to mid-autumn. A high-potassium feed (tomato-type) from midsummer encourages continued flowering. Deadheading or light shearing after the first flush prompts a fresh wave of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moss-rose","common_name":"Moss rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required — too much nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of flowers. A single application of balanced granular fertiliser at planting is sufficient. In containers, a half-strength liquid feed once a month is adequate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-purslane","common_name":"Common purslane","category":"edible","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed — excess nitrogen reduces flavour and produces watery, less nutritious leaves. A light dressing of balanced granular feed at sowing is optional. Heavy feeding is counterproductive for edible quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"love-lies-bleeding","common_name":"Love-lies-bleeding","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. A monthly liquid feed with a balanced formulation during the growing season maintains healthy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce excessive foliage and reduce stem strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"joseph-s-coat","common_name":"Joseph","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced granular fertiliser incorporated at planting supports fast, colourful growth. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages green growth at the expense of the red and gold pigmentation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prince-s-feather","common_name":"Prince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. For ornamental use, a monthly balanced liquid feed supports large plumes. For grain use, a lower-nitrogen feed is preferred to encourage seed production over leafy growth. Overly rich soil produces excessive foliage and weakens stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cockscomb","common_name":"Cockscomb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks during the growing season. A high-potassium feed from midsummer encourages the largest, most intensely coloured crests. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces leafy growth rather than flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plumed-cockscomb","common_name":"Plumed cockscomb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. Liquid feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or high-potassium formulation to sustain long-lasting plumes and vivid colour. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage at the expense of flower plumes and weakens stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wheat-cockscomb","common_name":"Wheat cockscomb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at planting. In containers, feed with a dilute liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flowering-tobacco","common_name":"Flowering tobacco","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate slow-release balanced fertiliser at planting. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the flowering season. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-tobacco","common_name":"Common tobacco","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. Side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser mid-season to support the large leaf canopy. Avoid excessive potassium as this can reduce ornamental leaf quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stock","common_name":"Stock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. Feed every 3–4 weeks with a liquid balanced feed during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in autumn for overwintering Brompton types, which can cause lush growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"night-scented-stock","common_name":"Night-scented stock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. Excessively rich soil reduces flowering. A light application of balanced granular feed at sowing is sufficient. In containers, feed with a dilute balanced liquid feed once a month.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-nasturtium","common_name":"Dwarf nasturtium","category":"edible","fertilising":"Fertiliser is largely unnecessary and counterproductive in ground beds with average soil. If growing in containers with poor potting mix, a very dilute balanced liquid feed once a month is sufficient. High-nitrogen feeds produce all leaf and no flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spencer-mixed-sweet-pea","common_name":"Spencer Mixed sweet pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost before planting. Feed every 2–3 weeks with a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g., tomato fertiliser) once flowering begins to prolong blooming. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush stems and poor flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-william","common_name":"Sweet William","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a balanced liquid feed every 3–4 weeks from bud formation until flowering ends. For biennials, avoid feeding heavily in autumn before the first winter to prevent lush, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"china-pink","common_name":"China pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Supplement with a liquid high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato feed) every 3–4 weeks during the blooming season to sustain flower production. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"superb-pink","common_name":"Superb pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feed only. Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring. A single application of high-potassium liquid feed mid-summer supports flowering. Over-fertilising produces weak, floppy growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"farewell-to-spring","common_name":"Farewell-to-spring","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single application of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing or transplanting is sufficient. Excess nitrogen results in lush foliage with poor flowering. In very poor sands, a single dilute liquid feed during bud formation may help.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elegant-clarkia","common_name":"Elegant clarkia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required in average garden soil. In very impoverished sand or gravel, a single dilute balanced liquid feed when buds first appear can support flowering. Avoid nitrogen-heavy formulas entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-jewels","common_name":"Cape jewels","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 10–14 days with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) during active growth. Shift to a high-potassium formula (e.g. tomato feed) once flower buds form to maximise blooms. Avoid feeding once plants are stressed by heat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-nemesia","common_name":"Wild nemesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring at the start of the growing season. Supplement with a liquid high-potassium feed monthly during flowering. Cut back in early autumn and apply a light top-dressing of balanced fertiliser to encourage regrowth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"treasure-flower","common_name":"Treasure flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of flowers. A single liquid high-potassium feed in midsummer is sufficient. Over-fertilising reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrowleaf-gazania","common_name":"Narrowleaf gazania","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation needed. Apply a low-nitrogen granular fertiliser (5-10-10) once in spring. Avoid liquid feeds during summer unless plants show clear signs of nutrient deficiency. Rich feeding produces weak, disease-prone growth in this lean-soil specialist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garden-verbena","common_name":"Garden verbena","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting, then liquid feed with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) every 2–3 weeks throughout the growing season to sustain flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sandpaper-verbena","common_name":"Sandpaper verbena","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced granular fertiliser (5-5-5 or similar) at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of flowers. In fertile soils, no supplemental fertiliser is needed. A single mid-season top-dressing suffices in poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fairy-fan-flower","common_name":"Fairy fan-flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during active growth. Transition to a high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) in midsummer to sustain late-season flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacopa","common_name":"Bacopa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1–2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) during active growth in spring and early summer. Switch to a high-potassium formulation once flowering is well established. Reduce feeding in midsummer heat when the plant is semi-dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apache-beggarticks","common_name":"Apache beggarticks","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 15-15-15) through the growing season. Transition to a high-potassium feed (tomato-type) from midsummer to maintain flowering vigour into autumn. Overfeeding nitrogen results in lush, flowerless growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cora-xdr-vinca","common_name":"Cora XDR vinca","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate slow-release granules (e.g. Osmocote 14-14-14) at planting. Supplement with liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks through the growing season. High-phosphorus starter feed helps establishment. Avoid excessive nitrogen which can reduce disease resistance and flower count.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monkey-flower","common_name":"Monkey flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) during active spring growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage over flowers. Reduce or cease feeding when summer temperatures exceed 25°C and plants slow down.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-daisy","common_name":"Cape daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) every 2 weeks during the flowering season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Reduce feeding in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-african-daisy","common_name":"Trailing African daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting and supplement monthly with a dilute liquid bloom fertiliser (high P) during the growing season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twinspur","common_name":"Twinspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser or a high-potassium bloom formula during active flowering. In containers, begin feeding 4–6 weeks after planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stiff-twinspur","common_name":"Stiff twinspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring at the start of the growing season. Supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during flowering to sustain bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"million-bells","common_name":"Million bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a high-potassium, iron-supplemented liquid fertiliser formulated for petunias or calibrachoa. A slow-release fertiliser incorporated at planting can be supplemented with liquid feeding. Iron chelate supplementation resolves yellowing if the soil pH drifts above 6.2.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-flowered-calibrachoa","common_name":"Small-flowered calibrachoa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Supplement monthly with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed during flowering. Less feeding-hungry than hybrid varieties; excessive nitrogen reduces bloom count.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moroccan-toadflax","common_name":"Moroccan toadflax","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no supplemental feeding is needed in average garden soil. Excessive nitrogen produces rank, floppy plants with fewer flowers. A single light application of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing is sufficient in very poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-toadflax","common_name":"Purple toadflax","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding necessary in typical garden conditions; fertility reduces flowering. In very poor, impoverished soils a single light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring may improve establishment, but this is rarely required.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"love-in-a-mist","common_name":"Love-in-a-mist","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental fertiliser in average garden soil. In very poor soil, apply a balanced granular fertiliser lightly at sowing. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers and seed pod development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-poppy","common_name":"California poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid feeding. Fertiliser promotes lush foliage and suppresses blooms. In extremely poor soils, a single light application of balanced slow-release at sowing is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-poppy","common_name":"Field poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary. Rich feeding promotes foliage over flowers. On very poor sandy soils, a single light balanced feed at sowing may help; otherwise, leave unfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"globe-candytuft","common_name":"Globe candytuft","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding with a balanced fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at sowing supports strong establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in season, which reduce flowering. One application at planting is generally sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocket-candytuft","common_name":"Rocket candytuft","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. In very nutrient-poor soils, a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing is acceptable. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which reduce flowering and increase disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"globe-amaranth","common_name":"Globe amaranth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-5) at planting supports establishment. Avoid high nitrogen; it promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers. One or two applications through summer is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-globe-amaranth","common_name":"Strawberry globe amaranth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) incorporated at planting provides adequate nutrition for the season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. In very poor soils, a single mid-season liquid feed with low-nitrogen formula may extend blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-attraction","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season (late spring to late summer) with aquatic plant fertiliser tablets pushed into the basket near the roots. Do not broadcast soluble feed into open water - it fuels algae blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-chromatella","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket roughly monthly from late spring through summer. Never scatter loose feed into the pond - dissolved nutrients trigger green-water and blanketweed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-james-brydon","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Insert aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket monthly through the growing season. Avoid broadcasting soluble feed into open water, which encourages algae rather than the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-escarboucle","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with aquatic fertiliser tablets pressed into the basket; this vigorous, large lily is a hungry feeder. Never add loose soluble feed to the open pond - it drives algae.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-marliacea-albida","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Press aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket monthly through the growing season. Do not scatter soluble feed into the pond - it fuels green-water and blanketweed instead of the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-marliacea-carnea","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Insert aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket monthly during the growing season. Never broadcast soluble feed into open water, which encourages algae rather than the lily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-sioux","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket monthly through the growing season. Avoid scattering soluble feed into the pond, which fuels algae rather than the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-perrys-fire-opal","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with aquatic fertiliser tablets pressed into the basket; a vigorous, free-flowering lily appreciates steady feeding. Never add soluble feed loose to the pond - it drives algae blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-gonnere","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season (late spring to late summer) with aquatic plant fertiliser tablets or pellets pushed into the basket soil near the roots. Never broadcast loose granular feed into the pond, as it triggers algal blooms. Stop feeding by early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-pygmaea-helvola","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a single aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the basket every 4-6 weeks from late spring to midsummer. Because it grows in small water volumes, over-feeding quickly fouls the water and triggers algae; err on the lighter side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-pygmaea-rubra","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push an aquatic fertiliser tablet into the basket soil every 4-6 weeks from late spring through midsummer. Keep feeding modest in small water volumes to avoid clouding and algae, and stop by early autumn as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-firecrest","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly from late spring to late summer with aquatic fertiliser tablets pressed into the basket soil near the roots. Do not scatter loose feed into the water, which fuels algae. Cease feeding in early autumn as the plant prepares for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-capensis","common_name":"Nymphaea capensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously for a tropical: insert aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket every 2-4 weeks throughout the warm growing season, as vigorous growth and continuous blooming are hungry. Reduce and then stop feeding as temperatures fall and growth slows in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-director-george-t-moore","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed heavily for continuous tropical bloom: press aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket every 2-4 weeks throughout the warm season. Taper feeding off as temperatures drop in autumn and stop entirely before lifting for winter storage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphaea-albert-greenberg","common_name":"Nymphaea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously to sustain its heavy bloom: insert aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket every 2-4 weeks through the warm season. Reduce feeding as autumn cools and stop before lifting the tuber for frost-free winter storage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nelumbo-nucifera","common_name":"Nelumbo nucifera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed heavily once established and in active leaf: push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the soil near the rhizome every 3-4 weeks through the warm growing season. Lotus are hungry and need strong feeding to flower, but begin only after several standing leaves form, and stop in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nelumbo-lutea","common_name":"Nelumbo lutea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the soil near the tuber monthly through the growing season; stop by late summer. Never broadcast fertiliser into open water, which feeds algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nelumbo-mrs-perry-d-slocum","common_name":"Nelumbo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Insert aquatic fertiliser tablets into the soil every 3-4 weeks through summer to fuel the large blooms; stop feeding by late summer as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nelumbo-momo-botan","common_name":"Nelumbo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the soil every 3-4 weeks in summer to sustain its heavy repeat flowering; cease by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nelumbo-baby-doll","common_name":"Nelumbo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use small aquatic fertiliser tablets pressed into the soil every 3-4 weeks in summer; a dwarf needs little, so feed sparingly and stop by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-ensata","common_name":"Iris ensata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring and again after flowering with an acidic, balanced fertiliser; avoid lime and bone meal, which raise pH and harm this lime-hating iris.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-laevigata","common_name":"Iris laevigata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with an aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the soil; avoid loose fertiliser in open water, which feeds algae and harms fish.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-pseudacorus","common_name":"Iris pseudacorus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile pond mud; if growth is weak add a single aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring, never loose fertiliser into open water.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"iris-laevigata-variegata","common_name":"Iris laevigata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with an aquatic fertiliser tablet set into the soil; keep loose fertiliser out of open water to protect fish and limit algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-pseudacorus-variegatus","common_name":"Iris pseudacorus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push a slow-release aquatic plant tablet into the rootball in spring and again in early summer; avoid loose granular feed that leaches into pond water and fuels algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-versicolor","common_name":"Iris versicolor","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient in fertile wet soil; if grown in a basket, insert one aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring. Avoid loose feed that escapes into the water and promotes algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-virginica","common_name":"Iris virginica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile mud; for container plants insert a single aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring. Skip loose granular feed that leaches into pond water.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pontederia-cordata","common_name":"Pontederia cordata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed established baskets with an aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring and midsummer to sustain heavy flowering; avoid loose feed that clouds water and feeds algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pontederia-cordata-alba","common_name":"Pontederia cordata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Give container plants an aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring and again in midsummer to fuel flowering; avoid loose granular feed that escapes into pond water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pontederia-cordata-pink-pons","common_name":"Pontederia cordata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants with an aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring and midsummer; avoid loose feed that clouds the water and promotes algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sagittaria-latifolia","common_name":"Sagittaria latifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually self-sufficient in fertile mud; in containers insert an aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring. Avoid loose feed that escapes into pond water and feeds algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sagittaria-sagittifolia","common_name":"Sagittaria sagittifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient in fertile mud; for container plants add an aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring. Avoid loose granular feed that leaches into pond water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sagittaria-subulata","common_name":"Sagittaria subulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed via substrate root tabs every 1-3 months plus a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser dosed to the tank; iron-rich ferts keep leaves green. CO2 injection is optional but speeds carpeting. In ponds, the nutrient-rich mud usually suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"typha-latifolia","common_name":"Typha latifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs no feeding in fertile pond mud, which is rich enough on its own. In nutrient-poor sites a slow-release aquatic plant tablet pushed into the soil in spring boosts growth. Avoid over-feeding, which only fuels its already aggressive spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"typha-minima","common_name":"Typha minima","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring supports container-grown plants; in fertile pond mud no feeding is needed. Excess nutrients only encourage softer, floppier growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"typha-angustifolia","common_name":"Typha angustifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in fertile pond mud. On poor substrates a slow-release aquatic tablet in spring helps establishment; avoid over-feeding, which fuels already aggressive spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyperus-papyrus","common_name":"Cyperus papyrus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A hungry grower in active season — feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or push slow-release aquatic tablets into the soil in spring and midsummer. Ease off in winter when growth slows under cooler, lower-light conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyperus-alternifolius","common_name":"Cyperus alternifolius","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser, or use slow-release tablets in pond baskets. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyperus-involucratus","common_name":"Cyperus involucratus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use slow-release aquatic tablets for pond-grown plants. Cut back feeding over winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyperus-longus","common_name":"Cyperus longus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. In fertile pond mud it needs no feeding; on poor soils a slow-release aquatic tablet in spring supports growth. Avoid over-feeding, which only encourages its already vigorous spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"equisetum-hyemale","common_name":"Equisetum hyemale","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; it grows in nutrient-poor wetlands. If foliage pales, a single light spring dose of a balanced aquatic plant fertiliser tablet pushed into the rootzone is ample. Avoid overfeeding, which only speeds its spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"equisetum-japonicum","common_name":"Equisetum japonicum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. It is adapted to lean wetland substrates, so feeding is usually unnecessary; a single light spring aquatic fertiliser tablet at the rootzone suffices if growth is weak. Excess nutrients only encourage runaway spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acorus-gramineus","common_name":"Acorus gramineus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release or aquatic fertiliser once in spring; container or pond plants benefit from a single tab pushed into the rootzone. Avoid heavy feeding, which it does not need.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"acorus-gramineus-variegatus","common_name":"Acorus gramineus ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. One spring application of a balanced slow-release or aquatic fertiliser is enough; a rootzone tab suits pond and pot culture. Overfeeding is unnecessary and can coarsen the variegation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"caltha-palustris","common_name":"Caltha palustris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder in rich wet soil. A spring mulch of well-rotted organic matter or one balanced slow-release feed is plenty; in nutrient-rich pond mud, supplementary feeding is usually unnecessary.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"caltha-palustris-flore-pleno","common_name":"Caltha palustris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of well-rotted organic matter or a single balanced slow-release feed suffices; in rich pond mud extra feeding is rarely needed and excess only encourages leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lobelia-cardinalis","common_name":"Lobelia cardinalis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder for a wetland plant. A spring mulch of compost or one balanced slow-release feed supports the tall flower spikes; in rich, damp soil avoid heavy feeding that promotes floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobelia-siphilitica","common_name":"Lobelia siphilitica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A spring compost mulch or one balanced slow-release feed supports the spikes; in rich, damp soil supplementary feeding is rarely needed and excess encourages leafy, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"houttuynia-cordata","common_name":"Houttuynia cordata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs little feeding in fertile bog soil. For poor substrates, push a slow-release aquatic plant tablet into the soil once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds that fuel even more aggressive spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"houttuynia-cordata-chameleon","common_name":"Houttuynia cordata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile bog soil. On poor substrates, insert a slow-release aquatic plant tablet once in spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds, which encourage greener leaves, lankier stems and even more aggressive spreading.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"menyanthes-trifoliata","common_name":"Menyanthes trifoliata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Adapted to nutrient-poor bog water and needs no feeding. Avoid fertilisers near it, as added nutrients encourage algae and pond weed that smother the rhizome. Refresh aquatic compost only every few years when dividing.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aponogeton-distachyos","common_name":"Aponogeton distachyos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding once established in loam. For weak flowering, push an aquatic plant fertiliser tablet into the basket compost in spring. Never broadcast fertiliser into pond water, which triggers algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aponogeton-crispus","common_name":"Aponogeton crispus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A hungry root feeder: insert substrate root tabs near the bulb every few weeks and dose a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser with trace elements and iron for rich green leaves. Added CO2 boosts growth but is not essential.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eichhornia-crassipes","common_name":"Eichhornia crassipes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; it thrives on nutrients already in pond water and indeed helps strip them out. Adding fertiliser only fuels its runaway spread and algae. In a sterile container, a weak aquatic feed keeps colour up.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"marsilea-quadrifolia","common_name":"Marsilea quadrifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. In a pond it usually needs nothing; in an aquarium, modest substrate root tabs and a balanced liquid fertiliser keep the carpet dense and green. Avoid heavy feeding, which favours faster-growing competitors and algae.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"myriophyllum-aquaticum","common_name":"Myriophyllum aquaticum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Needs no feeding in a typical pond, where it actively strips nutrients from the water. In aquariums a light liquid feed and modest substrate tabs keep growth lush. Avoid extra nutrients in ponds, which only accelerate its already aggressive spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"myriophyllum-spicatum","common_name":"Myriophyllum spicatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed and best avoided; it draws nutrients straight from water and sediment, and feeding fuels invasive overgrowth and algae. In a sterile lined pond a single slow-release aquatic tablet in the root zone suffices.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"nuphar-lutea","common_name":"Nuphar lutea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed established plants in spring and early summer with aquatic plant fertiliser tablets pushed into the root zone of the basket. Avoid loose granular feed that dissolves and feeds algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nuphar-polysepala","common_name":"Nuphar polysepala","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only; insert an aquatic fertiliser tablet into the basket in spring if growth is weak. In a rich natural pond it needs no supplementary feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"victoria-amazonica","common_name":"Victoria amazonica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder: work generous slow-release aquatic fertiliser or rotted manure into the planting tub and top up monthly through the growing season to sustain its giant leaves and flowers.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"victoria-cruziana","common_name":"Victoria cruziana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry plant: incorporate plentiful slow-release aquatic fertiliser or rotted manure into the planting tub and replenish monthly through summer to maintain pad size and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrocharis-morsus-ranae","common_name":"Hydrocharis morsus-ranae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No direct feeding needed; it draws all nutrients from the water. In a very lean pond it may grow slowly, but adding fertiliser usually just triggers algae rather than helping the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stratiotes-aloides","common_name":"Stratiotes aloides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; it absorbs nutrients directly from hard, nutrient-rich water. Adding fertiliser risks algal blooms rather than improving the plant, which favours naturally alkaline ponds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ranunculus-aquatilis","common_name":"Ranunculus aquatilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed; it draws nutrients from water and sediment and actually prefers clean, lean, low-nutrient water. Added fertiliser promotes algae that cloud the water and smother it.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"nymphoides-peltata","common_name":"Nymphoides peltata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs none in a balanced pond; if growth is weak, push an aquatic plant fertiliser tablet into the basket once in late spring. Avoid broadcasting feed into the water, which fuels algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphoides-indica","common_name":"Nymphoides indica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with an aquatic plant tablet pushed into the basket every 4-6 weeks through the warm growing season to sustain its continuous flowering. Stop feeding when temperatures fall.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nymphoides-aquatica","common_name":"Nymphoides aquatica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In a planted tank, supply liquid CO2/carbon and a balanced aquatic fertiliser, plus root tabs near the roots; it is a light feeder and grows slowly even when well fed.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sparganium-erectum","common_name":"Sparganium erectum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding in a natural pond; the nutrient-rich margin sustains it. Avoid adding fertiliser, which only encourages algae and even more vigorous, harder-to-manage spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"alisma-plantago-aquatica","common_name":"Alisma plantago-aquatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in a natural pond margin. If growth is weak in a contained basket, an aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring suffices; avoid broadcasting feed into the water.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"butomus-umbellatus","common_name":"Butomus umbellatus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an aquatic plant tablet pushed into the basket in spring and again midsummer to support its heavy flowering; do not scatter loose fertiliser into the pond.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scirpus-lacustris","common_name":"Scirpus lacustris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding in a natural pond, where it actually strips excess nutrients from the water. Avoid fertilising; it grows vigorously enough without it and added nutrients only fuel algae.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"schoenoplectus-tabernaemontani-zebrinus","common_name":"Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; an aquatic plant tablet in the basket in spring keeps stems strong and well-coloured. Avoid heavy feeding or broadcast fertiliser, which encourages algae and floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"schoenoplectus-tabernaemontani-albescens","common_name":"Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient in fertile aquatic loam. If growth is weak, push one aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablet into the basket in spring; never broadcast fertiliser into pond water, which feeds algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phragmites-australis","common_name":"Phragmites australis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding — it is vigorous to a fault in fertile mud and over-feeding only accelerates unwanted spread. Skip fertiliser in pond settings to avoid fuelling algal blooms.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"glyceria-maxima-variegata","common_name":"Glyceria maxima ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little; fertile pond loam sustains it. Avoid feeding in open ponds to prevent algae. In an isolated bog tub, a light spring topdress of slow-release fertiliser is enough if foliage looks pale.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carex-pendula","common_name":"Carex pendula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; rich moist soil supplies its needs. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is all that","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carex-riparia-variegata","common_name":"Carex riparia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little in fertile pond loam. Avoid broadcasting fertiliser into open water; if a basket-grown clump looks pale, push one aquatic fertiliser tablet into the compost in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemna-minor","common_name":"Lemna minor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding — it thrives on dissolved nitrogen and phosphate already in pond and aquarium water, which is precisely why it is used to strip excess nutrients. Adding fertiliser only triggers runaway growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wolffia-arrhiza","common_name":"Wolffia arrhiza","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Needs no feeding; it lives on dissolved nutrients in the water and is itself used to absorb surplus nitrogen and phosphate. Supplementary fertiliser only causes explosive, unmanageable growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"azolla-filiculoides","common_name":"Azolla filiculoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never needs feeding — its symbiotic cyanobacterium Nostoc azollae fixes atmospheric nitrogen, making the plant self-fertilising (and itself a nitrogen-rich green manure). Adding nutrients only accelerates already-explosive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"azolla-pinnata","common_name":"Azolla pinnata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Rarely needed — its Anabaena symbiont fixes atmospheric nitrogen, so it feeds itself in most setups. In very lean water a dilute aquatic plant fertiliser or a pinch of phosphorus source boosts growth, but excess nutrients trigger runaway spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"salvinia-natans","common_name":"Salvinia natans","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding only. It pulls nutrients from the water, so in a stocked aquarium it usually needs nothing. In a sparse or new pond, a dilute liquid aquatic fertiliser encourages growth; over-fertilising triggers aggressive spread and algae competition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvinia-molesta","common_name":"Salvinia molesta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Generally none required. It thrives on nutrient pollution and explodes in nitrogen- and phosphorus-rich water, so feeding is unnecessary and counterproductive. Lean water is the main natural check on its growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trapa-natans","common_name":"Trapa natans","category":"edible","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary in fertile pond mud. In lean tub culture, push a slow-release aquatic plant tablet into the substrate in early summer to support leaf and nut development. Avoid broadcasting fertiliser into open water, which feeds algae instead.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eleocharis-dulcis","common_name":"Eleocharis dulcis","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed moderately for a good corm crop: work compost or a balanced fertiliser into the bed before flooding, and top-dress with a nitrogen source mid-season if stems pale. As with all paddy crops, build fertility in the substrate rather than dosing the open water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zizania-latifolia","common_name":"Zizania latifolia","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously — it is a hungry tall grass. Incorporate rich compost or manure into the bed and top up with a nitrogen-rich aquatic feed in early summer for full canes and well-developed stem bases. Build fertility into the mud rather than dosing open pond water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zizania-aquatica","common_name":"Zizania aquatica","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely fertilised in natural settings, where flowing water supplies nutrients. In managed paddies a moderate nitrogen feed early in growth supports tillering and grain fill, but excess promotes lodging and algae. Lean toward the substrate and natural water flow rather than heavy dosing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nasturtium-officinale","common_name":"Nasturtium officinale","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly but regularly for lush leaves: a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every few weeks during active growth, or rely on rich water/compost. Avoid heavy feeding, which can taint flavour, and never use fertilisers that would contaminate water you intend to eat from.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veronica-beccabunga","common_name":"Veronica beccabunga","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in fertile pond mud, where dissolved nutrients are ample. In poor substrate, push one aquatic plant fertiliser tablet into the rootball in spring. Avoid feeding open water directly, as excess nutrients fuel algal blooms.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lysimachia-nummularia","common_name":"Lysimachia nummularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding in decent soil and over-feeding only accelerates its already rampant spread. A light topdressing of compost in spring is plenty. In containers, a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly through summer keeps trailing growth lush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lysimachia-nummularia-aurea","common_name":"Lysimachia nummularia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeding only. Rich soil already drives vigorous spread, so a spring compost topdressing usually suffices. For containers, a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly in summer keeps the gold foliage lush. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can mute leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mimulus-ringens","common_name":"Mimulus ringens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little feeding needed in fertile wet ground. A spring topdressing of compost supports vigorous growth and flowering. In poorer soil an aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the rootzone helps. Avoid feeding open water to prevent algal problems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primula-farinosa","common_name":"Primula farinosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A weak, balanced liquid feed once or twice during the spring growing season is sufficient; this lean alpine resents rich feeding, which can soften growth and shorten its already brief life. A little leafmould worked in suits it better than heavy fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primula-japonica","common_name":"Primula japonica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In rich, moist soil it needs little feeding. A spring mulch of leafmould or compost provides slow-release nutrients and conserves moisture. A single balanced feed as growth begins boosts flowering on poorer ground; avoid heavy feeding, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lythrum-salicaria","common_name":"Lythrum salicaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding; it grows rampantly in fertile wet ground and extra nutrients only increase its already excessive vigour and seed production. Skip fertiliser entirely, and in regions where it is invasive, deadhead spikes before seed sets to limit spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gunnera-manicata","common_name":"Gunnera manicata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry plant: mulch generously each spring with well-rotted manure or rich compost, which both feeds it and conserves moisture. A balanced general fertiliser in early growth supports the huge leaves. Feeding is well rewarded by leaf size in this gross feeder.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-barteri-var-barteri","common_name":"Anubias barteri var. barteri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed primarily through the water column with a liquid aquatic fertiliser supplying potassium, iron and trace elements; root tabs help little since it feeds via the rhizome and leaves. Modest CO2 supplementation speeds its otherwise glacial growth but is not required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-barteri-var-nana","common_name":"Anubias barteri var. nana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid aquatic fertiliser into the water column for potassium, iron and micronutrients. Root tabs are largely wasted on this rhizome-feeder. Light CO2 injection accelerates growth but is optional for a healthy plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-barteri-var-nana-petite","common_name":"Anubias barteri var. nana ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through the water column with a complete liquid aquatic fertiliser providing iron, potassium and trace elements. Root tabs offer little benefit. Optional low CO2 speeds its otherwise extremely slow growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-congensis","common_name":"Anubias congensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid aquatic fertiliser for potassium, iron and micronutrients via the water column. Root tabs are of limited use to this rhizome-feeder. Light CO2 noticeably improves leaf size and growth rate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-hastifolia","common_name":"Anubias hastifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through the water column with a complete liquid aquatic fertiliser supplying iron, potassium and trace elements. Root tabs help little. CO2 supplementation increases growth rate and leaf size on this larger species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-gigantea","common_name":"Anubias gigantea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Supply a complete liquid aquatic fertiliser through the water column; emersed plants in rich substrate also respond to root feeding. Iron and potassium are key. CO2 boosts growth on this large, otherwise slow species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anubias-afzelii","common_name":"Anubias afzelii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid aquatic fertiliser into the water column for iron, potassium and trace elements. Root tabs are of limited value. Optional CO2 increases growth rate and leaf vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-green","common_name":"Cryptocoryne wendtii ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A root feeder: use a nutrient-rich substrate or insert root tabs near the base for iron, potassium and trace elements. Supplement with liquid fertiliser in lean tanks. Optional CO2 yields fuller, faster growth and richer colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-brown","common_name":"Cryptocoryne wendtii ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Primarily a root feeder: insert substrate root tabs every 2-3 months. Supplement with a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser (iron and potassium) in planted tanks; CO2 injection speeds growth and intensifies colour but is not required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-red","common_name":"Cryptocoryne wendtii ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly at the roots with substrate tabs every 2-3 months; redder colour responds well to iron, so add a chelated-iron liquid fertiliser. Moderate CO2 boosts growth and intensifies the red pigmentation but is optional in low-tech setups.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-parva","common_name":"Cryptocoryne parva","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Because it is so slow, root tabs every 2-3 months supply most of its needs; a light balanced liquid fertiliser supports the small leaves. CO2 injection markedly improves density and speed of carpeting but is not essential.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-balansae","common_name":"Cryptocoryne balansae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed generously at the roots with substrate tabs every 2-3 months given its large root mass; add a balanced liquid fertiliser with iron and potassium. CO2 supports the vigorous growth and broad leaves but is optional.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-spiralis","common_name":"Cryptocoryne spiralis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at the roots with substrate tabs every 2-3 months; a balanced liquid fertiliser with iron and potassium supports the grassy leaves. CO2 increases vigour and spread but is not required for survival.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-beckettii","common_name":"Cryptocoryne beckettii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly at the roots with substrate tabs every 2-3 months; a balanced liquid fertiliser with iron supports steady growth. CO2 accelerates growth and colour but is optional for this forgiving species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-lucens","common_name":"Cryptocoryne lucens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at the roots with substrate tabs every 2-3 months; a light balanced liquid fertiliser with iron keeps the small leaves green. CO2 boosts density and spread but is not essential in low-tech tanks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-undulata","common_name":"Cryptocoryne undulata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at the roots with substrate tabs every 2-3 months; a balanced liquid fertiliser with iron and potassium supports the wavy leaves. CO2 speeds growth and intensifies colour but is optional for this forgiving species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-crispatula-var-balansae","common_name":"Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Iron-rich root tabs pushed into the substrate every 2-3 months; a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser dosed weekly. Iron deficiency shows as pale, translucent new leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-pontederiifolia","common_name":"Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Root tabs every 2-3 months supply most needs; add a weekly all-in-one liquid fertiliser in planted tanks. Watch for iron-related pallor in lean setups.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-bleheri","common_name":"Echinodorus bleheri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Iron-rich root tabs are essential, replaced every 2-3 months; a weekly liquid fertiliser with iron prevents the yellowing this species is prone to. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient issue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-ozelot","common_name":"Echinodorus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Iron-rich root tabs every 2-3 months plus a weekly liquid fertiliser; iron and trace elements sustain both growth and the characteristic spotting. Pale new leaves signal iron shortage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-red-flame","common_name":"Echinodorus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Iron is the key driver of red colour — use iron-rich root tabs every 2-3 months plus a weekly liquid iron/trace fertiliser. Without ample iron the leaves stay green and may pale.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-grisebachii-bleherae","common_name":"Echinodorus grisebachii ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Iron-rich root tabs every 2-3 months are essential, with a weekly liquid iron/trace fertiliser to prevent the yellowing this sword is prone to. Iron deficiency is the most frequent problem.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-cordifolius","common_name":"Echinodorus cordifolius","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Iron-rich root tabs every 2-3 months plus a weekly liquid fertiliser; this large, fast plant has a high nutrient demand and yellows when iron-starved.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-tenellus","common_name":"Echinodorus tenellus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light root tabs in the substrate plus a weekly liquid fertiliser; as a fast carpeter it benefits from iron and trace dosing, with iron deficiency showing as yellow new leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-vesuvius","common_name":"Echinodorus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly through the roots with substrate tabs every 1-3 months; supplement with a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser plus iron if leaves pale. CO2 injection is optional but tightens the spirals and boosts overall density.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinodorus-uruguayensis","common_name":"Echinodorus uruguayensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed heavily through the roots with substrate tabs every 1-2 months and supplement with a balanced liquid fertiliser plus iron. It responds strongly to CO2 injection with faster, denser, more colourful growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vallisneria-spiralis","common_name":"Vallisneria spiralis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed primarily via the water column with a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser; add iron and potassium if leaves yellow. Occasional root tabs speed runner spread. Avoid glutaraldehyde-based liquid carbon, which damages Vallisneria.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vallisneria-americana","common_name":"Vallisneria americana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly through the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; supplement iron and potassium if leaves yellow. Root tabs speed its runner spread. Avoid glutaraldehyde liquid carbon, which melts Vallisneria.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vallisneria-nana","common_name":"Vallisneria nana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly via the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; add iron and potassium if the fine leaves pale. Occasional root tabs speed runner production. Avoid glutaraldehyde liquid carbon, which damages Vallisneria.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vallisneria-gigantea","common_name":"Vallisneria gigantea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly via the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; supplement iron and potassium for the big leaf mass. Root tabs support its size and spread. Avoid glutaraldehyde liquid carbon, which damages Vallisneria.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"microsorum-pteropus","common_name":"Microsorum pteropus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed entirely through the water column with a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser; a little iron and potassium keeps fronds deep green. It needs no root or substrate feeding and grows slowly, so light dosing is plenty. CO2 is optional.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"microsorum-pteropus-windelov","common_name":"Microsorum pteropus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed entirely through the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; modest iron and potassium keeps the lacy fronds green. It grows slowly and needs no substrate feeding, so light dosing suffices. CO2 is optional and not required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"microsorum-pteropus-trident","common_name":"Microsorum pteropus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed via the water column with a comprehensive liquid aquarium fertiliser dosed weekly; root tabs are useless on an epiphyte. Modest iron and potassium keep fronds deep green. CO2 injection speeds growth but is not required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"microsorum-pteropus-narrow","common_name":"Microsorum pteropus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid water-column fertiliser weekly; root tabs do nothing for an epiphyte. Adequate iron, potassium and nitrogen prevent yellowing. CO2 is optional and merely accelerates the slow growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"microsorum-pteropus-needle-leaf","common_name":"Microsorum pteropus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Weekly complete liquid water-column fertiliser; root tabs are pointless for this epiphyte. Keep iron and potassium adequate to maintain rich green needles. CO2 is optional and speeds the otherwise slow growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-brownie-ghost","common_name":"Bucephalandra ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid water-column fertiliser regularly; root tabs are wasted on an epiphyte. CO2 injection noticeably improves growth rate and colour but is not essential. Avoid liquid carbon (glutaraldehyde) overdosing, which can damage Bucephalandra.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hygrophila-polysperma","common_name":"Hygrophila polysperma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A fast grower that draws heavily on water-column nutrients; dose a complete liquid fertiliser with extra nitrogen, potassium and iron to prevent deficiency. Responds strongly to CO2 but grows fine without it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hygrophila-corymbosa","common_name":"Hygrophila corymbosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder; combine a complete liquid water-column fertiliser with root tabs for the substantial root system. Ample nitrogen, potassium and iron prevent deficiency. CO2 accelerates growth but is not required.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"hygrophila-difformis","common_name":"Hygrophila difformis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A fast feeder; dose a complete liquid water-column fertiliser with adequate nitrogen, potassium and iron to keep leaves green and finely divided. Responds well to CO2 but grows readily without it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hygrophila-pinnatifida","common_name":"Hygrophila pinnatifida","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A moderate feeder that colours best with good nutrition; dose a complete liquid water-column fertiliser with iron and macros, and add root tabs if planted. CO2 markedly improves colour, compactness and growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hygrophila-lancea-araguaia","common_name":"Hygrophila lancea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a full liquid macro and micro fertiliser regimen in the water column (nitrate, phosphate, potassium plus trace/iron) plus root tabs in the substrate. Lean dosing with consistent iron supports the strongest red coloration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rotala-rotundifolia","common_name":"Rotala rotundifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser with nitrate, phosphate, potassium and trace elements; iron supports red tones. It is a fast grower, so regular water-column dosing prevents deficiency in planted tanks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rotala-macrandra","common_name":"Rotala macrandra","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete macro and micro fertiliser regimen with emphasis on iron and trace elements for red intensity; keep nitrate lean. Consistency matters more than dose size, as macrandra stunts under fluctuating nutrients or CO2.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rotala-wallichii","common_name":"Rotala wallichii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete macro and micro fertiliser with strong trace and iron supplementation for colour; keep nitrate moderate-to-lean. Stable, consistent dosing is key, as wallichii reacts poorly to nutrient and CO2 swings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rotala-indica","common_name":"Rotala indica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser with nitrate, phosphate, potassium and trace elements; iron supports redder tones. An undemanding feeder that responds well to routine water-column dosing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rotala-hra","common_name":"Rotala ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete macro and micro fertiliser with iron and trace emphasis for pink-red tops; keep nitrate slightly lean. Steady dosing maintains the dense, well-coloured canopy this variety is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rotala-nanjenshan","common_name":"Rotala nanjenshan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete macro and micro fertiliser with trace and iron emphasis; keep nitrate moderate. Consistent dosing maintains the fine, full whorls, as this plant thins out under nutrient swings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ludwigia-repens","common_name":"Ludwigia repens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser (nitrate, phosphate, potassium, trace) plus root tabs in inert substrates; iron strongly supports red coloration. Note copper-based fertilisers and dosing can harm shrimp sharing the tank.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ludwigia-palustris","common_name":"Ludwigia palustris","category":"tropical","fertilising":"In planted tanks dose a full liquid macro/micro fertiliser regime plus substrate root tabs every few weeks; iron-rich dosing intensifies red colouration. Emersed plants need only a wet, fertile substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ludwigia-arcuata","common_name":"Ludwigia arcuata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a balanced liquid fertiliser with extra iron to push the orange-red colour, plus substrate root tabs. Consistent, complete macro and micro dosing is important as it is sensitive to deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ludwigia-glandulosa","common_name":"Ludwigia glandulosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a full macro and micro liquid regime with generous iron for the purple colouration, plus substrate root tabs. Steady dosing prevents the deficiency-induced stunting this plant is prone to.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ludwigia-brevipes","common_name":"Ludwigia brevipes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A standard liquid macro/micro regime with added iron supports good colour; root tabs help in nutrient-poor substrate. It is less deficiency-prone than its fussier relatives.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacopa-caroliniana","common_name":"Bacopa caroliniana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A basic liquid fertiliser with occasional iron supports steady growth and colour; root tabs are optional. It is tolerant of lean conditions and rarely shows deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacopa-monnieri","common_name":"Bacopa monnieri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light liquid feed sustains lush growth; it tolerates lean water and rarely needs heavy dosing. Emersed, an occasional balanced fertiliser keeps the foliage dense.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bacopa-australis","common_name":"Bacopa australis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a regular liquid macro/micro regime; iron keeps the green bright. Consistent dosing plus CO2 produces the tight carpeting growth this species is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"limnophila-sessiliflora","common_name":"Limnophila sessiliflora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A standard liquid macro/micro regime fuels its rapid growth; iron and CO2 boost density and colour. It feeds heavily from the water column, so keep nutrients topped up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"limnophila-aquatica","common_name":"Limnophila aquatica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid aquarium fertiliser (nitrate, phosphate, potassium and iron/micros) weekly or per EI/lean schedule. Heavy feeder under high light and CO2; iron deficiency shows as pale new growth, so keep trace elements stable.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"limnophila-aromatica","common_name":"Limnophila aromatica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Aquarium: weekly complete liquid fertiliser plus iron for red colouration. Culinary emersed plants benefit from a balanced feed during active growth, but go light if leaves are for eating; rich nitrogen boosts leaf yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pogostemon-helferi","common_name":"Pogostemon helferi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid fertiliser with macros plus iron and traces weekly. Downoi is sensitive to nutrient swings; stable CO2 and micronutrients prevent stunting and keep leaves crinkled and deep green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pogostemon-stellatus","common_name":"Pogostemon stellatus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder: dose a complete liquid fertiliser with generous macros plus iron and micros (EI dosing suits it). Iron and stable CO2 drive the pink/red colouration; deficiencies cause pale, distorted tips.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"pogostemon-erectus","common_name":"Pogostemon erectus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid fertiliser with macros plus iron and traces weekly. Stable CO2 and balanced micronutrients keep the needle whorls tight; deficiencies cause thinning and pale new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eleocharis-acicularis","common_name":"Eleocharis acicularis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid fertiliser with macros plus iron and traces weekly; root tabs help the runners spread. Adequate CO2 and nutrients keep the carpet green and short rather than tall and patchy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eleocharis-parvula","common_name":"Eleocharis parvula","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid fertiliser with macros plus iron and traces weekly, supported by root tabs. Stable nutrition and CO2 keep the carpet uniform, short and green rather than patchy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eleocharis-vivipara","common_name":"Eleocharis vivipara","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a complete liquid fertiliser with macros plus iron and traces weekly, with root tabs for the rooted clumps. Good nutrition and CO2 promote tall, healthy blades and abundant tip plantlets.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"staurogyne-repens","common_name":"Staurogyne repens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Benefits from a complete liquid aquarium fertiliser plus root tabs; responds strongly to injected CO2, which boosts density and color. In low-tech tanks it grows slower but steadily with regular dosing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taxiphyllum-barbieri","common_name":"Taxiphyllum barbieri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Largely self-sufficient; light liquid fertiliser dosing improves color and growth rate. CO2 is optional but makes growth noticeably denser and greener. Heavy feeding without enough flow encourages algae on the strands.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taxiphyllum-alternans","common_name":"Taxiphyllum alternans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light liquid fertiliser supports steady growth; CO2 injection markedly improves density and the tidy draping habit. It is undemanding overall but rewards stable nutrients and strong circulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taxiphyllum-sp-flame","common_name":"Taxiphyllum sp. ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light liquid dosing supports growth, and CO2 injection improves the density and definition of the upright spires. It grows slowly, so heavy feeding is unnecessary and can encourage algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taxiphyllum-sp-spiky","common_name":"Taxiphyllum sp. ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Self-sufficient in most tanks; light liquid fertiliser and optional CO2 increase density and color. It is forgiving of low-tech setups and needs no heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vesicularia-dubyana","common_name":"Vesicularia dubyana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light liquid fertiliser supports growth and CO2 injection sharpens the tiered branching and color. It is undemanding but rewards stable nutrients and strong flow with its best form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vesicularia-montagnei","common_name":"Vesicularia montagnei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light liquid fertiliser supports steady growth and CO2 injection improves density and the tiered drooping form. It is undemanding overall and needs no heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"riccia-fluitans","common_name":"Riccia fluitans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Strongly responsive to CO2, which drives the pearling, oxygen-bubbling carpet; pair with a complete liquid fertiliser for fast, dense growth. Without CO2 and high light it grows loose and pale.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monosolenium-tenerum","common_name":"Monosolenium tenerum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed via the water column with a comprehensive liquid aquarium fertiliser (macro + micro). Responds strongly to added CO2 and iron-rich trace mixes; in lean tanks growth stalls and the fronds thin. No root tabs needed since it is not rooted.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolbitis-heudelotii","common_name":"Bolbitis heudelotii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; it draws nutrients from leaves and rhizome rather than roots, so root tabs are unnecessary. Supplemental CO2 noticeably speeds its otherwise sluggish growth and improves frond colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceratophyllum-demersum","common_name":"Ceratophyllum demersum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy water-column feeder. Dose a balanced liquid fertiliser in lean tanks; in well-stocked aquariums fish waste alone often suffices. It is prized precisely for stripping excess nitrate and phosphate, helping starve algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceratopteris-thalictroides","common_name":"Ceratopteris thalictroides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed mainly through the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; rooted plants also benefit from root tabs in lean substrate. Iron supplementation keeps the fronds vivid green, and it responds well to CO2 with denser growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceratopteris-cornuta","common_name":"Ceratopteris cornuta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through the water column with a balanced liquid fertiliser; as a floater it absorbs nutrients via its roots and fronds, so substrate tabs are unnecessary. Iron and trace dosing keeps the foliage green, and it grows lushly in nutrient-rich tanks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemianthus-callitrichoides-cuba","common_name":"Hemianthus callitrichoides ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Requires consistent nutrients: pressurised CO2 plus a full water-column fertiliser regime (macros and traces) on top of rich aquasoil. Lean dosing or missing CO2 stalls the carpet and invites algae; iron supports the bright-green colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemianthus-micranthemoides","common_name":"Hemianthus micranthemoides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-column fertiliser; supplemental CO2 dramatically boosts density and triggers heavy oxygen pearling. Iron and trace elements maintain the bright-green colour, and rich substrate further fuels carpet formation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"micranthemum-tweediei-monte-carlo","common_name":"Micranthemum tweediei ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-column fertiliser plus nutrient-rich substrate; it will carpet without CO2 but does so faster and denser with pressurised CO2. Iron and trace dosing keep the leaves a healthy fresh green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eleocharis-sp-mini","common_name":"Eleocharis sp. ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose a comprehensive liquid aquatic fertiliser (macro + micro) with the water column and push root tabs into the substrate every few weeks. CO2 injection dramatically improves carpet density and speed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glossostigma-elatinoides","common_name":"Glossostigma elatinoides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder: dose full liquid macro and micro fertilisers and use a rich substrate or root tabs. CO2 injection is effectively mandatory for a tight, healthy carpet.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"hydrocotyle-tripartita","common_name":"Hydrocotyle tripartita","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Responds strongly to water-column liquid fertiliser (macros + micros). CO2 is not essential but greatly speeds growth and tightens the carpet; without it, growth is slower and looser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrocotyle-leucocephala","common_name":"Hydrocotyle leucocephala","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Benefits from regular water-column liquid fertiliser, especially nitrogen and potassium for lush round leaves. CO2 is optional and simply accelerates already-fast growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alternanthera-reineckii-mini","common_name":"Alternanthera reineckii ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed comprehensive macro and micro fertilisers with extra iron and trace elements to maximise red colour. CO2 injection is strongly recommended for compact, healthy, deeply coloured growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alternanthera-reineckii-rosaefolia","common_name":"Alternanthera reineckii ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dose full macro and micro fertilisers with added iron and trace elements for vivid red colour. CO2 injection markedly improves colour, leaf size and overall vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sagittaria-platyphylla","common_name":"Sagittaria platyphylla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feeds mainly through roots; use root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate, supplemented with light water-column dosing. CO2 is unnecessary but speeds growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-albida","common_name":"Cryptocoryne albida","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed primarily at the roots with root tabs or rich substrate, plus modest water-column dosing. Slow-growing and undemanding, so it needs less feeding than fast stem plants; CO2 is optional.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptocoryne-nurii","common_name":"Cryptocoryne nurii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed primarily at the roots with aquarium root tabs every few months; light, lean liquid CO2/fertiliser dosing helps submerged growth. Avoid heavy column dosing, which fuels algae faster than it feeds this slow grower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masdevallia-veitchiana","common_name":"Masdevallia veitchiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly: a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser through the growing season, flushed with plain low-mineral water between feeds to prevent salt accumulation, which these salt-sensitive roots strongly dislike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masdevallia-coccinea","common_name":"Masdevallia coccinea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing with plain low-mineral water between applications to avoid the salt build-up these sensitive roots react badly to.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masdevallia-tovarensis","common_name":"Masdevallia tovarensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser in the growing season, alternating with plain low-mineral water flushes. Reduce feeding in cooler, lower-light months to match slower growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masdevallia-wageneriana","common_name":"Masdevallia wageneriana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very weakly: roughly quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every week or two in growth, much diluted given the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masdevallia-angel-frost","common_name":"Masdevallia Angel Frost","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser through active growth, flushing with plain low-mineral water between feeds. Its strong growth uses nutrients readily, but keep salts low to protect the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracula-bella","common_name":"Dracula bella","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very weakly: roughly quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every week or two in growth, well diluted, with frequent plain low-mineral water flushes. Draculas are salt-sensitive, so lean feeding and clean water matter more than rich nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracula-simia","common_name":"Dracula simia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very weakly, around quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every week or two during growth, well diluted, with regular plain low-mineral water flushes. Being salt-sensitive, it benefits more from clean, soft water and lean feeding than from rich nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracula-vampira","common_name":"Dracula vampira","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly: a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength during active growth, flushing with plain water periodically to prevent salt accumulation, which this genus is very sensitive to.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracula-sodiroi","common_name":"Dracula sodiroi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid feed at quarter strength weakly, weekly during growth, flushing with plain low-mineral water regularly to prevent the salt accumulation Draculas resent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleurothallis-grobyi","common_name":"Pleurothallis grobyi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-eighth strength during growth, flushing with plain water periodically to avoid salt build-up in the small root zone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleurothallis-restrepioides","common_name":"Pleurothallis restrepioides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength weakly, weekly during active growth, flushing with plain low-mineral water regularly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleurothallis-truncata","common_name":"Pleurothallis truncata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength during growth, flushing with plain low-mineral water regularly to avoid salt build-up at the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maxillaria-schunkeana","common_name":"Maxillaria schunkeana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength during active growth, flushing periodically with plain low-mineral water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maxillaria-picta","common_name":"Maxillaria picta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength during active growth, easing off during the winter rest and flushing with plain water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coelogyne-pandurata","common_name":"Coelogyne pandurata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly, at one-quarter to one-half strength balanced orchid fertiliser every week or two through the strong growing season, tapering in winter and flushing with plain water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coelogyne-nitida","common_name":"Coelogyne nitida","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly during active growth: a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every second watering spring through autumn. Flush with plain water periodically to prevent salt build-up, and stop feeding during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lycaste-cruenta","common_name":"Lycaste cruenta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry grower: feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength weekly through the active growing season, shifting to a higher-potash feed late in growth to ripen pseudobulbs. Stop feeding completely once leaves drop and the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lycaste-deppei","common_name":"Lycaste deppei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed heavily for an orchid: balanced fertiliser at half strength weekly through the growing season, switching to higher potash late in growth to mature the pseudobulbs. Withhold all feed during winter dormancy once the leaves have dropped.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encyclia-cochleata","common_name":"Encyclia cochleata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every second watering during active growth, easing off in low-light winter weeks. Flush with plain water monthly to clear accumulated salts from the bark.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encyclia-cordigera","common_name":"Encyclia cordigera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every second watering during active growth, with a higher-potash feed late in the season to ripen pseudobulbs. Cut back sharply during the cool winter rest and flush with plain water to avoid salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epidendrum-secundum","common_name":"Epidendrum secundum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous feeder: balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every second watering through the warm months keeps the long succession of flowers coming. Ease off in cooler, lower-light periods and flush periodically with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epidendrum-porpax","common_name":"Epidendrum porpax","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a very dilute balanced orchid fertiliser, around quarter strength, every two to four weeks during active growth; miniatures and mounted plants scorch easily on strong feed. Apply to damp roots and rinse mounts occasionally to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brassavola-cucullata","common_name":"Brassavola cucullata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every second or third watering during active growth, easing off in cooler, lower-light months. Flush mounts and roots with plain water periodically, as drought-adapted roots are sensitive to salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brassavola-digbyana","common_name":"Brassavola digbyana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during spring and summer growth. Taper off through autumn and stop during the dry winter rest. Flush the medium with plain water monthly to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laelia-anceps","common_name":"Laelia anceps","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly with balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two weeks through active growth, easing off in autumn and stopping over the dry winter rest. A higher-potassium feed in late summer supports flowering. Flush with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laelia-purpurata","common_name":"Laelia purpurata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength weekly during the spring-summer growth, switching to a bloom-boosting higher-phosphorus/potassium formula in late summer. Reduce through autumn and pause over the cooler rest. Flush monthly with plain water to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laelia-gouldiana","common_name":"Laelia gouldiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly with balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two weeks during spring-summer growth, tapering in autumn and stopping over the dry winter rest. Cool nights plus modest late-summer feeding support the autumn flower spikes. Flush with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laelia-rubescens","common_name":"Laelia rubescens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly with balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two weeks during active growth, then stop entirely through the long dry rest. Light feeding suits this lean-growing species; overfeeding promotes soft growth and discourages bloom. Flush occasionally with plain water to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sophronitis-coccinea","common_name":"Sophronitis coccinea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very weakly, around a quarter strength, every one to two weeks year-round, as this salt-sensitive species resents heavy feeding. Use a balanced orchid fertiliser and flush frequently with pure water to prevent any buildup that can burn the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbophyllum-elizabeth-ann","common_name":"Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly with balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two weeks year-round while in active growth, easing slightly in winter. This steady grower responds to regular light feeding; flush the mount or medium monthly with plain water to clear accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbophyllum-barbigerum","common_name":"Bulbophyllum barbigerum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly with balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two weeks during active growth, easing in winter. This species takes regular light feeding well; flush the mount or medium monthly with plain water to prevent salt buildup that can harm the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stanhopea-wardii","common_name":"Stanhopea wardii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter to half strength every 1-2 weeks during active growth, tapering through autumn. Flush the basket with plain water monthly to clear salt buildup, which the fleshy roots resent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stanhopea-oculata","common_name":"Stanhopea oculata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid feed at quarter to half strength every 1-2 weeks during active growth and taper off in autumn. Flush the basket monthly with plain water to prevent salt accumulation on the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gongora-quinquenervis","common_name":"Gongora quinquenervis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 1-2 weeks during active growth, easing off toward the winter rest. Flush the medium monthly with plain water to clear salts from the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gongora-galeata","common_name":"Gongora galeata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 1-2 weeks during active growth, reducing toward the winter rest. Flush the basket monthly with plain water to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catasetum-macrocarpum","common_name":"Catasetum macrocarpum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed heavily during active growth: a higher-nitrogen orchid fertiliser at half strength weekly early in the season, shifting to balanced feed as pseudobulbs mature, then stopping completely at dormancy. Catasetums are hungry growers and reward generous feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catasetum-fimbriatum","common_name":"Catasetum fimbriatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed generously in active growth: a higher-nitrogen orchid feed at half strength weekly early, then a balanced formula as pseudobulbs mature, stopping fully at dormancy. These are heavy feeders that reward rich culture.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"catasetum-expansum","common_name":"Catasetum expansum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed heavily in active growth: higher-nitrogen orchid feed at half strength weekly early in the season, shifting to balanced feed as pseudobulbs mature, then stopping completely at dormancy. A hungry grower that rewards rich feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phragmipedium-caudatum","common_name":"Phragmipedium caudatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder that resents salts: use a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every 2-3 weeks during growth, and flush the pot thoroughly with pure water between feeds to prevent any salt buildup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"phragmipedium-eric-young","common_name":"Phragmipedium Eric Young","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly but regularly: a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength with most waterings during active growth, reduced in winter. These orchids are salt-sensitive, so flush the medium with plain low-mineral water every few feeds to prevent root-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"restrepia-elegans","common_name":"Restrepia elegans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very dilute, about one-eighth to one-quarter strength balanced orchid fertiliser, every second or third watering during active growth. These small-rooted orchids burn easily, so favour frequent weak feeding and flush with plain water regularly. Ease off in cooler, darker months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"restrepia-antennifera","common_name":"Restrepia antennifera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very weak balanced orchid feed, about one-eighth to one-quarter strength, every second or third watering in active growth, easing off when cool and dim. The fine root system scorches with strong fertiliser, so keep concentrations low and flush periodically with plain low-mineral water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"restrepia-guttulata","common_name":"Restrepia guttulata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at one-eighth to one-quarter strength every second or third watering during growth, reducing in cool, dim months. Fine roots are salt-sensitive, so keep feeds weak and flush the medium with plain low-mineral water every few applications to avoid tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarcochilus-hartmannii","common_name":"Sarcochilus hartmannii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength every one to two weeks during the warm growing season, tapering through the cooler months when growth slows. Flush with plain low-mineral water periodically to clear salts, as the lithophytic roots resent accumulated fertiliser residues.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarcochilus-ceciliae","common_name":"Sarcochilus ceciliae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength every one to two weeks in warm active growth, reducing through cooler months. Because the open lithophytic mix holds little reserve, light frequent feeding works better than occasional strong doses; flush with plain water to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarcochilus-falcatus","common_name":"Sarcochilus falcatus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength roughly every one to two weeks through the warm growing season, easing off when cool. Mounted plants benefit from frequent weak feeds applied with watering, since nutrients run off quickly; flush occasionally with plain low-mineral water to avoid residue on the bare roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aerangis-fastuosa","common_name":"Aerangis fastuosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength roughly weekly during active growth, lighter in cooler months. Frequent weak feeding suits the fine roots and the run-off of mounted culture; flush regularly with plain low-mineral water, as this thin-rooted epiphyte is readily burned by accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aerangis-rhodosticta","common_name":"Aerangis rhodosticta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every second watering during active growth, flushing with plain water periodically to clear salts. Reduce to monthly in the cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angraecum-eburneum","common_name":"Angraecum eburneum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks during active growth, easing to monthly in winter. A roughly 10°C night drop helps trigger flowering, so pair feeding with that temperature differential in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dendrochilum-glumaceum","common_name":"Dendrochilum glumaceum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks during active growth, flushing periodically with plain water. Lighten feeding in the cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dendrochilum-cobbianum","common_name":"Dendrochilum cobbianum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks in active growth, flushing with plain water periodically. Reduce feeding through the cooler, lower-light season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dendrochilum-filiforme","common_name":"Dendrochilum filiforme","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks during active growth, flushing periodically with plain water. Ease back in the cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleione-formosana","common_name":"Pleione formosana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at half strength with a balanced or orchid fertiliser every couple of weeks once in active growth, switching to a higher-potassium feed late in the season to ripen pseudobulbs. Stop feeding entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleione-bulbocodioides","common_name":"Pleione bulbocodioides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at half strength every couple of weeks once in active growth with a balanced or orchid fertiliser, moving to a higher-potassium feed late season to ripen the pseudobulbs. Withhold all feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleione-speciosa","common_name":"Pleione speciosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at half strength every couple of weeks once growth is active with a balanced or orchid fertiliser, switching to a higher-potassium feed late season to ripen pseudobulbs. Stop feeding completely through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"disa-uniflora","common_name":"Disa uniflora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very lightly. Use a quarter-strength low-salt orchid or balanced fertiliser at most every 2-3 weeks during active growth, flushing regularly with pure water. Disa burns easily, so under-feeding is far safer than over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"disa-tripetaloides","common_name":"Disa tripetaloides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-strength low-salt orchid or balanced feed every 2-3 weeks in active growth, flushing with pure water between feeds. This species is slightly more forgiving than D. uniflora but still salt-sensitive, so keep doses very dilute.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sobralia-macrantha","common_name":"Sobralia macrantha","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half strength during active growth, favouring higher nitrogen from spring to midsummer and a higher-phosphorus feed in late summer and autumn to support flowering. Reduce or stop feeding in winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sobralia-xantholeuca","common_name":"Sobralia xantholeuca","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half strength in active growth, with higher nitrogen in spring and early summer and a phosphorus-richer feed in late summer to support flowering. Reduce feeding through the cooler, slower winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spathoglottis-plicata","common_name":"Spathoglottis plicata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous feeder. Apply a balanced liquid orchid or general fertiliser at half strength every 1-2 weeks in active growth, or use a slow-release granular feed. Higher nitrogen supports leafy growth; ease off feeding in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spathoglottis-kimballiana","common_name":"Spathoglottis kimballiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly during active growth with a balanced orchid or general liquid fertiliser at half strength every 1-2 weeks, or a slow-release granular product. Favour higher nitrogen for leaf growth and reduce feeding in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calanthe-vestita","common_name":"Calanthe vestita","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed strongly during summer growth with a balanced orchid or general fertiliser at half strength weekly to fortnightly to build large pseudobulbs. Stop feeding entirely once leaves yellow and the plant enters winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calanthe-triplicata","common_name":"Calanthe triplicata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season with a balanced orchid or general fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks, or use a slow-release feed in the mix. As an evergreen it appreciates lighter feeding even in cooler months rather than a full dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calanthe-sylvatica","common_name":"Calanthe sylvatica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute orchid or general fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-3 weeks during active growth from spring to early autumn. Stop feeding in the cooler rest period after flowering to avoid pushing soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rodriguezia-lanceolata","common_name":"Rodriguezia lanceolata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength weekly to fortnightly during active growth (\\","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trichoglottis-brachiata","common_name":"Trichoglottis brachiata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength weekly during warm active growth, leaning slightly higher in nitrogen while climbing and a higher-phosphorus formula before the flowering season. Flush with plain water to avoid salt build-up on roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"comparettia-falcata","common_name":"Comparettia falcata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength weekly to fortnightly during active growth, keeping concentrations low because the fine roots are salt-sensitive. Flush regularly with plain water and reduce feeding in cooler, lower-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ionopsis-utricularioides","common_name":"Ionopsis utricularioides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength weekly to fortnightly during active growth; the fine roots are salt-sensitive, so keep it weak and flush often with plain water. Reduce feeding in cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lepanthes-telipogoniflora","common_name":"Lepanthes telipogoniflora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed extremely dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at one-eighth to one-quarter strength every 2-4 weeks during growth; the delicate roots burn easily, so keep it very weak and flush with plain or rainwater between feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trident-maple","common_name":"Trident Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season; for bonsai apply a balanced organic or slow-release fertiliser from spring to autumn, easing off in late summer to firm growth. Vigorous trees respond well to steady feeding, but reduce nitrogen if you want to refine ramification rather than push extension.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-white-pine","common_name":"Japanese White Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately with a balanced or slightly lower-nitrogen organic fertiliser through the growing season; pines need less feeding than vigorous deciduous bonsai. Withhold or reduce feed in early summer if you want to balance candle strength and keep needles short on refined trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-black-pine","common_name":"Japanese Black Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously through the growing season with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-rich fertiliser from spring to autumn; bonsai growers often ease off nitrogen before decandling to balance needle size. Pause feeding in deep winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scots-pine","common_name":"Scots Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser from spring through to early autumn; many growers favour a lower-nitrogen feed to keep needles short and compact. Avoid feeding heavily in midsummer heat or during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shimpaku-juniper","common_name":"Shimpaku Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn; steady, moderate feeding supports dense foliage. Reduce or stop feeding in winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-garden-juniper","common_name":"Japanese Garden Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn to maintain dense foliage; moderate, steady feeding suits its slow, spreading growth. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"satsuki-azalea","common_name":"Satsuki Azalea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an acidic (ericaceous) fertiliser through the growing season, beginning after flowering and continuing into late summer. Avoid feeding during bloom and in winter; high-lime feeds will trigger chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-zelkova","common_name":"Japanese Zelkova","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser from spring through summer to fuel its vigorous growth and ramification; ease off in late summer to harden growth for winter. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-hornbeam","common_name":"European Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser from spring to late summer to support steady growth and fine branching, then reduce to harden off for winter. Do not feed while the tree is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-hornbeam","common_name":"Japanese Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser from spring through summer to support fine ramification, easing off in late summer to harden growth before winter. Stop feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-beech","common_name":"Japanese Beech","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced organic fertiliser from leaf-hardening in late spring through summer, easing off in high summer heat and stopping by early autumn. Avoid high nitrogen, which coarsens leaves and lengthens internodes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-beech","common_name":"European Beech","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced organic feed from late-spring leaf hardening through summer, pausing in peak heat and stopping by early autumn so growth hardens before frost. Keep nitrogen moderate to preserve fine leaves and ramification.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-larch","common_name":"Japanese Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously with balanced organic fertiliser from bud break through summer to fuel its vigour, tapering off in early autumn. Larch responds well to feeding but withhold during the late-summer needle-hardening period to keep growth compact.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-larch","common_name":"European Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced organic fertiliser from bud break through summer to support strong growth, easing off in late summer to harden new needles and stopping by early autumn before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ezo-spruce","common_name":"Ezo Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced organic fertiliser from spring through autumn at modest strength; spruce grows slowly, so steady light feeding suits it better than heavy doses. Ease off in midsummer heat and stop before hard frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"norway-spruce","common_name":"Norway Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced organic fertiliser from spring through early autumn; its vigour rewards regular feeding, but moderate nitrogen to keep needles short and internodes tight. Stop before hard frost so growth hardens off.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotoneaster-bonsai","common_name":"Cotoneaster Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced organic fertiliser from spring through summer to support flowering and fruiting; a slightly higher-potassium feed in late summer encourages berry set. Ease off in autumn before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotoneaster-microphyllus","common_name":"Cotoneaster microphyllus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced organic fertiliser from spring through summer for healthy growth and flowering, shifting to a higher-potassium feed in late summer to boost berry set. Stop feeding in autumn before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"firethorn-bonsai","common_name":"Firethorn Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring through late summer with a balanced organic or liquid bonsai fertiliser; switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus feed in late summer to support berry development. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crabapple-bonsai","common_name":"Crabapple Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, easing off nitrogen after flowering and favouring phosphorus and potassium to support fruit. Pause feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-apricot","common_name":"Japanese Apricot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from after flowering through late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, shifting to lower nitrogen and higher phosphorus in late summer to set flower buds. Do not feed while dormant or in bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maidenhair-tree","common_name":"Maidenhair Tree","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during the growing season with a balanced organic or liquid bonsai fertiliser; ginkgo is a slow grower and does not need heavy feeding. Stop in autumn as leaves yellow and through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bald-cypress","common_name":"Bald Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; bald cypress is vigorous and responds well to generous feeding while in active growth. Stop feeding once it drops its foliage in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-hackberry","common_name":"Chinese Hackberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; its vigour rewards steady feeding. Ease off in late summer to firm up growth and stop during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-privet-bonsai","common_name":"Japanese Privet Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; its vigour and tolerance of pruning mean it responds quickly to feeding. Reduce in late autumn and pause in cold winters.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-premna","common_name":"Chinese Premna","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during active growth with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; its fast growth in warmth rewards steady feeding. Reduce feeding when growth slows in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-microcarpa","common_name":"Ficus microcarpa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength, or use a slow-release bonsai feed. Taper off in autumn and feed sparingly, if at all, in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shohin-japanese-maple","common_name":"Shohin Japanese Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed from leaf-out through summer with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium bonsai feed, easing nitrogen in midsummer to avoid coarse, long internodes. Stop feeding well before dormancy. Restrained feeding keeps the short internodes that make ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deshojo-japanese-maple","common_name":"Deshojo Japanese Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Hold off feeding until the brilliant red spring flush has hardened off, then feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser through summer, easing nitrogen in midsummer. Stop before autumn. Early heavy nitrogen can dull the spring colour and force coarse growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"seigen-japanese-maple","common_name":"Seigen Japanese Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Wait until the colourful spring flush hardens before feeding, then use a balanced bonsai fertiliser through summer at moderate strength, reducing nitrogen midseason to protect the fine ramification. Stop ahead of autumn. Over-feeding coarsens this delicate cultivar.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-black-pine-kotobuki","common_name":"Japanese Black Pine ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously from spring through autumn with a balanced or slightly organic bonsai fertiliser to fuel vigour and bark development, easing back briefly around candle-cutting in early summer to balance needle length. A strong tree handles black-pine decandling and needle-pulling techniques better.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-pine","common_name":"Mountain Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately from spring to autumn with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; this is a slow, lean-loving pine that does not need heavy feeding. Over-feeding lengthens needles and coarsens growth, so favour steady, restrained nutrition to keep the compact alpine character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-juniper-itoigawa","common_name":"Chinese Juniper ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed from spring through autumn with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, including a stronger autumn feed to build vigour and rich green colour before winter. Healthy, well-fed junipers tolerate heavy styling and wiring far better, so maintain steady nutrition across the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sierra-juniper","common_name":"Sierra Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed modestly from spring through autumn with a balanced bonsai fertiliser once the tree is established and vigorous; newly collected specimens should not be fed until strong root recovery is evident. This lean-adapted juniper does not need heavy feeding to thrive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-juniper","common_name":"California Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen bonsai fertiliser from spring through early autumn; an organic slow-release or dilute liquid feed every 2-4 weeks suits its slow metabolism. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which causes loose, untidy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocky-mountain-juniper","common_name":"Rocky Mountain Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bonsai fertiliser from spring to early autumn, leaning low-nitrogen to keep foliage compact; organic pellets or dilute liquid feed every 2-4 weeks works well. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hinoki-cypress-bonsai","common_name":"Hinoki Cypress Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser from spring through autumn — an organic slow-release feed plus occasional dilute liquid feed every 2-3 weeks suits its steady growth. A slightly acidic feed helps maintain deep green colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sawara-cypress","common_name":"Sawara Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser from spring to autumn; organic slow-release pellets supplemented with dilute liquid feed every 2-3 weeks suit its growth. A mildly acidic feed supports good colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dawn-redwood-bonsai","common_name":"Dawn Redwood Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously to match its vigour: a balanced bonsai fertiliser from leaf-out in spring through to early autumn, with organic feed every 2 weeks during peak growth. Stop feeding once the foliage colours and drops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coast-redwood-bonsai","common_name":"Coast Redwood Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser from spring through autumn; organic slow-release feed plus dilute liquid feed every 2-3 weeks supports its steady evergreen growth. A mildly acidic feed helps maintain rich green colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-cedar-bonsai","common_name":"Japanese Cedar Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser from spring through autumn; organic slow-release pellets with dilute liquid feed every 2-3 weeks suit its steady growth. A mildly acidic feed supports deep green colour and vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-hornbeam","common_name":"Korean Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser from leaf-out through summer, easing off in late summer to firm growth before autumn. Organic feed every 2-3 weeks supports fine ramification; avoid heavy nitrogen, which coarsens leaves and lengthens internodes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-hornbeam","common_name":"American Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season (spring to late summer) with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; ease off as growth slows in autumn and stop during winter dormancy. Slow-release organic pellets suit its steady growth rate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trident-maple-kifu","common_name":"Trident Maple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously every one to two weeks from leaf-out until late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser to fuel its vigour; reduce nitrogen in autumn to favour colour and stop feeding during dormancy. Frequent feeding supports the heavy ramification it is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-elm-bonsai","common_name":"Field Elm Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring through late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser to drive its vigorous ramification; taper in autumn and stop over winter dormancy. Organic slow-release feed suits its steady, strong growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-elm-bonsai","common_name":"Siberian Elm Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; it responds strongly. Reduce in autumn and stop during dormancy. Even with modest feeding it grows vigorously, so prune to control its enthusiasm rather than relying on starvation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wych-elm-bonsai","common_name":"Wych Elm Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser to support ramification; ease off in autumn and stop over winter. Steady feeding helps it recover from the hard pruning used to reduce its naturally large leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-flowering-cherry-bonsai","common_name":"Japanese Flowering Cherry Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from after flowering through late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser; a higher-phosphorus feed in late summer supports next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-cherry-bonsai","common_name":"Wild Cherry Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from after flowering through late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, leaning to higher phosphorus and potassium late in the season to support flowering and fruit. Avoid excess nitrogen. Stop feeding in autumn and during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sargent-cherry-bonsai","common_name":"Sargent Cherry Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from after flowering through late summer with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, favouring phosphorus and potassium later in the season to promote flower buds. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid all-leaf growth. Stop feeding in autumn and during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-flowering-quince","common_name":"Chinese Flowering Quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from leaf-out until midsummer. Use a lower-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus feed in late summer to support flower-bud formation. Stop feeding once dormant in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-quince-bonsai","common_name":"Japanese Quince Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced organic bonsai feed from bud break to midsummer, then switch to a lower-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich feed to encourage flower buds. Withhold fertiliser through autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-elm-bonsai","common_name":"American Elm Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from leaf-out through summer, easing nitrogen in late summer to firm growth before autumn. Stop feeding once the tree drops its leaves and enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hackberry-bonsai","common_name":"Hackberry Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from leaf-out through midsummer, then taper nitrogen in late summer. Suspend feeding once the leaves drop and the tree is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-hornbeam-bonsai","common_name":"Korean Hornbeam Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from leaf-out to midsummer, using a gentler dose than vigorous trees to keep leaves small. Reduce nitrogen in late summer and stop feeding once dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-black-pine-thunderhead","common_name":"Japanese Black Pine ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from spring through autumn to support strong candles, though withhold feed briefly in early summer if decandling to balance vigour. Use solid organic cakes or pellets; reduce feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-white-pine","common_name":"Chinese White Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from spring to autumn; white pines need less nitrogen than black pines, so avoid overfeeding, which lengthens needles. Use solid organic feed and suspend it in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-pine","common_name":"Red Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced organic bonsai fertiliser from spring through autumn to build vigour, moderating nitrogen to keep needles short. Established trees can be decandled in early summer with a brief feed pause; stop feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shore-pine","common_name":"Shore Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced organic or solid bonsai fertiliser from spring through autumn; ease off nitrogen in late summer to keep needles short and internodes tight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virginia-pine-bonsai","common_name":"Virginia Pine Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly with balanced organic fertiliser spring to autumn; reduce nitrogen from midsummer so post-decandling needles stay short and growth tightens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loblolly-pine-bonsai","common_name":"Loblolly Pine Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously with balanced organic fertiliser spring to autumn to support its vigour; taper nitrogen in late summer to restrain the naturally long needles.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yew-bonsai","common_name":"Yew Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced organic fertiliser from spring to autumn; yew is a slow grower, so moderate, steady feeding suits it better than heavy nitrogen pushes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-yew-bonsai","common_name":"English Yew Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced organic fertiliser spring through autumn; as a slow, steady grower it responds best to moderate feeding rather than heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyracantha-angustifolia","common_name":"Pyracantha angustifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced fertiliser through spring, then favour lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feeds in summer to support flowering and abundant berry production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crabapple-hanagasa","common_name":"Crabapple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced fertiliser from leaf-out, shifting to lower-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus and potassium feeds in summer to support flower-bud set and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-crabapple-bonsai","common_name":"Wild Crabapple Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced fertiliser from leaf-out, then favour lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feeds in summer to encourage flower-bud formation and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"natal-plum-bonsai","common_name":"Natal Plum Bonsai","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser, easing toward a slightly higher-potassium feed to support flowering and fruit. Stop or reduce sharply in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bald-cypress-bonsai-cascade","common_name":"Bald Cypress Bonsai ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with balanced liquid fertiliser through the growing season from leaf-out to late summer. Taper off in autumn as the tree prepares for dormancy; do not feed the leafless dormant tree.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tea-tree-bonsai","common_name":"Tea Tree Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced, preferably ericaceous (lime-free) liquid fertiliser. Avoid high-alkaline feeds. Reduce feeding after flowering and through the cooler dormant months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"willow-leaf-fig","common_name":"Willow-leaf Fig","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser; because it is nearly evergreen indoors, a reduced winter feed every 4-6 weeks keeps it ticking over in warm, well-lit rooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-olive-bonsai","common_name":"Black Olive Bonsai","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser. Because it grows nearly year-round in warmth, continue a light feed in winter for indoor specimens that stay actively growing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pomegranate-bonsai","common_name":"Pomegranate Bonsai","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from leaf-out through summer with a balanced fertiliser, shifting to a higher-potassium feed before and during flowering to encourage blooms and fruit. Stop feeding in autumn and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-chandler","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted manure, adjusting nitrogen to growth and crop. Avoid late-season high nitrogen, which delays dormancy and increases frost and blight risk. Mature trees in good soil need only modest feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-franquette","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted manure according to growth and crop. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which delays hardening-off and raises frost and blight risk. Established trees in good ground need only light feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-howard","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter to early spring with a balanced fertiliser; nitrogen is the main need on mature trees (split applications spring and early summer). Maintain potassium and watch for zinc and boron deficiency, common in walnuts. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which delays hardening.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-lara","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed in late winter/early spring, then split nitrogen through spring and early summer to support its heavy crop. Watch potassium, zinc and boron; correct deficiencies by leaf analysis. Stop nitrogen by midsummer so wood hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-serr","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser in late winter and split nitrogen through spring and early summer. Maintain potassium and correct zinc/boron deficiency by leaf analysis. Avoid excess early nitrogen and water, which can aggravate early nut drop in this cultivar.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-walnut","common_name":"Black Walnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding in good soil. For young or orchard trees, apply a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser in early spring to push growth and nut production; avoid late-season nitrogen so wood hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butternut","common_name":"Butternut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary in good soil. For young trees, a light balanced or nitrogen feed in early spring supports establishment and growth; avoid heavy late-season nitrogen. Healthy soil and disease management matter more than fertility for this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-walnut","common_name":"Japanese Walnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeding suits it. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring on young or low-vigour trees; in good soil little is needed. Avoid late-season nitrogen so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heartnut","common_name":"Heartnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeding suits it. A balanced fertiliser in early spring helps young or low-vigour trees; in fertile soil little is needed. Skip late-season nitrogen so wood hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"manchurian-walnut","common_name":"Manchurian Walnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally low-demand. A balanced fertiliser in early spring helps young trees establish and crop; mature trees in good soil rarely need feeding. Avoid late-season nitrogen so wood hardens fully before severe winters.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pecan-desirable","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter to early spring with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser; mature bearing trees often need supplemental zinc (foliar zinc sulphate) to prevent rosette. Split nitrogen applications between budbreak and nut sizing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-pawnee","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply nitrogen-based fertiliser at budbreak and again as nuts size, with foliar zinc sprays during spring growth flushes to prevent rosette. Base rates on tree age and a soil test.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-elliot","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with nitrogen at budbreak and during nut sizing, plus foliar zinc sprays in spring to prevent rosette. Adjust rates to tree size and soil-test results; mature bearing trees have the highest demand.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-sumner","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply nitrogen fertiliser at budbreak and during nut sizing, with foliar zinc in spring to prevent rosette. Because it ripens late, ensure adequate nutrition is in place through summer to finish the crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-caddo","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed nitrogen at budbreak and during nut sizing, with spring foliar zinc to prevent rosette. Heavy croppers like ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shagbark-hickory","common_name":"Shagbark Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding in decent soil; a light spring application of balanced fertiliser benefits young establishing trees. Mulching with leaf litter recycles nutrients naturally. Avoid over-feeding nitrogen, which favours growth over nut production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shellbark-hickory","common_name":"Shellbark Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Usually needs little feeding in rich bottomland soil; young establishing trees benefit from a light spring balanced fertiliser. Maintain organic mulch to feed the root zone. Excess nitrogen favours foliage at the expense of nuts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mockernut-hickory","common_name":"Mockernut Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Requires little feeding on reasonable soil; young establishing trees benefit from a light spring balanced fertiliser, and leaf-litter mulch recycles nutrients. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes growth over nut set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pignut-hickory","common_name":"Pignut Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed in decent ground. Topdress with compost or a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring on poor soils; avoid high nitrogen, which favours leaf over nut.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bitternut-hickory","common_name":"Bitternut Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary on good ground. On poor soils, a spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch supports growth; it is not grown for the inedible nuts, so feed only for vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-hickory","common_name":"Water Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely necessary on rich bottomland soils. Where growth is poor, apply compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid feeding for nut yield, since the kernels are not a food crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-hickory","common_name":"Black Hickory","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed and best kept minimal, since the tree is adapted to lean soils. A light spring compost mulch is sufficient; heavy feeding offers little benefit and can promote weak growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"european-hazel-cosford","common_name":"European Hazel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser and a compost or well-rotted manure mulch in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of nuts; potash supports cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-hazel-nottingham-prolific","common_name":"European Hazel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. Favour potash over heavy nitrogen to keep the plant cropping rather than running to leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-hazel-witchford","common_name":"European Hazel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general feed in early spring with a compost or rotted-manure mulch. Keep nitrogen moderate and supply potash to support flowering and nut set rather than excessive foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"filbert-barcelona","common_name":"Filbert ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; nitrogen and adequate potash support consistent cropping. Mulch with compost and avoid over-feeding nitrogen, which favours vegetative growth over nuts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"filbert-ennis","common_name":"Filbert ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or well-rotted manure in early spring; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf and sucker growth over nut production. A spring mulch of compost usually meets most needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkish-hazel","common_name":"Turkish Hazel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding once established; a spring mulch of compost or a light dressing of balanced fertiliser supports young trees. It is adapted to lean soils, so avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-hazel","common_name":"Chinese Hazel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed young trees with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in spring to support fast establishment; mature trees on good soil need little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beaked-hazelnut","common_name":"Beaked Hazelnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; a spring mulch of leaf mould or compost suits its woodland nature. Avoid heavy fertiliser, which encourages excessive suckering and leafy growth over nuts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-chestnut-marigoule","common_name":"Sweet Chestnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring on poorer soils; chestnuts are sensitive to lime, so use sulphate-based or ericaceous-friendly feeds rather than lime-rich products. Mulch to conserve moisture and feed lightly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-chestnut","common_name":"Sweet Chestnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Usually needs little feeding on suitable soil; on poor ground apply a balanced spring fertiliser and an organic mulch. Avoid lime and lime-rich fertilisers, which the tree cannot tolerate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-chestnut","common_name":"Chinese Chestnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed young trees with a balanced spring fertiliser on poorer soils and mulch with organic matter; mature trees need little. Avoid lime and lime-heavy feeds, as chestnuts are lime-sensitive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-chestnut","common_name":"Japanese Chestnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring on poorer soils and mulch with organic matter; avoid lime and lime-rich feeds. Its precocious cropping makes steady but moderate feeding worthwhile.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-chestnut","common_name":"American Chestnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or aged manure; for nut production, supplement with potassium. Avoid heavy nitrogen near harvest, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of nuts. A mulch of leaf litter or compost feeds slowly and keeps roots cool.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allegheny-chinkapin","common_name":"Allegheny Chinkapin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring topdressing of compost or a balanced fertiliser supports growth and nut set; avoid excess nitrogen. On poor sandy soils a modest annual feed plus mulch is plenty.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"almond-all-in-one","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth begins with a balanced fertiliser; nitrogen and potassium support nut development. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which delays dormancy. A spring compost mulch maintains fertility and moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almond-nonpareil","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply nitrogen and potassium in spring through early summer to support shoot growth and nut fill; split applications suit its long fruiting season. Avoid late nitrogen that delays hardening. Mulch to conserve moisture and feed slowly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almond-marcona","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A spring application of balanced fertiliser with adequate potassium supports cropping; on lean soils a modest annual feed plus compost mulch is enough. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen that softens growth and delays dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almond-mission","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with nitrogen and potassium to support shoot growth and nut fill; avoid late-season nitrogen. A compost or straw mulch conserves moisture and supplies slow-release nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almond-carmel","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply nitrogen and potassium in spring through early summer to sustain its heavy, early cropping; avoid late nitrogen that delays dormancy. Mulch with compost to conserve moisture and feed gradually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pistachio","common_name":"Pistachio","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with nitrogen, and supply zinc and boron, which pistachios are commonly deficient in and which support fruit set. Apply potassium during nut fill. Avoid overfeeding nitrogen, which delays maturity; mulch lightly to conserve scarce moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pistachio-kerman","common_name":"Pistachio ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed mature trees with nitrogen (split spring and early summer) plus zinc and boron, which are commonly deficient in alkaline soils. Young trees need little; over-feeding spurs soft growth prone to blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-pistachio","common_name":"Chinese Pistachio","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs none in reasonable soil. A light spring application of balanced or slow-release fertiliser on young trees in poor ground is plenty; mature trees are self-sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macadamia","common_name":"Macadamia","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed little and often with a low-phosphorus fertiliser; Proteaceae are phosphorus-sensitive and high-P feeds cause toxicity. Use balanced, gentle, slow-release products and supplement with potassium during nut fill.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-shelled-macadamia","common_name":"Rough-Shelled Macadamia","category":"edible","fertilising":"Use low-phosphorus fertiliser little and often; like all Proteaceae it suffers phosphorus toxicity from standard feeds. Favour balanced, slow-release native/Proteaceae formulas with potassium support during nut fill.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stone-pine","common_name":"Stone Pine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding in reasonable soil. A light spring application of slow-release conifer fertiliser benefits young trees on very poor sand; mature trees are self-sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"korean-pine","common_name":"Korean Pine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A light spring slow-release conifer feed helps young trees on poor soil; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces weak, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-pine","common_name":"Siberian Pine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Needs very little feeding. A light spring slow-release conifer feed supports young trees on poor soil; heavy fertilising is unnecessary and produces weak growth in this slow species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinyon-pine","common_name":"Pinyon Pine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Needs no feeding; it is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and high-fertility feeds cause weak, disease-prone growth. Skip fertiliser entirely in normal conditions.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"single-leaf-pinyon","common_name":"Single-Leaf Pinyon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed. On very poor soil, a light spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in the early years is plenty; mature trees should not be pushed with nitrogen, which weakens drought adaptation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"monkey-puzzle-tree","common_name":"Monkey Puzzle Tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould plus an occasional balanced slow-release fertiliser in poor soils is sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bunya-pine","common_name":"Bunya Pine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser and an organic mulch supports steady growth on poorer soils; rich ground needs little. Don","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"burr-oak","common_name":"Burr Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed in landscape soil. A light spring feed of balanced fertiliser in the early years aids establishment; mature oaks do best with an annual mulch of leaf litter rather than fertiliser pushes.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-oak","common_name":"White Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. A light spring fertiliser helps young trees establish; mature trees are best supported with a leaf-litter mulch over the root zone rather than feeding, which can force weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-white-oak","common_name":"Swamp White Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced spring fertiliser supports young trees on poor soil; established trees prefer a leaf-litter or compost mulch over the root zone to fertiliser pushes.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"chinkapin-oak","common_name":"Chinkapin Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A light spring feed helps young trees on lean soil; established trees do best with an organic mulch and minimal fertiliser, which suits their dry-site adaptation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chestnut-oak","common_name":"Chestnut Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Adapted to poor soils, it needs little feeding; a light spring fertiliser aids young trees, while mature specimens prefer a leaf-litter mulch over fertiliser, which can force soft growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"holm-oak","common_name":"Holm Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed once established. For young trees, apply a balanced slow-release feed or a top-dressing of compost in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push soft growth at the expense of acorn production.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"valonia-oak","common_name":"Valonia Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Largely unnecessary on its preferred lean soils. Young trees benefit from a spring mulch of compost; skip heavy nitrogen feeds, which encourage frost-tender soft growth and reduce acorn yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emory-oak","common_name":"Emory Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light spring mulch of compost suits young trees; avoid rich nitrogen feeds, which are wasted on this lean-soil specialist and can soften growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazil-nut","common_name":"Brazil Nut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed young trees through the warm growing season with a balanced fertiliser plus micronutrients; magnesium and potassium support growth. In cultivation, organic mulches mimic the forest floor and sustain steady development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cashew","common_name":"Cashew","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser through the growing season, increasing potassium and phosphorus to support flowering and nut fill. Young trees respond to nitrogen for canopy growth; mature trees benefit from organic mulch and micronutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candlenut","common_name":"Candlenut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed young trees with a balanced fertiliser during the warm growing season to support fast canopy growth. Established trees are not demanding; an annual organic mulch generally suffices in fertile tropical soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-hazelnut","common_name":"American Hazelnut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or a generous compost mulch. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy suckering and shade at the expense of nut production; potassium supports cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-oconee","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with nitrogen and zinc, the two nutrients pecans most often lack; zinc deficiency causes rosetting of leaves. Apply based on soil and leaf tests, splitting nitrogen across spring and early summer for bearing trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-kiowa","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth begins with a balanced nitrogen-rich fertiliser; bearing trees are heavy zinc feeders, so apply zinc (foliar or soil) to prevent rosette. Split nitrogen into spring and early-summer applications on sandy soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-cheyenne","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply nitrogen in early spring with a balanced feed, splitting the dose on light soils. Supply zinc to bearing trees to prevent rosette, and monitor for the leaf-nutrient targets typical of commercial pecan culture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-hartley","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced, nitrogen-based fertiliser as growth resumes; mature bearing trees benefit from annual nitrogen, adjusted to leaf-nutrient status. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which can reduce cold hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-walnut-pedro","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced nitrogen-based feed in early spring as buds break; adjust nitrogen to tree vigour and leaf analysis. Skip late-summer feeding to protect winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-almond","common_name":"Tropical Almond","category":"tropical","fertilising":"In active growth feed every 4-6 weeks with a balanced tropical or general-purpose fertiliser; established landscape trees in good soil need little supplemental feeding. Reduce or stop feeding in cool, low-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pili-nut","common_name":"Pili Nut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm growing season with a balanced fertiliser, supplementing potassium as trees come into bearing. Container specimens benefit from a slow-release tropical feed; reduce feeding in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-nut","common_name":"Tiger Nut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost or a balanced fertiliser before planting; a light side-dressing of nitrogen mid-season supports foliage. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kola-nut","common_name":"Kola Nut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed through the warm season with a balanced fertiliser, adding organic matter to mimic the rich forest soils it favours; reduce feeding when growth slows in cooler conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-bush-mango","common_name":"African Bush Mango","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the warm growing season with a balanced fertiliser; switch to a higher-potassium feed as trees approach fruiting age. Mulch with organic matter to mimic forest-floor nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"souari-nut","common_name":"Souari Nut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed regularly in warm months with a balanced fertiliser supplemented by organic matter; mature fruiting trees benefit from added potassium and micronutrients. Keep continuously nourished as it dislikes poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gevuina","common_name":"Gevuina","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. As a Proteaceae it is phosphorus-sensitive, so avoid standard high-phosphate feeds; use a low-phosphorus or native-plant fertiliser, or simply mulch with leaf mould.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wollemia-pine","common_name":"Wollemia Pine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced slow-release or ericaceous-friendly fertiliser at a moderate rate; avoid overfeeding. Container plants benefit from an annual top-dress and repotting every 2-3 years.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-chestnut-bouche-de-betizac","common_name":"Sweet Chestnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser and mulch with organic matter; on acidic soils a high-potassium feed supports cropping. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over nut.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hazel-red-filbert","common_name":"Hazel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding in reasonable soil; an annual spring mulch of compost or a light balanced feed maintains vigour. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth over catkins and nuts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trazel","common_name":"Trazel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Usually needs little feeding; an annual spring mulch keeps it vigorous, and over-fertile soil can reduce cropping. Avoid heavy nitrogen, favouring instead modest balanced nutrition for steady nut production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peach-palm","common_name":"Peach Palm","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm season with a balanced palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium plus micronutrients; this fast, hungry palm responds to generous feeding and organic mulch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chestnut-colossal","common_name":"Chestnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or aged manure; chestnuts respond to nitrogen and potassium. Apply an acidifying or sulphur amendment if the soil pH creeps above 6.5. Avoid heavy feeding late in the season, which delays dormancy and risks frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sawtooth-oak","common_name":"Sawtooth Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs no fertiliser in landscape soils. On poor ground a light spring application of balanced fertiliser speeds establishment. Avoid over-feeding mature trees; excess nitrogen pushes soft growth at the expense of mast.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"overcup-oak","common_name":"Overcup Oak","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile bottomland soil. On lean sites, a light spring application of balanced fertiliser aids establishment. Mature trees thrive without supplemental nutrients.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"english-walnut-tulare","common_name":"English Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with nitrogen as growth begins; walnuts are nitrogen-responsive but excess late nitrogen worsens blight and delays dormancy. Monitor for zinc and potassium deficiency, common in walnuts, and correct with foliar or soil applications as needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-walnut-thomas","common_name":"Black Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed young trees in spring with a balanced fertiliser to speed growth toward bearing age. Mature trees in fertile soil need little; a light spring nitrogen application can boost nut size. Avoid heavy late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-walnut-sparks-147","common_name":"Black Walnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to young trees to push them toward bearing age. Established trees in good soil need little supplemental feeding; a modest spring nitrogen boost can improve nut size. Avoid late-season nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pecan-cape-fear","common_name":"Pecan ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with nitrogen, and supply zinc, which pecans famously need; zinc deficiency causes rosetting and stunted leaves. Use soil tests to guide phosphorus and potassium. Split nitrogen applications support both growth and kernel fill without excess.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almond-tuono","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter or early spring with a balanced fertiliser as growth begins. Almonds are moderate feeders; avoid excess nitrogen, which delays cropping and softens growth. A light potassium supplement supports kernel fill.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almond-fritz","common_name":"Almond ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser in early spring as growth begins, with a second nitrogen application after fruit set. Mature bearing trees need steady nitrogen plus zinc and boron; correct deficiencies via foliar feed. Avoid late-season nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"four-leaf-pinyon","common_name":"Four-Leaf Pinyon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. Lean native soils suit it; a light application of slow-release conifer fertiliser in spring can help young trees, but avoid high nitrogen, which forces soft, weak growth on this naturally slow species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mexican-pinyon","common_name":"Mexican Pinyon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. Native to lean soils; if growth is poor, apply a light slow-release conifer feed in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which push soft growth and undermine this pine","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alphonso-mango","common_name":"Alphonso Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser through the growing season, easing off before flowering. Mature trees benefit from extra potassium during fruit development; young trees want more nitrogen for framework growth. Avoid heavy late feeding that delays bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kent-mango","common_name":"Kent Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit-tree feed during active growth, tapering before bloom. Boost potassium as fruit develops for size and flavour; favour nitrogen for young framework growth. Skip heavy late-season feeding, which can delay or reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tommy-atkins-mango","common_name":"Tommy Atkins Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser through the growing season, easing off before bloom. Increase potassium during fruit development; lean toward nitrogen for young trees building structure. Avoid heavy late feeding that can suppress flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"keitt-mango","common_name":"Keitt Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser through the growing season, easing off before bloom. Raise potassium as the large fruit develops; favour nitrogen for young trees. Because the crop ripens very late, maintain steady mid-season nutrition but avoid heavy late feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ataulfo-mango","common_name":"Ataulfo Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser through the growing season, tapering before bloom. Increase potassium during fruit development for size and sweetness; favour nitrogen for young trees. Its compact habit makes it easy to manage on regular container feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nam-doc-mai-mango","common_name":"Nam Doc Mai Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, switching to a higher-potassium feed as flowering and fruiting approach. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of fruit. Ease off feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glenn-mango","common_name":"Glenn Mango","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, moving to a higher-potassium feed before and during fruiting. Keep nitrogen modest to avoid excessive leafy growth, and stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hass-avocado","common_name":"Hass Avocado","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser plus supplementary nitrogen and zinc, which avocados use heavily. Watch for chlorosis and apply chelated iron on alkaline soils. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuerte-avocado","common_name":"Fuerte Avocado","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser supplemented with nitrogen and zinc. Correct chlorosis with chelated iron on alkaline soils. Taper feeding in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacon-avocado","common_name":"Bacon Avocado","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser plus nitrogen and zinc, the nutrients avocados draw on most. Use chelated iron if chlorosis appears. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reed-avocado","common_name":"Reed Avocado","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser supplemented with nitrogen and zinc. Correct chlorosis with chelated iron on alkaline soils. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lamb-hass-avocado","common_name":"Lamb Hass Avocado","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser plus nitrogen and zinc. Use chelated iron to correct chlorosis on alkaline soils. Taper feeding in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cavendish-banana","common_name":"Cavendish Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder — feed regularly through the growing season with a balanced, potassium-rich fertiliser, every 1-2 weeks during peak growth. Bananas use a lot of potassium and nitrogen; ease off in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-cavendish-banana","common_name":"Dwarf Cavendish Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer; bananas especially need plenty of potassium and nitrogen. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lady-finger-banana","common_name":"Lady Finger Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry feeder. Use a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (or balanced feed plus potash) every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer, with extra nitrogen for leaf growth. Withhold feed in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"red-banana","common_name":"Red Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Very hungry. Feed every 1-2 weeks in the growing season with a high-potassium fertiliser plus nitrogen for foliage; consistent feeding supports its long fruiting cycle. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldfinger-banana","common_name":"Goldfinger Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Hungry like all bananas. Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (plus nitrogen for foliage) every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer; stop feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ice-cream-banana","common_name":"Ice Cream Banana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Use a high-potassium liquid fertiliser plus nitrogen every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer; consistent feeding supports its long crop cycle. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"papaya","common_name":"Papaya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A fast, hungry grower. Feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, increasing potassium as fruit sets; young plants benefit from regular nitrogen for rapid growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-lady-papaya","common_name":"Red Lady Papaya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fast and hungry. Feed every 2-4 weeks during growth with a balanced fertiliser, raising potassium as fruit develops; ample nitrogen early on supports its rapid growth and heavy cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-fleshed-dragon-fruit","common_name":"Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium fertiliser to support flowering and fruiting; a low-nitrogen cactus feed avoids excessive soft growth. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-dragon-fruit","common_name":"Yellow Dragon Fruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium fertiliser; cacti respond well to dilute organic feeds. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lychee","common_name":"Lychee","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly and regularly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; young trees prefer little-and-often. Avoid heavy nitrogen near flowering. Acidifying feeds and chelated iron help on near-neutral soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mauritius-lychee","common_name":"Mauritius Lychee","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed little-and-often with a balanced fertiliser through the growing season, easing nitrogen before flowering. Use acidifying feeds and chelated iron where soil trends neutral or alkaline.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"longan","common_name":"Longan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, reducing nitrogen ahead of flowering. Apply micronutrients and chelated iron where soils trend alkaline to prevent chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cherimoya","common_name":"Cherimoya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 6-8 weeks through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, increasing as the young tree establishes. Ease off as growth slows in autumn and the tree enters its semi-deciduous rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soursop","common_name":"Soursop","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm season with a balanced fertiliser; young trees respond to little-and-often feeding. Maintain consistent nutrition, as soursop is a relatively fast grower when warm.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sugar-apple","common_name":"Sugar Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 6-8 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; this naturally fast-fruiting tree responds well to regular but moderate feeding. Reduce feeding as it goes semi-deciduous in cool, dry weather.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"atemoya","common_name":"Atemoya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 6-8 weeks through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, increasing for established bearing trees. Reduce feeding as growth slows into the semi-deciduous cool-season rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ilama","common_name":"Ilama","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser (e.g. 8-3-9 or similar) three to four times across the warm growing season; supplement with micronutrients, especially zinc and iron, in alkaline or sandy soils. Pause feeding during the deciduous dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guava","common_name":"Guava","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 months through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser higher in potassium during fruiting (e.g. 6-6-6 to 8-3-9); young trees benefit from lighter, more frequent feeds. Guava is a heavy feeder and responds strongly to nitrogen for vegetative flushes.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-guava","common_name":"Strawberry Guava","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-8 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or fruiting fertiliser; container plants benefit from a slow-release feed plus occasional liquid feeding. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which pushes frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-passion-fruit","common_name":"Yellow Passion Fruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, leaning to higher potassium during fruiting; avoid excess nitrogen, which drives foliage at the expense of flowers. Regular light feeding suits this fast, hungry vine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-granadilla","common_name":"Sweet Granadilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, increasing potassium during fruiting; incorporate compost or well-rotted manure for the organic-rich soil it favours. Avoid heavy nitrogen late in the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starfruit","common_name":"Starfruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees lightly every 1-2 months and bearing trees several times a year with a balanced fertiliser higher in potassium for fruiting; supply micronutrients, especially iron and zinc, on alkaline soils to prevent chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bilimbi","common_name":"Bilimbi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed several times across the warm growing season with a balanced fertiliser, adding potassium for fruiting and micronutrients (iron, zinc) on alkaline soils. Young trees respond to light, frequent feeding; mulch with compost to support the shallow roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jackfruit","common_name":"Jackfruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees every 1-2 months and bearing trees several times a year with a balanced fertiliser, increasing potassium during fruiting; mulch with compost or manure. Jackfruit is a strong grower that responds well to organic matter and steady feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"breadfruit","common_name":"Breadfruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder during the warm growing season. Apply a balanced tropical-fruit or general NPK fertiliser every 4-6 weeks spring to early autumn, supplemented with organic matter and a potassium boost as fruit sets. Withhold feed in cool, low-light months.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"chempedak","common_name":"Chempedak","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed actively through the warm season with a balanced or fruit-tree fertiliser every 4-6 weeks, plus organic compost and a potassium emphasis as fruit develops. Pause feeding in cool, low-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mangosteen","common_name":"Mangosteen","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly but regularly through the warm season with an organic, acidifying or balanced tropical-fruit fertiliser every 4-6 weeks, plus generous compost and mulch. Young trees are sensitive to over-fertilising and salt build-up; flush pots occasionally and ease off in cool months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamarind","common_name":"Tamarind","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser every 6-8 weeks during the warm growing season, easing off nitrogen as trees mature to encourage fruiting over leaf growth. Container bonsai specimens benefit from dilute regular feeding spring to early autumn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cacao","common_name":"Cacao","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly in active growth with a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks spring to autumn, supplemented with organic matter; cacao responds to rich feeding but is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so keep doses moderate and flush pots occasionally. Reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-cayenne-pineapple","common_name":"Smooth Cayenne Pineapple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or bromeliad/orchid fertiliser at half strength, watering it onto the soil and lightly into the rosette. Avoid copper-based products, which bromeliads dislike. Ease off feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"md-2-gold-pineapple","common_name":"MD-2 Gold Pineapple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a balanced or bromeliad/orchid feed at half strength, applied to the soil and lightly to the rosette; avoid copper-based fertilisers. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-pineapple","common_name":"Queen Pineapple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a half-strength balanced or bromeliad/orchid fertiliser, onto the soil and lightly into the rosette; avoid copper-based products. Reduce feeding over the cooler, low-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sugarloaf-pineapple","common_name":"Sugarloaf Pineapple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or a fertiliser formulated for bromeliads. Some growers spray dilute feed onto the foliage, which the plant absorbs. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loquat","common_name":"Loquat","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed established trees three times a year (late winter, late spring, midsummer) with a balanced fertiliser; citrus or general fruit-tree feeds work well. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth and increases fireblight susceptibility at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miracle-fruit","common_name":"Miracle Fruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season with an acidic (ericaceous) fertiliser, such as one formulated for azaleas or citrus, at low strength roughly monthly. Avoid alkaline or high-salt feeds. Slow-release acidic granules suit container plants. Do not over-fertilise this slow grower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"feijoa","common_name":"Feijoa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and again in early summer with a balanced fruit-tree or citrus fertiliser. Feijoa is not a heavy feeder; moderate, balanced nutrition supports steady growth and fruiting. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which favours foliage over fruit.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"pitomba","common_name":"Pitomba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser or one suited to acid-loving plants, applied at moderate strength. As a slow grower it does not need heavy feeding; consistent light nutrition supports steady growth and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jaboticaba","common_name":"Jaboticaba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season with a balanced or slightly acidic fertiliser; iron and micronutrient supplements help prevent chlorosis on less-than-ideal soils. It responds to steady feeding but avoid high-salt fertilisers, to which it is sensitive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grumichama","common_name":"Grumichama","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser or one for acid-loving plants at moderate strength. It is not a heavy feeder; steady, light nutrition supports its slow, even growth and fruiting.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"surinam-cherry","common_name":"Surinam Cherry","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser at moderate strength; it responds well to light, regular feeding. Hedge plants benefit from feeding after clipping. Avoid overfeeding with nitrogen at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-apple","common_name":"Rose Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) two to three times during the warm growing season, plus an annual mulch of compost or aged manure. Increase potassium as fruiting approaches to improve fruit quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wax-jambu","common_name":"Wax Jambu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly but frequently through the warm season with a balanced NPK fertiliser; emphasise potassium and phosphorus before and during flowering. Mulch annually with compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen near fruiting, which favours leaves over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malay-apple","common_name":"Malay Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two to four times in the warm season with a balanced fertiliser, supplemented by an annual organic mulch. Adequate potassium and micronutrients support the heavy flower and fruit load; avoid letting young trees go hungry as they establish.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rambutan","common_name":"Rambutan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed grafted trees with a balanced fertiliser several times in the warm season, increasing potassium as flowering nears for better fruit set and sweetness. Mulch heavily and supplement micronutrients; magnesium and iron deficiencies are common on poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pulasan","common_name":"Pulasan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser several times during the warm season and mulch generously with organic matter; raise potassium near flowering. Watch for and correct micronutrient deficiencies on poorer soils, as for rambutan.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salak","common_name":"Salak","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or palm-specific fertiliser several times in the warm season, supplemented by organic compost or manure. Adequate potassium and magnesium support fruiting and prevent leaflet yellowing common in palms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"durian","common_name":"Durian","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm season with a balanced fertiliser, shifting to higher potassium and phosphorus before flowering and fruiting. Mulch heavily with organic matter; durian is a heavy feeder and responds to consistent, well-balanced nutrition.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"wampee","common_name":"Wampee","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or citrus-type fertiliser two to three times through the warm growing season, with extra potassium near fruiting. Mulch with compost annually. Like citrus, it benefits from supplemental micronutrients such as iron and magnesium on poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sapodilla","common_name":"Sapodilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees every 2-3 months with a balanced fertiliser; mature, bearing trees benefit from a higher-potassium feed 3-4 times a year to support fruiting. A complete fertiliser with micronutrients (especially in alkaline soils) prevents iron and zinc deficiency. Avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-apple","common_name":"Star Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees lightly every 1-2 months with a balanced fertiliser to drive growth. Switch bearing trees to a balanced or slightly higher-potassium feed several times during the warm season. Include micronutrients on alkaline soils to prevent chlorosis; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canistel","common_name":"Canistel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees every 1-2 months with a balanced fertiliser to encourage steady growth. Mature, fruiting trees benefit from 3-4 feeds a year with a balanced or higher-potassium formula plus micronutrients, especially on alkaline soils, to prevent iron deficiency. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mamey-sapote","common_name":"Mamey Sapote","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees every 1-2 months with a balanced fertiliser to build framework. Bearing trees benefit from several feeds a year with a balanced to higher-potassium formula plus micronutrients, especially on alkaline soils, to prevent iron and zinc deficiency. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abiu","common_name":"Abiu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees every 1-2 months with a balanced fertiliser for steady growth. Bearing trees benefit from several feeds a year with a balanced to higher-potassium formula plus micronutrients. Mulch to conserve moisture and feed the soil; withhold fertiliser during cool, low-growth winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-sapote","common_name":"Black Sapote","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees every 1-2 months with a balanced fertiliser to build structure. Bearing trees benefit from 3-4 feeds a year with a balanced or higher-potassium formula plus micronutrients, especially on alkaline soils, to prevent chlorosis. Withhold feed during cool winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"banana-passion-fruit","common_name":"Banana Passion Fruit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Being fast-growing and heavy-flowering, it benefits from regular feeding during the growing season with a balanced or higher-potassium fertiliser to support continuous flowering and fruiting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of fruit. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"naranjilla","common_name":"Naranjilla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry, fast-growing plant that benefits from regular feeding through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, shifting to higher potassium as it flowers and fruits. Rich soil and steady feeding support the large leaves and continuous cropping. Reduce feeding in cool, low-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acerola","common_name":"Acerola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser; supplement with potassium during fruiting. It responds well to light, frequent feeding rather than heavy doses. Ease off in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"noni","common_name":"Noni","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous feeder; apply a balanced fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, or a slow-release granular feed twice a year. It responds quickly to nitrogen but keep feeding moderate to avoid lush, weak growth. Reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buddhas-hand-citron","common_name":"Buddha","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a dedicated citrus fertiliser high in nitrogen and including trace elements (iron, magnesium, manganese); use a summer citrus feed roughly every 2 weeks in growth and a winter formula monthly while indoors. Yellowing leaves usually signal a nutrient deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pomelo","common_name":"Pomelo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a citrus-specific fertiliser with nitrogen plus iron, magnesium and manganese; feed every 2 weeks with summer formula in growth and monthly with winter formula while under cover. Large fruit are heavy feeders, so don","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"ugni","common_name":"Ugni","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and early summer with a balanced or ericaceous slow-release fertiliser; a fruit feed or seaweed tonic supports berry set. It is not a heavy feeder, so avoid high-nitrogen products that promote leaf at the expense of fruit. Stop feeding by late summer.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"bignay","common_name":"Bignay","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser, increasing potassium during fruiting; young trees respond well to nitrogen for fast establishment. Use a slow-release granular feed in spring as a base and taper off in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carob","common_name":"Carob","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A low feeder adapted to poor soils; a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is ample for young trees, and established trees often need none. As a legume it fixes some nitrogen, so avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, frost-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jujube","common_name":"Jujube","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder; a balanced fertiliser in early spring is usually enough, with extra potassium supporting fruiting. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth and suckering at the expense of fruit. Established trees in reasonable soil often need little feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"indian-gooseberry","common_name":"Indian Gooseberry","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed established trees 2-3 times during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, adding extra potassium before and during flowering to support fruit set. Container plants benefit from a controlled-release feed in spring plus occasional liquid feeds; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-tamarind","common_name":"Velvet Tamarind","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it needs only modest nitrogen, so favour balanced or slightly phosphorus- and potassium-rich feeds for flowering and fruiting. Container plants benefit from controlled-release granules in spring plus periodic liquid feeds; pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marang","common_name":"Marang","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm growing season with a balanced fertiliser high in organic matter; mulch heavily to mimic the forest floor. Young, fast-growing trees respond to frequent light feeding, while container plants need controlled-release feed plus liquid feeds; reduce in cooler, lower-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupuacu","common_name":"Cupuaçu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly during warm growth with a balanced fertiliser rich in organic matter, much as for cacao; mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Young trees benefit from frequent light feeding, container plants from controlled-release granules plus liquid feeds, easing off in cooler, lower-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacuri","common_name":"Bacuri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during the warm growing season with a balanced fertiliser; because it is adapted to poor soils, avoid over-feeding and favour organic matter and steady, modest nutrition. Container plants take controlled-release granules in spring plus light liquid feeds, paused in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acai-palm","common_name":"Açaí Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm growing season with a balanced palm fertiliser containing magnesium and micronutrients to prevent fronds yellowing. Container plants benefit from controlled-release palm feed plus periodic liquid feeds; ease off in cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mamoncillo","common_name":"Mamoncillo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed young trees a few times during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser to build framework, adding potassium before flowering for fruit set. Established trees on poor soils still benefit from periodic feeding; container plants take controlled-release granules plus light liquid feeds, paused in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kiwano","common_name":"Kiwano","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed as for melons and cucumbers: a balanced base feed at planting, then switch to a higher-potassium tomato-type liquid feed every 1-2 weeks once flowering and fruiting begin to support fruit development. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces leaf at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pepino-dulce","common_name":"Pepino Dulce","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks once flowering with a high-potash tomato fertiliser to drive fruit set and sweetness. Excess nitrogen gives lush leaves and few fruit. In containers, begin a balanced feed at planting, then switch to high-potash as flowers form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"babaco","common_name":"Babaco","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Hungry in active growth: feed every 1-2 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid feed, leaning to higher potassium as fruit develops. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter while growth slows. Top-dress container plants with fresh compost each spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pawpaw-shenandoah","common_name":"Pawpaw ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth starts with a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted compost; a light midsummer feed supports fruit sizing. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over fruit. An annual organic mulch usually supplies most needs on decent soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pawpaw-susquehanna","common_name":"Pawpaw ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced spring feed or compost as growth begins, with a light supplementary feed in early summer to support the large fruit. Go easy on nitrogen to favour fruit over foliage; annual organic mulch covers most needs on good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pawpaw-mango","common_name":"Pawpaw ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or rich compost, plus a light summer feed to support fruit sizing. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit; an annual organic mulch meets most needs on fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pawpaw-rappahannock","common_name":"Pawpaw ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring, with a light summer feed for fruit development. Limit nitrogen to keep the balance toward fruit rather than foliage; an annual organic mulch supplies most nutrient needs on good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pawpaw-allegheny","common_name":"Pawpaw ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or rich compost, plus a light midsummer feed to support fruit sizing. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over fruit; an annual organic mulch meets most needs on fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pawpaw-overleese","common_name":"Pawpaw ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced spring fertiliser or compost as growth begins, with a light summer feed to support the large fruit. Limit nitrogen to favour fruit over foliage; an annual organic mulch covers most needs on decent soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuyu-persimmon","common_name":"Fuyu Persimmon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Modest feeder. Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser or aged compost in early spring; avoid high nitrogen, which causes excessive fruit drop and lush foliage at the expense of crop.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hachiya-persimmon","common_name":"Hachiya Persimmon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Aged compost or a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser in early spring is plenty; over-feeding with nitrogen triggers heavy fruit drop and soft growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"american-persimmon","common_name":"American Persimmon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very low-maintenance. A spring topdress of compost or a light balanced fertiliser suffices on poor soils; on decent ground it needs little or no feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chocolate-persimmon","common_name":"Chocolate Persimmon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost or a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid heavy nitrogen, which drives fruit drop and soft growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ichi-ki-kei-jiro-persimmon","common_name":"Ichi Ki Kei Jiro Persimmon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost or balanced fruit-tree fertiliser in early spring; for containers, a slow-release fruit feed in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which causes fruit drop.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"medlar-nottingham","common_name":"Medlar ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure and an occasional balanced fertiliser is ample; over-feeding promotes leaf at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"medlar-royal","common_name":"Medlar ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure with an occasional balanced feed is enough; excess nitrogen favours growth over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quince-leskovac","common_name":"Quince ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure and a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser supports cropping; avoid excess nitrogen, which softens growth and increases blight susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quince-smyrna","common_name":"Quince ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser or a top-dressing of well-rotted manure. Avoid excess nitrogen, which forces soft growth prone to blight and reduces fruiting. A potassium-rich feed before flowering supports fruit set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-mulberry","common_name":"White Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeders. A single application of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or compost in early spring is plenty. Over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, produces excess leafy growth at the expense of fruit and softens wood before winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"red-mulberry","common_name":"Red Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Modest needs. Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in early spring on poorer soils; rich bottomland sites often need none. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over fruit and softens late growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mulberry-shangri-la","common_name":"Mulberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed container and in-ground trees in early spring and again after the first flush of fruit with a balanced fertiliser; potassium supports cropping. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leaf at the expense of fruit. Pot plants benefit from regular dilute feeding through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"li-jujube","common_name":"Li Jujube","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring is sufficient; jujubes crop well even in lean soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages suckering and soft growth over fruiting.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lang-jujube","common_name":"Lang Jujube","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost suffices; jujubes fruit well in lean soils. Excess nitrogen promotes suckering and leafy growth rather than fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sihong-jujube","common_name":"Sihong Jujube","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder needing only a spring dose of balanced fertiliser or compost. Jujubes crop well in lean soil; avoid heavy nitrogen, which drives suckering and foliage over fruit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"so-jujube","common_name":"So Jujube","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost is enough; it fruits well in lean soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours suckering and leafy growth over the ornamental form and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elderberry-nova","common_name":"Elderberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or a generous compost top-dressing in early spring as growth resumes. Elderberries are nitrogen-responsive — a light second feed after flowering supports berry fill — but avoid heavy late-season nitrogen that pushes frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elderberry-york","common_name":"Elderberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced granular feed in early spring. Respond to weak growth with a light nitrogen boost after flowering, but avoid heavy late feeding that delays cane hardening before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elderberry-adams","common_name":"Elderberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with compost or a balanced granular fertiliser as growth begins. A light nitrogen top-up after flowering supports fruit fill; avoid heavy late-season nitrogen so canes harden off before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elderberry-wyldewood","common_name":"Elderberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply compost or a balanced granular feed in early spring. Because it fruits well on current-season wood, vigorous spring growth matters — a light post-flowering nitrogen boost helps; avoid heavy late feeding that delays dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-chokeberry","common_name":"Black Chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light feed is rarely essential. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring on poorer soils; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leafy growth over fruit and berry quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chokeberry-viking","common_name":"Chokeberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally low-feed; top-dress with compost or a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring on poorer soils. Avoid excess nitrogen, which pushes foliage at the expense of the heavy fruit set this cultivar is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chokeberry-nero","common_name":"Chokeberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feed requirement; on lean soils top-dress with compost or a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth over the dense fruiting this compact cultivar is prized for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-chokeberry","common_name":"Red Chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feed requirement; top-dress with compost or a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring on poorer soils. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes leafy, leggy growth at the expense of fruit and autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-chokeberry","common_name":"Purple Chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced or fruit-shrub fertiliser once in early spring, and mulch with compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lingonberry","common_name":"Lingonberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Use a dilute ericaceous (acid-loving plant) fertiliser sparingly in spring. Excess feed, especially nitrogen or lime, damages the sensitive roots and reduces fruiting.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lingonberry-koralle","common_name":"Lingonberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a dilute ericaceous fertiliser. Avoid lime and heavy nitrogen, which harm the roots; this cultivar fruits well on lean, acidic soil with minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bilberry","common_name":"Bilberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed only lightly with a dilute ericaceous fertiliser in spring. It is adapted to nutrient-poor acidic soils, so over-feeding, lime or strong nitrogen does more harm than good.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-cranberry","common_name":"American Cranberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a dilute ericaceous fertiliser once or twice in the growing season. Avoid lime and excess nitrogen, which promote runners over fruiting uprights.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cranberry-stevens","common_name":"Cranberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute ericaceous fertiliser once or twice during growth. Avoid lime and excess nitrogen, which drive runner growth at the cost of berry-bearing uprights.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huckleberry","common_name":"Huckleberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, if at all, with a dilute ericaceous fertiliser in spring. Adapted to lean acidic forest soils, it dislikes rich feeding, lime and strong nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"worcesterberry","common_name":"Worcesterberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general or fruit fertiliser and a potassium-rich top-up before fruiting. Mulch with compost; avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gooseberry-hinnonmaki-red","common_name":"Gooseberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser (such as fish, blood and bone or a 7-7-7) in early spring, plus a high-potassium feed before fruiting to improve berry quality. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes soft, mildew-prone growth. An annual organic mulch supplies slow-release nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buffalo-currant","common_name":"Buffalo Currant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or a light dressing of balanced fertiliser is usually enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush growth at the expense of flowers and fruit. On poor soils, an annual organic top-dressing maintains steady vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-kiwi-ananasnaya","common_name":"Hardy Kiwi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and again in early summer; this hungry vine responds to generous feeding and an organic mulch. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which delays ripening and produces frost-tender growth. Keep feed away from the stem base.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saskatoon-berry","common_name":"Saskatoon Berry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low-demand. Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit and softens growth. An annual organic mulch usually maintains good cropping on reasonable soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saskatoon-thiessen","common_name":"Saskatoon ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring. A high-potassium feed before fruiting supports the large berries this cultivar is grown for. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf growth and soft, disease-prone shoots over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saskatoon-smoky","common_name":"Saskatoon ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch, with an optional pre-fruiting potassium feed to support cropping. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leafy growth and disease at the expense of fruit. An annual organic mulch sustains steady yields.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-serviceberry","common_name":"Downy Serviceberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally low-demand. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould and an occasional balanced feed on poor soils is sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours soft growth and disease over flowering and fruit. Keep mulch off the trunk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornelian-cherry-jolico","common_name":"Cornelian Cherry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low-demand. Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring, with an optional potassium feed before fruiting. Excess nitrogen favours leaf over fruit. An annual organic mulch generally keeps it cropping well without heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornelian-cherry-elegant","common_name":"Cornelian Cherry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced general fertiliser or a 5-10cm mulch of well-rotted compost in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sea-buckthorn","common_name":"Sea Buckthorn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed. As a nitrogen-fixing actinorhizal shrub it makes its own nitrogen via root nodules, so avoid nitrogen feeds. A light potassium-rich feed in spring can support fruiting on very poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sea-buckthorn-leikora","common_name":"Sea Buckthorn ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal. Self-supplies nitrogen via root nodules, so skip nitrogen feeds. On very poor soil a light potassium feed in spring can boost fruiting; otherwise an annual organic mulch is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-buckthorn-friesdorfer-orange","common_name":"Sea Buckthorn ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely required. It fixes its own nitrogen, so avoid nitrogen feeds that suppress fruiting. A light spring potassium feed on impoverished soil, or an annual organic mulch, is all that is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sloe","common_name":"Sloe","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual mulch of well-rotted compost in spring is ample; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, sappy growth prone to dieback. Hedges generally need no feeding once established.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"damson-merryweather","common_name":"Damson ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser high in potassium, plus a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth, soft shoots and greater disease susceptibility at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"damson-shropshire","common_name":"Damson ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, potassium-rich fruit-tree feed in early spring with a manure or compost mulch. Keep nitrogen moderate; too much encourages sappy growth and canker rather than fruit and is best avoided on this disease-prone genus.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boysenberry","common_name":"Boysenberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. A potassium-rich feed (such as a tomato or fruit feed) as the berries develop supports good fruiting; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thornless-boysenberry","common_name":"Thornless Boysenberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth resumes with a balanced general fertiliser or rotted manure, then a lighter potassium-rich feed before fruiting to support berry quality. Avoid heavy nitrogen late in the season, which forces soft growth prone to winter dieback.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marionberry","common_name":"Marionberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted manure in early spring, supplemented by a potassium-rich feed before fruiting. Go easy on nitrogen late in the season to avoid soft, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"youngberry","common_name":"Youngberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or rotted manure, then a potassium-rich feed ahead of fruiting for berry quality. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which produces frost-tender canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dewberry","common_name":"Dewberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feed requirements; a spring mulch of compost or a light balanced fertiliser is usually enough. On poor soils a single annual feed in early spring supports cropping without forcing rampant growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-niagara","common_name":"Grape ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; grapes need only modest nitrogen, as excess produces leafy growth at the expense of fruit. A potassium-rich feed supports ripening. Over-fertilising is a more common error than under-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-marquette","common_name":"Grape ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed modestly in early spring; grapes need restrained nitrogen, as excess drives vegetative growth over fruit and softens hardiness. A potassium feed aids ripening. Test soil and correct deficiencies rather than over-applying.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-frontenac","common_name":"Grape ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced feed in early spring; restrained nitrogen is best, as excess produces dense foliage and delays ripening. Supplement potassium for fruit quality, guided by a soil test rather than routine heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-reliance","common_name":"Grape ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; grapes need modest nitrogen, as excess produces leafy growth and delays ripening. A potassium feed supports fruit quality. Soil-test before applying rather than over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-himrod","common_name":"Grape ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth resumes with a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost mulch. Avoid excess nitrogen, which delays ripening and softens disease resistance. A potassium-rich feed (e.g. tomato food) from fruit-set supports berry quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rowan","common_name":"Rowan","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in reasonable soil. On poor ground, a spring mulch of compost or a light balanced feed at planting suffices. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft growth prone to fireblight.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"swedish-whitebeam","common_name":"Swedish Whitebeam","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding once established. On impoverished sites, mulch with compost in spring or apply a light balanced fertiliser. Avoid excess nitrogen to limit fireblight susceptibility.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"true-service-tree","common_name":"True Service Tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeding needs. A spring compost mulch on poorer soils helps young trees establish; mature trees seldom need feeding. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages fireblight-prone soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-service-tree","common_name":"Wild Service Tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"Needs little feeding in reasonable woodland soil. A spring compost mulch aids young trees on poor ground; avoid excess nitrogen to reduce fireblight risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cloudberry","common_name":"Cloudberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Adapted to nutrient-poor bog conditions, so feed very sparingly if at all. Excess nutrients, lime or salts damage it; if needed, use only a dilute ericaceous (acid-loving) feed. Topping up with fresh sphagnum is usually preferable to fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stone-bramble","common_name":"Stone Bramble","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual leaf-mould or compost mulch in spring is usually enough. Excess feeding is unnecessary and pushes leafy growth over fruit. Mulch also keeps roots cool and moist, which it prefers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beach-plum","common_name":"Beach Plum","category":"edible","fertilising":"Adapted to lean soils, so feed sparingly — a light spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost is ample. Over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit and can soften disease resistance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nanking-cherry","common_name":"Nanking Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring; excess nitrogen drives leafy growth at the expense of fruit and increases winterkill of soft tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-bush-cherry","common_name":"Chinese Bush Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low to moderate needs. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced feed is plenty; avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes soft growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-olive","common_name":"Autumn Olive","category":"edible","fertilising":"Essentially none needed. As a nitrogen-fixing shrub it makes its own; feeding is unnecessary and extra nitrogen is wasted and encourages rampant growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goumi","common_name":"Goumi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Little to none. Being nitrogen-fixing, it rarely needs feeding; a light compost mulch in spring is ample, and added nitrogen is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"buffaloberry","common_name":"Buffaloberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"None required. As a nitrogen-fixing native it grows well on infertile ground; fertiliser is unnecessary and can reduce its characteristic toughness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hazelnut-winkler","common_name":"Hazelnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light. A balanced feed or compost mulch in early spring supports nut development; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leafy growth over cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hazelnut-eta","common_name":"Hazelnut ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light. Feed with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring; keep nitrogen moderate to favour cropping over excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hawthorn","common_name":"Hawthorn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Hawthorn grows well in poor soils; an occasional spring compost mulch on weak plants is sufficient, and feeding established trees is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"washington-hawthorn","common_name":"Washington Hawthorn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a mulch of compost is plenty; excess nitrogen produces sappy growth prone to fireblight and reduces fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mayhaw","common_name":"Mayhaw","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring as growth begins; established orchard trees benefit from one annual feed, but avoid heavy nitrogen which favours growth over fruiting and worsens fireblight.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"bok-choy-black-summer","common_name":"Bok Choy ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A leafy crop that responds to steady nitrogen. Incorporate compost at sowing and side-dress or feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed for fast, tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pak-choi-joi-choi","common_name":"Pak Choi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry leaf crop. Mix compost into the bed at sowing and feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed to build the heavy, succulent stalks this variety is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pak-choi-feng-qing","common_name":"Pak Choi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feeds heavily for a leaf crop. Incorporate compost at sowing and apply a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks for tender, fast growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mizuna-early-mizuna","common_name":"Mizuna ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light, fast leaf crop. Compost-enriched soil usually suffices; a dilute balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed every couple of weeks keeps cut-and-come-again regrowth lush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mizuna-red-kingdom","common_name":"Mizuna ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder for fast leaves. Compost-enriched soil plus a dilute balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every couple of weeks sustains vigorous, well-coloured regrowth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tatsoi","common_name":"Tatsoi","category":"edible","fertilising":"A modest leaf feeder. Compost worked into the bed usually suffices; a dilute balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 2-3 weeks supports fast cut-and-come-again growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"komatsuna-torasan","common_name":"Komatsuna ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry leafy crop: work in compost or balanced fertiliser before sowing, then side-dress with a nitrogen-rich feed (or dilute liquid seaweed/fish emulsion) every 2-3 weeks for fast, tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mibuna","common_name":"Mibuna","category":"edible","fertilising":"As a leafy crop it benefits from rich soil at sowing plus a nitrogen-leaning feed: side-dress with compost or apply dilute liquid seaweed/balanced feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"choy-sum-green-lance","common_name":"Choy Sum ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Fast, hungry crop: prepare beds with compost or balanced fertiliser, then feed with a nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 2 weeks for lush stems, easing off slightly as flower buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"choy-sum-sumo","common_name":"Choy Sum ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder given its size: enrich soil with compost or balanced fertiliser before planting and apply nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 1-2 weeks during rapid growth for thick, tender stems.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"purple-choy-sum","common_name":"Purple Choy Sum","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed as a leafy/stem crop: incorporate compost or balanced fertiliser at planting, then apply nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 2 weeks; cool-season feeding combined with bright light supports the strongest purple colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kai-lan-gai-lan","common_name":"Kai-lan (Gai Lan)","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry brassica: enrich soil with compost or balanced fertiliser before planting, then side-dress with nitrogen-rich feed every 2-3 weeks for vigorous leaves and thick stems; ease off as buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohlrabi-kossak","common_name":"Kohlrabi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate-to-heavy feeder: prepare soil with compost or balanced fertiliser, then feed every 3-4 weeks; balanced nutrition (not excess nitrogen) favours firm, sweet bulbs over leafy tops.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"kohlrabi-superschmelz","common_name":"Kohlrabi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate-to-heavy feeder for its size: enrich soil with compost or balanced fertiliser, then feed every 3-4 weeks; favour balanced feeding over high nitrogen to build sweet, firm bulbs rather than excess leaf.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"kohlrabi-kolibri","common_name":"Kohlrabi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Brassicas are heavy feeders. Work a balanced fertiliser into the bed at planting, then side-dress with nitrogen 3-4 weeks later. Avoid excess nitrogen late, which favours leaf over bulb.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"kohlrabi-winner","common_name":"Kohlrabi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed as a heavy feeder: rich base dressing of compost or balanced fertiliser, then one nitrogen side-dress about 3-4 weeks after planting to push leafy growth that fuels the bulb.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"napa-cabbage-bilko","common_name":"Napa Cabbage ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Enrich the bed with compost, then side-dress nitrogen as heads begin to form. Adequate, even calcium and potassium reduce tip-burn and improve head density.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"napa-cabbage-minuet","common_name":"Napa Cabbage ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder despite its size. Base-dress with compost and side-dress nitrogen as heads form. Keep calcium and potassium steady to firm the head and prevent tip-burn.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"napa-cabbage-blues","common_name":"Napa Cabbage ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Enrich with compost and side-dress nitrogen as heading begins. Even calcium and potassium firm the head and limit tip-burn; avoid late nitrogen excess that loosens heads.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"mustard-greens-red-giant","common_name":"Mustard Greens ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed for fast leafy growth: rich compost base plus a nitrogen side-dress 2-3 weeks after thinning. Steady nitrogen keeps leaves tender and milder; avoid letting plants stall and toughen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mustard-greens-southern-giant-curled","common_name":"Mustard Greens ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously for leaf production: compost-rich bed plus a nitrogen side-dress 2-3 weeks after thinning. Consistent nitrogen keeps the curled leaves tender and milder-flavoured.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mustard-greens-osaka-purple","common_name":"Mustard Greens ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed for tender leafy growth: compost-enriched bed plus a nitrogen side-dress 2-3 weeks after thinning. Steady nitrogen keeps leaves soft and the flavour milder; avoid stalling growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mustard-greens-golden-streaks","common_name":"Mustard Greens ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during active leaf growth. Overdoing nitrogen softens flavour and growth; a compost-rich bed often needs little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-mustard-tendergreen","common_name":"Indian Mustard ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during leaf growth, leaning slightly toward nitrogen. In a compost-rich bed, minimal feeding is needed; avoid excess nitrogen, which softens disease resistance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daikon-minowase","common_name":"Daikon ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Use a low-nitrogen, balanced feed; excess nitrogen produces lush tops at the expense of root size and encourages forking. A potassium-leaning feed once tops are established supports root bulking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daikon-april-cross","common_name":"Daikon ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser; too much nitrogen swells tops and risks forking. A potassium boost during bulking supports firm, well-sized roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daikon-tokinashi","common_name":"Daikon ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen feed; high nitrogen favours leaves over roots and increases forking. A potassium-leaning feed during bulking promotes firm roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-radish-altari","common_name":"Korean Radish ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser; moderate nitrogen supports the edible tops, but excess causes forking and lush leaves over roots. A potassium boost during bulking firms the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rattail-radish","common_name":"Rattail Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowering. A light feed at the onset of flowering supports sustained pod production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parsnip-tender-and-true","common_name":"Parsnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Avoid fresh nitrogen-rich feeds, which cause forking and lush tops; grow in soil enriched for a previous crop. A balanced low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feed mid-season supports clean root growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parsnip-javelin","common_name":"Parsnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which spur leafy tops and forked, hairy roots. A balanced, low-nitrogen base dressing or a little potassium-rich feed at sowing is plenty; over-rich ground harms root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parsnip-gladiator","common_name":"Parsnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Keep nitrogen low to avoid lush tops and forked roots. A balanced low-nitrogen base dressing suits it; a midseason potassium-rich feed supports root fill without compromising shape. Never sow into freshly manured ground.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"parsnip-hollow-crown","common_name":"Parsnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. Avoid high nitrogen, which encourages leafy tops and forked, hairy roots. A balanced low-nitrogen base dressing is sufficient; never sow into freshly manured soil. A little potassium midseason aids root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rutabaga-laurentian","common_name":"Rutabaga ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A balanced feed at sowing supports steady leaf and root growth; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours tops over roots. Boron is important — deficiency causes brown-heart — so apply organic matter or a trace-element feed on suspect soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rutabaga-american-purple-top","common_name":"Rutabaga ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced feed at sowing for even growth and keep nitrogen modest so the plant builds roots rather than excess foliage. Add organic matter or a boron trace element where brown-heart has occurred.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rutabaga-marian","common_name":"Rutabaga ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A balanced feed at sowing supports steady growth; keep nitrogen modest to favour roots over leaf. Address boron deficiency with organic matter or trace-element feed where brown-heart is a known issue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celeriac-prinz","common_name":"Celeriac ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry crop. Incorporate plenty of compost before planting and feed regularly through the season with a balanced general feed; a nitrogen boost early supports leaf growth that drives crown size. Steady feeding plus constant moisture is key to large, smooth roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celeriac-monarch","common_name":"Celeriac ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Dig in plenty of compost before planting and feed regularly with a balanced general fertiliser through the season; early nitrogen builds the leaf canopy that powers crown growth. Consistent feeding and watering together give the largest, smoothest crowns.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"celeriac-brilliant","common_name":"Celeriac ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry crop: incorporate compost before planting, then feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-rich liquid feed through summer to push leaf and root growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salsify-mammoth-sandwich-island","common_name":"Salsify ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Avoid high nitrogen and fresh manure, which fork the roots; a single dressing of balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser or compost worked in before sowing is usually enough.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"swiss-chard-fordhook-giant","common_name":"Swiss Chard ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work compost in before planting, then give a nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth to sustain repeated cut-and-come-again harvests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swiss-chard-peppermint","common_name":"Swiss Chard ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Mix compost in at planting, then apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 3-4 weeks to keep new leaves coming through the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swiss-chard-yellow-ribbon","common_name":"Swiss Chard ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Incorporate compost before planting, then feed every 3-4 weeks with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser to maintain continuous leaf production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beetroot-boldor","common_name":"Beetroot ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Too much nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of roots; grow in soil enriched the previous year and add only a balanced low-nitrogen feed if growth is weak.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"beetroot-boltardy","common_name":"Beetroot ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Excess nitrogen favours leaf over root, so grow in previously enriched soil and apply only a balanced low-nitrogen feed if growth lags.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"carrot-dragon","common_name":"Carrot ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Avoid high nitrogen and fresh manure, which fork the roots; grow in soil enriched the previous season and add only a balanced low-nitrogen feed if needed.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"carrot-atomic-red","common_name":"Carrot ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeders. Work in balanced compost before sowing; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy tops and forked roots. A single low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feed mid-season is ample.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carrot-solar-yellow","common_name":"Carrot ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light feeder; rich compost dug in before sowing is usually enough. Avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which encourages foliage and forking. A potassium-rich feed mid-season supports root development.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"carrot-parmex","common_name":"Carrot ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. In open ground, compost dug in pre-sowing suffices. In containers, a low-nitrogen liquid feed every few weeks supports growth without forcing leafy tops at the root","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"turnip-purple-top-white-globe","common_name":"Turnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Incorporate compost before sowing; a balanced or slightly nitrogen-leaning feed early on supports leaf and root growth. Avoid excess nitrogen late, which favours tops over root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turnip-tokyo-cross","common_name":"Turnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder needing fertile soil for its fast growth. Dig in compost before sowing; a balanced feed early keeps growth quick. Avoid heavy late nitrogen, which softens roots and invites disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turnip-hakurei","common_name":"Turnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Fertile, compost-enriched soil drives its quick growth; a balanced early feed helps. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush tops but softer, disease-prone roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turnip-golden-ball","common_name":"Turnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Compost dug in before sowing plus a balanced early feed supports steady growth. Avoid heavy late nitrogen, which encourages leaf at the expense of storable root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turnip-oasis","common_name":"Turnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Fertile, compost-enriched soil supports its quick growth; a balanced early feed helps. Avoid excess nitrogen, which softens roots and pushes leafy tops over crisp eating quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-kale","common_name":"Sea Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"Top-dress in spring with well-rotted manure or compost; sea kale relishes seaweed mulch, echoing its shoreline origins. A balanced general feed at growth onset supports the crown after forcing. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"radicchio-rossa-di-treviso","common_name":"Radicchio ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder: incorporate compost before sowing, then a balanced feed or light nitrogen top-dressing mid-season supports leaf growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen late on, which produces soft growth prone to rot and poor red colouration in the heads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"radicchio-rossa-di-verona","common_name":"Radicchio ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder: dig in compost before sowing and give a balanced feed mid-season for steady leaf growth. Hold back on late nitrogen, which softens growth, encourages rot in the dense heads and dulls the red colouration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"belgian-endive-witloof","common_name":"Belgian Endive (Witloof)","category":"edible","fertilising":"Field stage is a light-to-moderate feeder: avoid high nitrogen, which produces soft growth and forked roots rather than a clean storage root. A modest balanced feed early on is enough. No feeding is needed during forcing, as the chicon draws entirely on the root","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"curly-endive-frisee","common_name":"Curly Endive ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder: work in compost before sowing and give a balanced or nitrogen-leaning feed mid-growth to keep leaves lush and fast. Quick, unchecked growth produces the mildest, most tender leaves; avoid stop-start feeding which increases bitterness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"escarole-batavian-full-heart","common_name":"Escarole ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder: incorporate compost before sowing and give a balanced feed mid-season to keep growth steady and the leaves tender. Fast, even growth produces the fullest, mildest hearts; avoid letting plants check and toughen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chicory-puntarelle","common_name":"Chicory ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder: dig in compost before sowing and give a balanced feed mid-season for vigorous leaf and shoot growth. Steady fertility keeps the shoots tender; avoid heavy late nitrogen, which softens growth and invites rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florence-fennel-zefa-fino","common_name":"Florence Fennel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder: incorporate plenty of compost before sowing and give a balanced feed as bulbs begin to swell to keep growth fast and unchecked. Steady, uninterrupted growth is the key to good bulbs and the main defence against bolting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florence-fennel-romanesco","common_name":"Florence Fennel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work in balanced organic matter before sowing; a light side-dressing of balanced feed once bulbs begin to swell. Avoid high nitrogen, which favours leaf over bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florence-fennel-orion","common_name":"Florence Fennel ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate balanced organic matter at sowing; a single balanced liquid feed as bulbs start to swell is usually enough. Excess nitrogen pushes leaf at the bulb","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jerusalem-artichoke-red-fuseau","common_name":"Jerusalem Artichoke ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs little feed. On poor soils, a spring dressing of balanced fertiliser or compost is plenty; avoid high nitrogen, which produces lush top growth over tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jerusalem-artichoke-stampede","common_name":"Jerusalem Artichoke ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A spring application of compost or balanced fertiliser on poorer soils suffices; high nitrogen encourages foliage at the tubers","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-spinach-bangkok-large-leaf","common_name":"Water Spinach ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry leaf crop; feed regularly with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser through the growing season to sustain repeated cuttings of tender shoots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-spinach-pak-boong","common_name":"Water Spinach ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously with nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser throughout growth to fuel the fast regrowth of stems and leaves after cutting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pak-choi-dwarf-white-stem","common_name":"Pak Choi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Grow in rich soil and apply a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every couple of weeks for fast, tender leaf and stem growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-cabbage-michihili","common_name":"Chinese Cabbage ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Grow in rich soil and feed with a balanced fertiliser, then a nitrogen-rich liquid feed as heads begin to form, to push fast, leafy heading.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tat-soi-yukina-savoy","common_name":"Tat Soi ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Side-dress with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser 2-3 weeks after sowing, or feed every 2-3 weeks with diluted liquid feed for cut-and-come-again harvests. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can make leaves soft and aphid-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-broccoli-kailaan-green","common_name":"Chinese Broccoli ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at sowing and side-dress with nitrogen once plants are 10-15 cm tall to drive stem growth. A liquid feed every 2-3 weeks sustains regrowth after the first cut.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mustard-spinach-savanna","common_name":"Mustard Spinach ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a nitrogen-leaning balanced feed at sowing and a diluted liquid feed every 2 weeks for repeated cut-and-come-again harvests. Steady nitrogen keeps leaves tender and mild rather than hot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chrysanthemum-greens","common_name":"Chrysanthemum Greens","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single dressing of balanced fertiliser or compost at sowing is usually enough; an occasional diluted liquid feed sustains repeated cuttings. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth and dilutes the characteristic aroma.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"garland-chrysanthemum-shungiku","common_name":"Garland Chrysanthemum ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost or a balanced fertiliser at sowing usually suffices; an occasional diluted liquid feed supports cut-and-come-again shoots. Over-feeding produces lush growth at the expense of the prized aroma.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"skirret","common_name":"Skirret","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Incorporate compost or well-rotted manure before planting and side-dress with a balanced fertiliser in midsummer. Avoid heavy fresh nitrogen, which favours top growth over the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-artichoke","common_name":"Chinese Artichoke","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. Work compost or a balanced fertiliser into the bed at planting; a single midsummer side-dressing supports tuber bulking. Excess nitrogen produces lush top growth at the expense of tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arrowhead-kuwai","common_name":"Arrowhead ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate to heavy feeder over its long season. Incorporate well-rotted manure or compost into the paddy mud before planting and top up with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser at midseason to support leaf and corm growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"wasabi","common_name":"Wasabi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly through the growing season with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning organic fertiliser; wasabi is a moderate feeder. Excess nitrogen produces lush leaves at the expense of rhizome quality. A spring top-dressing of well-rotted compost suits soil-grown plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burdock-takinogawa","common_name":"Burdock ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A moderate feeder. Incorporate well-rotted compost before sowing and avoid heavy fresh manure, which causes forked, hairy roots. A balanced fertiliser early in growth supports leaf area; excess nitrogen favours leaves over root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bitter-melon-bitter-gourd","common_name":"Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd)","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry crop. Feed every 2-3 weeks during fruiting with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich vegetable fertiliser to sustain continuous fruit set. Side-dress with compost at planting. Excess nitrogen drives foliage over fruit, so ease back once flowering begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-yam","common_name":"Chinese Yam","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light to moderate feeder. Work compost into the bed before planting and apply a balanced fertiliser early in the season. It needs little supplemental feeding once established; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours rampant vine over tuber.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turnip-market-express","common_name":"Turnip ","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light feeder that crops fast. Rich pre-sowing compost is usually enough; an early dose of balanced fertiliser supports leaf and root growth. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush tops and small, mild-to-the-point-of-bland roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"mammillaria-bombycina","common_name":"Mammillaria bombycina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during the spring and summer growing season with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser, about once a month. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding produces soft, swollen growth prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mammillaria-mystax","common_name":"Mammillaria mystax","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed roughly monthly through spring and summer only. Withhold fertiliser in the dormant cool season. Excess nitrogen causes soft, distended growth that is prone to rot and splitting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobivia-famatimensis","common_name":"Lobivia famatimensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser about once a month in spring and summer only. Stop feeding for the autumn-winter rest. Over-feeding produces lax growth and discourages the heavy flowering this species is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinopsis-huascha","common_name":"Echinopsis huascha","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely from autumn through winter during the dormant rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gymnocalycium-denudatum","common_name":"Gymnocalycium denudatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold all feed from autumn through winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gymnocalycium-andreae","common_name":"Gymnocalycium andreae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding completely from autumn until growth resumes in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astrophytum-coahuilense","common_name":"Astrophytum coahuilense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold all feed from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ferocactus-latispinus","common_name":"Ferocactus latispinus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding from autumn through winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ferocactus-glaucescens","common_name":"Ferocactus glaucescens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed entirely from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ferocactus-schwarzii","common_name":"Ferocactus schwarzii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parodia-microsperma","common_name":"Parodia microsperma","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen, potassium-rich cactus fertiliser to support its heavy flowering. Stop feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rebutia-krainziana","common_name":"Rebutia krainziana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop entirely from autumn through winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft, bloat-prone growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sulcorebutia-rauschii","common_name":"Sulcorebutia rauschii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in late spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. It is slow-growing and easily overfed, which causes soft growth and split skin. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sulcorebutia-steinbachii","common_name":"Sulcorebutia steinbachii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold completely in autumn and winter. As a faster grower it responds well to feeding but stays best on a lean regime.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turbinicarpus-schmiedickeanus","common_name":"Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice in the growing season with a very dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. Being extremely slow-growing, it is easily overfed, which causes the body to split. No feeding in dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"turbinicarpus-pseudomacrochele","common_name":"Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the growing season with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. It is slow-growing and easily overfed; lean conditions keep it compact and prevent splitting. No feeding when dormant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"turbinicarpus-valdezianus","common_name":"Turbinicarpus valdezianus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once or twice in the growing season with a highly dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. As an extremely slow grower it is easily overfed, risking a split body. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"copiapoa-cinerea","common_name":"Copiapoa cinerea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice across the growing season with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. It is exceptionally slow-growing and overfeeding causes uncharacteristic soft green growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"copiapoa-hypogaea","common_name":"Copiapoa hypogaea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once or twice in the growing season with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. Slow-growing and easily overfed, it stays best on a lean diet. No feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"copiapoa-humilis","common_name":"Copiapoa humilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a low-nitrogen, high-potash cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice during the spring-summer growing season. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding produces soft, bloated, rot-prone growth and spoils the natural form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"copiapoa-krainziana","common_name":"Copiapoa krainziana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed at half strength once or twice over spring and summer only. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen causes weak, swollen growth and reduces the quality of the characteristic white spines.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"melocactus-bahiensis","common_name":"Melocactus bahiensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, low-nitrogen high-potash cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice during the warm growing season. Do not feed in winter. Avoid high nitrogen, which causes bloated growth and can disfigure the body and developing cephalium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"melocactus-peruvianus","common_name":"Melocactus peruvianus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potash cactus feed at half strength once or twice through the warm growing season only. Withhold fertiliser in winter. Excess nitrogen produces swollen, weak growth and can mar the body and the developing cephalium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"espostoa-lanata","common_name":"Espostoa lanata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice during spring and summer. Do not feed in winter. Too much nitrogen produces soft growth, spoils the wool and increases rot risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"espostoa-melanostele","common_name":"Espostoa melanostele","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed at half strength once or twice across spring and summer. Avoid feeding in winter. Excess nitrogen weakens the stem, spoils the wool and raises the risk of rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cleistocactus-baumannii","common_name":"Cleistocactus baumannii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potash cactus fertiliser to fuel its faster growth and abundant flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid high nitrogen, which gives soft, floppy stems at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-man-of-the-andes","common_name":"Old Man of the Andes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice through spring and summer. Do not feed in winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth, spoils the white hair and raises the risk of rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oreocereus-trollii","common_name":"Oreocereus trollii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely from autumn through winter so growth hardens before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stenocactus-crispatus","common_name":"Stenocactus crispatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once a month through spring and summer. Cease feeding in autumn and winter so the plant hardens off and enters a proper rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thelocactus-bicolor","common_name":"Thelocactus bicolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Stop all feeding in autumn and winter to allow the plant to harden and rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thelocactus-setispinus","common_name":"Thelocactus setispinus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support its prolonged flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thelocactus-hexaedrophorus","common_name":"Thelocactus hexaedrophorus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and summer, with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Withhold all feeding in autumn and winter to allow proper hardening and dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coryphantha-vivipara","common_name":"Coryphantha vivipara","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter so the plant hardens off before its cold dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coryphantha-macromeris","common_name":"Coryphantha macromeris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to let the plant harden and rest before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinocereus-rigidissimus","common_name":"Echinocereus rigidissimus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser to support flowering. Stop all feeding in autumn and winter so the plant hardens before its cold rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-lactea-white-ghost","common_name":"Euphorbia lactea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-tirucalli-firesticks","common_name":"Euphorbia tirucalli ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. It tolerates poor soils, so err on the lean side; suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-grandicornis","common_name":"Euphorbia grandicornis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding from autumn through winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-mammillaris","common_name":"Euphorbia mammillaris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-flanaganii","common_name":"Euphorbia flanaganii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding while it is dormant in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-bupleurifolia","common_name":"Euphorbia bupleurifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a quarter- to half-strength cactus fertiliser only while in active leafy growth. Do not feed during the leafless dormant rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-decaryi","common_name":"Euphorbia decaryi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Withhold feeding during the cooler dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-francoisii","common_name":"Euphorbia francoisii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding during the dormant cooler season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-milii-rosea","common_name":"Euphorbia milii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a dilute balanced or high-potassium liquid feed to support flowering; stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-americana","common_name":"Agave americana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the growing season with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed. It needs very little; over-feeding produces soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-americana-marginata","common_name":"Agave americana ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice in the growing season, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. Excess nitrogen forces soft growth and muddies the variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-americana-mediopicta-alba","common_name":"Agave americana ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed minimally, once or twice in summer, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. The variegated form is naturally slow; over-feeding causes soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-victoriae-reginae","common_name":"Agave victoriae-reginae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, perhaps once in early summer, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. This slow species needs almost nothing; over-feeding spoils its tight form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-parryi","common_name":"Agave parryi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in the growing season with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. It is undemanding; lean feeding keeps the blue colour and tight habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-parryi-var-truncata","common_name":"Agave parryi var. truncata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice in summer, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. The compact form needs little; over-feeding loosens its prized tight rosette.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-attenuata","common_name":"Agave attenuata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute balanced or low-nitrogen cactus feed; it is a slightly faster grower than most agaves. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-filifera","common_name":"Agave filifera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice across spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter — agaves grow slowly and excess feed produces soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-geminiflora","common_name":"Agave geminiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single dilute feed of low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser in late spring and again in midsummer is plenty. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter to keep growth firm.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-montana","common_name":"Agave montana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in the growing season with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. No feeding in autumn or winter; this large species grows steadily without rich feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agave-ovatifolia","common_name":"Agave ovatifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. Withhold feed in autumn and winter; lean conditions keep the rosette dense and well-coloured.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-lophantha","common_name":"Agave lophantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to keep the clump firm and well-marked.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-stricta","common_name":"Agave stricta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feed of dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice in the growing season is sufficient. Do not feed in autumn or winter; lean conditions keep the rosette dense and rigid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-potatorum","common_name":"Agave potatorum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice across spring and summer with dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter to keep growth compact and well-coloured.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-titanota","common_name":"Agave titanota","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice in the growing season is enough. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter; lean culture keeps the rosette tight and the teeth bold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-bovicornuta","common_name":"Agave bovicornuta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute (quarter to half strength) balanced or cactus fertiliser. Agaves are slow feeders; over-fertilising causes soft, weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-tequilana","common_name":"Agave tequilana","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once or twice in spring/summer with a dilute balanced or low-nitrogen cactus feed. Heavy feeding produces soft growth and, in crops, dilutes the sugar prized for fermentation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-angustifolia","common_name":"Agave angustifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding once or twice in the growing season with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser is plenty. It is naturally vigorous and needs little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-deserti","common_name":"Agave deserti","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, if at all; once in spring with a dilute cactus fertiliser is ample. This lean-soil desert species grows slowly and is easily harmed by excess nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-chrysantha","common_name":"Agave chrysantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute cactus or balanced fertiliser. It grows slowly and needs little feeding; excess produces soft, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-colorata","common_name":"Agave colorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, once or twice in spring/summer with a dilute cactus fertiliser. As a slow grower it needs little; over-feeding causes soft, weak, rot-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-difformis","common_name":"Agave difformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in the growing season with a dilute cactus or balanced fertiliser. It needs little feeding; excess nutrients produce soft, weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-guiengola","common_name":"Agave guiengola","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser. It responds to gentle feeding in warmth but over-feeding produces soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-havardiana","common_name":"Agave havardiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed once or twice over spring and summer is plenty. Over-feeding produces soft, weak growth prone to rot. No feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agave-isthmensis","common_name":"Agave isthmensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A very light feed of dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once in spring and once in summer is sufficient. This slow dwarf needs little; over-feeding bloats the rosette and spoils its compact charm.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-lechuguilla","common_name":"Agave lechuguilla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Needs very little. A single light application of dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed in late spring is ample for a season. It evolved on nutrient-poor soils and resents rich feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-macroacantha","common_name":"Agave macroacantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly — a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed once or twice across spring and summer maintains steady growth. Over-feeding produces soft, rot-prone leaves and obscures the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-marmorata","common_name":"Agave marmorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly but a little more than dwarf species — a dilute, balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed once a month through spring and summer supports its faster growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-mitis","common_name":"Agave mitis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once a month through spring and summer. It responds well to modest feeding but over-feeding makes the already-soft leaves floppy and rot-prone. No winter feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-multifilifera","common_name":"Agave multifilifera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly — a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed once or twice over spring and summer is enough. Over-feeding produces soft growth and spoils the tight, threaded rosette. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-nickelsiae","common_name":"Agave nickelsiae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed once in spring is plenty for this slow species. Over-feeding distorts the prized geometry and softens the leaves. No autumn or winter feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-nizandensis","common_name":"Agave nizandensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted succulent fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter; over-feeding forces weak, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-palmeri","common_name":"Agave palmeri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeders. Apply a diluted balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once or twice over spring and summer. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter; rich feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"agave-parrasana","common_name":"Agave parrasana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a diluted balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. No feeding in autumn or winter; over-feeding spoils the dense, symmetrical habit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agave-pelona","common_name":"Agave pelona","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed minimally — once in spring and perhaps once in summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Avoid autumn and winter feeding; this slow species needs little nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-schidigera","common_name":"Agave schidigera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a diluted balanced succulent fertiliser. No feeding in autumn or winter; this small, slow agave needs very little.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agave-shrevei","common_name":"Agave shrevei","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a diluted balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice over spring and summer only. Avoid feeding in the cooler months, which encourages soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"agave-sobria","common_name":"Agave sobria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. No autumn or winter feeding; rich feeding spoils the form and softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-striata","common_name":"Agave striata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a diluted balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter; this slow, lean-soil species needs minimal nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-toumeyana","common_name":"Agave toumeyana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. This slow-growing species needs very little; over-feeding produces weak, soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-utahensis","common_name":"Agave utahensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needs feeding. At most, apply a half-strength balanced cactus fertiliser once in late spring. Excess nutrients force soft, untypical growth and undermine its naturally tight, slow habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-vilmoriniana","common_name":"Agave vilmoriniana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in the growing season with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Being relatively fast, it responds to light feeding, but avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft growth and detracts from the silvered colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-xylonacantha","common_name":"Agave xylonacantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced cactus fertiliser. It needs little; excess feeding produces soft growth and can mask the bold colour and form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-zebra","common_name":"Agave zebra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, at most once in late spring with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. This slow species needs almost no feeding; excess nutrients produce soft, atypical growth and degrade the prized colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agave-bracteosa","common_name":"Agave bracteosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is slow and undemanding; light feeding supports the fresh green colour without forcing soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-parryi-truncata","common_name":"Agave parryi ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, at most once in late spring with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. This slow cultivar needs almost no feeding; excess nutrients loosen the dome and weaken the prized symmetry.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agave-attenuata-boutin-blue","common_name":"Agave attenuata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly two or three times across spring and summer with a half-strength balanced fertiliser. More forgiving of feeding than spiny agaves, it responds with lush leaves, but avoid heavy nitrogen, which fades the blue tone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-victoriae-reginae-compacta","common_name":"Agave victoriae-reginae ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Over-feeding forces soft, atypical growth and spoils the compact form. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"euphorbia-obesa-subsp-symmetrica","common_name":"Euphorbia obesa subsp. symmetrica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Excess nitrogen causes soft, abnormal growth and can split the skin. No feeding in the autumn-to-winter rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"euphorbia-aeruginosa","common_name":"Euphorbia aeruginosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft green growth and dulls the blue colouring. No feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"euphorbia-tortirama","common_name":"Euphorbia tortirama","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice in spring and summer, with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Over-feeding produces weak growth and can encourage rot. Stop feeding entirely during the dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-cylindrifolia","common_name":"Euphorbia cylindrifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in the growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. This small, slow plant needs little; over-feeding causes weak growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pleiospilos-bolusii","common_name":"Pleiospilos bolusii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely feed at all. At most, give a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once during active growth in spring or autumn. These plants are adapted to nutrient-poor soils and over-feeding causes soft, split, rot-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleiospilos-compactus","common_name":"Pleiospilos compactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very rarely — at most a quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once during spring or autumn growth. Adapted to poor soils, it suffers from over-feeding, which produces soft, swollen, rot-prone leaves. No feeding in summer dormancy or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pleiospilos-simulans","common_name":"Pleiospilos simulans","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed minimally — at most a quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once during spring or autumn growth. These plants thrive in poor soil, and over-feeding produces soft, bloated leaves prone to splitting and rot. No feeding in summer or winter rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lapidaria-margaretae","common_name":"Lapidaria margaretae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely feeds. At most, give one weak dose (quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser) during the autumn growth flush. Excess feeding causes soft, swollen, split-prone growth and shortens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dinteranthus-microspermus","common_name":"Dinteranthus microspermus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Effectively unnecessary. If desired, one quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn growth period per year is plenty. Overfeeding causes bloated, split-prone leaves and weakens the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dinteranthus-pole-evansii","common_name":"Dinteranthus pole-evansii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Essentially none required. At most a single very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn growth flush. Feeding encourages soft, over-swollen growth that splits and rots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dinteranthus-puberulus","common_name":"Dinteranthus puberulus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Rarely needed. One quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn growth period at most. Overfeeding produces soft, swollen leaves that split and are prone to rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dinteranthus-vanzylii","common_name":"Dinteranthus vanzylii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely feeds. At most one quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser application during the autumn growth flush. Overfeeding causes soft, bloated leaves that split and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"argyroderma-delaetii","common_name":"Argyroderma delaetii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. At most one weak, low-nitrogen cactus feed at quarter strength during the autumn-to-winter growth period. Too much feed swells the leaves and makes them prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"argyroderma-fissum","common_name":"Argyroderma fissum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very little. At most a single quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn-to-winter growth period. Overfeeding produces lax, swollen leaves prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"argyroderma-pearsonii","common_name":"Argyroderma pearsonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. At most one weak, quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn-to-winter growth period. Overfeeding swells the leaves and makes them prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheiridopsis-pillansii","common_name":"Cheiridopsis pillansii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the autumn-spring growth period with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen cactus feed at half strength. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheiridopsis-robusta","common_name":"Cheiridopsis robusta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during active autumn-spring growth at half strength. No feeding while dormant in summer.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cheiridopsis-turbinata","common_name":"Cheiridopsis turbinata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice in the autumn-spring growth window, with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Skip feeding entirely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"faucaria-lupina","common_name":"Faucaria lupina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during active spring and autumn growth with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Avoid feeding during summer heat dormancy and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"titanopsis-primosii","common_name":"Titanopsis primosii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in the autumn-spring growth period with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed. No fertiliser during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"titanopsis-schwantesii","common_name":"Titanopsis schwantesii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during the autumn-spring growth period. Withhold all feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"frithia-pulchra","common_name":"Frithia pulchra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during spring-summer growth with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"frithia-humilis","common_name":"Frithia humilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring-summer growth with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold feeding during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-affinis-cristata","common_name":"Dryopteris affinis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding; an annual autumn or spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost supplies enough nutrients. If growth is weak, a single light feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is ample. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marginal-wood-fern","common_name":"Marginal Wood Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual autumn mulch of leaf mould or compost is all most plants need. If growth is sparse, apply a light balanced slow-release feed in spring. Heavy feeding is unnecessary and encourages weak, floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-championii","common_name":"Dryopteris championii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual autumn or spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost supplies sufficient nutrients. A single light feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring can boost weak plants; avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens the fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-tokyoensis","common_name":"Dryopteris tokyoensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual mulch of leaf mould or compost over the moist soil supplies ample nutrients. If growth is thin, a light balanced slow-release feed in spring helps. Avoid heavy feeding, which weakens the distinctive upright fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-uniformis","common_name":"Dryopteris uniformis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual autumn or spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost provides enough nutrition. A light spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser revives weak clumps. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polystichum-setiferum-divisilobum","common_name":"Polystichum setiferum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual autumn or spring mulch of leaf mould or compost supplies enough nutrients. A light balanced slow-release feed in spring boosts tired clumps. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds, which produce weak, floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polystichum-setiferum-plumosum-densum","common_name":"Polystichum setiferum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual mulch of leaf mould or compost in autumn or spring supplies enough nutrients. A light balanced slow-release feed in spring revives weak plants. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which soften the dense fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tsusima-holly-fern","common_name":"Tsusima Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; ferns are sensitive to over-feeding and salt build-up. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally with plain water to clear accumulated fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polystichum-aculeatum","common_name":"Polystichum aculeatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost usually supplies enough nutrients. A light balanced slow-release feed in spring is optional on poor soils; avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polystichum-makinoi","common_name":"Polystichum makinoi","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient. A weak balanced slow-release feed in spring suits container specimens; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that produce soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"polystichum-neolobatum","common_name":"Polystichum neolobatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost generally meets its needs. A light slow-release balanced feed in spring benefits container or poor-soil plants; avoid heavy nitrogen that softens the foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-niponicum-red-beauty","common_name":"Athyrium niponicum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost usually suffices. A balanced slow-release feed in spring supports lush colour on poor soils; avoid excess nitrogen, which can dull the variegation and produce floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-niponicum-ursulas-red","common_name":"Athyrium niponicum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost generally meets its needs. A balanced slow-release feed in spring boosts colour on impoverished soils; avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and weakens variegation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-filix-femina-minutissimum","common_name":"Athyrium filix-femina ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough. A weak balanced slow-release feed in spring helps container plants; avoid strong nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, sprawling growth at the expense of form.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-filix-femina-frizelliae","common_name":"Athyrium filix-femina ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost usually suffices. A weak balanced slow-release feed in spring benefits container specimens; avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth and can revert the distinctive narrow fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-otophorum","common_name":"Athyrium otophorum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is generally sufficient. A balanced slow-release feed in spring supports strong colour on poor soils; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, floppy fronds and dulls the contrast.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"osmunda-regalis-purpurascens","common_name":"Osmunda regalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. Top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter in spring; a single dilute balanced feed early in the season is ample. Avoid strong fertiliser, which scorches fine roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fortunes-holly-fern","common_name":"Fortune","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer. Outdoors, an annual spring mulch of leaf mould usually suffices. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyrtomium-macrophyllum","common_name":"Cyrtomium macrophyllum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Mulch with leaf mould annually outdoors. Suspend feeding over winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrrosia-hastata","common_name":"Pyrrosia hastata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter to half-strength balanced fertiliser. As a slow-growing epiphyte it needs little; over-feeding damages the fine roots. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pyrrosia-piloselloides","common_name":"Pyrrosia piloselloides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a quarter to half-strength balanced fertiliser, applied as a dilute foliar spray or to the mix. Avoid strong feeds, which burn the fine epiphytic roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemmaphyllum-microphyllum","common_name":"Lemmaphyllum microphyllum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter to half-strength balanced fertiliser, ideally as a dilute foliar feed. Its small epiphytic roots are easily burned, so keep feeds weak.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chain-fern","common_name":"Chain Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, or rely on an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodwardia-fimbriata","common_name":"Woodwardia fimbriata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough; supplement with a half-strength balanced liquid feed once or twice in spring if growth is weak. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"adiantum-venustum","common_name":"Adiantum venustum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Ferns are light feeders, so dilute well and stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-goldiana","common_name":"Dryopteris goldiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding; an annual spring topdressing of compost or leaf mould supplies enough nutrients. If grown in a container, a monthly half-strength balanced feed through the growing season suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-ludoviciana","common_name":"Dryopteris ludoviciana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould is usually enough. For container plants, apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"netted-chain-fern","common_name":"Netted Chain Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in suitable wet, organic ground; an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is sufficient. Avoid strong fertilisers, which can damage this bog-adapted species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"andersons-holly-fern","common_name":"Anderson","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould is usually enough. For containers, a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season is sufficient.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"blechnum-chilense","common_name":"Blechnum chilense","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould keeps it vigorous. Container plants benefit from a monthly half-strength balanced liquid feed during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodsia-obtusa","common_name":"Woodsia obtusa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder suited to lean soils; an occasional spring topdressing of leaf mould or a much-diluted feed is plenty. Over-feeding does more harm than good for this rock fern.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"woodsia-ilvensis","common_name":"Woodsia ilvensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding; this lean-soil alpine needs little more than an occasional very dilute feed or light leaf-mould topdressing in spring. Rich feeding causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phegopteris-connectilis","common_name":"Phegopteris connectilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A thin annual mulch of leaf mould in spring supplies most needs; if feeding, use a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser once or twice during active growth. Avoid strong or high-salt feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"phegopteris-hexagonoptera","common_name":"Phegopteris hexagonoptera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirements. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient; supplement with a dilute balanced liquid feed once during the growing season only if growth seems weak.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deparia-acrostichoides","common_name":"Deparia acrostichoides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with leaf mould or compost each spring; an occasional dilute balanced liquid feed during active growth supports the tall fronds if soil is poor. Avoid heavy fertilising.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"microsorum-punctatum","common_name":"Microsorum punctatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Ferns are salt-sensitive, so flush the pot occasionally and stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asplenium-platyneuron","common_name":"Asplenium platyneuron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A light spring top-dressing of leaf mould or a very dilute balanced liquid feed once in the growing season is ample. Excess fertiliser harms this lean-soil specialist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"osmunda-spectabilis","common_name":"Osmunda spectabilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder in its rich, organic habitat. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually suffices; if feeding, use a dilute balanced fertiliser once in growth. Avoid lime-based or high-salt feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-lord-bute","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) to maximise flowering. Switch to occasional balanced feed for young plants, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-madame-layal","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) fertiliser to encourage abundant flowering. Use a balanced feed while young, and stop feeding over the dormant winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-vancouver-centennial","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, switching to a high-potash (tomato-type) feed once buds form to support flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-occold-shield","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer, moving to a high-potash feed as buds appear to boost flowering. Withhold feed in autumn and winter; over-feeding gold-leaved cultivars can mute the foliage colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-stellar-hannaford-star","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, switching to high-potash (tomato) feed as buds form to encourage continuous flowering. Stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-bird-dancer","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, switching to a high-potash feed once buds appear. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; this dwarf cultivar needs only modest feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-mr-wren","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, switching to high-potash (tomato) feed as buds form to sustain flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-tip-top-duet","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, moving to a high-potash feed as buds form to prolong flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-solferino","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, switching to a high-potash feed as buds form to extend flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-lara-starshine","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed; scented-leaved types need only modest feeding, as too much nitrogen produces lush leaves at the expense of fragrance and flowers. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-graveolens-attar-of-roses","common_name":"Pelargonium graveolens ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid feed; a tomato-type feed encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-graveolens-grey-lady-plymouth","common_name":"Pelargonium graveolens ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed; avoid heavy nitrogen, which can wash out the variegation and produce all-green reversions. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-graveolens-lady-plymouth","common_name":"Pelargonium graveolens ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid feed; keep nitrogen moderate to retain variegation. Stop feeding from mid-autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-citronellum","common_name":"Pelargonium citronellum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed; this vigorous grower needs only moderate nitrogen. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-tomentosum","common_name":"Pelargonium tomentosum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed; moderate nitrogen supports the large leafy growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-crispum","common_name":"Pelargonium crispum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed at half strength; this lean-growing species needs only light feeding. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-crispum-variegatum","common_name":"Pelargonium crispum ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; keep nitrogen low to preserve variegation and avoid soft, reversion-prone growth. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-chocolate-mint","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed; moderate nitrogen supports the large leafy growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-odoratissimum","common_name":"Pelargonium odoratissimum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid feed at half strength. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage with diluted scent and few flowers. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-mabel-grey","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"From spring to late summer feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, shifting to high-potash if you want more flowers. High nitrogen produces soft growth and dilutes the lemon scent. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-copthorne","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly to every three weeks from spring to late summer with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato-type) to support its strong flowering. Use a balanced feed early in the season. Avoid excess nitrogen and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-fragrans","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; this lean-loving plant needs less than vigorous types. Too much nitrogen weakens both habit and scent. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-fragrans-variegatum","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. As a variegated, slower-growing form it needs only light feeding; excess nitrogen produces weak growth and can encourage all-green reverted shoots. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pelargonium-capitatum","common_name":"Pelargonium capitatum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; this lean-tolerant species needs little. Over-feeding gives soft, sprawling growth and weakens scent. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-clorinda","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"As a heavy flowerer, feed fortnightly from spring to late summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) liquid feed, using a balanced feed early in the season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours its already-vigorous foliage over bloom. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-ginger","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, switching to high-potash for more flowers. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth and dilutes the ginger scent. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-snowflake","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid feed at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-prince-of-orange","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, or high-potash feed to encourage flowers. Pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-lemon-fancy","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, switching to high-potash to boost flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-fair-ellen","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed at half strength to support flowering. Stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-quercifolium","common_name":"Pelargonium quercifolium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; it is not a hungry plant. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-peltatum-amethyst","common_name":"Pelargonium peltatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through spring and summer with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato-type) to drive continuous flowering. Deadhead regularly and stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-peltatum-roi-des-balcons-lilas","common_name":"Pelargonium peltatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly in spring and summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) feed to sustain its prolific flowering. Deadhead spent trusses and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-peltatum-sofie-cascade","common_name":"Pelargonium peltatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through spring and summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) liquid feed for continuous bloom. Deadhead regularly and stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-frank-headley","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash liquid feed (such as tomato fertiliser) to maximise flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-happy-thought","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid feed (tomato-type) every 1-2 weeks from spring to late summer for best flowering, then stop in autumn as growth slows for winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-mrs-pollock","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly through the growing season with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid feed. Tricolour zonals grow slowly, so avoid heavy nitrogen, which dulls leaf colour and softens growth. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-distinction","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks from spring through summer with a high-potash liquid feed for free flowering. Reduce and then stop feeding in autumn as growth slows for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-deacon-barbecue","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) liquid feed to sustain the heavy flowering. Stop feeding in autumn as the plant slows for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-deacon-fireball","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly (or weekly at half strength) from spring through summer with a high-potash liquid feed to fuel continuous flowering. Stop in autumn as growth slows for the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-deacon-mandarin","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks from spring to late summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) liquid feed to sustain heavy flowering. Stop feeding in autumn as the plant slows for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-paul-crampel","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly through spring and summer with a high-potash liquid feed for maximum flowering. This vigorous variety responds well to regular feeding; stop in autumn as growth slows for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-dolly-varden","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash liquid feed (a tomato fertiliser works well) to support colour and flowering; stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-wilhelm-langguth","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potash liquid feed every 2 weeks from late spring to early autumn to sustain flowering and leaf colour; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-flower-of-spring","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser through spring and summer to keep foliage bright and encourage bloom; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-rollissons-unique","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from spring to early autumn with a high-potash liquid feed to fuel its prolific flowering; this vigorous type appreciates regular feeding. Stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-scarlet-unique","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser from spring through early autumn to sustain its heavy flowering; cease feeding as growth slows in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-mystery","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a high-potash liquid feed from spring to early autumn to support its abundant flowering; withhold feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-echinatum","common_name":"Pelargonium echinatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during the autumn-spring growing period, using a half-strength high-potash or cactus feed once a month; do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-triste","common_name":"Pelargonium triste","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during active winter growth with a dilute high-potash or balanced feed roughly monthly; give no fertiliser while the tuber is dormant in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-gibbosum","common_name":"Pelargonium gibbosum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium liquid feed during its autumn-to-spring growth phase. Stop feeding entirely through summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-carnosum","common_name":"Pelargonium carnosum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed once a month only during active autumn-to-spring growth. Withhold feed during summer rest to avoid soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-fulgidum","common_name":"Pelargonium fulgidum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks with a high-potassium feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) through the autumn-to-spring growth to fuel flowering. Pause feeding in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-x-asperum","common_name":"Pelargonium x asperum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed for steady foliage and flowering. Reduce or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-patons-unique","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks through the growing season with a high-potassium feed (tomato-type) to sustain its long flowering. Ease off in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-ardens","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute high-potassium feed during the autumn-to-spring growing season to encourage flowering. Withhold all feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-johnsons-blue","common_name":"Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of compost is usually enough. A light balanced feed in spring can boost growth on poor soils, but avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages floppy foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-macrorrhizum","common_name":"Geranium macrorrhizum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Practically self-sufficient; it grows well in poor soil. An optional spring mulch or light feed improves vigour on very impoverished ground, but feeding is rarely necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-macrorrhizum-spessart","common_name":"Geranium macrorrhizum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring mulch of garden compost or a light balanced feed is ample; over-feeding produces lax, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-sanguineum-album","common_name":"Geranium sanguineum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A thin spring mulch or a single light application of balanced fertiliser is enough; rich feeding causes floppy, leafy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-sanguineum-max-frei","common_name":"Geranium sanguineum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding. A light spring mulch or one balanced feed sustains it; excess nitrogen loosens the prized compact habit and cuts flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-sanguineum-var-striatum","common_name":"Geranium sanguineum var. striatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A thin spring compost mulch or single balanced feed suffices; over-feeding produces floppy growth and fewer of the veined pink flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-phaeum","common_name":"Geranium phaeum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost meets its needs; heavy fertiliser is unnecessary and encourages lax foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-phaeum-lily-lovell","common_name":"Geranium phaeum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould is sufficient; excess fertiliser favours leafy growth over its abundant flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-phaeum-album","common_name":"Geranium phaeum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost suffices; heavy feeding promotes lax foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-phaeum-samobor","common_name":"Geranium phaeum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould is enough; excess fertiliser produces lax growth and can dull the leaf markings.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-pratense","common_name":"Geranium pratense","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring mulch of garden compost or a balanced general fertiliser at growth start is ample; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that cause floppy, leaf-heavy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-pratense-mrs-kendall-clark","common_name":"Geranium pratense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of compost or one balanced feed at growth start suffices; skip high-nitrogen feeds, which promote weak, floppy stems over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-pratense-plenum-violaceum","common_name":"Geranium pratense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. One spring compost mulch or a balanced feed at growth start is plenty; avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages weak stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-pratense-victor-reiter-junior","common_name":"Geranium pratense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring compost mulch or single balanced feed at growth start is enough; avoid high nitrogen, which dilutes leaf colour and causes floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-ann-folkard","common_name":"Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring compost mulch or one balanced feed at growth start is sufficient; high-nitrogen feeds promote rampant leaf at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-brookside","common_name":"Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring compost mulch or single balanced feed at growth start is ample; avoid high nitrogen, which encourages leafy, floppy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-cantabrigiense","common_name":"Geranium cantabrigiense","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. An occasional spring compost mulch is enough; it grows happily in lean soil and rarely needs feeding, which only encourages soft, excess growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"geranium-cantabrigiense-biokovo","common_name":"Geranium cantabrigiense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. An occasional spring compost mulch suffices; it thrives in lean soil and rarely needs feeding, which only promotes soft, lax growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"geranium-cantabrigiense-cambridge","common_name":"Geranium cantabrigiense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A single spring mulch of garden compost or a balanced slow-release granular feed is ample for the whole year. Over-feeding produces lax, floppy growth at the expense of flowers; skip fertiliser entirely on reasonably fertile soil.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-x-oxonianum","common_name":"Geranium x oxonianum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. An annual spring mulch of compost or a single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser covers its needs. Rich feeding encourages floppy, leggy growth and self-seeding rather than better flowers, so keep it modest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-x-oxonianum-wargrave-pink","common_name":"Geranium x oxonianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost or one dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser is sufficient. Avoid rich feeding, which produces soft, floppy growth and fewer flowers; on decent soil it needs no supplementary feed at all.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-x-oxonianum-at-johnson","common_name":"Geranium x oxonianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A single spring compost mulch or balanced slow-release feed suffices for the year. Heavy feeding encourages lax growth and reduces flowering, so on reasonable soil supplementary fertiliser is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-x-oxonianum-claridge-druce","common_name":"Geranium x oxonianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder and already vigorous, so feed sparingly. A spring compost mulch is plenty; extra fertiliser only fuels rampant leafy growth and heavier self-seeding rather than better flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-endressii","common_name":"Geranium endressii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring compost mulch or single balanced slow-release feed is enough. Over-feeding promotes leafy, floppy growth at the expense of flowering, so keep fertiliser minimal on average soil.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-wallichianum-buxtons-variety","common_name":"Geranium wallichianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A spring compost mulch plus an optional balanced feed as growth resumes supports the long flowering season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-wallichianum-syabru","common_name":"Geranium wallichianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A spring compost mulch and an optional balanced feed as growth resumes sustain the long flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces leafy, floppy stems at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-himalayense","common_name":"Geranium himalayense","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of garden compost or a single light application of balanced general fertiliser is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote floppy foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-himalayense-plenum","common_name":"Geranium himalayense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of compost or one light dressing of balanced fertiliser suffices. Skip high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-himalayense-gravetye","common_name":"Geranium himalayense ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or a single light balanced feed is enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages floppy leaves rather than flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-cinereum-ballerina","common_name":"Geranium cinereum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Avoid rich feeding, which spoils the compact habit. A weak balanced feed once in spring or a thin grit-and-compost top-dressing is all it needs.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-cinereum-lawrence-flatman","common_name":"Geranium cinereum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Rich feeding ruins the compact habit. A single weak spring feed or a thin grit-and-compost dressing keeps it in good health.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-cinereum-var-subcaulescens","common_name":"Geranium cinereum var. subcaulescens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light. Avoid rich feeds, which loosen the habit. A weak balanced feed once in spring or a thin grit-and-compost top-dressing is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-clarkei-kashmir-white","common_name":"Geranium clarkei ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring compost mulch or one light balanced feed is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-clarkei-kashmir-purple","common_name":"Geranium clarkei ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of compost or a single light balanced feed is plenty. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours floppy foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-x-magnificum","common_name":"Geranium x magnificum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single annual feed of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a compost mulch in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leaf at the expense of flowers and floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-orion","common_name":"Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance. An annual spring application of balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch keeps it productive. Skip heavy nitrogen feeds, which favour leafy, floppy growth over the prolific flowering this cultivar is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-nimbus","common_name":"Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring feed of balanced general fertiliser or a compost mulch is enough for the season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, floppy foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petunia-wave-purple","common_name":"Petunia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Mix slow-release fertiliser into the soil at planting, then feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed through the season. Regular feeding sustains the relentless flowering and prevents pale, hungry foliage.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"petunia-supertunia-vista-bubblegum","common_name":"Petunia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very heavy feeder. Incorporate controlled-release fertiliser at planting and then feed weekly with a water-soluble balanced or high-potash fertiliser. Underfeeding causes pale leaves and stalled flowering; consistent feeding drives the season-long bloom.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"petunia-tidal-wave-silver","common_name":"Petunia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A heavy feeder given its size. Mix slow-release fertiliser into the soil at planting and feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed. Sustained feeding maintains vigorous, dense growth and prevents nutrient-poor, sparse flowering.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"petunia-supertunia-royal-velvet","common_name":"Petunia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Add controlled-release fertiliser at planting and feed weekly with a balanced or high-potash water-soluble fertiliser. Underfeeding produces pale, hungry foliage and stalls flowering; consistent feeding keeps the velvety bloom coming all season.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"petunia-axillaris","common_name":"Petunia axillaris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately; less greedy than the big hybrids but still benefits from a balanced or high-potash liquid feed every 2-3 weeks through summer, or slow-release fertiliser at planting. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of the fragrant white flowers.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"calibrachoa-superbells-lemon-slice","common_name":"Calibrachoa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry plant — feed weekly with a balanced or slightly acidic liquid fertiliser through the growing season, or incorporate a controlled-release feed at planting. Pale leaves with green veins signal iron/manganese deficiency; switch to an ericaceous or chelated-iron feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calibrachoa-minifamous-double-amethyst","common_name":"Calibrachoa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a balanced or slightly acidic liquid fertiliser, or use controlled-release granules at planting. Double-flowered cultivars are especially hungry; under-feeding shows as pale leaves, sparse blooms and reverted single flowers late in the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calibrachoa-cabaret-deep-blue","common_name":"Calibrachoa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly through the season with a balanced or slightly acidic liquid fertiliser, or use a controlled-release feed at planting. Heavy feeding maintains the deep blue colour; pale, green-veined leaves indicate iron deficiency, treated with chelated iron or an ericaceous feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calibrachoa-superbells-trailing-blue","common_name":"Calibrachoa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a balanced or slightly acidic liquid fertiliser, or use controlled-release granules at planting. Vigorous trailing types are especially hungry; consistent feeding prevents bare stem bases and the green-veined yellowing of iron deficiency, which a chelated-iron feed corrects.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"impatiens-walleriana-xtreme-salmon","common_name":"Impatiens walleriana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use a controlled-release feed at planting. Avoid over-feeding with high nitrogen, which produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers; container plants need feeding more often than bedded ones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"impatiens-hawkeri-sunpatiens-compact-hot-coral","common_name":"Impatiens hawkeri ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use controlled-release granules at planting. This vigorous, sun-grown impatiens is hungry; regular feeding keeps growth dense and flowering heavy, while pale leaves indicate it needs more nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"impatiens-hawkeri-sunpatiens-spreading-white","common_name":"Impatiens hawkeri ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use controlled-release granules at planting. The vigorous spreading habit is hungry and needs steady nutrition to fill its space and keep flowering; pale foliage signals it needs feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"impatiens-balsamina","common_name":"Impatiens balsamina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season, or work compost into the bed before planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers; container plants benefit from more frequent feeding than those in open ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-semperflorens-cultorum-dragon-wing-red","common_name":"Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser at half strength, or use a slow-release granular at planting. Ease off in autumn as growth slows. Over-feeding produces lush leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-tuberhybrida-nonstop-rose","common_name":"Begonia × tuberhybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 10-14 days through the growing season with a high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) to fuel flowering. Switch from balanced to high-potash feed once buds form. Stop feeding in late summer to let the tuber ripen for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-tuberhybrida-pin-up-flame","common_name":"Begonia × tuberhybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 10-14 days during the growing season, shifting to a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed once buds appear to maximise flower count and colour. Cease feeding in late summer to allow the tuber to ripen before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-semperflorens-cultorum-cocktail-vodka","common_name":"Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or apply a slow-release granular at planting for season-long feeding. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers. Reduce feeding in autumn as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plectranthus-scutellarioides-kong-rose","common_name":"Plectranthus scutellarioides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to sustain the large leaves, or use slow-release granules at planting. The big foliage is hungry; steady feeding keeps colour vivid and growth lush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plectranthus-scutellarioides-wizard-scarlet","common_name":"Plectranthus scutellarioides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or apply slow-release granules at planting. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can wash out the leaf colour. Steady, moderate feeding keeps growth compact and richly coloured.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plectranthus-scutellarioides-rainbow-festive-dance","common_name":"Plectranthus scutellarioides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use slow-release granules at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can dull the variegation. Moderate, regular feeding sustains vigorous, colourful growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plectranthus-scutellarioides-freckles","common_name":"Plectranthus scutellarioides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use slow-release granules at planting. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can wash out the freckled markings. Steady, moderate feeding maintains vigorous, well-coloured growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tagetes-tenuifolia-tangerine-gem","common_name":"Tagetes tenuifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Work a little balanced granular feed into the bed at planting, then a monthly half-strength liquid feed for container plants is plenty. Over-feeding, especially high-nitrogen feed, gives leaves at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-coral","common_name":"Zinnia elegans ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Mix balanced granular fertiliser into the bed at planting and feed established plants every 2-4 weeks with a balanced or slightly bloom-focused liquid feed. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage and softens stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zinnia-elegans-zahara-starlight-rose","common_name":"Zinnia elegans ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light-to-moderate feeder. A balanced granular feed at planting plus a monthly half-strength liquid feed for containers is sufficient. It flowers freely without heavy feeding; excess nitrogen reduces bloom and softens the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zinnia-elegans-profusion-cherry","common_name":"Zinnia elegans ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced feed worked into the bed at planting, plus a monthly half-strength liquid feed for containers, keeps it blooming. It flowers abundantly on little feed; avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"zinnia-haageana-old-mexico","common_name":"Zinnia haageana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light-to-moderate feeder. Balanced granular feed at planting and a monthly half-strength liquid feed for pots is ample. Heavy nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of its bicolour blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cosmos-bipinnatus-sensation-white","common_name":"Cosmos bipinnatus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Skip feeding or use only a minimal balanced feed; cosmos flowers best in lean conditions. Extra nitrogen gives tall leafy plants with few blooms.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cosmos-bipinnatus-picotee","common_name":"Cosmos bipinnatus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Best with no feeding or only minimal balanced fertiliser; lean conditions maximise the picotee-edged blooms. Excess nitrogen gives leafy, non-flowering plants.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cosmos-sulphureus-bright-lights","common_name":"Cosmos sulphureus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Skip feeding or apply only minimal balanced fertiliser; it blooms best in lean soil. Extra nitrogen produces leafy plants with few flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"verbena-hybrida-obsession-coral-eye","common_name":"Verbena × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid fertiliser to sustain bloom. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes soft leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Container plants need feeding more regularly than those in beds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"verbena-hybrida-superbena-stormburst","common_name":"Verbena × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly, every 1-2 weeks for vigorous container plants, with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser; this heavy-blooming Superbena is a hungry grower. A high-potash feed supports flowering. Reduce feeding as growth slows in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"osteospermum-sunny-serena-white","common_name":"Osteospermum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser to maintain flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over blooms. Container plants benefit from regular feeding through spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"osteospermum-akila-daisy-white","common_name":"Osteospermum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to sustain bloom. Go easy on nitrogen, which encourages leaves over flowers. Container-grown plants appreciate regular feeding spring through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"osteospermum-voltage-yellow","common_name":"Osteospermum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser to keep blooms coming. Limit nitrogen-heavy feeds, which favour foliage. Regular feeding benefits container plants through the spring and summer flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gazania-rigens-daybreak-garden-sun","common_name":"Gazania rigens ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly; gazanias flower best in lean conditions. A single application of slow-release fertiliser at planting, or an occasional weak high-potash liquid feed every 4-6 weeks, is plenty. Over-feeding produces lush foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gazania-hybrida-tiger-stripes","common_name":"Gazania × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, as gazanias bloom best in lean soil. A light slow-release feed at planting or an occasional dilute high-potash liquid feed every 4-6 weeks suffices. Excess nitrogen yields leafy plants with few flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-splendens-sizzler-burgundy","common_name":"Salvia splendens ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support continuous bloom. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leaves over flower spikes. Container plants need more regular feeding than bedded ones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-splendens-vista-red","common_name":"Salvia splendens ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or work a slow-release granular feed into beds at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-farinacea-evolution-violet","common_name":"Salvia farinacea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season, or incorporate slow-release granules at planting. It performs well in lean soil, so go light on nitrogen to keep growth compact and flowering strong.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-farinacea-strata","common_name":"Salvia farinacea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly through the season, or mix slow-release granules into the bed at planting. It flowers well in lean soil, so avoid heavy nitrogen that pushes leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celosia-argentea-var-cristata-chief-mix","common_name":"Celosia argentea var. cristata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or mix slow-release granules into the bed at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over the crested combs; steady, moderate feeding gives the largest crests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celosia-argentea-var-plumosa-fresh-look-yellow","common_name":"Celosia argentea var. plumosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use slow-release granules at planting. Moderate feeding sustains continuous plumes; too much nitrogen pushes leafy growth and softer, floppier stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celosia-argentea-var-spicata-cramers-amazon","common_name":"Celosia argentea var. spicata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or incorporate slow-release granules at planting. It is a strong grower in moderately fertile soil; avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays flowering in favour of foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ageratum-houstonianum-blue-horizon","common_name":"Ageratum houstonianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or work slow-release granules into the bed at planting. Steady feeding supports the long bloom season; avoid excess nitrogen, which produces foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ageratum-houstonianum-artist-blue","common_name":"Ageratum houstonianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or incorporate slow-release granules at planting. Consistent feeding fuels its long, heavy bloom; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanvitalia-procumbens-sunvy-yellow","common_name":"Sanvitalia procumbens ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Hungry in containers: feed every 1-2 weeks with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato-type) through summer, or mix slow-release granules into the compost at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanvitalia-procumbens-mandarin-orange","common_name":"Sanvitalia procumbens ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed through the growing season, or incorporate slow-release granules at planting. Go easy on nitrogen to keep flowering ahead of leaf growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacopa-snowtopia","common_name":"Bacopa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry container plant: feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed, easing toward high-potash in peak summer for flowering. Pale, yellowing leaves usually signal it needs feeding; consistent feeding keeps the bloom flush dense.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bacopa-scopia-gulliver-purple","common_name":"Bacopa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed, shifting to high-potash through summer to fuel the large flowers. Yellowing leaves indicate hunger or iron shortage; steady feeding sustains the big-bloom display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diascia-barberae-piccadilly","common_name":"Diascia barberae ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed through the growing season, or use slow-release granules at planting. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages soft leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diascia-wink-coral-pink","common_name":"Diascia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed during the growing season, or incorporate slow-release granules at planting. Avoid overfeeding with nitrogen, which favours foliage over the prolific flowering the series is bred for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nemesia-strumosa-poetry-blue","common_name":"Nemesia strumosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed through the growing season, shifting toward high-potash to sustain flowering. Container plants are hungry; regular feeding keeps growth lush and prevents premature yellowing and bloom decline.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nemesia-sunsatia-cranberry","common_name":"Nemesia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed, moving to high-potash through summer to sustain the long flowering season. Container plants are hungry; consistent feeding keeps the dense bloom flush going and prevents yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bidens-ferulifolia-bidy-gonzales","common_name":"Bidens ferulifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to sustain non-stop bloom. Garden plants in decent soil need little. Ease off feeding by early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bidens-ferulifolia-campfire-fireburst","common_name":"Bidens ferulifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants every 1-2 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to keep the flush of colour coming. In-ground plants in fertile soil need minimal feeding. Stop feeding in early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"portulaca-grandiflora-sundial-mango","common_name":"Portulaca grandiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs very little feed. An occasional dilute balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in containers is plenty; in the ground it usually needs none. Too much nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"portulaca-oleracea-fairytales-cinderella","common_name":"Portulaca oleracea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A dilute balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks for container plants is sufficient; in-ground plants in poor soil rarely need any. Excess nitrogen favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"viola-wittrockiana-delta-pure-yellow","common_name":"Viola × wittrockiana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use a slow-release feed at planting. A high-potash feed supports flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leaf over bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"viola-cornuta-etain","common_name":"Viola cornuta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during growth with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to sustain flowering, or apply a slow-release feed in spring. Deadhead and shear lightly after the first flush to encourage repeat bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"viola-sorbet-raspberry","common_name":"Viola ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed during active growth, or use slow-release feed at planting. A potash-rich feed boosts flowering; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf over bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropaeolum-majus-jewel-of-africa","common_name":"Tropaeolum majus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed routinely. Nasturtiums flower best in lean soil; excess fertiliser, especially nitrogen, produces abundant foliage and few flowers. At most, an occasional very dilute high-potash feed in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hylotelephium-autumn-joy","common_name":"Hylotelephium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed in average soil; feeding promotes weak, floppy stems. At most, a light dressing of garden compost in spring on very poor ground. Skip high-nitrogen fertilisers entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hylotelephium-spectabile-brilliant","common_name":"Hylotelephium spectabile ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally none required. Rich feeding causes lax, flopping stems. On impoverished soil only, a thin spring mulch of compost suffices. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hylotelephium-purple-emperor","common_name":"Hylotelephium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed in ordinary soil; feeding produces weak, lax stems and muddies the dark foliage. A light compost mulch in spring is ample on very poor ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hylotelephium-telephium-munstead-dark-red","common_name":"Hylotelephium telephium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually none; feeding causes weak, splayed growth. On very poor soil a thin spring compost mulch is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-garnet","common_name":"Penstemon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in spring supports the long bloom season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers and softens growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-sour-grapes","common_name":"Penstemon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost mulch fuels the long flowering season. Go easy on nitrogen, which encourages soft foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-raven","common_name":"Penstemon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in spring to support months of bloom. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campanula-glomerata-superba","common_name":"Campanula glomerata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in spring to support strong flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over blooms. A mid-season feed after the first flush can encourage repeat flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campanula-portenschlagiana","common_name":"Campanula portenschlagiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A light feed of balanced general fertiliser in spring is plenty; over-feeding produces lax, floppy growth at the expense of flowers. None needed in reasonable garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campanula-poscharskyana","common_name":"Campanula poscharskyana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A single light spring application of balanced fertiliser suffices in poor soils; feeding rich soils encourages rampant leafy growth and reduces flower quality.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"veronicastrum-virginicum","common_name":"Veronicastrum virginicum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring mulch of compost or rotted manure usually supplies enough; a light balanced feed can be added on poor soils. Avoid high nitrogen, which weakens stems and increases flopping.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"veronica-longifolia-blauriesin","common_name":"Veronica longifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in spring supports steady growth and flowering; avoid excess nitrogen, which can cause floppy stems.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nepeta-six-hills-giant","common_name":"Nepeta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs very little. Skip feeding in average soil; a thin spring mulch is enough on poor ground. Feeding rich soils produces weak, flopping stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepeta-sibirica-souvenir-dandre-chaudron","common_name":"Nepeta sibirica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirement. A light spring mulch suffices; avoid rich feeding, which weakens the stems and makes the running roots spread more aggressively.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geum-mrs-bradshaw","common_name":"Geum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A spring mulch of compost plus a balanced general fertiliser supports prolific flowering; reapply a light feed in midsummer if growth flags.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geum-scarlet-tempest","common_name":"Geum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Mulch with compost and apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; container plants benefit from regular liquid feeding through the growing season to sustain the long bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geum-rivale-leonards-variety","common_name":"Geum rivale ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a mulch of well-rotted compost in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geum-prinses-juliana","common_name":"Geum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser or top-dress with compost. Excess nitrogen encourages floppy growth, so favour moderate, balanced feeding for prolific flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persicaria-amplexicaulis-alba","common_name":"Persicaria amplexicaulis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of well-rotted compost or a single application of balanced general fertiliser sustains the season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persicaria-amplexicaulis-blackfield","common_name":"Persicaria amplexicaulis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance feeding. Mulch with compost in spring or apply a balanced fertiliser once at the start of growth; rich, moist soils rarely require more.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persicaria-bistorta-superba","common_name":"Persicaria bistorta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of compost or a single balanced feed supports the flush of growth; rich, damp soils make heavy feeding unnecessary.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sanguisorba-officinalis","common_name":"Sanguisorba officinalis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A spring mulch of compost or one balanced feed supports growth; over-rich conditions can encourage floppy stems, so feed moderately.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanguisorba-tanna","common_name":"Sanguisorba ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring compost mulch or single balanced feed is ample; avoid over-feeding, which can soften growth and reduce its naturally tidy habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sanguisorba-menziesii","common_name":"Sanguisorba menziesii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of well-rotted compost or one balanced feed sustains the season; in fertile, moist soil additional feeding is seldom required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanguisorba-obtusa","common_name":"Sanguisorba obtusa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding in fertile soil. Apply a balanced general-purpose feed or a mulch of well-rotted compost in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce floppy growth that needs staking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thalictrum-aquilegiifolium","common_name":"Thalictrum aquilegiifolium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring mulch of well-rotted compost or leaf mould usually suffices; a single balanced feed as growth resumes supports flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which weakens the tall stems.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"thalictrum-elin","common_name":"Thalictrum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring mulch of well-rotted compost plus one balanced feed as growth starts supports the substantial stems. Keep nitrogen moderate so the tall growth stays as self-supporting as possible.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thalictrum-flavum-subsp-glaucum","common_name":"Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding in fertile soil. Mulch with well-rotted compost in spring and add a single balanced feed as growth resumes; excess nitrogen produces lax stems that need staking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinops-ritro","common_name":"Echinops ritro","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feed requirement; thrives on poor soil. Skip rich feeding, which causes lax growth and reduces flowering. At most, a light spring mulch on impoverished ground is enough.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinops-ritro-veitchs-blue","common_name":"Echinops ritro ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed and best grown lean. Avoid rich fertiliser, which causes lax stems and dulls flowering; a thin spring mulch on poor soil is more than sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinops-bannaticus-taplow-blue","common_name":"Echinops bannaticus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs very little feeding and performs best on lean soil. Avoid rich fertiliser, which encourages floppy stems and reduces flowering; a light spring mulch on poor ground suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eryngium-planum-blue-hobbit","common_name":"Eryngium planum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Best grown lean with little or no feed. Avoid rich fertiliser, which produces soft, floppy growth and fewer flowers; sea hollies positively thrive on poor, dry soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"eryngium-zabelii-big-blue","common_name":"Eryngium × zabelii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially none. This is a lean-soil plant; feeding promotes weak, floppy growth and fewer, less intensely coloured bracts. Skip fertiliser entirely or give at most a light spring mulch of leaf mould.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eryngium-bourgatii-picos-blue","common_name":"Eryngium bourgatii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not needed. This species performs best in poor soil; fertiliser encourages lush, floppy foliage at the expense of colour and longevity. Omit feeding entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eryngium-giganteum-silver-ghost","common_name":"Eryngium giganteum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. As a lean-soil specialist it needs no feeding; fertiliser produces soft, floppy growth and dulls the silver bracts. Leave unfed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"helenium-rotgold","common_name":"Helenium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately: a balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in spring supports its heavy bloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, floppy foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helenium-autumnale-pumilum-magnificum","common_name":"Helenium autumnale ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed or compost mulch in spring to fuel its long bloom. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush leaves, flopping and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helianthus-lemon-queen","common_name":"Helianthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; a spring mulch of compost or a single balanced feed is usually ample. Avoid excess nitrogen, which exaggerates the already tall growth and increases flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helianthus-salicifolius","common_name":"Helianthus salicifolius","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal; it thrives in lean soil. A light spring compost mulch suffices, and feeding is best avoided as it makes the very tall stems even more prone to flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helianthus-decapetalus-flore-pleno","common_name":"Helianthus decapetalus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in spring to support its full double blooms. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth and flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-hybrida-honorine-jobert","common_name":"Anemone × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress in early spring with well-rotted compost or a balanced general fertiliser; this is usually all it needs. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft foliage at the expense of flowers. A light feed after the first flush is optional in poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-hybrida-konigin-charlotte","common_name":"Anemone × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"An annual spring mulch of well-rotted compost generally supplies enough nutrition; supplement with a balanced general feed on poor soils. Skip high-nitrogen fertilisers, which favour lax foliage over flowers and can worsen flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-hupehensis-hadspen-abundance","common_name":"Anemone hupehensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted compost in spring as the main feed; add a balanced general fertiliser on poor soils. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds that promote leaf at the expense of bloom. This species is naturally tidy and rarely needs lavish feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"anemone-hybrida-pamina","common_name":"Anemone × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring mulch of well-rotted compost is generally sufficient; on poor soils add a balanced general fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft growth and reduce flowering. Its compact habit means it rarely needs heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"symphyotrichum-novae-angliae-andenken-an-alma-potschke","common_name":"Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress in spring with compost or a balanced general fertiliser to support its vigorous late-season growth. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft, mildew-prone, floppy stems. A single spring feed is usually enough in reasonable soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"symphyotrichum-novi-belgii-fellowship","common_name":"Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a spring mulch of compost or a balanced general fertiliser to fuel its dense growth. Go easy on nitrogen, which promotes the soft, lush foliage most susceptible to mildew. A single spring feed generally suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"symphyotrichum-laeve-bluebird","common_name":"Symphyotrichum laeve ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; a light spring mulch of compost is usually all it needs. Avoid rich feeding, which softens growth and encourages flopping. On very poor soils a single balanced spring feed is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kniphofia-uvaria","common_name":"Kniphofia uvaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch to support the flower spikes. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages leaf at the expense of bloom. In poor soils a single spring feed is beneficial; rich soils need none.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kniphofia-tawny-king","common_name":"Kniphofia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring as growth resumes; a light second feed after the first flush of bloom supports later spikes. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kniphofia-alcazar","common_name":"Kniphofia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring; a light midsummer feed after first bloom sustains later spikes. Skip heavy nitrogen, which produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kniphofia-little-maid","common_name":"Kniphofia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced spring feed as growth resumes is plenty for this smaller cultivar; avoid rich nitrogen, which floppy soft growth and fewer of its dainty spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kniphofia-bees-sunset","common_name":"Kniphofia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring; a light feed after first bloom can extend the display. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage foliage at the expense of spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocosmia-crocosmiiflora-lucifer","common_name":"Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in spring and again as flower stems form; a potash-rich feed supports flowering. Mulch with organic matter in spring to feed and conserve moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocosmia-crocosmiiflora-emily-mckenzie","common_name":"Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and a potash-rich feed as flower stems develop to support its late display; mulch in spring to feed and retain moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocosmia-crocosmiiflora-solfatare","common_name":"Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and a potash-rich feed as flower stems form; mulch in spring both to feed and to protect the corms over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocosmia-masoniorum","common_name":"Crocosmia masoniorum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and a potash-rich feed as flower stems emerge; mulch in spring to feed the corms and conserve moisture through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agapanthus-headbourne-hybrids","common_name":"Agapanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks from spring until flowering with a high-potash liquid feed such as tomato fertiliser to drive bloom; stop after flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agapanthus-navy-blue","common_name":"Agapanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"From spring to flowering apply a high-potash liquid feed such as tomato food every 2-3 weeks to deepen colour and lift bloom count; cease after flowering and avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds that push leaf growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agapanthus-africanus-albus","common_name":"Agapanthus africanus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from spring to flowering with a high-potash liquid feed such as tomato fertiliser to maximise the white blooms; reduce in late summer and stop over winter. Skip high-nitrogen feeds, which suppress flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agapanthus-midnight-blue","common_name":"Agapanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid feed such as tomato food every 2-3 weeks from spring until flowering to intensify colour and bloom count; stop afterwards. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which encourage leaves rather than flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agapanthus-inapertus-subsp-pendulus","common_name":"Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potash liquid fertiliser such as tomato food every 2-3 weeks from spring to flowering to support its tall stems and heavy heads; stop after bloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that favour foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leucanthemum-superbum-becky","common_name":"Leucanthemum × superbum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser once in spring as growth begins; avoid overfeeding, which encourages weak, floppy stems. A light midseason feed can extend flowering but is not essential in reasonable soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leucanthemum-superbum-wirral-supreme","common_name":"Leucanthemum × superbum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced general fertiliser as growth resumes; avoid heavy feeding, which makes the tall stems floppier still. A mulch of well-rotted compost also supplies steady nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leucanthemum-superbum-alaska","common_name":"Leucanthemum × superbum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single spring application of balanced general fertiliser as growth begins is sufficient; overfeeding produces soft, floppy growth. Deadheading spent flowers extends the season more effectively than extra feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leucanthemum-superbum-snowcap","common_name":"Leucanthemum × superbum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Work compost or a balanced general fertiliser into the soil in early spring as growth resumes, then a second light feed after the first flush. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce floppy growth and fewer blooms.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"leucanthemum-superbum-silver-princess","common_name":"Leucanthemum × superbum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest needs. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring, with an optional light feed after the first flush. Skip heavy nitrogen, which causes lax growth and fewer flowers on this compact selection.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veronica-spicata-subsp-incana","common_name":"Veronica spicata subsp. incana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder that performs best in lean soil. A thin spring top-dressing of compost is ample. Rich feeding produces lush, floppy, less-silvery growth and weakens the plant, so avoid regular fertiliser.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"persicaria-orientalis","common_name":"Persicaria orientalis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry annual. Enrich the soil with compost or balanced fertiliser at planting and feed every few weeks through the growing season to support its rapid, large-scale growth and prolonged flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanguisorba-canadensis","common_name":"Sanguisorba canadensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder in rich soil. An annual spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient. If grown in leaner ground, a single balanced spring feed supports growth; avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages flopping on this tall plant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"thalictrum-rochebrunianum","common_name":"Thalictrum rochebrunianum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Mulch with compost or leaf mould in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser as growth resumes. Rich, organic soil generally supplies enough; avoid excess nitrogen, which can soften the tall stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helianthus-multiflorus-loddon-gold","common_name":"Helianthus × multiflorus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder fuelling tall growth. Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring as growth starts. Steady but not excessive feeding supports flowering; too much nitrogen produces leafy, floppy stems at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kniphofia-triangularis","common_name":"Kniphofia triangularis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost in spring and apply a single balanced feed as growth resumes; a light feed after flowering helps build the crown. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-stapleford-gem","common_name":"Penstemon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced general fertiliser or mulch of compost in spring; an extra liquid feed in early summer supports a long flush. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"campanula-punctata","common_name":"Campanula punctata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or a single application of balanced general fertiliser is enough. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages lush leaf at the expense of bells and can make the spread more aggressive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocosmia-crocosmiiflora-jackanapes","common_name":"Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate. Apply a balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in spring as growth begins; an optional high-potash feed before flowering supports bloom. Excess nitrogen produces lush leaf and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-hybrida-september-charm","common_name":"Anemone × hybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. Mulch with compost or apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers; established plants on fertile soil often need little extra feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-palmatum-orangeola","common_name":"Acer palmatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Apply a light dressing of slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser in spring, or simply mulch with compost. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and late-season feeding, which force soft growth prone to frost and scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-palmatum-garnet","common_name":"Acer palmatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A light spring dressing of slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser, or a compost mulch, is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen and late-season feeds that push frost-tender, scorch-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-palmatum-dissectum","common_name":"Acer palmatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Apply a light spring dressing of slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser, or mulch with compost. Avoid high-nitrogen and late-season feeding, which encourage soft, frost- and scorch-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-palmatum-butterfly","common_name":"Acer palmatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A light spring application of slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser, or a compost mulch, is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen and late feeds, which force soft growth and can cause variegated leaves to revert or scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-rubrum","common_name":"Acer rubrum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs none in decent ground. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-phosphorus feeds on alkaline soil, which worsen iron lock-out and chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-griseum","common_name":"Acer griseum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feed needs. A spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure usually suffices; on poor ground apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser once in early spring. Avoid overfeeding, which forces soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-japonicum-aconitifolium","common_name":"Acer japonicum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in spring; container plants benefit from a slow-release tree or ericaceous feed once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, scorch-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"acer-palmatum-atropurpureum","common_name":"Acer palmatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest needs. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually suffices; container specimens take a slow-release tree feed once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which spur soft growth prone to scorch and aphids.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-capillipes","common_name":"Acer capillipes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould generally meets its needs; on poor soil apply a balanced slow-release tree feed once in early spring. Avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, scorch-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cornus-kousa-miss-satomi","common_name":"Cornus kousa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light needs. Mulch with compost or leaf mould in spring; on poor soil apply a balanced or ericaceous slow-release feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower and bract.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prunus-kanzan","common_name":"Prunus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest needs. Mulch with compost in spring and apply a balanced slow-release tree feed if growth is weak. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth vulnerable to aphids and disease at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prunus-accolade","common_name":"Prunus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light needs. Mulch with compost in spring and apply a balanced slow-release tree feed only if growth is weak. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which fuels soft, aphid- and disease-prone growth at the expense of blossom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prunus-serrula","common_name":"Prunus serrula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or leaf mould; established trees in decent soil rarely need feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prunus-padus","common_name":"Prunus padus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding; a spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure is usually enough. Feed young trees with a balanced fertiliser only if growth is poor; avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prunus-spire","common_name":"Prunus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch annually; trees in reasonable soil need little supplementary feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft, canker-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prunus-subhirtella-autumnalis","common_name":"Prunus subhirtella ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost; trees in good soil need little feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft growth vulnerable to canker.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malus-royalty","common_name":"Malus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch annually with compost; trees in good soil need little extra. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes soft, scab-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malus-profusion","common_name":"Malus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost; trees in decent soil need little feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft, disease-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malus-floribunda","common_name":"Malus floribunda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost; trees in reasonable soil need little supplementary feeding. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malus-tschonoskii","common_name":"Malus tschonoskii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost; trees in ordinary soil need little feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft, scab-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cercis-canadensis-forest-pansy","common_name":"Cercis canadensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser or a generous compost mulch in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft growth and dull the purple foliage tones.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cercis-siliquastrum","common_name":"Cercis siliquastrum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient; on very poor soils a light dressing of balanced fertiliser suits. Over-feeding produces soft growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cercis-canadensis-lavender-twist","common_name":"Cercis canadensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch is plenty. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which forces weak growth and can mask the form.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"betula-utilis-var-jacquemontii","common_name":"Betula utilis var. jacquemontii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. Apply a spring mulch of compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the root zone. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can promote soft growth prone to aphids.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"betula-pendula","common_name":"Betula pendula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. On poor soils a spring compost mulch or light balanced fertiliser helps young trees establish. Mature trees generally thrive without supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"betula-pendula-youngii","common_name":"Betula pendula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring compost mulch or balanced slow-release fertiliser suits young trees; mature specimens rarely need feeding. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages aphid-prone soft growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"betula-nigra","common_name":"Betula nigra","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch with compost in spring; on alkaline soils use an acidifying or iron-supplemented fertiliser to prevent chlorosis. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds that encourage aphid-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fagus-sylvatica-dawyck","common_name":"Fagus sylvatica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould around the root zone is usually enough; a balanced slow-release fertiliser benefits young trees on poor soils. Avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fagus-sylvatica-purpurea","common_name":"Fagus sylvatica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in open ground. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or mulch with well-rotted compost in early spring on poor soils only; over-feeding produces weak, soft growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fagus-sylvatica-pendula","common_name":"Fagus sylvatica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally no feeding needed in open ground. On poor soils, mulch with well-rotted compost or apply a balanced slow-release feed in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that force weak growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"liquidambar-styraciflua","common_name":"Liquidambar styraciflua","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring to keep roots cool and moist. Feed only if growth is weak, using a balanced or slightly acidifying fertiliser; on alkaline soils, treat chlorosis with chelated iron and sulphur rather than heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liquidambar-styraciflua-worplesdon","common_name":"Liquidambar styraciflua ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted organic matter each spring to conserve moisture. Feed only if growth is weak; use chelated iron and soil sulphur rather than heavy fertiliser to counter chlorosis on limey soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nyssa-sylvatica","common_name":"Nyssa sylvatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring to keep roots cool and moist. Feed only if growth is poor, using a balanced or slightly acidifying fertiliser; avoid liming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stewartia-pseudocamellia","common_name":"Stewartia pseudocamellia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch annually with leaf mould or composted bark to feed slowly and keep roots cool. If needed, use a fertiliser formulated for ericaceous/acid-loving plants in spring; avoid lime and heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"stewartia-monadelpha","common_name":"Stewartia monadelpha","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch each spring with leaf mould or composted bark to nourish slowly and keep roots cool. Use an ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser only if growth is weak; avoid lime and high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"amelanchier-canadensis","common_name":"Amelanchier canadensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring to retain moisture and feed gently. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser only on poor soils; over-feeding reduces flowering and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amelanchier-grandiflora-robin-hill","common_name":"Amelanchier × grandiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding. Apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser or a mulch of well-rotted compost in early spring on poorer soils; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft growth at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sorbus-aria","common_name":"Sorbus aria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding on its natural alkaline soils. On poor or compacted ground, a spring mulch of well-rotted compost or a light balanced fertiliser supports establishment; avoid overfeeding, which softens the wind-firm growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sorbus-joseph-rock","common_name":"Sorbus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest needs. A spring mulch of well-rotted compost or leaf mould keeps roots cool and fed; on poor soils a light balanced feed in early spring helps. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth prone to fireblight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sorbus-hupehensis","common_name":"Sorbus hupehensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould is usually enough; on poor soils give a light balanced fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft, fireblight-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crataegus-laevigata-pauls-scarlet","common_name":"Crataegus laevigata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very undemanding. Usually needs no feeding; on poor soils a spring mulch of compost or a light balanced fertiliser aids establishment. Excess nitrogen encourages soft growth more prone to fireblight.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"crataegus-persimilis-prunifolia","common_name":"Crataegus persimilis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance. Generally needs no feeding; on poor soils a spring mulch of compost or a light balanced fertiliser helps establishment. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and raises fireblight risk.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gleditsia-triacanthos-sunburst","common_name":"Gleditsia triacanthos ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance and, as a legume, partly self-supplying in nitrogen. Usually needs no feeding; on very poor soils a spring mulch of compost aids establishment. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, weak-wooded growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gleditsia-triacanthos-f-inermis","common_name":"Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance and, as a nitrogen-fixing legume, largely self-sufficient. Generally needs no feeding; on poor soils a spring compost mulch aids establishment. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ceropegia-woodii-f-variegata","common_name":"Ceropegia woodii f. variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength, or a low-nitrogen cactus feed. Do not feed in autumn and winter. Over-feeding pushes weak, less-variegated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceropegia-distincta","common_name":"Ceropegia distincta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen cactus feed. Stop feeding entirely during the winter rest. This is a slow, frugal plant that does not want rich feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dischidia-ruscifolia-variegata","common_name":"Dischidia ruscifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Flush the medium occasionally to prevent salt build-up. Do not feed in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dischidia-imbricata","common_name":"Dischidia imbricata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute (quarter to half strength) balanced or orchid fertiliser, applied to the medium or as a foliar feed on mounts. Pause feeding in winter. Light feeding suits this slow epiphyte.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dischidia-platyphylla","common_name":"Dischidia platyphylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a quarter to half strength balanced or orchid fertiliser at the roots or as a light foliar feed. Stop in winter. Gentle, dilute feeding suits this slow epiphyte best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dischidia-major","common_name":"Dischidia major","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute (quarter to half strength) balanced or orchid fertiliser at the roots or as a foliar feed. You can also drop a little dilute feed into the pitchers. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cissus-rotundifolia","common_name":"Cissus rotundifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. This is a fast grower when happy, so steady growing-season feeding supports its vigour. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cissus-rhombifolia-ellen-danica","common_name":"Cissus rhombifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength to support its fast climbing growth. Reduce to none in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-mundula","common_name":"Tradescantia mundula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This is a vigorous grower, so light, regular feeding beats occasional strong doses. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marcgravia-rectiflora","common_name":"Marcgravia rectiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during active growth with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser (around quarter to half strength) applied to the roots or mount every few weeks. Mounted plants benefit from very weak foliar feeding. Avoid heavy feeding, which this slow-establishing vine does not need.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marcgravia-sintenisii","common_name":"Marcgravia sintenisii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every few weeks, applied to the roots or as very weak foliar feed on mounted plants. This slow grower needs little; over-feeding does more harm than good.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-amplissimum-silver-streak","common_name":"Epipremnum amplissimum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Steady, moderate feeding supports its climbing growth and leaf development. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-pumila-variegata","common_name":"Ficus pumila ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Light, regular feeding supports its fast trailing growth. Cut back feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-pumila-minima","common_name":"Ficus pumila ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Modest, regular feeding keeps the fine growth dense and green. Reduce feeding through autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senecio-macroglossus","common_name":"Senecio macroglossus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A slow grower that needs little feeding. A balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once or twice over spring and summer is plenty; many growers simply refresh the potting mix annually. Avoid over-feeding, which forces weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senecio-macroglossus-variegatus","common_name":"Senecio macroglossus ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Grows slowly and needs minimal feeding. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once or twice across spring and summer, or simply repot annually into fresh mix. Over-feeding produces weak, stretched growth and can reduce variegation quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tetrastigma-voinierianum","common_name":"Tetrastigma voinierianum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; this rampant grower is a heavy feeder. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-incense","common_name":"Passiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a high-potash fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) to encourage flowering rather than leaf. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of blooms. Stop feeding in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-hederaceum-micans","common_name":"Philodendron hederaceum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This is a moderate feeder; ease off in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-hederaceum-rio","common_name":"Philodendron hederaceum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Because variegated foliage grows more slowly, avoid overfeeding; reduce or stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"konjac","common_name":"Konjac","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to build a large corm; a high-potash feed late in the season helps corm development. Stop feeding as the leaf dies down for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"titan-arum","common_name":"Titan Arum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly, every 1-2 weeks, with a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout active leaf growth to build the massive corm needed for eventual flowering. Reduce and then stop feeding as the leaf dies back into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbifer-voodoo-lily","common_name":"Bulbifer Voodoo Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to fatten the corm; a high-potash feed late in growth aids corm and bulbil development. Stop feeding as the leaf dies down.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-foot-yam","common_name":"Elephant Foot Yam","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry crop: feed regularly through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, then a potassium-rich feed to bulk the corm. Generous organic matter and feeding directly raise corm yield. Stop feeding as the leaf dies back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rivieri-voodoo-lily","common_name":"Rivieri Voodoo Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser, shifting to a higher-potassium feed late in the season to bulk up the tuber. Stop feeding once the leaf begins to yellow and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-muelleri","common_name":"Amorphophallus muelleri","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed regularly through active growth with a balanced fertiliser, leaning toward higher potassium late in the season to maximise tuber and glucomannan yield. Cease feeding at the onset of leaf senescence and dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-campanulatus","common_name":"Amorphophallus campanulatus","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry tuber crop: feed generously through active growth with a balanced fertiliser plus added organic matter, shifting to higher potassium late in the season to maximise corm size. Stop feeding once the leaf begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-abyssinicus","common_name":"Amorphophallus abyssinicus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser, moving to a higher-potassium feed late in the season to build up the tuber. Stop feeding as the leaf yellows and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-hewittii","common_name":"Amorphophallus hewittii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser, shifting to higher potassium late in the season to bulk the tuber. Stop feeding as the leaf yellows and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jack-in-the-pulpit","common_name":"Jack-in-the-Pulpit","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder: an annual spring top-dressing of compost or leaf mould, or a single balanced feed as growth emerges, is plenty. Heavy fertilising is unnecessary and can encourage soft growth over the natural woodland habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cobra-lily","common_name":"Cobra Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder: top-dress with leaf mould or compost in spring, or apply a single balanced feed as growth emerges. Avoid heavy feeding, which is unnecessary for this woodland species and can promote soft, flop-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pink-arisaema","common_name":"Pink Arisaema","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder: an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost, or a single balanced feed as growth emerges, is sufficient. Avoid heavy fertilising, which this restrained woodland species does not need.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-hahnii","common_name":"Sansevieria Hahnii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month during spring and summer only. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter, as the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-black-coral","common_name":"Sansevieria Black Coral","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth stops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-bantels-sensation","common_name":"Sansevieria Bantel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. Avoid feeding in the dormant autumn and winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-futura-superba","common_name":"Sansevieria Futura Superba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month during spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-starfish","common_name":"Sansevieria Starfish","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. Withhold all feed in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-ballyi","common_name":"Sansevieria Ballyi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-fischeri","common_name":"Sansevieria Fischeri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-pinguicula","common_name":"Sansevieria Pinguicula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly with a half-strength cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. Avoid all feeding in autumn and winter, as overfeeding causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-parva","common_name":"Sansevieria Parva","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month during spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth stalls.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-francisii","common_name":"Sansevieria Francisii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted cactus or balanced fertiliser at half strength once a month through spring and summer only. Avoid feeding in the dormant cooler months to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zz-plant-raven","common_name":"ZZ Plant Raven","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zz-plant-zenzi","common_name":"ZZ Plant Zenzi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer. As a slow, compact grower it needs little feeding; skip fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zz-plant-variegata","common_name":"ZZ Plant Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength balanced houseplant fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. Its slow metabolism means overfeeding readily burns leaf tips; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zz-plant-lucky","common_name":"ZZ Plant Lucky","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a half-strength balanced houseplant fertiliser through spring and summer. A slow grower, it needs minimal feeding; avoid fertilising in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-fragrans-massangeana","common_name":"Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength during spring and summer. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising worsens tip burn. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-deremensis-warneckii","common_name":"Dracaena Deremensis Warneckii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer. A light feeder prone to tip burn, so avoid over-fertilising; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-deremensis-janet-craig","common_name":"Dracaena Deremensis Janet Craig","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Do not feed in winter. Flush the pot periodically to prevent salt buildup that burns tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-goldieana","common_name":"Dracaena Goldieana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Avoid feeding in winter and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-draco","common_name":"Dracaena Draco","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer only. It is a slow grower with modest nutrient needs; over-fertilising causes weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-futura-robusta","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Futura Robusta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once in spring and once in summer. These slow growers need little feeding; avoid fertilising in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-golden-hahnii","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Golden Hahnii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice over spring and summer. This dwarf grows slowly and needs minimal feeding; never fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-silver-hahnii","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Silver Hahnii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice during spring and summer only. Slow-growing and light-feeding; do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-eilensis","common_name":"Sansevieria Eilensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly with a dilute cactus fertiliser at quarter to half strength once or twice across the growing season. This slow grower needs minimal nutrients; never feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-gracilis","common_name":"Sansevieria Gracilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once or twice during spring and summer. A slow grower needing little feeding; never fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-kirkii","common_name":"Sansevieria Kirkii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. This slow grower needs little nutrition, and over-feeding causes weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-liberica","common_name":"Sansevieria Liberica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced houseplant or cactus feed at half strength once a month through spring and summer only. Skip feeding in the cooler months. It is a light feeder, and excess fertiliser leads to soft, weak leaves.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-longiflora","common_name":"Sansevieria Longiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter. It needs little feeding, and steady light feeding through the growing season also supports flowering in established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-patens","common_name":"Sansevieria Patens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or balanced houseplant fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Being a slow succulent, it needs minimal nutrition and resents over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-pearsonii","common_name":"Sansevieria Pearsonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a diluted cactus or succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. As a slow desert grower it needs very little, and over-feeding produces weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-raffillii","common_name":"Sansevieria Raffillii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or cactus fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. It is a light feeder, and excess fertiliser causes soft, floppy leaves.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-senegambica","common_name":"Sansevieria Senegambica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced houseplant or cactus fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer only. Do not feed during autumn and winter. It is a light feeder, and over-feeding leads to weak, soft growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-subspicata","common_name":"Sansevieria Subspicata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or balanced houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. This compact, slow grower needs little nutrition, and over-feeding causes weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-twist","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Twist","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength, once a month from spring through early autumn. Do not feed in winter. Over-fertilising causes leaf flop and weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-night-owl","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Night Owl","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus feed. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. The dwarf habit needs very little fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-jade-marginata","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Jade Marginata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding in winter. These plants need little feed and resent over-fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-cleopatra","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Cleopatra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser. Do not feed in winter. This slow grower needs minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-whitney","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Whitney","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed in winter. Compact growth means low feeding needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-marginata-tricolor","common_name":"Dracaena Marginata Tricolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength through spring and summer. Stop in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding and high-fluoride/boron feeds, which cause leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-reflexa","common_name":"Dracaena Reflexa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength in spring and summer. Stop feeding in winter. Avoid over-feeding and high-fluoride/superphosphate feeds, which burn leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-reflexa-song-of-jamaica","common_name":"Dracaena Reflexa Song of Jamaica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength in spring and summer. Withhold feed in winter. Avoid over-feeding and high-fluoride/superphosphate feeds, which scorch leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-sanderiana-variegata","common_name":"Dracaena Sanderiana Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly. In soil, use a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength once a month in spring and summer; in water culture, a few drops of dilute hydroponic feed every other water change is plenty. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-compacta","common_name":"Dracaena Compacta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser salts cause leaf-tip scorch.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-deremensis-dorado","common_name":"Dracaena Deremensis Dorado","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which causes fluoride-like leaf-tip scorch from salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-surculosa-florida-beauty","common_name":"Dracaena Surculosa Florida Beauty","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength through spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which causes leaf-tip scorch from salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-braunii","common_name":"Dracaena Braunii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. In soil, a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength once a month in spring and summer is plenty; in water culture, a few drops of dilute hydroponic feed every other water change. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-arborea","common_name":"Dracaena Arborea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts that cause leaf-tip scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-cinnabari","common_name":"Dracaena Cinnabari","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced or cactus liquid fertiliser at half strength once or twice over spring and summer is enough. It is a slow grower adapted to poor soils, so over-feeding does more harm than good.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-steudneri","common_name":"Dracaena Steudneri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which causes leaf-tip scorch from salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-aletriformis","common_name":"Dracaena Aletriformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which causes salt buildup and leaf-tip burn; flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-aubryana","common_name":"Dracaena Aubryana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the soil periodically to prevent fertiliser-salt accumulation, which scorches the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-bicolor","common_name":"Dracaena Bicolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Avoid heavy feeding, which causes salt buildup and tip scorch; flush the soil with plain water now and then.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-robusta","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Robusta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, once or twice during spring and summer, with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. It needs little feeding. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter, and avoid overfeeding, which weakens the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-canaliculata","common_name":"Sansevieria Canaliculata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a light feeder and needs little. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter, and avoid overfeeding, which causes soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-concinna","common_name":"Sansevieria Concinna","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It needs minimal feeding. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter, and avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, stretched growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-forskaliana","common_name":"Sansevieria Forskaliana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a very light feeder. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter, and avoid overfeeding, which causes soft, floppy leaves prone to leaning.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-hargeisana","common_name":"Sansevieria Hargeisana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a light feeder needing little. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter, and avoid overfeeding, which produces weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-hyacinthoides","common_name":"Sansevieria Hyacinthoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month in spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; this slow grower stores reserves and is easily over-fertilised.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-intermedia","common_name":"Sansevieria Intermedia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or succulent feed once monthly through spring and summer only. This slow-growing species needs little; over-feeding causes weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-masoniana-variegata","common_name":"Sansevieria Masoniana Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Because it grows so slowly, keep feeding light and stop entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-nilotica","common_name":"Sansevieria Nilotica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser, then stop for autumn and winter. This robust grower needs only modest feeding to push new leaves and stolons.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-phillipsiae","common_name":"Sansevieria Phillipsiae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus fertiliser. This slow desert grower is easily overfed; withhold feed entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-powellii","common_name":"Sansevieria Powellii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Stop in autumn and winter; even this vigorous plant grows slowly and is easily overfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-robusta","common_name":"Sansevieria Robusta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser, then withhold feed in autumn and winter. This slow, sturdy grower needs little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-singularis","common_name":"Sansevieria Singularis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser. This very slow grower stores reserves and is easily overfed; stop feeding for autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-stuckyi","common_name":"Sansevieria Stuckyi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly: a balanced or cactus liquid feed diluted to half strength once a month through spring and summer only. It is a slow grower and needs little; stop entirely in autumn and winter to avoid salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-craigii","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Craigii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or cactus feed at half strength. It is a light feeder; skip feeding in autumn and winter to prevent fertiliser-salt leaf tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-deremensis-green-stripe","common_name":"Dracaena Deremensis Green Stripe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer. Avoid feeds containing fluoride or excess superphosphate. Flush the pot periodically to clear salt buildup, and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-fragrans-victoria","common_name":"Dracaena Fragrans Victoria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at half strength with a balanced houseplant fertiliser once a month in spring and summer; avoid fluoride-containing products. Flush the soil occasionally to remove salts, and pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-fragrans-lindenii","common_name":"Dracaena Fragrans Lindenii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced houseplant fertiliser in spring and summer, avoiding fluoride-containing feeds. Flush the soil occasionally to remove accumulated salts, and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-hookeriana","common_name":"Dracaena Hookeriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer. It is not a heavy feeder; flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-ellenbeckiana","common_name":"Dracaena Ellenbeckiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once a month through spring and summer only. It needs little; over-feeding causes leggy, weak growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-camerooniana","common_name":"Dracaena Camerooniana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength through spring and summer. Flush occasionally to clear salts and avoid fluoride-containing feeds, which aggravate tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-umbraculifera","common_name":"Dracaena Umbraculifera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses. Excess fertiliser causes salt build-up and brown tips, so flush the pot with plain water every few months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-volkensii","common_name":"Dracaena Volkensii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength once a month through spring and summer. Withhold feed in the cooler, low-light months. Over-feeding causes salt accumulation and leaf-tip burn, so err on the lean side and flush occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-laurentii-superba","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii Superba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer, with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. These plants need very little fertiliser and over-feeding can scorch the roots and soften the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-gold-flame","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Gold Flame","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus feed. No feeding in the dormant cooler months. Snake plants need minimal nutrients; over-feeding leads to weak, floppy leaves and salt build-up.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dracaena-marginata-bicolor","common_name":"Dracaena Marginata Bicolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Dragon trees are light feeders and prone to salt-related tip burn, so flush the soil with plain water every couple of months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-trifasciata-mikado","common_name":"Dracaena Trifasciata Mikado","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 6-8 weeks during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in winter. Like all snake plants it needs little feeding; excess causes soft growth and salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-ehrenbergii","common_name":"Sansevieria Ehrenbergii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, around 4-6 weeks apart in spring and summer, with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser. No feeding in winter. This lean-living succulent needs minimal nutrients and is easily harmed by over-feeding and salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sansevieria-ehrenbergii-samurai","common_name":"Sansevieria Ehrenbergii Samurai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer, with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser. None in winter. As a slow, lean dwarf it needs almost no feeding and is readily damaged by over-feeding and salts.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"coconut-thyme","common_name":"Coconut Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A light top-dressing of compost or a weak balanced feed once in spring is plenty; excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy, less fragrant growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"banana-mint","common_name":"Banana Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season keeps foliage lush; over-feeding dilutes the banana-mint aroma. Refresh container soil yearly.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"grapefruit-mint","common_name":"Grapefruit Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Modest feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks while actively growing; too much nitrogen produces lush leaves with weaker citrus fragrance.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hot-and-spicy-oregano","common_name":"Hot and Spicy Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal. One light feed of balanced fertiliser in spring suffices; lean soil yields the most pungent leaves. Avoid rich nitrogen feeding, which weakens flavour and habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syrian-oregano","common_name":"Syrian Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light. A single spring feed of balanced fertiliser is enough; lean conditions concentrate its prized flavour. Avoid rich feeding, which causes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dittany-of-crete","common_name":"Dittany of Crete","category":"herb","fertilising":"Sparing. A weak balanced feed once or twice in the growing season is ample; lean soil suits it best. Rich feeding causes soft growth that rots and loses character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barbecue-rosemary","common_name":"Barbecue Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single balanced or low-nitrogen feed in spring is sufficient; over-feeding gives soft, floppy stems with diluted aroma. Lean soil yields tougher, tastier growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rose-scented-geranium","common_name":"Rose-Scented Geranium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich fertiliser. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter; over-feeding gives lush leaves at the expense of fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coconut-scented-geranium","common_name":"Coconut-Scented Geranium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid feed at half strength; ease off in autumn and stop in winter. Over-feeding produces lush foliage at the expense of scent and flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nutmeg-geranium","common_name":"Nutmeg Geranium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer, switching to a higher-potassium feed to encourage bloom. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows; excess nitrogen dulls the foliage scent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monarda-cambridge-scarlet","common_name":"Monarda Cambridge Scarlet","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a spring topdressing of compost as growth begins; one feed in spring is usually enough in decent soil. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monarda-croftway-pink","common_name":"Monarda Croftway Pink","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single spring feed with a balanced fertiliser or a mulch of garden compost is usually sufficient. Skip heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and increases powdery mildew; healthy soil and moisture matter more than feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-bee-balm","common_name":"Lemon Bee Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally needs little to no feeding in average soil; an excess of nitrogen reduces flowering and weakens stems. If soil is very poor, a light application of balanced fertiliser at planting is ample.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rock-hyssop","common_name":"Rock Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs little or no feeding; it actually performs best in lean soil. Avoid rich fertilisers, which produce soft, floppy growth and dilute the aromatic oils. A light compost mulch in spring is more than enough.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"anise","common_name":"Anise","category":"herb","fertilising":"A moderate feeder; enrich soil with compost before sowing and, on poor ground, apply a light balanced feed early in growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leafy growth and delays the seed ripening that anise is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-seed","common_name":"Black Seed","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder; work compost into the soil before sowing and, on poor ground, give a single balanced feed in early growth. Excess nitrogen promotes foliage over flowers and seed, so keep feeding modest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"chandler-blueberry","common_name":"Chandler Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth resumes with an ericaceous (acid-loving plant) fertiliser; a second light feed after flowering supports fruiting. Avoid lime and standard high-nitrate feeds, which raise pH and scorch the roots. Sulphur-coated or ammonium-based products suit blueberries best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"legacy-blueberry","common_name":"Legacy Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser in early spring and again lightly after flowering. Its vigour responds well to feeding, but avoid lime and nitrate-heavy general feeds, which raise pH and harm the shallow roots. Ammonium-based nitrogen suits blueberries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spartan-blueberry","common_name":"Spartan Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser in early spring and lightly again after flowering. Avoid lime and standard nitrate feeds, which push pH up and damage the roots Spartan is especially sensitive about. Ammonium-based nitrogen is preferred.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rabbiteye-blueberry","common_name":"Rabbiteye Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering. Rabbiteye is vigorous and responds well to feeding, but is sensitive to over-fertilising; avoid lime and nitrate-based general feeds and use ammonium nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulameen-raspberry","common_name":"Tulameen Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in late winter and apply a balanced general fertiliser as growth starts in spring. A potassium-rich feed supports fruiting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft, disease-prone cane growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-raspberry","common_name":"Black Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mulch with compost or well-rotted manure in late winter and apply a balanced fertiliser as growth begins in spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, disease-susceptible canes; a potassium-rich feed in spring supports flowering and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rovada-redcurrant","common_name":"Rovada Redcurrant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in late winter and apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; redcurrants are potassium-hungry, so a potassium-rich feed improves fruiting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft growth prone to aphids and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blanka-whitecurrant","common_name":"Blanka Whitecurrant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in late winter and feed a balanced, potassium-rich fertiliser in spring; like all currants Blanka is potassium-hungry. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft, aphid-prone growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"captivator-gooseberry","common_name":"Captivator Gooseberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser plus a potassium-rich top-dressing (such as sulphate of potash) to support fruiting. Mulch annually with compost or rotted manure. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push soft, mildew-prone growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"borealis-honeyberry","common_name":"Borealis Honeyberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or a generous compost mulch; honeyberries are not heavy feeders. Excess nitrogen produces leafy growth at the expense of fruit. A topping of rotted manure or compost each spring is usually all an established bush needs.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"tundra-honeyberry","common_name":"Tundra Honeyberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring; honeyberries need only modest feeding. Too much nitrogen favours foliage over fruit. An annual mulch of rotted manure or compost typically supplies all the nutrition an established ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indigo-gem-honeyberry","common_name":"Indigo Gem Honeyberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed modestly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch; these are light feeders. Surplus nitrogen drives leafy growth and suppresses fruiting. An annual mulch of compost or rotted manure usually meets the needs of an established bush.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"alexandria-alpine-strawberry","common_name":"Alexandria Alpine Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every few weeks through the growing season with a high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) to sustain the long, continuous fruiting. A compost or leaf-mould mulch in spring supplies background nutrition. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mignonette-alpine-strawberry","common_name":"Mignonette Alpine Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato food) every two to three weeks during the long fruiting season, plus a spring mulch of compost or leaf mould. Go easy on nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage and fewer berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineberry","common_name":"Pineberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as a tomato food) every couple of weeks once flowering begins to support fruiting. Work compost or a balanced feed into the bed at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces leafy growth and runners at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"victoria-rhubarb","common_name":"Victoria Rhubarb","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry plant: top-dress crowns with rotted manure or compost in autumn and again in early spring, and apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich feed as growth starts to fuel leafy, stalk-producing growth. Avoid feeding directly onto the crown, which can cause rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"timperley-early-rhubarb","common_name":"Timperley Early Rhubarb","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry feeder. Apply a thick mulch of well-rotted manure in late winter and a balanced general fertiliser (such as Growmore) in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season. A second compost top-dress after the main harvest helps the crown rebuild.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"champagne-rhubarb","common_name":"Champagne Rhubarb","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Mulch with well-rotted manure in late winter and apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring as growth begins. Top up with compost after the main harvest. Ease off feeding in late summer so the crown hardens before dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"glaskins-perpetual-rhubarb","common_name":"Glaskins Perpetual Rhubarb","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously to fuel its extended season. Mulch with well-rotted manure in late winter, apply a balanced fertiliser in spring, and side-dress with compost mid-season. Reduce feeding by late summer so the crown can harden off before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mary-washington-asparagus","common_name":"Mary Washington Asparagus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed twice a year: a balanced general fertiliser and compost in early spring as spears emerge, and again after the harvest ends to power the fern that feeds next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jersey-knight-asparagus","common_name":"Jersey Knight Asparagus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser and compost as spears push through, and again after cutting stops to fuel the summer ferns that recharge the crowns. Add potassium in autumn for strong storage roots and mulch with well-rotted manure over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-purple-asparagus","common_name":"Pacific Purple Asparagus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with compost and a balanced fertiliser as spears emerge, then again after the harvest to support the ferns that rebuild the crowns. A potassium-rich autumn feed strengthens storage roots; mulch with well-rotted manure over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gijnlim-asparagus","common_name":"Gijnlim Asparagus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with compost and a balanced fertiliser as spears appear, and again once harvesting ends to nourish the ferns that recharge the crowns. Add potassium in autumn for robust storage roots and mulch with well-rotted manure over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"violetto-artichoke","common_name":"Violetto Artichoke","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry plant. Work in plenty of organic matter at planting and feed with a balanced general fertiliser through the growing season, switching to a potassium-rich feed as buds form. Mulch with compost in spring; in mild areas top-dress crowns after cutting back for next year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardoon","common_name":"Cardoon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry feeder. Incorporate generous compost or manure at planting, then side-dress with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser monthly through summer to drive lush stalk growth. Ease off as autumn approaches.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"cascade-hops","common_name":"Cascade Hops","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Top-dress with compost or rotted manure in early spring and feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser as bines climb, tapering to a balanced feed once cones form. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which delays coning.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"centennial-hops","common_name":"Centennial Hops","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry feeder. Mulch with compost or manure in spring, supply nitrogen-rich feed during rapid climbing, then switch to a balanced fertiliser as cones set. Stop heavy nitrogen late in the season to encourage coning over leaf.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"fuggle-hops","common_name":"Fuggle Hops","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Mulch with compost or rotted manure in spring, feed nitrogen-rich fertiliser through the climbing phase, then move to a balanced feed as cones develop. Avoid late nitrogen, which favours leaf over cone.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"goldings-hops","common_name":"Goldings Hops","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry feeder. Top-dress with compost or manure in spring, apply nitrogen-rich feed as bines climb, then balance off as cones set. Withhold heavy late-season nitrogen to favour cone production over leafy growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"canadice-grape","common_name":"Canadice Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring as growth begins; avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of fruit and ripening. A light, balanced feed is plenty for established vines.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flame-seedless-grape","common_name":"Flame Seedless Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Feed a balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring; keep nitrogen modest, as excess promotes soft, leafy, disease-prone growth and delays ripening. Established vines need only light, balanced feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"solaris-grape","common_name":"Solaris Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring; keep nitrogen restrained to avoid excessive vegetative growth and to favour ripening. Light, balanced feeding suits established vines.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-gooseberry","common_name":"Cape Gooseberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich tomato feed once flowering begins. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leaves over fruit. Stop feeding as the season winds down.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ground-cherry","common_name":"Ground Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed at planting, then a tomato-type potassium feed every 2-3 weeks once flowering starts. Go easy on nitrogen, which produces lush foliage and little fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamarillo","common_name":"Tamarillo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season; a balanced or potassium-rich feed every 2-4 weeks supports the heavy fruit load. This hungry, fast tree benefits from compost or a slow-release fertiliser in spring. Ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-lifeberry-goji","common_name":"Sweet Lifeberry Goji","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces leafy growth and fewer berries. Plants in poor soil benefit from an annual compost top-dressing.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"indian-summer-raspberry","common_name":"Indian Summer Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted manure, and mulch annually with compost. A potassium-rich feed as fruit develops supports cropping. Avoid excess nitrogen late in the season, which produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thornless-evergreen-blackberry","common_name":"Thornless Evergreen Blackberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted manure in early spring and mulch with compost. A potassium feed as berries form aids cropping. Avoid late-season nitrogen, which produces lush, frost-tender growth at the expense of fruiting wood.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honeyberry-blue-velvet","common_name":"Honeyberry Blue Velvet","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in early spring as growth begins. Over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, encourages soft growth and mildew; an annual compost mulch is usually enough.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-leuconeura-mint","common_name":"Maranta leuconeura ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Marantas are salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the soil occasionally. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia-albivenis-skeleton","common_name":"Fittonia albivenis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. The small root system is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia-albivenis-juanita","common_name":"Fittonia albivenis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer. The fine roots are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil periodically and pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia-albivenis-purple-vein","common_name":"Fittonia albivenis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts, to which the fine roots are sensitive, and stop fertilising in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hypoestes-phyllostachya-wit","common_name":"Hypoestes phyllostachya ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its rapid growth and bright variegation. Cut back to monthly or stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hypoestes-phyllostachya-carmina","common_name":"Hypoestes phyllostachya ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support fast growth and vivid colour. Reduce to monthly or stop entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hypoestes-phyllostachya-confetti-pink","common_name":"Hypoestes phyllostachya ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to sustain growth and bright colour. Reduce to monthly or stop over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-select-white","common_name":"Hypoestes phyllostachya ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel growth and strong variegation. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pellionia-daveauana","common_name":"Pellionia daveauana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. The fine creeping roots are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ginkgo-fastigiata","common_name":"Ginkgo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding. Apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring on poor soils; mature trees in decent ground need no feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ginkgo-mariken","common_name":"Ginkgo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; in-ground specimens need little, just an annual compost mulch on poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ginkgo-saratoga","common_name":"Ginkgo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring suffices on poorer ground, and mature trees in good soil need none.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dawn-redwood-gold-rush","common_name":"Dawn Redwood ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support its fast growth; an annual mulch of compost or leaf mould helps retain moisture and feed the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dawn-redwood-ogon","common_name":"Dawn Redwood ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to fuel its rapid growth, and mulch annually with compost or leaf mould to conserve moisture and enrich the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sequoia-adpressa","common_name":"Sequoia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced or slightly acidifying fertiliser; mulch with compost or leaf mould to keep roots cool, moist and lightly fed through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-sequoia","common_name":"Giant Sequoia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little supplemental feeding is needed; a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in spring while young supports establishment, after which the tree is self-sufficient on reasonable soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-sequoia-blauer-eichzwerg","common_name":"Giant Sequoia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser, especially in containers; in-ground plants need little beyond an occasional compost mulch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cephalotaxus-fastigiata","common_name":"Cephalotaxus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release conifer or shrub fertiliser once in early spring; an annual organic mulch usually supplies enough nutrition.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"buddhist-pine","common_name":"Buddhist Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"podocarpus-maki","common_name":"Podocarpus ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly during spring and summer; withhold feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-totara","common_name":"Alpine Totara","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder adapted to lean soils. A single spring application of slow-release conifer fertiliser is ample; over-feeding spoils its compact habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"totara","common_name":"Totara","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in spring during the establishment years; mature trees rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"african-yellowwood","common_name":"African Yellowwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release or organic fertiliser in spring; a rich annual mulch supports steady, healthy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-podocarpus","common_name":"Weeping Podocarpus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; reduce or stop in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nageia-nagi","common_name":"Nageia nagi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer; withhold in autumn and winter. Bonsai specimens benefit from a dilute regular feed in the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dioon-mejiae","common_name":"Dioon mejiae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a diluted liquid feed monthly through the warm growing season; a controlled-release granule formulated for palms and cycads works well. Do not feed in winter. Cycads are sensitive to over-fertilising, so err on the lighter side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encephalartos-lebomboensis","common_name":"Encephalartos lebomboensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm-and-cycad fertiliser at the start of the growing season and a diluted balanced liquid feed monthly through summer. It responds well to feeding when in active growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to avoid soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encephalartos-transvenosus","common_name":"Encephalartos transvenosus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Being relatively fast-growing for a cycad, it responds well to feeding: apply a slow-release palm-and-cycad fertiliser in spring and supplement with a balanced liquid feed every few weeks through summer. Cease feeding in autumn. Adequate nutrition supports its large annual leaf flushes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zamia-loddigesii","common_name":"Zamia loddigesii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced slow-release or diluted liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season; a palm-and-cycad formula is ideal. Avoid overfeeding this small species. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceratozamia-mexicana","common_name":"Ceratozamia mexicana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season with a balanced slow-release or diluted liquid fertiliser, ideally a palm-and-cycad formula, to support its leaf flushes. Avoid heavy feeding. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceratozamia-robusta","common_name":"Ceratozamia robusta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous grower for a cycad, it benefits from regular feeding: apply a slow-release palm-and-cycad fertiliser in spring and a balanced liquid feed every few weeks through summer to fuel its large leaf flushes. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceratozamia-hildae","common_name":"Ceratozamia hildae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Responds well to feeding: apply a slow-release palm-and-cycad fertiliser in spring and supplement with a diluted balanced liquid feed every few weeks through the growing season to support its flushes. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter while growth rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-umbrella-pine","common_name":"Japanese Umbrella Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in early spring with a slow-release fertiliser formulated for acid-loving (ericaceous) plants or conifers; avoid high doses, as it is naturally slow-growing. A mulch of leaf mould or composted bark feeds the soil gently and helps maintain the acidic, moist conditions it prefers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sciadopitys-wintergreen","common_name":"Sciadopitys ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a slow-release acidic (ericaceous) or balanced conifer fertiliser in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which forces weak growth; an annual mulch of composted bark often suffices.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sciadopitys-ossorio-gold","common_name":"Sciadopitys ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a slow-release ericaceous or conifer fertiliser. Excess nitrogen can mute the gold and force soft growth; an annual acidic mulch usually covers its needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"china-fir","common_name":"China Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced or slightly acidic slow-release conifer fertiliser to support its vigorous growth. On poor soils a second light feed in early summer helps; avoid late-season nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cunninghamia-glauca","common_name":"Cunninghamia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced or mildly acidic slow-release conifer fertiliser to fuel vigorous growth. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which produces soft, frost-tender shoots and can mute the blue bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-billy-pine","common_name":"King Billy Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder adapted to lean soils. Apply only a small amount of slow-release acidic fertiliser in spring if growth is poor; an organic, leaf-mould-rich mulch generally meets its modest needs.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pencil-pine","common_name":"Pencil Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A frugal feeder suited to nutrient-poor alpine soils. Give only a light spring application of slow-release acidic fertiliser if growth is weak; an organic leaf-mould mulch usually suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alerce","common_name":"Alerce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A modest feeder adapted to lean rainforest soils. Apply only a light slow-release acidic fertiliser in spring if needed; an organic, leaf-mould-rich mulch generally provides enough nutrients.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"prince-alberts-yew","common_name":"Prince Albert","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a small amount of slow-release acidic or balanced conifer fertiliser in spring if growth is poor; an annual leaf-mould or composted-bark mulch usually meets its needs.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"leyland-cypress","common_name":"Leyland Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary in reasonable soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release feed in early spring; avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-atlas-cedar","common_name":"Blue Atlas Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding. A light spring application of a slow-release conifer or balanced fertiliser supports young trees; mature specimens rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"weeping-blue-atlas-cedar","common_name":"Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light needs; a spring feed of slow-release conifer fertiliser helps young plants build framework. Avoid heavy feeding, which forces soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deodar-cedar-karl-fuchs","common_name":"Deodar Cedar ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; a slow-release spring feed benefits young trees in poorer soils. Established specimens seldom need fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"himalayan-cypress","common_name":"Himalayan Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; a light slow-release feed in spring aids young trees in poor soil. Established trees rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"italian-cypress","common_name":"Italian Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low needs; a light spring feed helps young trees in poor soil. Avoid rich feeding, which loosens the tight columnar habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arizona-cypress","common_name":"Arizona Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal; rarely needs feeding in its preferred lean soils. A light spring feed can help young trees on very poor ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"arizona-cypress-blue-ice","common_name":"Arizona Cypress ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs; a light slow-release spring feed helps young trees on poor soil. Avoid rich feeding, which softens growth and loosens the form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxtail-pine","common_name":"Foxtail Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed and easily overdone. At most, a light top-dressing of slow-release conifer feed in early spring on poor soils; rich feeding forces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bristlecone-pine","common_name":"Bristlecone Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Effectively none required. Feeding contradicts its harsh-habitat biology and produces weak, soft growth. On very sterile soil a token spring feed is the most you should ever give.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocky-mountain-bristlecone-pine","common_name":"Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. A light slow-release conifer feed in spring only on impoverished soil; otherwise leave unfed. Excess nitrogen forces soft growth and spoils its dense, tight habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bosnian-pine","common_name":"Bosnian Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-feeding. A light application of balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring suffices on poor soils; established trees in reasonable ground need none.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bosnian-pine-compact-gem","common_name":"Bosnian Pine ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeding. A small dose of slow-release conifer fertiliser in spring keeps container specimens healthy; in the ground it generally needs none. Over-feeding spoils the compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lace-bark-pine","common_name":"Lace-bark Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. A spring application of slow-release conifer fertiliser on poorer soils supports young trees; mature specimens in good ground need little or none.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-white-pine-glauca","common_name":"Japanese White Pine ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeding. A balanced slow-release conifer feed in spring suits garden trees; bonsai benefit from regular dilute feeding through the growing season. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which lengthens needles and loosens the form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-norway-spruce","common_name":"Weeping Norway Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate. A balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring supports good colour and growth, especially on poorer soils; avoid heavy late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serbian-spruce","common_name":"Serbian Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in reasonable soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release tree or conifer fertiliser once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that force soft, browning growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serbian-spruce-pendula","common_name":"Serbian Spruce ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in decent soil. For sluggish young plants, a single early-spring application of balanced slow-release conifer feed suffices; avoid forcing soft growth with high-nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"stachyurus-praecox","common_name":"Stachyurus praecox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch annually in spring with leaf mould or well-rotted compost to feed and conserve moisture. A light dressing of balanced general fertiliser in early spring suits poorer soils; avoid lime-based products on this acid-preferring shrub.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseudolarix-amabilis","common_name":"Pseudolarix amabilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little feeding is needed on good soil. Apply a balanced slow-release or ericaceous-friendly conifer fertiliser once in early spring if growth is slow; mulch with leaf mould to keep roots cool, moist and slightly acidic.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"keteleeria-davidiana","common_name":"Keteleeria davidiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly; a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring helps young trees on poorer soils. Mulch annually with organic matter to conserve moisture and supply gentle nutrition; avoid heavy nitrogen that produces frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cathaya-argyrophylla","common_name":"Cathaya argyrophylla","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A balanced or ericaceous slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring supports young plants; an annual leaf-mould or compost mulch supplies gentle nutrition and the cool, moist, acidic root conditions it prefers. Avoid strong feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinocereus-pectinatus","common_name":"Echinocereus pectinatus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season (spring to late summer) with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop entirely in autumn and winter so the plant can rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinocereus-engelmannii","common_name":"Echinocereus engelmannii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed once a month from spring to late summer to support growth and flowering. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinocereus-coccineus","common_name":"Echinocereus coccineus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once monthly from late spring to late summer is ample. No feeding during the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mexican-giant-cardon","common_name":"Mexican Giant Cardon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support its relatively fast juvenile growth. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachycereus-schottii","common_name":"Pachycereus schottii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A monthly half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed through spring and summer is sufficient. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"myrtillocactus-geometrizans","common_name":"Myrtillocactus geometrizans","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to fuel its vigorous growth. Cease feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lepismium-cruciforme","common_name":"Lepismium cruciforme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or epiphyte/orchid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to occasional feeding in winter; this jungle cactus appreciates more feeding than desert species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"disocactus-phyllanthoides","common_name":"Disocactus phyllanthoides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks in spring and summer with a high-potassium feed (such as a tomato or orchid fertiliser) at half strength to encourage flowering. Reduce feeding over the cooler winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"selenicereus-pteranthus","common_name":"Selenicereus pteranthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed diluted to half strength to encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during the dry rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"selenicereus-anthonyanus","common_name":"Selenicereus anthonyanus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium feed to encourage blooming. Pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pereskia-aculeata","common_name":"Pereskia aculeata","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced feed; for leaf harvests, a slightly higher-nitrogen feed boosts lush, edible foliage. Ease off in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-meloformis","common_name":"Euphorbia meloformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during the growing season with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-horrida","common_name":"Euphorbia horrida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed entirely during autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-polygona","common_name":"Euphorbia polygona","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice through spring and summer with a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-ingens","common_name":"Euphorbia ingens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-ammak","common_name":"Euphorbia ammak","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Do not feed during autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-pseudocactus","common_name":"Euphorbia pseudocactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-resinifera","common_name":"Euphorbia resinifera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-stellata","common_name":"Euphorbia stellata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly once or twice over spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Overfeeding bloats the caudex unnaturally; give none in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-caput-medusae","common_name":"Euphorbia caput-medusae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold all feed in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-enopla","common_name":"Euphorbia enopla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month over spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Give no fertiliser in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-ferox","common_name":"Euphorbia ferox","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-schoenlandii","common_name":"Euphorbia schoenlandii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-clavarioides","common_name":"Euphorbia clavarioides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly once or twice over spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Give none in autumn and winter; overfeeding spoils the compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-esculenta","common_name":"Euphorbia esculenta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced cactus/succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces weak, atypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-globosa","common_name":"Euphorbia globosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feed once a month during spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser is plenty. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. This slow grower needs very little supplementary nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-antisyphilitica","common_name":"Euphorbia antisyphilitica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertiliser. None in winter. Candelilla is adapted to lean desert soils and needs minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-piscidermis","common_name":"Euphorbia piscidermis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, once a month at most during spring and summer with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus fertiliser. None in winter. This slow grower needs barely any feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-gorgonis","common_name":"Euphorbia gorgonis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus/succulent fertiliser. Stop in autumn and winter. Excess feed produces soft, uncharacteristic growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-suzannae","common_name":"Euphorbia suzannae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month through spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. Withhold in autumn and winter. It is a slow grower needing little feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-symmetrica","common_name":"Euphorbia symmetrica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus/succulent fertiliser. None in autumn or winter. Over-feeding causes the body to swell unnaturally and split.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-valida","common_name":"Euphorbia valida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. Stop entirely in autumn and winter. This slow, sturdy grower needs only modest feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-pulvinata","common_name":"Euphorbia pulvinata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced cactus feed diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which force soft growth; do not fertilise during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-knuthii","common_name":"Euphorbia knuthii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. Over-feeding swells the stems unnaturally and softens growth; stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-groenewaldii","common_name":"Euphorbia groenewaldii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, perhaps once in spring and once in summer, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. This species resents rich conditions; keep it lean and never feed during the winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-persistentifolia","common_name":"Euphorbia persistentifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows and the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-bubalina","common_name":"Euphorbia bubalina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced cactus feed to support its leafy flushes. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-columnaris","common_name":"Euphorbia columnaris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, once or twice across the warm season, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. It is adapted to poor soils, so keep feeding minimal and never fertilise during cool dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-cooperi","common_name":"Euphorbia cooperi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month through spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. Avoid rich, high-nitrogen feeds that cause soft growth; do not feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-milii-lutea","common_name":"Euphorbia milii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertiliser diluted to half strength to sustain near-continuous flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"argyroderma-testiculare","common_name":"Argyroderma testiculare","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needs feeding. At most, apply a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season. Excess nitrogen produces soft, swollen growth prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloinopsis-luckhoffii","common_name":"Aloinopsis luckhoffii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, if at all. A single half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn-to-spring growing period is plenty. Over-feeding produces soft growth and loses the tight, tuberculate character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloinopsis-malherbei","common_name":"Aloinopsis malherbei","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. One half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn-to-spring growing season is sufficient. Too much feed swells the leaves and weakens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloinopsis-rosulata","common_name":"Aloinopsis rosulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very little needed. A single half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed across the autumn-to-spring growing season is ample. Over-feeding produces soft, swollen growth that loses character and rots more easily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloinopsis-schooneesii","common_name":"Aloinopsis schooneesii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly at most. A half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season is enough. Excess nitrogen yields soft, bloated growth prone to rot and splitting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloinopsis-setifera","common_name":"Aloinopsis setifera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Sparingly. One half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during the autumn-to-spring growing season is plenty. Over-feeding bloats the leaves and undermines the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheiridopsis-candidissima","common_name":"Cheiridopsis candidissima","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. A half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season is sufficient. Excess nitrogen produces soft, swollen leaves prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheiridopsis-denticulata","common_name":"Cheiridopsis denticulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season is enough. Over-feeding produces soft, floppy leaves that lose colour and rot more readily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-grandiflora","common_name":"Stapelia grandiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus feed diluted to half strength. Excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-prone growth and fewer flowers. Do not feed during the autumn-to-winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-flavopurpurea","common_name":"Stapelia flavopurpurea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed once a month through spring and summer. This delicate species resents heavy feeding, which causes soft, etiolated growth; stop fertilising completely during the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-hirsuta","common_name":"Stapelia hirsuta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Over-feeding, especially with high nitrogen, produces lush soft growth prone to rot and discourages flowering. Withhold all feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-leendertziae","common_name":"Stapelia leendertziae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed. Heavy or high-nitrogen feeding yields soft, rot-prone stems and fewer blooms. Stop feeding entirely during the autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-variegata","common_name":"Stapelia variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens stems and reduces flowering. Do not feed during the autumn-to-winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-zebrina","common_name":"Huernia zebrina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed. Excess nitrogen causes soft, rot-prone growth and fewer flowers. Do not feed during the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-schneideriana","common_name":"Huernia schneideriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens the stems and reduces flowering. Stop feeding through the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-brevirostris","common_name":"Huernia brevirostris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed. Excess nitrogen softens the stems and reduces flowering. Withhold feed during the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-hystrix","common_name":"Huernia hystrix","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-to-summer growing season with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly once a month. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter while the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-keniensis","common_name":"Huernia keniensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent feed about monthly through spring and summer. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter while growth slows; over-feeding produces soft, rot-prone stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-pillansii","common_name":"Huernia pillansii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser, about once a month at most. Withhold feed completely in autumn and winter; this species resents rich conditions and over-feeding promotes rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-thuretii","common_name":"Huernia thuretii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed about monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during rest; excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-prone stems and discourages flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orbea-ciliata","common_name":"Orbea ciliata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while the plant rests; over-feeding makes stems soft and prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orbea-decaisneana","common_name":"Orbea decaisneana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed about monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during rest; excess feed encourages soft, rot-prone growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orbea-lutea","common_name":"Orbea lutea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while the plant rests; over-feeding produces soft, rot-prone stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caralluma-acutangula","common_name":"Caralluma acutangula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed about monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during rest; over-feeding produces soft growth that is more vulnerable to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caralluma-europaea","common_name":"Caralluma europaea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once monthly in spring and summer only. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"caralluma-hesperidum","common_name":"Caralluma hesperidum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A diluted low-nitrogen cactus feed once a month through spring and summer is plenty. Skip feeding during the autumn-winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caralluma-speciosa","common_name":"Caralluma speciosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser monthly during spring and summer growth. Stop feeding entirely for the autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"edithcolea-grandis","common_name":"Edithcolea grandis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month only in warm active growth. Avoid feeding when temperatures are cool or growth has stopped.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoodia-gordonii","common_name":"Hoodia gordonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. No feeding during the cool, dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hoodia-parviflora","common_name":"Hoodia parviflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once monthly through spring and summer only. Withhold all feed during the autumn-winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tavaresia-barklyi","common_name":"Tavaresia barklyi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. Do not feed during the dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tavaresia-grandiflora","common_name":"Tavaresia grandiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month during spring and summer only. Withhold all feeding through the dry winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"duvalia-caespitosa","common_name":"Duvalia caespitosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which cause soft, rot-prone growth. Do not feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"duvalia-corderoyi","common_name":"Duvalia corderoyi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed once a month through spring and summer only. Excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-susceptible stems and discourages flowering. Stop feeding entirely over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"duvalia-polita","common_name":"Duvalia polita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. High nitrogen forces soft growth that rots easily and shy-flowers. Give no feed during the winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"piaranthus-geminatus","common_name":"Piaranthus geminatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Too much nitrogen makes soft, rot-prone stems and reduces flowering. Withhold feed entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"piaranthus-punctatus","common_name":"Piaranthus punctatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. Excess nitrogen encourages soft, rot-prone stems and poor flowering. Give no feed through the winter rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"conophytum-ficiforme","common_name":"Conophytum ficiforme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, at most once or twice during the autumn-to-winter growing period, with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. These slow mesembs need little feeding; never fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum-wettsteinii","common_name":"Conophytum wettsteinii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, only once or twice across the autumn-to-winter growing period, with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. These slow plants need minimal feeding and none during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gibbaeum-album","common_name":"Gibbaeum album","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, once or twice during the cool growing season, with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. These slow mesembs need little feeding and none during the summer rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gibbaeum-heathii","common_name":"Gibbaeum heathii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed only during winter growth, at most once or twice with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Excess nitrogen swells the bodies and makes them prone to splitting. No feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gibbaeum-petrense","common_name":"Gibbaeum petrense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Optional and minimal: a single half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during peak winter growth is plenty. Over-feeding produces soft, bloated growth prone to rot. Never feed a dormant summer plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gibbaeum-velutinum","common_name":"Gibbaeum velutinum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding once or twice during winter growth with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Avoid rich feeding, which softens the tissue and invites rot. None during the summer rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tanquana-hilmarii","common_name":"Tanquana hilmarii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal: at most one half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during peak winter growth. Excess feeding causes soft, rot-prone growth. Do not feed while dormant in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tanquana-prismatica","common_name":"Tanquana prismatica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding only: one half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during winter growth suffices. Over-feeding bloats the leaves and invites rot. None during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruschia-lineolata","common_name":"Ruschia lineolata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Undemanding; a single light feed with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring supports flowering. It performs well in poor soil, so avoid over-feeding, which produces lax growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruschia-uncinata","common_name":"Ruschia uncinata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Low feeder; a single dilute spring application of balanced or low-nitrogen feed is ample. It flowers well in lean soil, so heavy feeding only encourages soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"antimima-dualis","common_name":"Antimima dualis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, at most once or twice with half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed during cool-season growth. Excess nitrogen softens the tissue and encourages rot. No feeding in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rabiea-albinota","common_name":"Rabiea albinota","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season with a low-nitrogen cactus/succulent feed at half strength. Excess nitrogen bloats the leaves and weakens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nananthus-transvaalensis","common_name":"Nananthus transvaalensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice across the autumn-to-spring growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Over-feeding swells and softens the leaves and undermines the prized compact, hardy form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bergeranthus-multiceps","common_name":"Bergeranthus multiceps","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing period with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus/succulent fertiliser. This robust species responds well to light feeding but does not need heavy nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhinephyllum-broomii","common_name":"Rhinephyllum broomii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once or twice in the autumn-to-spring growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent feed. These slow desert plants need little nutrition, and excess feeding distorts the compact, textured habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jordaaniella-cuprea","common_name":"Jordaaniella cuprea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent feed. Modest feeding supports flowering and spread without producing soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cephalophyllum-tricolorum","common_name":"Cephalophyllum tricolorum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus/succulent fertiliser. Over-feeding softens the leaves and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schwantesia-pillansii","common_name":"Schwantesia pillansii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — at most once or twice in the autumn-to-spring growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent feed. These slow desert plants need little nutrition; excess feeding bloats the leaves and weakens form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ebracteola-montis-moltkei","common_name":"Ebracteola montis-moltkei","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus/succulent feed. Excess nitrogen produces soft, floppy leaves and reduces drought hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleiospilos-nelii-royal-flush","common_name":"Pleiospilos nelii ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly at most. A single dose of dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser in early autumn is plenty. Excess feeding produces soft, bloated, rot-prone leaves and disrupts the natural mimicry form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-hirsuta-var-vetula","common_name":"Stapelia hirsuta var. vetula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding entirely in winter. Over-feeding produces weak, etiolated stems and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huernia-macrocarpa","common_name":"Huernia macrocarpa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseudolithos-cubiformis","common_name":"Pseudolithos cubiformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, if at all: a single dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed during peak summer growth is sufficient. Avoid routine feeding, which encourages soft, rot-prone tissue in this slow, sensitive plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseudolithos-migiurtinus","common_name":"Pseudolithos migiurtinus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly: at most one dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed during peak summer growth. Routine feeding promotes soft, rot-susceptible tissue in this slow, sensitive succulent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"larryleachia-marlothii","common_name":"Larryleachia marlothii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly: at most a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during peak summer growth. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces soft, distorted, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-filix-mas-linearis-polydactyla","common_name":"Dryopteris filix-mas ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost supplies enough nutrients. If growth is weak, apply a light dressing of balanced general fertiliser in spring; avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scaly-male-fern","common_name":"Scaly Male Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low maintenance. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost is usually all it needs. For weak plants, apply a light dressing of balanced general fertiliser in spring; avoid over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodwardia-unigemmata","common_name":"Woodwardia unigemmata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a top-dressing of leaf mould in spring; an occasional half-strength liquid feed through summer is ample. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, scorch-prone fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"polypodium-cambricum","common_name":"Polypodium cambricum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or a sprinkle of slow-release fertiliser in early autumn as growth resumes is sufficient. Over-feeding is unnecessary for this lean-soil specialist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polypodium-cambricum-cambricum","common_name":"Polypodium cambricum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A top-dressing of leaf mould or a little slow-release fertiliser in early autumn as growth restarts is enough. Heavy feeding is unnecessary and can coarsen the delicate frond form.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"wall-rue","common_name":"Wall Rue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed. Wall rue is adapted to nutrient-poor masonry and crevices; fertiliser causes soft, untypical growth and can kill it. Leave it lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-york-fern","common_name":"New York Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. An annual mulch of leaf mould or compost in spring supplies enough nutrients. A light balanced feed in spring can be used in poor soil, but avoid overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marsh-fern","common_name":"Marsh Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile marsh soil. If grown in leaner conditions, a light spring mulch of compost or leaf mould supplies ample nutrients; avoid concentrated fertilisers near water.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"oak-fern","common_name":"Oak Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost provides enough nutrients. Concentrated fertiliser is unnecessary and can damage the fine rhizomes; keep feeding gentle.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"limestone-oak-fern","common_name":"Limestone Oak Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder adapted to lean limestone soils. A modest spring top-dressing of leaf mould is enough; avoid rich feeding, which produces soft growth ill-suited to its natural scree habitat.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cystopteris-fragilis","common_name":"Cystopteris fragilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeders. A weak, half-strength balanced liquid feed once or twice in spring is ample; or top-dress with leaf mould. Excess fertiliser produces soft, floppy fronds and harms this lean-soil specialist.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cystopteris-bulbifera","common_name":"Cystopteris bulbifera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A dilute balanced liquid feed once in late spring, or an annual leaf-mould mulch, keeps it vigorous. Avoid strong fertiliser, which encourages weak, sprawling fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gymnocarpium-dryopteris-plumosum","common_name":"Gymnocarpium dryopteris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or well-rotted compost is usually enough; supplement with a dilute balanced feed only if growth is weak. Avoid heavy feeding, which spoils the delicate habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-dilatata","common_name":"Dryopteris dilatata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual mulch of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in spring sustains it; a single dilute balanced feed in late spring boosts vigour on poor soils. Avoid over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-dilatata-crispa-whiteside","common_name":"Dryopteris dilatata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance feeder. Mulch with leaf mould or well-rotted compost each spring; an optional dilute balanced feed in late spring supports growth on poor soils. Avoid heavy feeding, which can coarsen the crisping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-carthusiana","common_name":"Dryopteris carthusiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost meets most needs; a single dilute balanced feed in late spring helps on poor soils. Avoid heavy fertiliser.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dryopteris-intermedia","common_name":"Dryopteris intermedia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient; an optional dilute balanced feed in late spring supports growth on lean soils. Avoid over-feeding the neat habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-angustum-f-rubellum-lady-in-red","common_name":"Athyrium angustum f. rubellum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. Mulch with leaf mould or well-rotted compost in spring; an optional dilute balanced feed in late spring supports vigorous growth. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-peltatum-tomcat","common_name":"Pelargonium peltatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato food works well) to sustain flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-peltatum-barrocas","common_name":"Pelargonium peltatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid feed every 1-2 weeks from spring to late summer to fuel repeat flowering; pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-x-domesticum-carisbrooke","common_name":"Pelargonium x domesticum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed in spring, switching to high-potash as buds form; stop feeding once flowering ends and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-x-domesticum-chocolate-blotch","common_name":"Pelargonium x domesticum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a balanced liquid feed every 1-2 weeks in spring, moving to a high-potash feed as buds appear; stop feeding after flowering and over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-x-domesticum-burgundy","common_name":"Pelargonium x domesticum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed in spring, switching to high-potash as buds form; stop feeding when flowering ends and over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-x-domesticum-hazel-carey","common_name":"Pelargonium x domesticum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 1-2 weeks in spring, moving to high-potash as buds form; stop feeding once flowering finishes and through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-x-domesticum-lavender-grand-slam","common_name":"Pelargonium x domesticum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced liquid feed in spring, switching to high-potash as buds form; stop feeding after flowering and over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-occold-lagoon","common_name":"Pelargonium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash liquid feed to sustain continuous flowering; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-sylvaticum","common_name":"Geranium sylvaticum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually supplies enough nutrients; a single balanced general fertiliser application in spring suffices on poor soils. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-sylvaticum-mayflower","common_name":"Geranium sylvaticum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould generally meets its needs; one application of balanced general fertiliser in spring is plenty on lean soils. Over-feeding produces lush but floppy, shy-flowering growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-maculatum","common_name":"Geranium maculatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost supplies adequate nutrients; on poor soils a single balanced feed in spring is enough. Heavy fertilising promotes weak, floppy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-maculatum-elizabeth-ann","common_name":"Geranium maculatum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually suffices; one balanced general feed in spring helps on poor soils. Avoid rich feeding, which can dilute leaf colour and produce floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-nodosum","common_name":"Geranium nodosum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very undemanding. A spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually all it needs; one light balanced feed in spring suits impoverished or dry-shade soils. Generally thrives on neglect once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-patricia","common_name":"Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring mulch of compost plus one balanced general feed in spring supports its long flowering season. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces lush leaves and a floppy habit at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-renardii","common_name":"Geranium renardii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder that thrives on lean soil. A light spring mulch is plenty; avoid rich feeding, which causes soft, floppy growth and spoils the compact, well-textured habit. Excess nitrogen reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-renardii-phillipe-vapelle","common_name":"Geranium renardii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of compost generally suffices; a single light balanced feed in spring suits poorer soils. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages floppy growth and reduces the proportion of flowers to leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plectranthus-scutellarioides-black-dragon","common_name":"Plectranthus scutellarioides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; over-feeding with high nitrogen can dull the dark colour and force leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobelia-erinus-cascade-blue","common_name":"Lobelia erinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to sustain continuous flowering; baskets benefit from a slow-release fertiliser worked into the compost at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobelia-erinus-riviera-lilac","common_name":"Lobelia erinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser to keep the compact mounds flowering freely; a slow-release feed mixed into the compost at planting also works well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobelia-erinus-techno-heat-blue","common_name":"Lobelia erinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser; vigorous trailing growth in baskets is hungry, so combine a slow-release feed at planting with regular liquid feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tagetes-patula-boy-orange","common_name":"Tagetes patula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly; a single balanced feed at planting and occasional high-potash liquid feed during flowering is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which produces lush foliage and fewer blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tagetes-patula-janie-bright-yellow","common_name":"Tagetes patula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly; one balanced feed at planting plus an occasional high-potash liquid feed during bloom suffices. High nitrogen produces lush foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tagetes-erecta-inca-gold","common_name":"Tagetes erecta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at planting with a balanced fertiliser and apply a high-potash liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering to support the large blooms; avoid excess nitrogen, which softens stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tagetes-erecta-taishan-orange","common_name":"Tagetes erecta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed at planting and a high-potash liquid feed every 2-3 weeks while flowering to fuel the large blooms; keep nitrogen moderate to maintain its naturally compact, sturdy habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cosmos-sulphureus-klondike","common_name":"Cosmos sulphureus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs none. Feeding promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers, so skip nitrogen feeds. A single low dose of balanced fertiliser at planting is the most it requires in poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"antirrhinum-majus-rocket-red","common_name":"Antirrhinum majus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or work a slow-release feed into the bed at planting. Steady feeding supports the long spikes; ease off once heavy flowering tapers in summer heat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"antirrhinum-majus-sonnet-pink","common_name":"Antirrhinum majus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2-4 weeks in active growth, or incorporate slow-release fertiliser at planting. Consistent moderate feeding keeps the Sonnet series flowering heavily; reduce feeding during midsummer heat dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"antirrhinum-majus-chantilly-bronze","common_name":"Antirrhinum majus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during growth and flowering, or use a slow-release feed at planting. Steady nutrition supports the long Chantilly spikes; ease back as flowering naturally slows in peak heat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"antirrhinum-majus-twinny-peach","common_name":"Antirrhinum majus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser; in beds, feed every 3-4 weeks or use slow-release granules at planting. Regular feeding sustains the heavy double-flower display through the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nicotiana-alata-perfume-deep-purple","common_name":"Nicotiana alata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during growth and flowering with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or work slow-release feed into the bed at planting. Steady feeding supports its continuous bloom; container plants need more frequent feeding than those in the ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nicotiana-sylvestris","common_name":"Nicotiana sylvestris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry plant: feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through the growing season, or incorporate plenty of compost and slow-release feed at planting to fuel its large leaves and tall flower stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nicotiana-sanderae-starmaker-lime","common_name":"Nicotiana × sanderae ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during growth and flowering, or mix slow-release feed into the soil at planting. Container plants benefit from more frequent feeding to sustain the continuous Starmaker bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"matthiola-incana-katz-sakura","common_name":"Matthiola incana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium liquid feed to support strong spikes. Over-feeding with nitrogen gives lush leaves at the expense of flowers. Stop feeding once spikes are fully colouring up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"matthiola-incana-giant-imperial-mix","common_name":"Matthiola incana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks through active growth, leaning toward potassium as spikes form. Excess nitrogen favours foliage over flowers. Taper feeding once flower colour shows to keep stems sturdy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gomphrena-globosa-qis-pink","common_name":"Gomphrena globosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Work a little compost in at planting and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly at most. Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen, produces floppy growth and fewer flowers; lean conditions give the best, longest-lasting blooms.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gomphrena-haageana-strawberry-fields","common_name":"Gomphrena haageana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A little compost at planting plus an occasional balanced liquid feed is plenty. High nitrogen produces lush, floppy foliage and fewer flowers, so keep nutrition lean for the best colour and form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"torenia-fournieri-catalina-midnight-blue","common_name":"Torenia fournieri ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through the growing season, or incorporate a slow-release feed at planting. Container plants benefit from regular feeding to sustain continuous bloom; ease off as cool autumn weather arrives.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"torenia-fournieri-summer-wave-large-violet","common_name":"Torenia fournieri ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A vigorous, hungry trailer that rewards regular feeding. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks in containers, or use slow-release feed at planting plus periodic top-ups, to keep the heavy bloom flush going all season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scaevola-aemula-bombay-dark-blue","common_name":"Scaevola aemula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly but regularly in containers, using a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks; avoid heavy phosphorus, as this Proteaceae-tolerant Australian native can be sensitive to high-phosphorus feeds. Slow-release fertiliser at planting also works well for season-long bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scaevola-aemula-whirlwind-white","common_name":"Scaevola aemula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed this vigorous trailer regularly in containers with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks, or use slow-release feed at planting. Favour low-phosphorus formulations, as Scaevola can be sensitive to high phosphorus, which may cause leaf yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angelonia-angustifolia-serenita-raspberry","common_name":"Angelonia angustifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or mix a slow-release granular feed into beds and containers at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angelonia-angustifolia-archangel-white","common_name":"Angelonia angustifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed, or incorporate slow-release granules at planting. The ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catharanthus-roseus-cora-cascade-strawberry","common_name":"Catharanthus roseus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use slow-release granules at planting. Vinca needs little feeding and over-fertilising encourages soft growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catharanthus-roseus-titan-polka-dot","common_name":"Catharanthus roseus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed or via slow-release granules at planting. The Titan series is vigorous and needs little feed; overfeeding produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"linaria-maroccana-fairy-bouquet","common_name":"Linaria maroccana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding. A single light dose of balanced fertiliser at planting, or one liquid feed as buds form, is plenty. Rich, over-fed soil produces floppy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phlox-drummondii-intensia-cabernet","common_name":"Phlox drummondii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through the growing season, or use slow-release granules at planting. Steady feeding sustains the continuous flush; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schizanthus-pinnatus-angel-wings","common_name":"Schizanthus pinnatus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser once growth is active and through flowering. Regular feeding supports the heavy bloom in pots; ease off as plants finish.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eschscholzia-californica-thai-silk-rose-chiffon","common_name":"Eschscholzia californica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding and prefers lean soil; fertiliser produces leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Skip feeding entirely in beds and use only a very weak feed, if any, in containers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"magnolia-grandiflora-gallissonniere","common_name":"Magnolia grandiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release or ericaceous fertiliser to maintain leaf colour on neutral-to-alkaline soils. Top-dress with composted bark or leaf mould yearly. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season, which produce soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnolia-wilsonii","common_name":"Magnolia wilsonii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring mulch of leaf mould or composted bark usually supplies enough nutrients. On poorer soils, apply a balanced or ericaceous slow-release feed in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes lush growth at the expense of flowers and frost-hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnolia-elizabeth","common_name":"Magnolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring and mulch with leaf mould or composted bark. On alkaline soils use an acidifying feed to maintain leaf colour. Avoid late-season nitrogen that encourages frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catalpa-bignonioides","common_name":"Catalpa bignonioides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding once established. On poor soils apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost. Excess nitrogen produces soft, brittle wood prone to wind and snow breakage, so feed sparingly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catalpa-bignonioides-aurea","common_name":"Catalpa bignonioides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed pollarded or coppiced specimens with a balanced spring fertiliser and generous mulch to fuel the vigorous regrowth and large leaves. Free-standing trees on decent soil need little feeding. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which weakens the brittle wood.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catalpa-speciosa","common_name":"Catalpa speciosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; it grows vigorously even on poor soils. On very poor ground a balanced slow-release feed in spring and a compost mulch help establishment. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces weak, breakage-prone wood.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cercidiphyllum-japonicum","common_name":"Cercidiphyllum japonicum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost usually suffices. On poorer soils add a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid drought stress more than feeding; keeping roots cool and moist matters more than heavy fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cercidiphyllum-japonicum-pendulum","common_name":"Cercidiphyllum japonicum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough; on poorer soils add a balanced slow-release feed in early spring. Maintaining cool, moist roots matters more than heavy feeding for this drought-sensitive tree.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parrotia-persica","common_name":"Parrotia persica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough. On poor soils, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth at the expense of autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"koelreuteria-paniculata","common_name":"Koelreuteria paniculata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder that flowers best on lean soil. A balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient on poor ground; avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth and brittle wood at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"davidia-involucrata","common_name":"Davidia involucrata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a generous spring mulch of well-rotted compost or leaf mould to feed and retain moisture. A balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports young trees; avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays the onset of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-rubrum-october-glory","common_name":"Acer rubrum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring mulch and, on poor soils, a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring keep it vigorous. On alkaline ground, use an acidifying or iron-chelate feed to counter chlorosis. Avoid late-season high-nitrogen feeding, which can soften autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acer-rubrum-autumn-blaze","common_name":"Acer rubrum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally low-maintenance; a spring mulch suffices on decent soil. On poor or alkaline ground, a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring, with iron chelate if chlorosis appears, keeps foliage healthy. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxydendrum-arboreum","common_name":"Oxydendrum arboreum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed as an acid-loving plant: an ericaceous (rhododendron/azalea) fertiliser in early spring plus a leaf-mould or pine-needle mulch. Avoid lime and alkaline feeds; if foliage yellows between the veins, apply chelated iron and acidify the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"halesia-carolina","common_name":"Halesia carolina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with an ericaceous or balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring on poorer or neutral soils, plus a leaf-mould or compost mulch. Avoid lime; treat any inter-veinal yellowing with chelated iron and acidifying mulch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"halesia-monticola","common_name":"Halesia monticola","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with an ericaceous or balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring on poor or neutral soils, plus a generous leaf-mould or compost mulch. Avoid lime; correct any inter-veinal yellowing with chelated iron and acidifying mulch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liriodendron-tulipifera","common_name":"Liriodendron tulipifera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in decent soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring. An annual mulch of leaf mould or compost over the root zone is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"paulownia-tomentosa","common_name":"Paulownia tomentosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Vigorous and rarely needs feeding in good soil. For pollarded specimens grown for foliage, a spring application of balanced or nitrogen-rich fertiliser fuels the large leaves. Mulch annually with compost.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"laburnum-watereri-vossii","common_name":"Laburnum × watereri ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it does best on lean to moderate soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth at the expense of flowers. A light spring mulch is ample.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"robinia-pseudoacacia-frisia","common_name":"Robinia pseudoacacia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding — as a legume it fixes nitrogen and over-rich soil produces soft, even more brittle growth. Skip fertiliser entirely on all but the very poorest sites.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"albizia-julibrissin","common_name":"Albizia julibrissin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; as a legume it fixes its own nitrogen and over-feeding produces weak growth. On poor soils a light balanced feed in spring suffices.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"albizia-julibrissin-rosea","common_name":"Albizia julibrissin ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Seldom needs feeding; nitrogen-fixing roots supply most of its needs and rich diets cause soft, disease-prone growth. A light spring feed only on genuinely poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aesculus-hippocastanum","common_name":"Aesculus hippocastanum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees rarely need feeding. For young or stressed trees, a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring helps; an annual mulch over the root zone conserves moisture and reduces scorch.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aesculus-carnea-briotii","common_name":"Aesculus × carnea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in good soil. A balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring benefits young or weak trees; mulch annually to retain moisture and reduce leaf scorch.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aesculus-flava","common_name":"Aesculus flava","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary in decent ground. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring, or mulch annually with leaf mould or compost over the root zone to feed gradually and conserve moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tilia-cordata","common_name":"Tilia cordata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in reasonable soil. On poor ground, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and mulch annually with compost or leaf mould over the root zone to maintain vigour and suppress weeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tilia-tomentosa-petiolaris","common_name":"Tilia tomentosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in good ground. On poor soil, feed with a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring and mulch annually with compost or leaf mould over the root zone to support steady growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quercus-robur-fastigiata","common_name":"Quercus robur ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Seldom required. If establishment is slow on poor ground, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and mulch with leaf mould or compost. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can promote weak, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quercus-coccinea","common_name":"Quercus coccinea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary on suitable acidic soil. On marginal ground, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring; on alkaline sites, sequestered iron or sulphur can ease chlorosis. Mulch with leaf mould to keep roots cool and moist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eucryphia-nymansensis-nymansay","common_name":"Eucryphia × nymansensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced or ericaceous slow-release fertiliser and mulch generously with leaf mould or composted bark. On alkaline ground use ericaceous feeds to support healthy, green foliage and avoid chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"embothrium-coccineum","common_name":"Embothrium coccineum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. Use a low-phosphate ericaceous fertiliser in spring, as proteas are sensitive to phosphorus; avoid general high-phosphate feeds and bonemeal. A leaf-mould or composted-bark mulch is usually all the feeding it needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prunus-maackii","common_name":"Prunus maackii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in decent soil. On poor ground apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or leaf mould over the root zone, keeping mulch off the trunk to protect the ornamental bark.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cissus-javana","common_name":"Cissus javana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. This vigorous grower responds well to steady, light feeding rather than occasional heavy doses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-peregrinus","common_name":"Curio peregrinus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer with a diluted balanced or cactus fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Succulents need little feeding; do not fertilise in autumn and winter, and never feed dry soil as it can burn the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mikania-ternata","common_name":"Mikania ternata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its quick trailing growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid overfeeding, which produces weak, leggy stems at the expense of compact foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-fluminensis-tricolor","common_name":"Tradescantia fluminensis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its quick growth and bright variegation. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Overfeeding encourages all-green, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-fluminensis-variegata","common_name":"Tradescantia fluminensis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support rapid growth and strong variegation. Cut back to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen pushes green-dominant, weaker growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-blossfeldiana","common_name":"Tradescantia blossfeldiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support growth and flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. A slightly higher-potassium feed can encourage more of its pink-and-white blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-bubblegum","common_name":"Tradescantia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support vigorous, colourful growth. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which encourages green-dominant, less pink growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-lilac","common_name":"Tradescantia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support fast, colourful growth. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours green, leggy growth over the lilac tones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-griffithii","common_name":"Arisaema griffithii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or balanced slow-release feed at emergence in spring. A light liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth supports the tuber; stop once foliage begins to yellow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-consanguineum","common_name":"Arisaema consanguineum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with leaf mould or apply a balanced slow-release feed at emergence. Supplement with diluted liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth; the large leaf and tall stem reward steady feeding. Stop as foliage yellows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-tortuosum","common_name":"Arisaema tortuosum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or a balanced slow-release fertiliser at emergence. Optional dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during growth; cease once foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-ringens","common_name":"Arisaema ringens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with leaf mould or apply balanced slow-release feed at emergence. A dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks supports growth; stop once foliage yellows in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-speciosum","common_name":"Arisaema speciosum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or a balanced slow-release feed at emergence. Optional dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth; stop as the leaf begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-elephas","common_name":"Arisaema elephas","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with leaf mould or apply a balanced slow-release feed at emergence. An optional dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks supports growth; stop once foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"voodoo-lily","common_name":"Voodoo Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed during the leaf stage only: a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-3 weeks builds up the tuber for next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"typhonium-trilobatum","common_name":"Typhonium trilobatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to support the lush foliage and build the tuber. Reduce or stop feeding during cool or dry rest periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"typhonium-brownii","common_name":"Typhonium brownii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season with a balanced half-strength liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding entirely once the plant moves into dormancy and foliage dies back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinellia-ternata","common_name":"Pinellia ternata","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeders; an annual spring mulch of compost is usually enough. A balanced half-strength liquid feed once or twice in active growth suffices in poor soils. Avoid overfeeding, which only fuels its spread.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pinellia-pedatisecta","common_name":"Pinellia pedatisecta","category":"herb","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual mulch of leaf mould or compost in spring feeds it adequately. A single balanced half-strength liquid feed early in the season helps in lean soils. Avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinellia-tripartita","common_name":"Pinellia tripartita","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould generally suffices. One balanced half-strength liquid feed in active growth benefits container plants and poorer soils. Don","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-arum","common_name":"Dragon Arum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly: a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch as growth begins in spring, with an optional half-strength liquid feed before flowering. Stop feeding once foliage starts to die back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracunculus-canariensis","common_name":"Dracunculus canariensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks during winter-to-spring growth. Cease feeding once leaves yellow and the plant moves into summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mousetail-arum","common_name":"Mousetail Arum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch as growth begins, with an optional half-strength liquid feed before flowering. Stop once foliage dies back for the summer rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseudodracontium-lacourii","common_name":"Pseudodracontium lacourii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to support the large leaf and bulk up the tuber. Stop feeding entirely during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"remusatia-vivipara","common_name":"Remusatia vivipara","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding entirely once leaves begin to die back and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"remusatia-hookeriana","common_name":"Remusatia hookeriana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced half-strength liquid feed every 2-4 weeks during active leafy growth. Cease feeding as the plant enters its natural dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gonatopus-boivinii","common_name":"Gonatopus boivinii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a dilute balanced fertiliser only while in active leaf. Withhold all feed once the plant enters dry-season dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zomicarpella-amazonica","common_name":"Zomicarpella amazonica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-to-half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth. This small, slow plant is easily overfed, so err light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anchomanes-difformis","common_name":"Anchomanes difformis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season to fuel the large leaf. Stop feeding once the plant enters dry-season dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anchomanes-giganteus","common_name":"Anchomanes giganteus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through active growth to power the enormous leaf, then stop entirely as the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-captain-tendens","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during growth and flowering with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid fertiliser to support blooming. Stop feeding as the foliage dies back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-captain-safari","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during growth and flowering with a balanced to potassium-rich liquid fertiliser for the best blooms, then stop as the plant dies back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-captain-violetta","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) to encourage flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which pushes lush leaves at the expense of spathes. Stop feeding once foliage yellows for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-black-star","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth to maximise the dark blooms. Go easy on nitrogen-heavy feeds, which favour foliage over flowers. Cease feeding as the plant yellows into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-picasso","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks in active growth to support flowering and crisp spathe colour. Limit high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leaves. Stop feeding when the foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-schwarzwalder","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a high-potassium liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth for the best dark blooms. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds that drive leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Stop once the leaves yellow for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-mango","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in active growth with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser to support strong, well-coloured flowers. Limit high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage. Stop feeding as the plant dies back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-pentlandii","common_name":"Zantedeschia pentlandii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced-to-high-potassium liquid feed to support flowering. Reduce nitrogen as flowering approaches. Stop feeding once the leaves die back for the dry dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-jucunda","common_name":"Zantedeschia jucunda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced-to-high-potassium liquid fertiliser to support its large blooms. Ease off nitrogen as flowering nears, and stop feeding when foliage dies back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-albomaculata","common_name":"Zantedeschia albomaculata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced-to-high-potassium liquid feed for steady flowering. Reduce nitrogen as flowering approaches and stop feeding once the foliage dies down for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-carolyn-whorton","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding entirely as the plant enters dormancy in late summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-thai-beauty","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth. Cease feeding as the plant begins to die back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-puppy-love","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength while in active leaf. Stop feeding as the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-lindenii","common_name":"Caladium lindenii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop in the low-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-coffee-cups","common_name":"Colocasia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 1-2 weeks in active growth, or top-dress with slow-release fertiliser, to fuel the big leaves.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-brasiliense","common_name":"Xanthosoma brasiliense","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously: a nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 1-2 weeks or regular compost top-dressing in active growth drives the leafy harvest. Ease off in cool, dormant periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"typhonodorum-lindleyanum","common_name":"Typhonodorum lindleyanum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with aquatic plant fertiliser tablets pushed into the soil during the growing season, or use a slow-release feed suited to pond plants. Avoid loose fertiliser that fouls the water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracontium-polyphyllum","common_name":"Dracontium polyphyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength while the leaf is actively growing. Stop feeding entirely once the leaf begins to die back into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracontium-gigas","common_name":"Dracontium gigas","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active leaf growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding entirely once the leaf begins to yellow and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"steudnera-colocasiifolia","common_name":"Steudnera colocasiifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding over the cooler, low-light winter months while growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-prainii","common_name":"Amorphophallus prainii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks while the leaf is in active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to bulk up the corm. Stop feeding once the leaf begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-decus-silvae","common_name":"Amorphophallus decus-silvae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active leaf growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to build up the large corm. Stop feeding completely once the leaf begins to die down.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-maximus","common_name":"Amorphophallus maximus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active leaf growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to bulk up the corm. Stop feeding once the leaf starts to die back into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-jacquemontii","common_name":"Arisaema jacquemontii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a mulch of leaf mould in spring and feed once or twice during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Avoid heavy feeding, which can encourage soft growth and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-serratum","common_name":"Arisaema serratum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with leaf mould in spring and feed once or twice during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Keep feeding light to avoid soft growth and tuber rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-nepenthoides","common_name":"Arisaema nepenthoides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with leaf mould in spring and give one or two light feeds of balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth. Avoid rich feeding, which softens growth and encourages tuber rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arisaema-flavum","common_name":"Arisaema flavum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth with a balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks, or top-dress with leaf mould and a low-nitrogen general fertiliser in spring. Stop feeding as the plant heads into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-edge-of-night","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid feed to support flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over blooms. Stop feeding as the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-hot-chocolate","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced to potassium-rich liquid feed every 2-3 weeks through active growth to fuel flowering. Limit nitrogen to avoid lush foliage at the expense of blooms, and stop feeding as dormancy approaches.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-flame","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid fertiliser to maximise the bright blooms. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flowers; cease feeding as dormancy begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-fannie-munson","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to sustain the large leaves. Stop feeding entirely once the foliage begins to die back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amorphophallus-variabilis","common_name":"Amorphophallus variabilis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks, or mix a slow-release feed into the soil. Stop feeding once the leaf begins to die back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-laurentii","common_name":"Sansevieria Laurentii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn and winter; over-fertilising can soften and weaken the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-moonshine","common_name":"Sansevieria Moonshine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength. Skip feeding in autumn and winter; too much fertiliser can soften the leaves and dull the silvery colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-laxissima","common_name":"Dracaena Laxissima","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt build-up, which contributes to leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-black-gold","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Black Gold","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced or cactus liquid fertiliser at half strength once or twice across spring and summer is plenty. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding causes weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-fragrans-sol","common_name":"Dracaena Fragrans Sol","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salts that aggravate leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-superba","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Superba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter. Excess feeding produces weak, floppy leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-thalioides","common_name":"Dracaena Thalioides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts that worsen leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sansevieria-trifasciata-sensation","common_name":"Sansevieria Trifasciata Sensation","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice over spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding weakens the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compacta-sage","common_name":"Compacta Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed lightly: sage prefers lean soil. A light spring application of balanced fertiliser, or an annual top-dress of compost, is enough. Over-feeding produces lush, soft growth with diluted flavour and weaker stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-lemon-thyme","common_name":"Creeping Lemon Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed minimally; thyme thrives in lean soil. A single light feed in spring or an occasional thin compost top-dress is ample. Rich feeding produces soft, sprawling growth, weak flavour and fading variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cumin","common_name":"Cumin","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single dressing of balanced general fertiliser at planting, or a couple of dilute liquid feeds in early growth, is plenty. Excess nitrogen produces lush leaves at the expense of seed.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-hyssop","common_name":"Mexican Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal. A light spring dressing of balanced fertiliser or thin compost mulch is enough. Over-feeding produces soft, floppy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-shiso","common_name":"Green Shiso","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder grown for leaf. Work compost in at planting and give a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 3-4 weeks to keep new growth tender.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vietnamese-perilla","common_name":"Vietnamese Perilla","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder grown for leaf. Mix compost in at planting and feed with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 3-4 weeks to keep foliage soft and productive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"costmary","common_name":"Costmary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A thin compost mulch or single balanced spring feed is ample. Excess feeding makes growth floppy and dilutes the aromatic oils.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"good-king-henry","common_name":"Good King Henry","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate to heavy feeder over its long life. Top-dress annually in spring with compost or rotted manure and give nitrogen-rich liquid feeds during heavy leaf production.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"spilanthes","common_name":"Spilanthes","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Mix compost in at planting and give a balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks through the growing season to sustain continuous flowering and leaf growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"licorice-basil","common_name":"Licorice Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder for leaf. Mix compost in at planting and feed with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks; avoid excess nitrogen, which dilutes the aromatic oils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"summer-savory-cuban","common_name":"Summer Savory Cuban","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser once a month through spring and summer, or top-dress with compost. Over-feeding produces lush, weakly aromatic growth, so keep nutrition modest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ramsons","common_name":"Ramsons","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile woodland soil. An annual autumn mulch of leaf mould or compost supplies enough nutrients. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which are unnecessary for this naturalising woodlander.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"winter-tarragon","common_name":"Winter Tarragon","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A balanced liquid feed at half strength every 3-4 weeks in the growing season is plenty. Like most marigolds, rich nitrogen gives lush leaves but fewer flowers and weaker scent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"szechuan-pepper","common_name":"Szechuan Pepper","category":"herb","fertilising":"Low maintenance. An annual spring mulch of compost or a balanced general fertiliser supports growth and fruiting. Excessive nitrogen favours leafy growth over the peppercorns, so feed moderately.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"galangal","common_name":"Galangal","category":"herb","fertilising":"A hungry plant: feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or enrich the soil with plenty of compost. Ample feeding supports the lush leafy stems and rhizome production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pandan","common_name":"Pandan","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at moderate strength to support the leafy growth. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows. Avoid overfeeding salts in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-oregano","common_name":"Mexican Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. One application of balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring, or a thin compost top-dressing, is enough. Heavy feeding produces lush but bland, disease-prone growth, so keep nutrition lean.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"duke-blueberry","common_name":"Duke Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with an ericaceous (acid-loving plant) fertiliser, repeating in early summer. Avoid lime and high-pH feeds. Mulch annually with composted pine bark or leaf mould to feed lightly and keep the soil acidic and moist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sonerila-margaritacea","common_name":"Sonerila margaritacea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; withhold feed in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sonerila-heterostemon","common_name":"Sonerila heterostemon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly during spring and summer; stop feeding over winter while growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bertolonia-maculata","common_name":"Bertolonia maculata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"episcia-cupreata-silver-sheen","common_name":"Episcia cupreata ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting houseplant fertiliser at half strength; reduce to occasional feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"episcia-lilacina","common_name":"Episcia lilacina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or flowering houseplant fertiliser; cut back over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamaeranthemum-gaudichaudii","common_name":"Chamaeranthemum gaudichaudii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; withhold over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamaeranthemum-venosum","common_name":"Chamaeranthemum venosum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly during spring and summer; stop feeding in winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseuderanthemum-carruthersii","common_name":"Pseuderanthemum carruthersii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser to support colourful foliage; reduce to occasional feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseuderanthemum-atropurpureum","common_name":"Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pseuderanthemum-carruthersii-var-carruthersii","common_name":"Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer to support both growth and strong variegation. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strobilanthes-gossypinus","common_name":"Strobilanthes gossypinus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It is not a heavy feeder; over-fertilising produces soft, leggy growth and weaker foliage colour. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"strobilanthes-kunthianus","common_name":"Strobilanthes kunthianus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks during active growth. As a wild montane species it is adapted to lean soils, so avoid heavy feeding. No fertiliser when dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruellia-makoyana","common_name":"Ruellia makoyana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support foliage and flowering. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruellia-devosiana","common_name":"Ruellia devosiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Withhold feed during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"porphyrocoma-pohliana","common_name":"Porphyrocoma pohliana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to sustain its prolific flowering. Pause feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"justicia-scheidweileri","common_name":"Justicia scheidweileri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to sustain steady flowering. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"justicia-aurea","common_name":"Justicia aurea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachystachys-coccinea","common_name":"Pachystachys coccinea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid feed to fuel flowering. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aphelandra-tetragona","common_name":"Aphelandra tetragona","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. Reduce to monthly in autumn and pause through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemigraphis-alternata","common_name":"Hemigraphis alternata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising encourages leggy green growth at the expense of colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"graptophyllum-pictum","common_name":"Graptophyllum pictum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to support colourful new growth. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanchezia-speciosa","common_name":"Sanchezia speciosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support its vigorous, large-leaved growth. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eranthemum-pulchellum","common_name":"Eranthemum pulchellum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser; a higher-potassium feed in autumn supports winter flowering. Stop feeding once growth slows in deep winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blechum-brownei","common_name":"Blechum brownei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder; feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It grows readily in fertile soil and needs little feeding to stay vigorous.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"thunbergia-erecta","common_name":"Thunbergia erecta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser to sustain bloom. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thunbergia-battiscombei","common_name":"Thunbergia battiscombei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, or a slow-release fertiliser at the start of the season. Withhold feeding once growth slows in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clinacanthus-nutans","common_name":"Clinacanthus nutans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a nitrogen-leaning balanced fertiliser to support its leafy growth; a slow-release granule in spring also works. Reduce in cooler, darker months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"megaskepasma-erythrochlamys","common_name":"Megaskepasma erythrochlamys","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support its vigorous growth and large bracts; supplement with slow-release granules. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"odontonema-tubaeforme","common_name":"Odontonema tubaeforme","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or apply slow-release granules in spring. A phosphorus boost before flowering supports the bloom spikes; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crossandra-infundibuliformis-mango","common_name":"Crossandra infundibuliformis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or bloom-promoting liquid fertiliser to sustain continuous flowering. Dilute to half strength for potted plants and reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brillantaisia-subulugurica","common_name":"Brillantaisia subulugurica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to fuel its rapid leafy growth and flower spikes. A slow-release feed in spring helps; reduce in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dicliptera-suberecta","common_name":"Dicliptera suberecta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser once or twice in spring and early summer; avoid over-feeding, which produces soft, floppy growth at the expense of flowers and silvery colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ancistrachne-uncinulella","common_name":"Ancistrachne uncinulella","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or work slow-release granules into the soil in spring. Avoid high nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia-albivenis-red-anne","common_name":"Fittonia albivenis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Fittonia is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so flush the pot occasionally and reduce feeding to none in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-majestica","common_name":"Goeppertia majestica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil periodically and stop feeding in winter to avoid root and leaf-edge burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-majestica-whitestar","common_name":"Goeppertia majestica ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Being salt-sensitive, flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser build-up and pause feeding entirely over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoop-pine","common_name":"Hoop Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed potted specimens monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Landscape trees in good soil need little feeding; a light spring application of balanced granular fertiliser supports steady growth. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cook-pine","common_name":"Cook Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed container plants monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Landscape trees need little supplemental feeding; a light spring application of balanced granular fertiliser is sufficient. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-araucaria","common_name":"Brazilian Araucaria","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed potted young plants monthly in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly acidic liquid fertiliser at half strength. Established landscape trees need little feeding; a light spring application of balanced fertiliser supports steady growth. Avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ginkgo-autumn-gold","common_name":"Ginkgo ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally low-feeding. Apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser in early spring for young trees to encourage establishment. Mature trees in reasonable soil rarely need feeding. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can promote weak growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"giant-sequoia-glaucum","common_name":"Giant Sequoia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally undemanding; a light spring application of a balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser supports young trees. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that force soft, frost-prone growth. Mature specimens rarely need feeding in decent soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-cedar-elegans","common_name":"Japanese Cedar ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced or conifer-specific slow-release fertiliser to support steady growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces weak, floppy plume growth prone to splaying. Mulching with leaf mould or compost is often enough in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-cedar-globosa-nana","common_name":"Japanese Cedar ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light spring feed with a balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser keeps the dome dense and healthy, especially in containers. Avoid heavy nitrogen that spoils the compact habit. Top-dress potted plants annually with fresh compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-cedar-vilmoriniana","common_name":"Japanese Cedar ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a weak spring dose of balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser is plenty. Over-feeding loosens the prized tight cushion. In troughs, a light annual top-dressing of fresh gritty compost is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-cedar-spiralis","common_name":"Japanese Cedar ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light spring feed of balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser to support steady growth and good colour. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which forces soft growth. A leaf-mould or compost mulch helps in good garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-cedar-cristata","common_name":"Japanese Cedar ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser to sustain growth and the unusual cresting. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can swamp the crests with normal growth. A compost or leaf-mould mulch supports good garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-plum-yew","common_name":"Japanese Plum Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser to support steady growth, especially on poor soils. It is not a heavy feeder; a leaf-mould or compost mulch often suffices. Avoid forcing soft growth with excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-plum-yew","common_name":"Chinese Plum Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light spring feed of balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser supports steady growth, particularly on poorer soils. It is not demanding; an organic mulch of leaf mould or compost is often enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen that forces weak, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peace-rose","common_name":"Peace Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes, again after the first flush, and a final lighter feed in midsummer; stop by late summer so new growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mister-lincoln-rose","common_name":"Mister Lincoln Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced rose food in early spring, repeat after the first bloom flush, and once more in midsummer; cease feeding by late summer to allow canes to harden before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-delight-rose","common_name":"Double Delight Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced rose fertiliser in early spring, again after the first flush, and a final feed in midsummer; stop by late summer so growth firms up before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iceberg-rose","common_name":"Iceberg Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; because it blooms so freely, a midsummer feed sustains performance. Stop feeding by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"julia-child-rose","common_name":"Julia Child Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed balanced rose fertiliser in early spring, after the first flush, and again in midsummer to sustain repeat bloom; stop by late summer to harden growth before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graham-thomas-rose","common_name":"Graham Thomas Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed balanced or rose-specific fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; a midsummer feed supports later bloom. Stop feeding by late summer to harden growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"munstead-wood-rose","common_name":"Munstead Wood Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply rose or balanced fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, with an optional midsummer feed; stop by late summer so growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olivia-rose-austin","common_name":"Olivia Rose Austin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed rose or balanced fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, with an optional midsummer feed to sustain its long bloom; stop by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gertrude-jekyll-rose","common_name":"Gertrude Jekyll Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth begins and again after the first flush in midsummer. A spring mulch of well-rotted manure feeds and conserves moisture. Stop feeding by late summer so soft growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-dawn-rose","common_name":"New Dawn Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again after the first major flush in summer. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring. Avoid heavy late-season feeding so growth hardens before winter on this large, woody climber.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zephirine-drouhin-rose","common_name":"Zephirine Drouhin Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush. A generous spring mulch of well-rotted manure improves vigour and disease resilience. Ease off feeding in late summer to let growth harden for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flower-carpet-rose","common_name":"Flower Carpet Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again in midsummer after the first heavy flush to sustain bloom. A spring mulch conserves moisture and feeds the shallow roots. Container plants benefit from a slow-release rose fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-of-shalott-rose","common_name":"Lady of Shalott Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in midsummer to fuel continuous bloom. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring. Stop feeding by late summer so new growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"falstaff-rose","common_name":"Falstaff Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in midsummer to sustain the large blooms. Apply a spring mulch of well-rotted manure. Cease feeding by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boscobel-rose","common_name":"Boscobel Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in midsummer to drive continuous bloom. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring. Stop feeding by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scepterd-isle-rose","common_name":"Scepter","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in midsummer to sustain bloom. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring; container plants benefit from a slow-release rose feed. Stop feeding by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisley-2008-rose","common_name":"Wisley 2008 Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes and again after the first flush in midsummer. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost annually. Stop feeding by late summer so soft growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-generous-gardener-rose","common_name":"The Generous Gardener Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost in spring. As a vigorous climber it appreciates the extra feeding, but stop by late summer to harden growth before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teasing-georgia-rose","common_name":"Teasing Georgia Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and after the first flush in summer. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring. Halt feeding by late summer so new growth firms up before the first frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"princess-alexandra-of-kent-rose","common_name":"Princess Alexandra of Kent Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush. Top-dress with rotted manure or compost in spring; container plants benefit from regular liquid feeding through summer. Stop feeding by late summer to harden growth before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jubilee-celebration-rose","common_name":"Jubilee Celebration Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring. Stop feeding by late summer so soft growth hardens off before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"harlow-carr-rose","common_name":"Harlow Carr Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring; feed container plants with liquid fertiliser through summer. Stop by late summer to harden growth before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-pilgrim-rose","common_name":"The Pilgrim Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring. Stop feeding by late summer so new growth firms up before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"charlotte-rose","common_name":"Charlotte Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush. Top-dress with rotted manure or compost in spring. Stop feeding by late summer so soft growth hardens before the first frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-edric-rose","common_name":"Wild Edric Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth begins and again after the first flush in midsummer. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost annually; avoid feeding after late summer so new growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wildeve-rose","common_name":"Wildeve Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and repeat after the first flush in summer. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Stop feeding by late summer to let growth harden before the cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darcey-bussell-rose","common_name":"Darcey Bussell Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; container plants benefit from a liquid rose feed every few weeks through summer. Mulch beds annually and stop feeding by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-dark-lady-rose","common_name":"The Dark Lady Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in summer, with an annual mulch of well-rotted manure or compost. Cease feeding by late summer so growth ripens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sophys-rose","common_name":"Sophy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; give container plants a liquid rose feed every few weeks in summer. Mulch annually and stop feeding by late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-of-sweden-rose","common_name":"Queen of Sweden Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in summer, with an annual mulch of well-rotted manure or compost. Stop feeding by late summer so growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eglantyne-rose","common_name":"Eglantyne Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in summer, topped with an annual mulch of well-rotted manure or compost. Stop feeding by late summer so new growth ripens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"william-shakespeare-2000-rose","common_name":"William Shakespeare 2000 Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush in summer, with an annual mulch of well-rotted manure or compost. Cease feeding by late summer so growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gentle-hermione-rose","common_name":"Gentle Hermione Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth begins and again after the first flush with a balanced rose fertiliser high in potassium; a top-dressing of well-rotted manure in spring improves vigour. Stop feeding by late summer to let wood harden before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carding-mill-rose","common_name":"Carding Mill Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, potassium-rich rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush of bloom; mulch with well-rotted manure in spring for vigour. Cease feeding in late summer so new wood ripens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pat-austin-rose","common_name":"Pat Austin Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first bloom flush; a spring mulch of well-rotted manure boosts performance. Stop feeding by late summer to allow wood to harden before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cinco-de-mayo-rose","common_name":"Cinco de Mayo Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after each major flush; this repeat-bloomer responds well to light, regular feeding. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost so growth hardens off.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fourth-of-july-rose","common_name":"Fourth of July Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a vigorous climber generously: balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, with a spring mulch of well-rotted manure. Stop feeding by late summer so the long canes ripen before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"don-juan-rose","common_name":"Don Juan Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, potassium-rich rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; mulch with well-rotted manure in spring. Stop feeding by late summer so the canes harden before winter; in colder zones the base may need winter protection.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blaze-improved-rose","common_name":"Blaze Improved Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; mulch with well-rotted manure in spring for vigour. Stop feeding by late summer so canes ripen before winter cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-iceberg-rose","common_name":"Climbing Iceberg Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; a spring mulch of well-rotted manure supports the heavy bloom. Stop feeding by late summer so canes harden before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"altissimo-rose","common_name":"Altissimo Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth begins and again after the first main flush with a balanced rose fertiliser; mulch with compost or rotted manure annually. Stop feeding by late summer so new growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"america-rose","common_name":"America Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed in early spring and again after the first flush; top-dress with compost or rotted manure each spring. Cease feeding by late summer to let growth ripen before cold weather.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compassion-rose","common_name":"Compassion Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, mulching annually with compost or rotted manure. Stop feeding in late summer so new wood hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"constance-spry-rose","common_name":"Constance Spry Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring; because it flowers once, a single spring feed plus an annual mulch of rotted manure is enough. Avoid heavy late feeding that produces soft autumn growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cecile-brunner-climbing-rose","common_name":"Cecile Brunner Climbing Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or rotted manure; this vigorous rambler often needs little feeding once established. Avoid over-feeding, which produces excessive sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"souvenir-de-la-malmaison-rose","common_name":"Souvenir de la Malmaison Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, with an annual mulch of rotted manure. It resents hard pruning, so feed to sustain growth rather than cutting back severely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madame-alfred-carriere-rose","common_name":"Madame Alfred Carriere Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, mulching annually with rotted manure or compost. Stop feeding in late summer so new growth ripens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veilchenblau-rose","common_name":"Veilchenblau Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or rotted manure; as a once-flowering rambler it needs only modest feeding. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours growth over the single bloom flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pauls-himalayan-musk-rose","common_name":"Paul","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after the midsummer flush with a balanced rose fertiliser, or simply top-dress with well-rotted manure. A vigorous rambler, it rarely needs much coaxing; over-feeding only fuels excess growth on an already huge plant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"kiftsgate-rose","common_name":"Kiftsgate Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light spring feed of balanced rose fertiliser or a mulch of well-rotted manure is ample. This rose is so vigorous that heavy feeding is counterproductive, producing soft sappy growth at the expense of manageability.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hansa-rose","common_name":"Hansa Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed only lightly; a spring mulch of compost is usually enough. Rugosas can suffer chlorosis on over-rich or alkaline soils, so avoid heavy fertilisers and lime. Excess nitrogen produces leaf at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blanc-double-de-coubert-rose","common_name":"Blanc Double de Coubert Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a spring compost mulch. Rugosas resent rich feeding and alkalinity; over-fertilising encourages soft growth and disease while doing little for the flower count. A lean regime suits it best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roseraie-de-lhay-rose","common_name":"Roseraie de l","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure suffices. Avoid heavy fertilisers and lime, which trigger chlorosis in rugosas and promote soft, disease-prone growth. This rose performs best on a lean diet.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scabrosa-rugosa-rose","common_name":"Scabrosa Rugosa Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly; a spring compost mulch is plenty. Heavy feeding and lime cause chlorosis and soft growth in rugosas. As a single-flowered form it readily sets hips when not over-fed, so keep the regime lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"frau-dagmar-hartopp-rose","common_name":"Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light spring compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid heavy fertilisers and lime, which cause chlorosis and lush, disease-prone growth in rugosas. Lean feeding keeps this compact rose tidy and free-flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"therese-bugnet-rose","common_name":"Therese Bugnet Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced rose fertiliser or compost mulch. It is more tolerant of feeding than strict rugosas, but moderation still gives the best balance of bloom and healthy, manageable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agnes-rose","common_name":"Agnes Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced rose or general-purpose fertiliser as growth resumes; a second light feed after the main flush is optional. Rugosas are light feeders and over-fertilising encourages soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"carefree-wonder-rose","common_name":"Carefree Wonder Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through the growing season with a balanced rose fertiliser to sustain repeat bloom, stopping roughly six weeks before first frost so new growth hardens off. A spring compost mulch supports steady performance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"knock-out-rose","common_name":"Knock Out Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after the first flush with a balanced or rose-specific fertiliser; light, regular feeding sustains the continuous bloom. Stop feeding about six weeks before frost. Compost mulch in spring is usually enough in fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-knock-out-rose","common_name":"Double Knock Out Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush to fuel repeat bloom; light feeds every few weeks help in lean soil. Cease feeding roughly six weeks before frost so growth hardens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-knock-out-rose","common_name":"Pink Knock Out Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and after the first bloom flush with a balanced rose fertiliser to maintain repeat flowering; light periodic feeds suit lean soils. Stop feeding about six weeks before frost. Spring compost mulch supports steady bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bonica-rose","common_name":"Bonica Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after the first flush with a balanced rose fertiliser to sustain repeat bloom; ease off about six weeks before frost. Bonica is undemanding, so a spring compost mulch is often sufficient in decent soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sally-holmes-rose","common_name":"Sally Holmes Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and after the first flush with a balanced rose fertiliser to support its heavy repeat bloom; stop about six weeks before frost. A spring compost mulch keeps this vigorous grower in good condition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ballerina-rose","common_name":"Ballerina Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after the first flush with a balanced rose fertiliser to maintain continuous bloom; stop roughly six weeks before frost. A spring compost mulch usually keeps this easy rose performing well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buff-beauty-rose","common_name":"Buff Beauty Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth resumes and again after the first flush with a balanced or rose-specific fertiliser; this hungry Hybrid Musk responds strongly to extra organic matter. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring. Stop high-nitrogen feeds by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penelope-rose","common_name":"Penelope Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush to fuel repeat bloom. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring to feed this hungry shrub. Avoid late-season high-nitrogen feeding so new growth hardens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornelia-rose","common_name":"Cornelia Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or rose-specific fertiliser in early spring and again after the first main flush to support late-season bloom. Mulch in spring with rotted manure or compost. Cease high-nitrogen feeds by late summer to let growth ripen before winter cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"felicia-rose","common_name":"Felicia Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush to sustain repeat bloom on this hungry shrub. Mulch with rotted manure or compost in spring. Stop high-nitrogen feeding by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prosperity-rose","common_name":"Prosperity Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush to maintain repeat flowering. Spring-mulch with rotted manure or compost to nourish this hungry shrub. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season so growth ripens before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-fairy-rose","common_name":"The Fairy Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first big flush to sustain its long flowering season; container plants benefit from regular liquid feeding. Mulch with compost or rotted manure in spring. It is undemanding and performs even on modest feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baby-love-rose","common_name":"Baby Love Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush to maintain its long flowering season; feed container plants regularly with a liquid rose feed. Mulch with compost in spring. Stop high-nitrogen feeds by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cinderella-miniature-rose","common_name":"Cinderella Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush; container plants benefit from regular dilute liquid rose feed through the growing season. Mulch garden plants with compost in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupcake-miniature-rose","common_name":"Cupcake Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season (spring to late summer) with a balanced rose fertiliser or liquid feed. Begin as new growth appears and stop by early autumn so soft growth hardens before winter. Container plants need more frequent feeding than those in the ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loving-touch-miniature-rose","common_name":"Loving Touch Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced rose fertiliser or liquid feed, starting as growth resumes. Stop feeding by early autumn to let growth harden before frost. Container specimens need feeding more often than border plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-chariot-miniature-rose","common_name":"Sweet Chariot Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced rose or liquid feed; basket plants in fast-draining mix benefit from regular dilute feeding. Begin as growth starts and stop by early autumn so new growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rise-n-shine-miniature-rose","common_name":"Rise ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced rose fertiliser or liquid feed, starting when growth resumes. Stop by early autumn so soft growth hardens before frost. Containers need feeding more often than plants in the ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starina-miniature-rose","common_name":"Starina Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced rose fertiliser or liquid feed, beginning as new growth appears. Stop by early autumn so growth hardens before winter. Container plants benefit from more frequent feeding than border roses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunblaze-miniature-rose","common_name":"Sunblaze Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced rose fertiliser or liquid feed, starting as growth resumes. Stop by early autumn so soft growth hardens before frost. Container specimens need feeding more often than ground-planted roses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"renny-miniature-rose","common_name":"Renny Miniature Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced rose fertiliser or liquid feed, starting as new growth appears. Stop by early autumn so growth hardens before winter. Container plants need feeding more often than those in the ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-elizabeth-rose","common_name":"Queen Elizabeth Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring as growth begins and again after the first flush, using a balanced rose fertiliser; supplementary liquid feeds through summer support repeat flowering. Stop feeding by late summer so new growth hardens before winter. Mulch with compost or rotted manure in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elina-rose","common_name":"Elina Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth begins, again after the first flush, and a final potash-rich feed by midsummer. Stop feeding by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"just-joey-rose","common_name":"Just Joey Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose feed at bud-break in spring and again after the first flush, finishing with a potash-rich feed in midsummer. Cease feeding by late summer to allow stems to harden before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dainty-bess-rose","common_name":"Dainty Bess Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser at spring bud-break and after the first flush, then a potash-rich feed by midsummer. Stop feeding by late summer so new wood ripens before winter cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brandy-rose","common_name":"Brandy Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser at spring bud-break and again after the first flush, finishing with a potash-rich feed in midsummer. Stop by late summer so growth hardens ahead of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olympiad-rose","common_name":"Olympiad Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser at spring bud-break and after the first flush, then a potash-rich feed by midsummer. Stop feeding by late summer so new wood ripens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"touch-of-class-rose","common_name":"Touch of Class Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced rose fertiliser at spring bud-break and again after the first flush, then a potash-rich feed by midsummer. Stop feeding by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"midas-touch-rose","common_name":"Midas Touch Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser at spring bud-break and after the first flush, then a potash-rich feed by midsummer. Stop feeding by late summer so new wood ripens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veterans-honor-rose","common_name":"Veterans","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser at spring bud-break and again after the first flush, then a potash-rich feed by midsummer. Stop feeding by late summer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lavaglut-rose","common_name":"Lavaglut Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth starts, again after the first flush, and a final light feed by midsummer. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost so new growth hardens off.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"playboy-rose","common_name":"Playboy Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced rose feed at spring growth, repeat after the first bloom flush, and give a final feed midsummer. Cease feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost to let wood harden.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nearly-wild-rose","common_name":"Nearly Wild Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; a balanced rose fertiliser in spring and again after the first flush is plenty. Over-feeding is unnecessary. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before frost.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"europeana-rose","common_name":"Europeana Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry floribunda: feed with balanced rose fertiliser in spring, again after the first flush, and once more midsummer to fuel the heavy bloom load. Stop 6-8 weeks before first frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sexy-rexy-rose","common_name":"Sexy Rexy Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser in spring, again after the first big flush, and a lighter feed midsummer to sustain repeat bloom. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sun-flare-rose","common_name":"Sun Flare Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced rose fertiliser in spring, again after the first flush, and a final lighter feed midsummer. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost so new wood hardens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trumpeter-rose","common_name":"Trumpeter Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser in spring, again after the first flush, and a lighter feed midsummer to sustain its near-continuous bloom. Stop 6-8 weeks before first frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angel-face-rose","common_name":"Angel Face Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with balanced rose fertiliser in spring, again after the first flush, and once more midsummer. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost; mulch the base for winter at the cold edge of its range.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"intrigue-rose","common_name":"Intrigue Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring as growth begins, again after the first flush, and a final feed by midsummer; stop about 6-8 weeks before first frost. Supplement with compost or well-rotted manure as a spring mulch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-rose","common_name":"Wild Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in reasonable soil. An optional annual spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure is enough; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push soft growth at the expense of hips.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-rose","common_name":"Japanese Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed; an annual spring compost mulch suffices. Avoid over-feeding, which produces lush, floppy growth and fewer hips. In very poor soil, a light balanced feed in early spring helps establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweetbriar-rose","common_name":"Sweetbriar Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding in reasonable soil; an optional spring compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth and reduces hip production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-karma-choc","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potash feed (such as tomato fertiliser) every 2-3 weeks once buds form to maximise flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which gives leaf at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-thomas-edison","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed at planting, then a high-potash fertiliser every 2-3 weeks once flower buds form. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage and fewer of the prized large blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-mystic-illusion","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potash feed every 2-3 weeks once budding begins, especially in containers where nutrients deplete quickly. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-gallery-art-deco","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potash feed every 2-3 weeks once buds appear, particularly in pots where nutrients run out fast. Limit nitrogen, which encourages leaf at the expense of its large blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-karma-naomi","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potassium feed (such as tomato fertiliser) every 2-3 weeks from bud formation. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-labyrinth","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting, then feed with high-potassium tomato fertiliser every 2-3 weeks once buds form to support its large blooms. Go easy on nitrogen, which encourages leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-penhill-watermelon","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at planting, then high-potassium tomato feed every 2-3 weeks from budding to sustain the giant blooms. Limit nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-hollyhill-black-beauty","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser at planting, then high-potassium tomato feed every 2-3 weeks once buds form. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth and weak stems over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-american-dawn","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed balanced fertiliser at planting, then high-potassium tomato feed every 2-3 weeks once buds appear. Keep nitrogen modest to favour blooms over excess leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-breakout","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser at planting, then high-potassium tomato feed every 2-3 weeks from budding to sustain the large blooms. Limit nitrogen, which encourages foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-queen-of-night","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser or bonemeal into the soil at autumn planting, and feed again as shoots emerge in spring to build up the bulb. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-apeldoorn","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mix bonemeal or a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser into the soil at autumn planting and feed again as shoots emerge to strengthen the bulb for repeat flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-estella-rijnveld","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work a balanced bulb fertiliser or bonemeal into the planting hole in autumn. Feed lightly with a high-potash feed as shoots emerge and again after flowering to build next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-black-parrot","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mix bonemeal or a balanced bulb fertiliser into the planting hole in autumn. Apply a high-potash feed as shoots appear and after flowering to fatten the bulb for next year. Skip high-nitrogen feeds, which soften growth and invite rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-ballerina","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Add bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and again after flowering to build a strong replacement bulb. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush leaves at the expense of next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-angelique","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser into the soil at autumn planting. Apply high-potash feed as shoots emerge and after flowering to replenish the bulb, since double flowers are especially demanding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-ice-cream","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Add bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting. Feed with high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and after flowering, as this energy-hungry double benefits from extra support. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft growth and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-purissima","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mix bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser into the planting hole in autumn. Feed with high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and after flowering to maintain strong perennial bulbs. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-rococo","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser into the soil at autumn planting. Apply high-potash feed as shoots emerge and after flowering to build the replacement bulb. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-flaming-parrot","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mix bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser into the planting hole in autumn. Feed with high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and after flowering to fatten the bulb for next year. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-prinses-irene","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser or bonemeal at autumn planting, then a low-nitrogen high-potash feed as shoots emerge and again after flowering to build next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-monsella","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Add bonemeal or balanced bulb feed at autumn planting. As shoots appear, switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potash feed and repeat after flowering to support bulb regeneration. Excess nitrogen produces lush leaves and poor flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-jetfire","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply bonemeal or a balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and again after flowering to fuel next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-tete-a-tete","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at planting, then high-potash feed as growth starts and after flowering. Potted bulbs exhaust quickly, so feed forced bulbs after bloom and plant them out in the garden to recover for future years.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-thalia","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply bonemeal or balanced bulb feed at autumn planting. Give a high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and again after flowering to build the bulb. Avoid high nitrogen, and never knot or cut the leaves before they yellow naturally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-ice-follies","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting. Feed with high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and after flowering to support the bulb. Avoid high nitrogen, and let foliage die back fully before tidying to rebuild next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-tahiti","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting, then high-potash feed as shoots emerge and after flowering to build the bulb for next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-pipit","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting. Feed with high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge and again after flowering to fuel the bulb. Avoid high nitrogen, and allow the foliage to die back naturally before tidying.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-hawera","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potassium (low-nitrogen) bulb feed at planting and again as flower buds appear, then a liquid feed every 2 weeks until the foliage yellows. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leaf over flower and encourage rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-february-gold","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium bulb fertiliser at planting and again at flowering. After blooming, apply a balanced liquid feed every couple of weeks until the leaves yellow. Keep nitrogen low to favour flowers and reduce soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narcissus-minnow","common_name":"Narcissus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a high-potassium bulb feed at planting and as buds form, then liquid feed every 2 weeks after flowering until the leaves yellow. Avoid rich, nitrogen-heavy feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers and invite rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue","common_name":"Hyacinthus orientalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potassium bulb fertiliser at planting and again as flower spikes emerge. After flowering, apply a liquid feed every 2 weeks until foliage yellows to build the bulb for next year; keep nitrogen moderate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinthus-orientalis-woodstock","common_name":"Hyacinthus orientalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potassium bulb feed at planting and as spikes emerge. After flowering, liquid feed every 2 weeks until the foliage dies back to rebuild the bulb. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinthus-orientalis-carnegie","common_name":"Hyacinthus orientalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potassium bulb fertiliser at planting and as spikes emerge. After flowering, apply a liquid feed every 2 weeks until foliage yellows to rebuild the bulb. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft growth and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinthus-orientalis-city-of-haarlem","common_name":"Hyacinthus orientalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potassium bulb feed at planting and as spikes emerge. After flowering, liquid feed every 2 weeks until foliage dies back to rebuild the bulb. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hyacinthus-orientalis-jan-bos","common_name":"Hyacinthus orientalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potassium bulb fertiliser at planting and as spikes emerge. After flowering, apply a liquid feed every 2 weeks until foliage yellows to rebuild the bulb. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft growth and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocus-jeanne-darc","common_name":"Crocus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Apply a light balanced or low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser as shoots emerge and again just after flowering to build next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocus-pickwick","common_name":"Crocus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Scatter a low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser as growth emerges and again after flowering to fatten the corm; bonemeal worked in at autumn planting suffices for naturalised plantings.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crocus-tommasinianus-ruby-giant","common_name":"Crocus tommasinianus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder; thrives in lean soil. A light bulb feed or bonemeal at planting is ample, with an optional low-nitrogen top-dressing as growth appears in late winter. Over-feeding favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocus-chrysanthus-cream-beauty","common_name":"Crocus chrysanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A light dressing of low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser as shoots emerge and again after flowering helps rebuild the corm; bonemeal at planting is adequate for naturalised drifts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crocus-sativus","common_name":"Crocus sativus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser in autumn as growth begins and after flowering to build the corm. Excess nitrogen favours leaves over flowers; well-rotted compost or bonemeal at planting supports establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gladiolus-impressive","common_name":"Gladiolus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work compost or a balanced fertiliser into the bed at planting, then apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed as flower spikes form and again after flowering to build the replacement corm. Excess nitrogen gives soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gladiolus-purple-flora","common_name":"Gladiolus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Enrich the bed with compost or balanced fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen feed as spikes develop and after flowering to fatten the new corm. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gladiolus-espresso","common_name":"Gladiolus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Dig compost or a balanced fertiliser into the bed at planting, then feed with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula as spikes form and after flowering to build the next corm. Keep nitrogen modest to avoid soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gladiolus-traderhorn","common_name":"Gladiolus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work a balanced granular feed into the bed at planting, then apply a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g. tomato food) every 2-3 weeks once spikes emerge to support flowering and corm build-up. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf over bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gladiolus-callianthus","common_name":"Gladiolus callianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate balanced fertiliser at planting; once in active growth feed fortnightly with a high-potassium liquid feed to encourage strong flowering and plump replacement corms. Stop feeding after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-stargazer","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potassium fertiliser as shoots emerge and again at budding; a tomato-type liquid feed every 2 weeks during growth supports blooms and bulb strength. Let foliage die back naturally to refuel the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-casa-blanca","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed as shoots appear, switching to a high-potassium liquid feed every 2 weeks from budding through flowering to support blooms and bulb reserves. Allow foliage to die back naturally before tidying.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-black-beauty","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at emergence and a high-potassium liquid feed every 2-3 weeks from budding to support the large flower load and replenish the bulb. Let foliage die down naturally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-tiny-bee","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed every 2 weeks from shoot emergence through flowering, which is especially important for container plants. Allow foliage to die back to recharge the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-conca-dor","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed as shoots emerge and a high-potassium liquid feed every 2-3 weeks from budding to flowering to fuel the large blooms and replenish the bulb. Let foliage die down naturally afterwards.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-regale","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser as shoots emerge and a high-potassium liquid feed every 2-3 weeks from budding to support flowering and bulb reserves. Allow foliage to die back naturally to recharge the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-lancifolium","common_name":"Lilium lancifolium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser as shoots emerge in spring, then a second feed as buds form. A tomato-style high-potash feed improves flower quality. Stop feeding once flowering ends to let bulbs harden for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-matrix","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed as shoots emerge, switching to a high-potash (tomato-type) feed as buds form to boost flower size and colour. Container plants benefit from regular liquid feeding. Stop after flowering to let bulbs ripen for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilium-dizzy","common_name":"Lilium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser as growth begins, moving to a high-potash feed at budding for larger, well-coloured, fragrant flowers. Use ericaceous-friendly feeds and avoid lime. Stop feeding after flowering so bulbs can store energy before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allium-purple-sensation","common_name":"Allium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeders. A light dressing of balanced or bulb fertiliser in autumn or early spring is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, floppy foliage at the expense of flowers. Let leaves die back naturally to recharge the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allium-globemaster","common_name":"Allium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Apply a balanced or bulb fertiliser in autumn and again as growth starts in spring to fuel the large flowerheads. Avoid excess nitrogen. Allow the broad leaves to die back fully so the bulb can rebuild for next year","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"allium-mount-everest","common_name":"Allium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding suits it: a balanced or bulb fertiliser in autumn and as spring growth begins supports the big flowerheads. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, floppy growth. Let the foliage die back naturally to replenish the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allium-gladiator","common_name":"Allium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Apply a balanced or bulb fertiliser in autumn and as growth resumes in spring to support the large heads. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that cause soft, floppy foliage. Allow leaves to die down naturally so the bulb can recharge.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"allium-schubertii","common_name":"Allium schubertii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. A modest dose of balanced or bulb fertiliser in autumn and early spring is sufficient. Avoid rich, high-nitrogen feeding and excess water. Let foliage die back fully in the warm, dry dormancy to ripen the bulb for next season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"allium-hair","common_name":"Allium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced granular feed or bonemeal in early spring as growth emerges. A second light potash feed after flowering supports bulb recharge. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, floppy foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allium-firmament","common_name":"Allium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or bonemeal in early spring at emergence, and a potassium-rich feed after flowering to recharge the bulb. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower and softens stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-jane-phillips","common_name":"Iris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after flowering with a low-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser, such as bonemeal or a 6-10-10 blend, lightly worked into the surrounding soil. Excess nitrogen promotes leaf growth and increases rot risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-immortality","common_name":"Iris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed more often than single-bloom irises: a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium feed in early spring, after the first bloom, and in midsummer to power the rebloom. Use bonemeal or a 6-10-10 type and keep nitrogen modest to limit rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-clarence","common_name":"Iris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring, after first bloom and again in midsummer with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser such as bonemeal or 6-10-10 to sustain the rebloom. Keep nitrogen low to reduce soft-rot susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-black-gamecock","common_name":"Iris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Heavy feeder: apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertiliser in early spring as growth begins and again after flowering. In ponds use aquatic plant tablets pushed into the soil. Acidic feeds like those for camellias suit its lime-free preference.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"iris-katharine-hodgkin","common_name":"Iris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed such as a tomato-type fertiliser as growth begins and again after flowering to build the bulb for next season. Avoid rich or high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leaf over flower and encourage rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-reticulata-harmony","common_name":"Iris reticulata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser such as a tomato feed as shoots appear and again after flowering to build the bulb. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage foliage and bulb splitting at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iris-benton-susan","common_name":"Iris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after flowering with a low-nitrogen fertiliser high in potassium and phosphorus (e.g. a 6-10-10 or bonemeal). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage rot and soft foliage at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ranunculus-asiaticus-cloni-success-arancio","common_name":"Ranunculus asiaticus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid feed once foliage is established and through budding to support the heavy flowers. Ease off as the plants begin to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ranunculus-asiaticus-elegance-bianco","common_name":"Ranunculus asiaticus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or potassium-leaning liquid fertiliser from when foliage is established through budding, to support the heavy double blooms. Reduce feeding as the plants begin to senesce.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ranunculus-asiaticus-mache","common_name":"Ranunculus asiaticus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through active growth with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid feed, from established foliage through budding, to fuel the dense blooms. Reduce as the plants begin to die down.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ranunculus-asiaticus","common_name":"Ranunculus asiaticus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or potassium-leaning liquid fertiliser, from established foliage through budding. Reduce feeding as the plants begin to die back at the end of the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-coronaria-meron-violet","common_name":"Anemone coronaria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid fertiliser, from established foliage through the long flowering period. Ease off as the plants begin to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-coronaria-mr-fokker","common_name":"Anemone coronaria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or potassium-leaning liquid fertiliser, from established foliage through the long flowering period. Reduce feeding as the plants begin to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-coronaria-the-bride","common_name":"Anemone coronaria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid fertiliser, from established foliage through the long flowering period. Ease off as the plants begin to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anemone-coronaria-hollandia","common_name":"Anemone coronaria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fork in balanced general fertiliser or compost at planting; feed lightly with a high-potash (tomato-type) liquid feed every 2-3 weeks once buds appear to sustain blooms. Stop feeding as foliage dies back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"freesia-pink-marble","common_name":"Freesia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato fertiliser) from when flower spikes appear until the foliage starts to yellow. This builds the corm for next year. Stop feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"freesia-royal-blue","common_name":"Freesia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid feed every fortnight from the appearance of flower spikes until the foliage yellows, to fatten the corm for the next season. No feeding is needed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"freesia-yellow-passion","common_name":"Freesia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-potash (tomato) liquid feed from when flower spikes show until the foliage yellows, building the corm for next year. Stop feeding through dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"freesia-refracta","common_name":"Freesia refracta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a high-potash liquid feed from when flower spikes appear until the leaves begin to yellow, to build the corm. Withhold feed during the summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-ginger-snap","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potash (tomato-type) feed every 2 weeks once buds form to maximise flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which give leaf at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-boom-boom-white","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potash (tomato) feed every 2 weeks once buds appear to keep blooms coming. Limit high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-ace-summer-sunset","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potash (tomato) feed every 2 weeks once buds set, to drive flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce leaf instead of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahlia-bora-bora","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during the growing season with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) to favour flowers over leafy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush foliage at the expense of blooms and softer, rot-prone tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-menton","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser or bonemeal at autumn planting, and a light feed of balanced or high-potassium fertiliser as shoots emerge in spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen. Let the foliage die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can recharge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-tulipa-clusiana","common_name":"Tulipa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A little bonemeal or balanced bulb fertiliser at autumn planting is sufficient; on poor soils a light spring feed as growth appears helps. Avoid rich, high-nitrogen conditions, which it dislikes and which shorten bulb life.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tulipa-sylvestris","common_name":"Tulipa sylvestris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A top-dressing of leaf mould or compost and a little bonemeal at autumn planting supports naturalising. In grass it generally needs no extra feeding; avoid heavy nitrogen. Leave foliage to die back naturally before mowing.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"muscari-armeniacum","common_name":"Muscari armeniacum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder that rarely needs feeding in decent soil. A little bonemeal at autumn planting and an optional balanced feed as growth appears in spring suffice. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes excess foliage. Let leaves die back to recharge the bulb.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"muscari-white-magic","common_name":"Muscari ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder needing little in decent soil. A little bonemeal at autumn planting and an optional balanced feed as spring growth appears are plenty. Avoid high nitrogen, which encourages leaf over flower. Allow foliage to die back naturally to recharge the bulb.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"scilla-siberica","common_name":"Scilla siberica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light feeder. A top-dressing of leaf mould or compost and a little bonemeal at autumn planting is all it needs; it generally requires no feeding once naturalised. Avoid heavy nitrogen and let foliage die back to feed the bulb.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chionodoxa-luciliae","common_name":"Chionodoxa luciliae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light feeder. A top-dressing of leaf mould or compost plus a little bonemeal at autumn planting is sufficient; once naturalised it rarely needs feeding. Avoid high nitrogen and let foliage die back to recharge the bulb.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"camassia-leichtlinii","common_name":"Camassia leichtlinii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Top-dress with leaf mould or a balanced general fertiliser in early spring as growth emerges; an annual mulch of compost is usually all an established clump needs. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"erythronium-pagoda","common_name":"Erythronium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual autumn or early-spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost supplies almost all it needs. A weak balanced feed as growth emerges can help establishing clumps, but avoid rich fertilisers that encourage rot.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fritillaria-imperialis-lutea","common_name":"Fritillaria imperialis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work in bonemeal or a balanced fertiliser at autumn planting and top-dress with compost and a general feed as growth emerges in spring to support the large bulbs and tall stems. Avoid waterlogging when feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fritillaria-meleagris","common_name":"Fritillaria meleagris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder. In meadow plantings it needs no feeding at all; in borders an annual autumn mulch of leaf mould or compost is ample. Avoid rich fertilisers, which favour grass and foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"clematis-nelly-moser","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Hungry plant. Apply a balanced rose or clematis fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush, plus an annual mulch of compost or well-rotted manure kept clear of the stems. A potassium-rich feed encourages flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-jackmanii","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Feed with a balanced or potassium-rich rose/clematis fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer, with an annual mulch of compost or well-rotted manure around (not touching) the stems to fuel its vigorous summer flowering.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-the-president","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Hungry plant. Apply a balanced or potassium-rich rose/clematis feed in early spring and again after the first flush, plus an annual mulch of compost or well-rotted manure kept off the stems, to support both flushes of flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-montana","common_name":"Clematis montana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A balanced feed in early spring and an annual mulch of compost or well-rotted manure are usually enough; being naturally vigorous it rarely needs heavy feeding, and excess nitrogen produces leaf at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"clematis-armandii","common_name":"Clematis armandii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced rose or clematis fertiliser, then a high-potash feed (such as tomato food) every two to three weeks from spring until flowering finishes. Mulch annually with compost to feed and keep roots cool.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-niobe","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser as growth resumes, then switch to a high-potash feed such as tomato fertiliser every couple of weeks once buds form. Mulch the root zone with compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-ville-de-lyon","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring, then a high-potash feed such as tomato food every two to three weeks during budding and flowering. Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure to feed and cool the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-ernest-markham","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, then a high-potash feed such as tomato fertiliser every two to three weeks through budding and flowering. Mulch the roots each spring with compost to feed and keep them cool.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-miss-bateman","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, then a high-potash feed such as tomato food every couple of weeks once buds appear. Mulch annually with compost to feed and keep the roots cool and moist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-henryi","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, then a high-potash feed such as tomato food every two to three weeks once buds form. Mulch the roots each spring with compost to feed and keep them cool.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-warszawska-nike","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, then switch to a high-potash feed such as tomato food every two to three weeks through budding and flowering. Mulch annually with compost to feed and cool the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-hagley-hybrid","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, then a high-potash feed such as tomato food every two to three weeks once buds form. Mulch each spring with compost to feed the plant and keep its roots cool and moist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-comtesse-de-bouchaud","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth resumes with a balanced or potassium-rich fertiliser (such as a rose or tomato feed) to encourage blooms; top-dress with compost or well-rotted manure annually. A second light feed after the first flush sustains late flowering. Avoid high nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-viticella","common_name":"Clematis viticella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. A potassium-rich feed (rose or tomato type) during the growing season supports prolific flowering. It is less demanding than large-flowered hybrids and rarely needs heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"clematis-etoile-violette","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with organic matter; switch to a potassium-rich rose or tomato feed during the growing season to maximise the long flowering display. A light second feed after the first flush prolongs bloom. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-polish-spirit","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring with a generous mulch of organic matter, then a potassium-rich rose or tomato feed during the growing season to sustain its long flowering run. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-tangutica","common_name":"Clematis tangutica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; a single balanced feed and a mulch of compost in spring is usually enough. Over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, produces lush growth at the expense of flowers and seedheads. A light potassium feed can boost flowering on poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-bill-mackenzie","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance feeding: a balanced spring feed and an organic mulch usually suffice. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages rampant growth over flowers and seedheads. On poor soils a potassium-rich feed can lift flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-recta","common_name":"Clematis recta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth emerges with a balanced fertiliser and an organic mulch; a potassium-rich feed during budding supports the heavy flowering. As a leafy herbaceous plant it appreciates fertile soil, but avoid excess nitrogen that makes the lax stems flop more.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-integrifolia","common_name":"Clematis integrifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with organic matter; a potassium-rich feed as buds form encourages flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which makes the already lax, non-clinging stems flop more readily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-westerplatte","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth begins with a balanced or potash-rich rose/tomato fertiliser to support flowering, repeating every 4-6 weeks through the growing season until late summer. Top-dress containers annually with fresh compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-rebecca","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potash feed (rose or tomato fertiliser) in early spring and repeat every 4-6 weeks through the growing season to fuel the two flowering flushes. Refresh container topsoil yearly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-multi-blue","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser and repeat every 4-6 weeks until late summer to support both flowering flushes. Mulch with rotted manure annually and top up container compost each spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-florida-sieboldii","common_name":"Clematis florida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed from spring with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser every 3-4 weeks through summer to extend the long flowering season. Refresh container compost annually and mulch outdoor plants with rotted organic matter in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clematis-dr-ruppel","common_name":"Clematis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potash feed in early spring and repeat every 4-6 weeks until late summer to fuel both flushes of bloom. Mulch with rotted manure each spring and top-dress containers with fresh compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-incarnata","common_name":"Passiflora incarnata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly; an annual spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost is usually enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage over flowers. A potash-rich feed in early summer can improve blooming and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-edulis","common_name":"Passiflora edulis","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry, fruiting vine: feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or high-potash feed (such as tomato fertiliser) to support flowers and fruit. Ease off in winter. Excess nitrogen produces leaf at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-alata","common_name":"Passiflora alata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to sustain its vigorous growth and heavy flowering. Reduce feeding in the low light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-coccinea","common_name":"Passiflora coccinea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser to support flowering; avoid heavy nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-quadrangularis","common_name":"Passiflora quadrangularis","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously through the growing season; alternate a balanced fertiliser for leafy growth with a high-potash feed to promote flowering and fruiting. Mulch with organic matter and reduce feeding once growth slows in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-racemosa","common_name":"Passiflora racemosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer, shifting to a high-potash fertiliser to encourage the trailing flower racemes. Withhold feed over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-japonica","common_name":"Lonicera japonica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light spring feed with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser and an annual mulch of organic matter is ample. Avoid over-feeding, which fuels excessive, mildew-susceptible growth on an already vigorous plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-periclymenum","common_name":"Lonicera periclymenum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch annually with well-rotted organic matter to retain moisture and feed the roots. Avoid rich nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth prone to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-sempervirens","common_name":"Lonicera sempervirens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring application of balanced fertiliser and an annual organic mulch suffice; it is not a heavy feeder. Over-feeding adds little flower and can promote soft growth, so keep feeding modest.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-periclymenum-serotina","common_name":"Lonicera periclymenum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch annually with well-rotted organic matter to keep roots cool and fed. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-x-heckrottii","common_name":"Lonicera x heckrottii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced spring feed and an annual organic mulch are sufficient; it is not a heavy feeder. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft, mildew-prone growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lonicera-caprifolium","common_name":"Lonicera caprifolium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch annually in spring with well-rotted manure or compost; a balanced general fertiliser at bud-break is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push soft growth that mildews and attracts aphids.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisteria-sinensis","common_name":"Wisteria sinensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply sulphate of potash in late winter to encourage flowering; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. A spring mulch of compost is beneficial, but as a nitrogen-fixing legume it rarely needs much feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wisteria-floribunda","common_name":"Wisteria floribunda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with sulphate of potash in late winter to promote flowering and avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage leafy growth at the expense of bloom. A spring mulch of well-rotted compost helps retain moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisteria-floribunda-multijuga","common_name":"Wisteria floribunda ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Sulphate of potash in late winter encourages the heavy flowering this cultivar is grown for; avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Mulch in spring with well-rotted compost to keep roots cool and moist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisteria-sinensis-alba","common_name":"Wisteria sinensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply sulphate of potash in late winter to encourage flowering and avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage. Mulch in spring with well-rotted compost; as a legume it needs little additional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bougainvillea-spectabilis","common_name":"Bougainvillea spectabilis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a high-potash fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) to maximise bracts; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which drive leaf and stem at the expense of colour. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bougainvillea-miss-alice","common_name":"Bougainvillea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a high-potash fertiliser such as tomato feed to maximise white bracts; avoid high-nitrogen products, which encourage leaf over flower. Withhold feed over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jasminum-beesianum","common_name":"Jasminum beesianum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch in spring with well-rotted compost and apply a balanced general fertiliser at the start of growth. A high-potash feed in late spring supports flowering; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leafy growth over bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jasminum-mesnyi","common_name":"Jasminum mesnyi","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a thin mulch of compost in early spring; a second light feed of high-potash fertiliser after flowering supports the next season","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"jasminum-nudiflorum","common_name":"Jasminum nudiflorum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal needs. A spring mulch of garden compost or a single application of balanced general fertiliser is plenty. Over-feeding produces lush green growth at the expense of the winter flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ipomoea-purpurea","common_name":"Ipomoea purpurea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. Too much nitrogen produces lush vines and few flowers. A single application of a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus feed at planting, or a light monthly high-potash feed, supports blooming without runaway growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ipomoea-tricolor-heavenly-blue","common_name":"Ipomoea tricolor ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Keep feeding light. Excess nitrogen is the classic cause of a flowerless ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ipomoea-quamoclit","common_name":"Ipomoea quamoclit","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly or not at all. Rich feeding produces lush ferny growth with few flowers. A single low-nitrogen feed at planting is sufficient in most soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ipomoea-lobata","common_name":"Ipomoea lobata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A moderate feeder by Ipomoea standards. A balanced general feed at planting plus an occasional high-potash feed in summer supports its long bloom run without making it run purely to leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ipomoea-nil-scarlett-ohara","common_name":"Ipomoea nil ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Excess nitrogen produces vine at the expense of flowers — the usual morning-glory pitfall. A high-potash feed used sparingly, or none in decent soil, gives the best bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ipomoea-batatas-blackie","common_name":"Ipomoea batatas ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry foliage plant. Feed container specimens every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through summer for the most vigorous, well-coloured growth; bedding plants benefit from a balanced feed every few weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedera-helix-glacier","common_name":"Hedera helix ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft, mite-prone growth and dulls the variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedera-helix-goldheart","common_name":"Hedera helix ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength once a month from spring to late summer. Withhold feed over winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth and can mute the gold variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedera-helix-ivalace","common_name":"Hedera helix ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop over winter. This compact, self-branching cultivar needs little feeding; overdoing it loosens its naturally dense habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedera-canariensis","common_name":"Hedera canariensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous growth. Stop in autumn and winter. Avoid heavy feeding, which drives soft, pest-susceptible shoots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedera-colchica","common_name":"Hedera colchica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength for potted plants; established garden plants need little or none. Mulch outdoor specimens annually. Avoid over-feeding, which softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedera-colchica-dentata-variegata","common_name":"Hedera colchica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed potted plants monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; garden plants need only an annual mulch. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages all-green reversion and soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mandevilla-sun-parasol-crimson","common_name":"Mandevilla ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potassium fertiliser (such as tomato feed) to drive continuous flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trachelospermum-asiaticum","common_name":"Trachelospermum asiaticum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed established plants once in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, or feed potted specimens monthly through the growing season with a balanced liquid feed. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trachelospermum-jasminoides-variegatum","common_name":"Trachelospermum jasminoides ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in spring, then a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed every 2-4 weeks through summer to encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn. A spring mulch of compost supports steady growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campsis-radicans","common_name":"Campsis radicans","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little to no feeding; rich diets reduce flowering. If growth is weak, a light spring application of a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium fertiliser is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen lawn feeds nearby.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"campsis-x-tagliabuana-madame-galen","common_name":"Campsis x tagliabuana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding. For weak plants, apply a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed in late spring to early summer to support flowering, and avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers that push foliage instead of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campsis-grandiflora","common_name":"Campsis grandiflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly; a high-potassium feed in late spring through early summer supports flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage rampant leaf at the expense of the large blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"akebia-quinata","common_name":"Akebia quinata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in reasonable soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which only accelerates its already vigorous, potentially invasive growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"akebia-trifoliata","common_name":"Akebia trifoliata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding in reasonable soil. A balanced general-purpose fertiliser in spring suffices if growth is weak. Avoid over-feeding, which fuels excessive, hard-to-manage growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"solanum-laxum","common_name":"Solanum laxum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring, then a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed every 2-4 weeks through summer to sustain its long flowering. Stop feeding in autumn; an overwintered plant needs little until growth resumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"solanum-laxum-album","common_name":"Solanum laxum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed in spring, then a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed every 2-4 weeks in summer to support its long bloom season. Stop in autumn; overwintering plants need little feeding until growth restarts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"solanum-crispum-glasnevin","common_name":"Solanum crispum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring and a high-potash feed (such as tomato food) through the flowering period to sustain bloom. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parthenocissus-tricuspidata","common_name":"Parthenocissus tricuspidata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding once established. An annual spring mulch of compost or a light dressing of general-purpose fertiliser is enough; avoid overfeeding, which spurs excessive, hard-to-manage growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parthenocissus-quinquefolia","common_name":"Parthenocissus quinquefolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding once established. A spring mulch of garden compost maintains vigour; supplementary fertiliser is seldom required and can make an already vigorous plant unmanageable.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"parthenocissus-henryana","common_name":"Parthenocissus henryana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring and mulch with garden compost to feed this moderately vigorous climber. It is less greedy than Boston ivy, so avoid overfeeding.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"eccremocarpus-scaber","common_name":"Eccremocarpus scaber","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks through the flowering season with a high-potash liquid feed such as tomato food to sustain continuous bloom. Container plants in particular benefit from regular feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thunbergia-grandiflora","common_name":"Thunbergia grandiflora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during active growth with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to support its long flowering season. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cobaea-scandens","common_name":"Cobaea scandens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly; too much nitrogen gives leaves not flowers. A high-potash feed such as tomato food every two to three weeks once flowering starts keeps blooms coming without excess foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"antigonon-leptopus","common_name":"Antigonon leptopus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly; rich feeding favours foliage over flowers. A balanced fertiliser in spring and an occasional high-potash feed in the flowering season is enough for this naturally vigorous plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fallopia-baldschuanica","common_name":"Fallopia baldschuanica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding; rich soil and fertiliser only worsen its rampancy. On very poor ground a single light spring application of balanced fertiliser is ample.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"humulus-lupulus","common_name":"Humulus lupulus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously: a nitrogen-rich feed in spring as bines emerge, then a balanced feed monthly into midsummer. Mulch with compost or well-rotted manure to sustain the heavy seasonal growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"humulus-lupulus-aureus","common_name":"Humulus lupulus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed in spring and mulch with compost to sustain vigorous growth; avoid excess nitrogen, which can dull the golden colour. A midsummer feed keeps foliage strong.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"actinidia-kolomikta","common_name":"Actinidia kolomikta","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. A potassium-rich feed as flowers form supports fruiting; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"actinidia-deliciosa","common_name":"Actinidia deliciosa","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser and again in early summer; mulch annually with compost or rotted manure. Switch to a high-potassium feed as fruit forms to improve cropping and ripening.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vitis-vinifera","common_name":"Vitis vinifera","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced fertiliser and mulch in early spring is usually enough. Excess nitrogen drives leafy growth over fruit; a potassium-rich feed supports ripening on poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vitis-coignetiae","common_name":"Vitis coignetiae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding; a spring mulch of compost and an occasional balanced feed on poor soils suffice. Excess fertiliser promotes leafy growth and can mute autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-mouse-ears-hosta","common_name":"Blue Mouse Ears Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as leaves emerge with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and mulch with compost. A second light feed in early summer supports the dense leaf mound; avoid over-feeding container plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"francee-hosta","common_name":"Francee Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring as shoots emerge, and again in early summer if growth is weak. A topdressing of compost each spring is usually enough; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, slug-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"empress-wu-hosta","common_name":"Empress Wu Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Being vigorous and large, it benefits from feeding: a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring plus a second light feed in early summer, alongside an annual compost topdressing. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pauls-glory-hosta","common_name":"Paul","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer to support strong colour, plus an annual compost topdressing. Avoid excess nitrogen, which softens leaves and invites slugs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"great-expectations-hosta","common_name":"Great Expectations Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly but steadily: a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and an annual compost topdressing. This slow grower won","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"striptease-hosta","common_name":"Striptease Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer if growth is weak, with an annual compost topdressing. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, slug-prone foliage and to hold the leaf markings crisp.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abiqua-drinking-gourd-hosta","common_name":"Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and an annual compost topdressing; a light second feed in early summer suits its moderate vigour. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which thins the protective waxy leaf coating.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fire-and-ice-hosta","common_name":"Fire and Ice Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and a light topdressing of compost; because the white centre limits photosynthesis and vigour, steady gentle feeding suits it better than heavy doses. Avoid excess nitrogen that softens leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"krossa-regal-hosta","common_name":"Krossa Regal Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer to support its size, plus an annual compost topdressing. Keep nitrogen moderate so leaves stay firm and retain their protective waxy coating.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sagae-hosta","common_name":"Sagae Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring as growth emerges with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10), and optionally again in early summer. Avoid late-season feeding, which pushes soft growth vulnerable to frost. A spring mulch of compost often supplies enough nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tokudama-flavocircinalis-hosta","common_name":"Tokudama Flavocircinalis Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed (10-10-10) once in early spring as growth begins, with an optional light second feed in early summer. This slow-growing cultivar is not a heavy feeder; a spring compost mulch is often enough. Stop feeding by midsummer.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"minuteman-hosta","common_name":"Minuteman Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) as new shoots appear, with an optional light second feed in early summer. A spring compost mulch often supplies adequate nutrition. Avoid late feeding that produces frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wide-brim-hosta","common_name":"Wide Brim Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed (10-10-10) once in early spring as growth emerges, with an optional light feed in early summer. A spring mulch of compost often suffices. Stop feeding by midsummer to avoid soft, frost-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lonesome-dove-hosta","common_name":"Lonesome Dove Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) as growth begins; a light second feed in early summer can support this less-vigorous, pale-leaved cultivar. A compost mulch helps. Avoid late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tattoo-hosta","common_name":"Tattoo Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) as growth emerges, with an optional light feed in early summer. A spring compost mulch often supplies enough nutrition for this small cultivar. Stop feeding by midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-upsidedown-cake-hosta","common_name":"Pineapple Upsidedown Cake Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed (10-10-10) once in early spring as growth begins, with an optional light second feed in early summer. A spring compost mulch is often sufficient. Avoid late feeding, which produces frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lakeside-black-satin-hosta","common_name":"Lakeside Black Satin Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) as new shoots emerge, with an optional light second feed in early summer. A spring mulch of compost often supplies enough nutrition. Avoid late-season feeding that invites frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-bouquet-hosta","common_name":"Fragrant Bouquet Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed in spring as growth emerges, or top-dress with compost. A light midsummer feed supports leaf and flower size. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"revolution-hosta","common_name":"Revolution Hosta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost top-dressing as shoots emerge. A modest midsummer feed sustains the clump; avoid forcing soft growth with excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dolce-blackcurrant-heuchera","common_name":"Dolce Blackcurrant Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost in spring; avoid heavy feeding, which produces soft, floppy growth. A spring mulch maintains soil health.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lime-rickey-heuchera","common_name":"Lime Rickey Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder: balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost in spring is plenty. Over-feeding causes floppy, soft growth. Refresh mulch annually to feed the soil gently.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"marmalade-heuchera","common_name":"Marmalade Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth. An annual mulch keeps the soil fertile and moisture-stable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fire-alarm-heuchera","common_name":"Fire Alarm Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder: a balanced slow-release feed or compost in spring suffices. Excess nitrogen weakens the mound and dulls colour. Mulch annually to support steady growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"berry-smoothie-heuchera","common_name":"Berry Smoothie Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost. Avoid over-feeding, which produces lax growth. A yearly mulch keeps soil fertile and moisture-steady.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plum-pudding-heuchera","common_name":"Plum Pudding Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder: apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which makes the mound floppy. Refresh mulch yearly to keep the soil in good heart.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tiramisu-heuchera","common_name":"Tiramisu Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes, or top-dress with compost. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce floppy leaves and weaken the crown.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"can-can-heuchera","common_name":"Can Can Heuchera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced slow-release feed in early spring. Skip heavy nitrogen, which causes lax, weak growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"variegata-brunnera","common_name":"Variegata Brunnera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually suffices; otherwise a light balanced feed at growth start. Over-feeding offers little benefit for this shade perennial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-of-hearts-brunnera","common_name":"King of Hearts Brunnera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance. An annual mulch of compost or leaf mould in spring usually covers its needs; a light balanced feed at growth start is optional. Avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dianes-gold-brunnera","common_name":"Diane","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch annually in spring with compost or leaf mould; a single balanced feed at growth start is optional. Excess nitrogen weakens the leaf colour and habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"montgomery-astilbe","common_name":"Montgomery Astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser or top-dress with compost in spring as growth resumes, and again after flowering if growth is weak. Steady feeding supports its dense plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deutschland-astilbe","common_name":"Deutschland Astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced fertiliser in spring, with an optional repeat after flowering. Regular feeding maintains its dense, upright white plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"superba-astilbe","common_name":"Superba Astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost top-dressing in spring; this tall, late cultivar benefits from steady feeding to fuel its long flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-sentinel-astilbe","common_name":"Red Sentinel Astilbe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth emerges with a balanced general fertiliser or a generous mulch of compost or well-rotted manure. A midsummer top-up supports plume size. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lungwort-pulmonaria","common_name":"Lungwort Pulmonaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost usually suffices. On poor soils, a light balanced feed in spring supports leaf and flower vigour. Avoid overfeeding, which produces lush, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"majeste-pulmonaria","common_name":"Majeste Pulmonaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould generally covers its needs. A light balanced feed in spring on poorer soils supports the foliage display. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and invites mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raspberry-splash-pulmonaria","common_name":"Raspberry Splash Pulmonaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould typically meets its needs. A light balanced feed in spring on poor soils boosts the foliage. Avoid excess nitrogen, which softens growth and encourages mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trevi-fountain-pulmonaria","common_name":"Trevi Fountain Pulmonaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually suffices. On poorer soils, a light balanced feed in spring supports vigour. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, mildew-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diana-clare-pulmonaria","common_name":"Diana Clare Pulmonaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually meets its needs. A light balanced feed in spring on poor soils enhances the foliage display. Avoid excess nitrogen, which softens growth and invites mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sissinghurst-white-pulmonaria","common_name":"Sissinghurst White Pulmonaria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould generally covers its needs. A light balanced feed in spring on poorer soils supports vigour. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and encourages mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"valentine-bleeding-heart","common_name":"Valentine Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth emerges with a balanced fertiliser or a mulch of compost or well-rotted manure to fuel the flush of bloom. Little feeding is needed once it heads toward summer dormancy. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-bleeding-heart","common_name":"Fringed Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed or a top-dressing of compost in early spring. A light midsummer feed sustains repeat blooming. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which push soft foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"luxuriant-bleeding-heart","common_name":"Luxuriant Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring, with a light feed in midsummer to fuel its long bloom season. Skip high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-of-hearts-bleeding-heart","common_name":"King of Hearts Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost top-dressing in early spring, with a light midsummer feed to support its long flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sulphureum-epimedium","common_name":"Sulphureum Epimedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or compost in late winter. A light balanced feed in spring aids vigour, but it tolerates lean soils well and needs little supplementary fertiliser once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilafee-epimedium","common_name":"Lilafee Epimedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in late winter and apply a light balanced feed in spring. It performs best in fertile soil but is not a heavy feeder; avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"rubrum-epimedium","common_name":"Rubrum Epimedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or compost in late winter; a light balanced feed in spring boosts vigour. It tolerates lean soils and rarely needs heavy fertilising once established.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"frohnleiten-epimedium","common_name":"Frohnleiten Epimedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in late winter and apply a light balanced feed in spring if desired. It tolerates lean soils and is undemanding once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-queen-epimedium","common_name":"Rose Queen Epimedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in late winter and give a light balanced feed in spring. It enjoys fertile soil but is not a heavy feeder; avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"orange-queen-epimedium","common_name":"Orange Queen Epimedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in early spring, or apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once as growth begins. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces lush leaves at the expense of the delicate flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"formosanum-toad-lily","common_name":"Formosanum Toad Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring, or top-dress with compost as growth resumes. A light feed midway through summer supports the long autumn flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hirta-toad-lily","common_name":"Hirta Toad Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring or top-dress with compost as growth begins. A light midsummer feed supports the long autumn bloom. Go easy on nitrogen so the plant flowers rather than just leafing up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-towers-toad-lily","common_name":"White Towers Toad Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring or top-dress with compost as growth resumes. A light midsummer feed sustains the autumn display. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over the white flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tojen-toad-lily","common_name":"Tojen Toad Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring or top-dress with compost as growth starts. A light midsummer feed supports the strong autumn flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen so blooms are not lost to leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinomiyama-toad-lily","common_name":"Sinomiyama Toad Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or compost in spring and apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser as growth resumes. A light midsummer feed supports flowering. Keep feeding modest; this is a plant that responds more to cool moisture than to rich feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"britt-marie-crawford-ligularia","common_name":"Britt-Marie Crawford Ligularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry plant. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser as growth resumes; a second light feed early summer supports the large leaves and flower spikes. Keep soil rich and moist for best foliage colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"desdemona-ligularia","common_name":"Desdemona Ligularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry feeder. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser as growth begins; a light early-summer feed supports the large leaves and flower stems. Keep the soil rich and constantly moist for best results.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"the-rocket-ligularia","common_name":"The Rocket Ligularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or well-rotted manure in spring, plus a mid-season top-up of compost. Fertile, organically rich ground gives the lushest leaves and tallest flower spikes; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"othello-ligularia","common_name":"Othello Ligularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in spring and apply a balanced feed as growth gets underway. Fertile ground produces the largest, most colourful leaves; avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth prone to flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"przewalskii-ligularia","common_name":"Przewalskii Ligularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. Rich, fertile ground supports the tall flower spires; avoid excessive nitrogen that produces lax growth and weak stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rodgersia-pinnata","common_name":"Rodgersia Pinnata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or leaf mould in spring and apply a balanced general feed as growth starts. Fertile, organically rich ground produces the largest, most weatherproof leaves and strongest flower plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"superba-rodgersia","common_name":"Superba Rodgersia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or leaf mould in spring and feed with a balanced fertiliser as growth begins. Rich, fertile soil yields the boldest bronze-flushed foliage and the strongest pink flower plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aesculifolia-rodgersia","common_name":"Aesculifolia Rodgersia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or leaf mould in spring and apply a balanced feed as growth resumes. Fertile, organically rich ground produces the boldest leaves and tallest, most fragrant flower plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"podophylla-rodgersia","common_name":"Podophylla Rodgersia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure or leaf mould in spring and feed with a balanced fertiliser as growth begins. Fertile, organically rich ground produces the boldest bronze-flushed foliage and strongest flower plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wherrys-foamflower","common_name":"Wherry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough; an optional balanced feed early in the season supports lush foliage. Avoid heavy fertilising, which is unnecessary and can encourage soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"running-tapestry-tiarella","common_name":"Running Tapestry Tiarella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in early spring, or apply a balanced slow-release perennial fertiliser once as growth begins. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"iron-butterfly-tiarella","common_name":"Iron Butterfly Tiarella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in early spring, or use a single application of balanced slow-release perennial fertiliser as growth starts. Skip high-nitrogen feeds, which favour foliage over flower spires.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"spring-symphony-tiarella","common_name":"Spring Symphony Tiarella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch with compost or leaf mould in early spring, or apply one dose of balanced slow-release perennial fertiliser as growth resumes. Avoid heavy nitrogen so the plant channels energy into its showy flower spires.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ninja-tiarella","common_name":"Ninja Tiarella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in early spring, or apply a single balanced slow-release perennial feed as growth starts. Avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which favours leaf growth at the expense of flower spires.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sugar-and-spice-tiarella","common_name":"Sugar and Spice Tiarella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch with compost or leaf mould in early spring, or apply one dose of balanced slow-release perennial fertiliser at the start of growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen so energy goes into the abundant flower spires rather than leaves alone.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"heucherella-sweet-tea","common_name":"Heucherella Sweet Tea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost in early spring or apply a balanced slow-release perennial fertiliser once as growth begins. A second light feed after flowering supports the large foliage. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"heucherella-stoplight","common_name":"Heucherella Stoplight","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost in early spring or apply a balanced slow-release perennial fertiliser once as growth begins. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens the foliage and can mute the bright leaf colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"heucherella-sunrise-falls","common_name":"Heucherella Sunrise Falls","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder, but container plants need more support: top-dress with compost in spring and feed monthly through the growing season with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser. In the ground, one balanced slow-release feed at growth start is enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"heucherella-brass-lantern","common_name":"Heucherella Brass Lantern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring as growth resumes, plus an optional light top-up after the first flush of flowers. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush leaves at the expense of foliage colour. A spring mulch of compost is often sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"morning-light-maiden-grass","common_name":"Morning Light Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; a single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a spring mulch of compost is plenty. Over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, makes the stems soft and prone to flopping. Cut foliage back to about 10-15 cm in late winter before new growth emerges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gracillimus-maiden-grass","common_name":"Gracillimus Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; one spring application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch suffices. Excess nitrogen weakens the stems and encourages flopping. Cut the whole clump back to roughly 10-15 cm in late winter before fresh shoots appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zebrinus-zebra-grass","common_name":"Zebrinus Zebra Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder; a spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch is enough. Because ","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"adagio-maiden-grass","common_name":"Adagio Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; a single spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which loosens the otherwise sturdy habit. Cut back to roughly 10-15 cm in late winter before new shoots appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strictus-porcupine-grass","common_name":"Strictus Porcupine Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder; a spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch is plenty. Keep nitrogen low to preserve the stiff upright stems. Cut the clump back to about 10-15 cm in late winter before new growth emerges.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"purpurascens-flame-grass","common_name":"Purpurascens Flame Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; one spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch suffices. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens stems and dulls autumn colour. Cut back to about 10-15 cm in late winter before new growth appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-kitten-dwarf-maiden-grass","common_name":"Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeding needs; a light spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch is enough, with a slightly more regular dilute feed if grown in a pot. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which loosens the compact habit. Cut back to about 8-12 cm in late winter before new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ferner-osten-maiden-grass","common_name":"Ferner Osten Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single light spring application of balanced granular feed, or a thin compost mulch, is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which weaken stems and cause lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huron-sunrise-miscanthus","common_name":"Huron Sunrise Miscanthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low needs. A light dressing of balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring suffices. Skip nitrogen-heavy feeds, which promote weak, floppy culms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silberfeder-silver-feather-grass","common_name":"Silberfeder Silver Feather Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. One light spring feed with balanced granular fertiliser or a thin compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid high nitrogen, which makes the tall stems prone to lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass","common_name":"Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light. A single spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost supports its vigour. It tolerates more fertility than warm-season grasses but still does not need heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"overdam-variegated-feather-reed-grass","common_name":"Overdam Variegated Feather Reed Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light. A spring feed of balanced fertiliser or compost mulch maintains vigour and good colour. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can soften the upright stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"avalanche-feather-reed-grass","common_name":"Avalanche Feather Reed Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light. A single spring application of balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch keeps it vigorous and well-coloured. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which weakens the upright stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-fountain-grass","common_name":"Purple Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly but regularly when grown in containers, every few weeks through summer with a balanced liquid feed, since potting mix is quickly depleted. In-ground plants need only a light spring feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hameln-dwarf-fountain-grass","common_name":"Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs. A light spring feed with balanced granular fertiliser or a thin compost mulch is enough. Avoid high nitrogen, which makes the tidy mound floppy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-bunny-fountain-grass","common_name":"Little Bunny Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or a top-dressing of compost, is plenty. Excess nitrogen causes floppy, weak growth and fewer plumes.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"moudry-black-fountain-grass","common_name":"Moudry Black Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. One spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch suffices. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages floppy growth at the expense of the dark plumes.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"karley-rose-oriental-fountain-grass","common_name":"Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost top-dressing supports its long bloom season; avoid excess nitrogen, which loosens the habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sky-rocket-feather-top","common_name":"Sky Rocket Feather Top","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch is sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which weakens stems and dulls variegation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"blue-fescue","common_name":"Blue Fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeder. It performs best in poor soil; at most a very light spring feed or thin compost top-dressing. Fertiliser encourages green, floppy growth and shortens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"intense-blue-fescue","common_name":"Intense Blue Fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder; thrives on poor soil. A token spring feed at most, or none at all. Rich feeding produces lax green growth and shortens its lifespan.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"boulder-blue-fescue","common_name":"Boulder Blue Fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder suited to poor soil. A minimal spring feed or none is best; over-fertilising causes floppy green growth and reduces longevity.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"siskiyou-blue-idaho-fescue","common_name":"Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder adapted to poor soil. A light spring feed or compost mulch at most; rich feeding produces lax growth and shortens the clump","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hakonechloa-all-gold","common_name":"Hakonechloa All Gold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with compost. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces floppy growth and washes out the gold variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nicholas-hakone-grass","common_name":"Nicholas Hakone Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with compost. Go easy on nitrogen, which produces lax growth and can mute the autumn colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beni-kaze-hakone-grass","common_name":"Beni-kaze Hakone Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost top-dressing. Avoid high nitrogen, which encourages floppy growth and weakens the autumn red display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"naomi-hakone-grass","common_name":"Naomi Hakone Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Give a light spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with compost. Keep nitrogen modest to preserve crisp variegation and avoid lax, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-blood-grass","common_name":"Japanese Blood Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser if soil is poor. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages vigorous green growth and may promote unwanted green reversions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shenandoah-switch-grass","common_name":"Shenandoah Switch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding; in poor soils a single light spring application of balanced fertiliser suffices. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which weaken the stems and cause the clump to flop.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"heavy-metal-switch-grass","common_name":"Heavy Metal Switch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs no fertiliser; in very poor soils one light spring feed is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which compromise the prized stiff, upright stems and cause flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northwind-switch-grass","common_name":"Northwind Switch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; in poor soils a light spring feed once is plenty. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers, which can undermine even this cultivar","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rotstrahlbusch-switch-grass","common_name":"Rotstrahlbusch Switch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding. An annual spring mulch of compost is ample; avoid nitrogen-rich fertiliser, which makes stems floppy and dilutes the red leaf colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prairie-fire-switch-grass","common_name":"Prairie Fire Switch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially self-sufficient. Skip nitrogen feeding, which weakens stems and dulls the red colour; an annual compost mulch is all it needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruby-ribbons-switch-grass","common_name":"Ruby Ribbons Switch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Avoid nitrogen feeds that loosen the habit and mute colour; an annual spring compost mulch suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pampas-grass","common_name":"Pampas Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs. A single spring application of balanced general fertiliser supports plume production; excess nitrogen yields leaf at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pumila-dwarf-pampas-grass","common_name":"Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One balanced spring feed encourages plumes; go easy on nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sunningdale-silver-pampas-grass","common_name":"Sunningdale Silver Pampas Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs. A balanced spring feed supports the large plumes; avoid heavy nitrogen, which boosts leaf at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-pampas-grass","common_name":"Pink Pampas Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single balanced spring feed aids plume production; minimise nitrogen, which encourages leaf over flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-feather-grass","common_name":"Mexican Feather Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding and prefers lean conditions; fertiliser produces floppy, short-lived growth. Skip it entirely on poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"giant-feather-grass","common_name":"Giant Feather Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding and best lean. Skip feeding on average soils; an over-fed plant grows soft and flops. On very poor ground, a single light spring application of general-purpose fertiliser is ample.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pony-tails-grass","common_name":"Pony Tails Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding on most soils and is best kept lean. Feeding produces floppy, short-lived growth. Omit fertiliser entirely except as a token spring dose on truly impoverished ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mondo-grass","common_name":"Mondo Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release or general fertiliser once in spring; indoors, feed monthly at half strength during the growing season. Avoid over-feeding, which encourages soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"black-mondo-grass","common_name":"Black Mondo Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a mulch of leaf mould is sufficient. Indoors, feed monthly at half strength in the growing season; avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gyoku-ryu-mondo-grass","common_name":"Gyoku-ryu Mondo Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A weak spring feed or thin organic top-dressing is plenty. Indoors and in troughs, feed sparingly at half strength a few times in the growing season; over-feeding spoils the tight, dwarf habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"blue-oat-grass","common_name":"Blue Oat Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding and best kept lean. Skip feeding on average soils; rich conditions cause floppy, greener growth. At most, a single light spring feed on very poor ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sapphire-blue-oat-grass","common_name":"Sapphire Blue Oat Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding and best lean. Avoid feeding on average soils, which causes floppy, greener growth. At most a single light spring feed on impoverished ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bronze-sedge","common_name":"Bronze Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or a spring mulch, is sufficient. In containers, feed occasionally at half strength through the growing season; avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"amazon-mist-sedge","common_name":"Amazon Mist Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or an annual mulch of compost, is ample. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which causes floppy, soft growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"evergold-sedge","common_name":"Evergold Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Feed once in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, or top-dress with compost. Indoors, a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly through the growing season is plenty.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ice-dance-sedge","common_name":"Ice Dance Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual spring mulch of compost or one feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser is sufficient. Excess nitrogen produces lax growth and weak variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bowles-golden-sedge","common_name":"Bowles Golden Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder in rich wet soil. A spring mulch of compost or one balanced slow-release feed suits it; the fertile, moist conditions it favours usually supply most needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pennsylvania-sedge","common_name":"Pennsylvania Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder; one of its virtues is thriving in poor soil. Skip fertiliser or apply only a light spring compost mulch. Feeding is rarely needed and can encourage weeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blue-zinger-sedge","common_name":"Blue Zinger Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Thrives in lean soil; an annual light spring compost mulch is enough. Avoid rich feeding, which softens growth and dilutes the blue colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toffee-twist-sedge","common_name":"Toffee Twist Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or an annual compost mulch, is sufficient. In containers, a dilute balanced feed occasionally through the growing season keeps it healthy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"red-rooster-sedge","common_name":"Red Rooster Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or an annual compost mulch, is ample. Over-feeding produces lax growth and weakens the upright habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"leatherleaf-sedge","common_name":"Leatherleaf Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser is ample; over-feeding produces floppy, weakly coloured growth. Container plants benefit from a half-strength liquid feed once or twice in the growing season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-yellow-sedge","common_name":"Variegated Yellow Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, or top-dress with compost. The variegated foliage benefits from steady, gentle nutrition rather than heavy feeding, which can dull the contrast and soften growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-flag","common_name":"Sweet Flag","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile pond mud. In containers, push a single aquatic plant fertiliser tablet into the compost in spring. Avoid loose granular feed that can leach into water and fuel algae.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variegated-sweet-flag","common_name":"Variegated Sweet Flag","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient in fertile pond mud. In baskets, insert one aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which can dull the variegation and encourage soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-japanese-sweet-flag","common_name":"Golden Japanese Sweet Flag","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks, or a single spring slow-release dose outdoors. Over-feeding mutes the gold tone and softens the blades.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pusillus-miniature-sweet-flag","common_name":"Pusillus Miniature Sweet Flag","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Use a dilute balanced liquid feed every 6-8 weeks in growth, or a root tab in aquatic setups. Minimal feeding suits its slow, compact habit; excess nutrients invite algae in wet displays.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hook-sedge","common_name":"Hook Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a single balanced slow-release feed in spring or top-dress with compost. Heavy feeding produces lax, greener growth at the expense of the prized red tone.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"everflame-hook-sedge","common_name":"Everflame Hook Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a single balanced slow-release application in spring, or top-dress with compost. Avoid heavy or high-nitrogen feeding, which greens the foliage and dulls the signature flame colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tufted-hair-grass","common_name":"Tufted Hair Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of compost or one light feed of balanced granular fertiliser is ample. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which cause floppy, lax growth and weaker flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldtau-tufted-hair-grass","common_name":"Goldtau Tufted Hair Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feed requirement; a spring compost mulch or one light balanced feed sustains it. Skip rich nitrogen feeds that promote floppy growth and dull the prized flower colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-sea-oats","common_name":"Northern Sea Oats","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding; an annual spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lax, floppy stems prone to flattening.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-wild-rye","common_name":"Blue Wild Rye","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feed needs; lean soils intensify the blue colour. Skip or minimise fertiliser, as rich, nitrogen-heavy feeding causes floppy growth and washes out the prized foliage tone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-lyme-grass","common_name":"Blue Lyme Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; it thrives on poor soils. Fertilising is counterproductive, fuelling faster, more invasive rhizome spread and floppier growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ribbon-grass","common_name":"Ribbon Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding and spreads fast enough without it; avoid fertiliser, which only accelerates its invasive rhizomatous growth. Lean conditions help keep it in check.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"strawberries-and-cream-ribbon-grass","common_name":"Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed; it grows vigorously without help, and fertiliser only speeds its rhizomatous spread. Keep it lean to help restrain its expansion.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"quaking-grass","common_name":"Quaking Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding and actually prefers lean soil; fertiliser produces lax, floppy growth and fewer of the prized dancing seedheads. Skip feeding entirely in average ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greater-quaking-grass","common_name":"Greater Quaking Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding. On very poor ground a single light dressing of balanced fertiliser at sowing is enough; excess nitrogen causes lank growth and fewer seed heads.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blue-grama-grass","common_name":"Blue Grama Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs almost no feeding; it evolved on lean prairie soil. An optional light spring application of low-nitrogen fertiliser suffices for lawn use, but excess nitrogen weakens the stand and invites weeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blonde-ambition-blue-grama","common_name":"Blonde Ambition Blue Grama","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder; thrives without fertiliser on lean soil. At most, apply a single light spring dose of balanced or low-nitrogen feed; rich feeding causes floppy, lax clumps.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-dropseed","common_name":"Prairie Dropseed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially no feeding required; it is adapted to lean prairie soil. Avoid fertiliser, which produces floppy, lax growth; if soil is exceptionally poor, a single light spring feed is more than enough.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"giant-sacaton-grass","common_name":"Giant Sacaton Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no fertiliser; it grows vigorously on lean desert soil. An optional light spring feed can be used on very poor ground, but feeding is generally unnecessary and can cause lax growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"muhly-grass","common_name":"Muhly Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; usually needs no fertiliser on average soil. At most apply a single light dose of balanced feed in spring; over-fertilising produces floppy foliage and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lindheimers-muhly","common_name":"Lindheimer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding; it thrives on lean soil. An optional light spring application of balanced fertiliser can be used on very poor ground, but feeding is generally unnecessary and can cause floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gulf-muhly","common_name":"Gulf Muhly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder needing little to no fertiliser on average soil. At most, apply a single light spring feed; over-fertilising produces floppy foliage at the expense of the prized flower display.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-moor-grass","common_name":"Autumn Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeders. An annual spring topdressing of compost is ample; avoid rich nitrogen feeds, which cause floppy, over-lush growth and reduce drought resilience. On lean soils a single balanced slow-release feed in spring is the most that is ever needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-moor-grass","common_name":"Blue Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding. A light spring mulch of compost suffices; rich nitrogen fertiliser causes loose, floppy growth and dulls the blue colour. On poor soils, one balanced slow-release feed in early spring is more than enough.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-melic","common_name":"Wood Melic","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders adapted to lean woodland soils. An annual autumn or spring mulch of leaf mould or compost provides all the nutrients needed; heavy fertiliser is unnecessary and can spoil its delicate, airy habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"black-seeded-melic","common_name":"Black-Seeded Melic","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeders adapted to woodland soils. An annual mulch of leaf mould or compost in autumn or spring supplies enough nutrition; avoid strong fertilisers, which encourage coarse growth at the expense of its delicate form.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pheasant-tail-grass","common_name":"Pheasant Tail Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch is sufficient; excess nitrogen produces lush green growth at the expense of the prized autumn colour. On poor soils, one annual feed in spring is ample.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"giant-chinese-silver-grass","common_name":"Giant Chinese Silver Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeders given their size. A spring application of balanced fertiliser or a generous compost mulch supports vigorous growth; on fertile soils little extra is needed. Feeding boosts height but is not essential where soil is already rich.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sacchariflorus-silver-grass","common_name":"Sacchariflorus Silver Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeders, though usually self-sufficient on fertile, moist soils. A spring compost mulch or single balanced feed supports growth; given its vigour and running habit, heavy feeding is rarely necessary and can encourage faster spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"side-oats-grama","common_name":"Side Oats Grama","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeders adapted to lean prairie soils. Fertiliser is generally unnecessary and excess nitrogen causes floppy growth and weeds out the grass; if soil is extremely poor, a single light spring feed is the most that should be applied.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ravenna-grass","common_name":"Ravenna Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in spring is ample; over-feeding produces weak, lodging stems. On poor soils a thin mulch of compost each spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sugarcane-plume-grass","common_name":"Sugarcane Plume Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A single spring application of balanced or low-nitrogen granular fertiliser is plenty on average soil; rich sites need none. Excess nitrogen weakens stems and causes lodging.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-cord-grass","common_name":"Variegated Cord Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A spring topdressing of compost or a single light balanced feed supports lush growth; on fertile, moist soil it needs nothing and over-feeding only encourages floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nandina-liriope","common_name":"Nandina Liriope","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. One application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is enough for the whole season; container plants benefit from a dilute liquid feed monthly through the growing season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"silver-dragon-lilyturf","common_name":"Silver Dragon Lilyturf","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Modest needs. A spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser covers the year; container plants take a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly in the growing season. Over-feeding can wash out the variegation toward plain green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-purple-lilyturf","common_name":"Royal Purple Lilyturf","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser carries it through the season; container specimens benefit from a dilute liquid feed monthly during active growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"penisetum-massaicum-red-bunny-tails","common_name":"Penisetum massaicum Red Bunny Tails","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder for best plume production. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring, or feed container plants a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks through summer to sustain continuous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fiber-optic-grass","common_name":"Fiber Optic Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. A dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer is ample; flush the wet soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt build-up. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"birds-nest-spruce","common_name":"Bird","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release or acidic conifer fertiliser. Established plants in decent soil need little feeding; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which force soft, mite-prone growth. Container specimens benefit from an annual top-dress of slow-release granules.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-alberta-spruce","common_name":"Dwarf Alberta Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a slow-release acidic conifer or evergreen fertiliser. Keep nitrogen modest; lush, soft growth is highly attractive to mites. Established garden specimens often need no feeding, while container plants benefit from an annual slow-release top-dress.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dwarf-blue-spruce","common_name":"Dwarf Blue Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in early spring with a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser if growth is weak. Established blue spruce in reasonable soil rarely needs feeding; excess nitrogen produces soft growth and can dull the prized blue colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pumila-norway-spruce","common_name":"Pumila Norway Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser if growth seems weak. Established plants in average garden soil rarely need feeding; keep nitrogen low to avoid soft, mite-attractive growth. Top-dress container plants annually.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tompa-norway-spruce","common_name":"Tompa Norway Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser in early spring if growth is sluggish. Plants in decent soil need little feeding; keep nitrogen modest to discourage soft, mite-prone shoots. Container plants benefit from an annual slow-release top-dress.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-gem-spruce","common_name":"Little Gem Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly in early spring with a dilute, slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser, as miniatures are easily over-fed. Excess nutrients force out-of-character growth and soft, mite-prone shoots. Refresh trough top-dressing annually rather than heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waldbrunn-spruce","common_name":"Waldbrunn Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser only if growth is weak. Established plants in average soil seldom need feeding; keep nitrogen low to avoid soft, mite-prone shoots. Top-dress containers annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gnome-spruce","common_name":"Gnome Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly in early spring with a dilute slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser, as miniatures are easily over-fed. Too much nitrogen forces coarse, out-of-character growth and soft, mite-prone shoots. Annual top-dressing usually suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conica-jeans-dilly-spruce","common_name":"Conica Jean","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Apply a slow-release acidic or balanced conifer/evergreen fertiliser once in early spring; over-feeding forces soft growth prone to mites and winter burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanders-blue-spruce","common_name":"Sanders Blue Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One spring application of a slow-release evergreen/conifer fertiliser is plenty; excess nitrogen produces soft, mite-prone growth and dilutes the blue tone.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fat-albert-blue-spruce","common_name":"Fat Albert Blue Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirement. Feed only if growth is poor, using a slow-release evergreen fertiliser in early spring; established trees in decent soil rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hoopsii-blue-spruce","common_name":"Hoopsii Blue Spruce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeder. A single early-spring application of slow-release evergreen fertiliser only if growth is weak; well-sited trees seldom need feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mugo-pine","common_name":"Mugo Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder. Generally needs no fertiliser in reasonable soil; if growth is weak, apply a light slow-release conifer feed once in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slowmound-mugo-pine","common_name":"Slowmound Mugo Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder. Usually needs no feeding; in poor soil a single light spring application of slow-release conifer fertiliser suffices.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tannenbaum-mugo-pine","common_name":"Tannenbaum Mugo Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Generally no feeding needed; in poor soil apply a light slow-release conifer fertiliser once in early spring.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ophir-mugo-pine","common_name":"Ophir Mugo Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder. Usually no feeding needed; over-feeding produces soft green growth and can dull the prized winter gold. A light spring conifer feed only if soil is very poor.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"winter-gold-mugo-pine","common_name":"Winter Gold Mugo Pine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A single light application of balanced slow-release or conifer fertiliser in early spring is plenty; over-feeding pushes weak, leggy growth and can mute the gold colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"emerald-green-arborvitae","common_name":"Emerald Green Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser. Newly planted or hedge specimens benefit from a second light feed in early summer; avoid late-season feeding that pushes frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-globe-arborvitae","common_name":"Golden Globe Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single early-spring feed with balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser suffices. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can wash out the gold colour and force soft growth; skip late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"holmstrup-arborvitae","common_name":"Holmstrup Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser. A light second feed in early summer helps young hedge plants; avoid late-season nitrogen that encourages frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mr-bowling-ball-arborvitae","common_name":"Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One application of balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser in early spring is enough. Excess nitrogen loosens the tidy globe and forces soft growth; skip late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rheingold-arborvitae","common_name":"Rheingold Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser. Go light on nitrogen, which can dilute the amber colour and force soft growth; avoid late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"degroots-spire-arborvitae","common_name":"Degroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser. A light second feed in early summer aids young plants; avoid late-season nitrogen that pushes frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyramidalis-arborvitae","common_name":"Pyramidalis Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or evergreen fertiliser; hedge and screen plantings benefit from a second light feed in early summer. Avoid late-season nitrogen that encourages frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-arborvitae-zebrina","common_name":"Western Arborvitae Zebrina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or conifer/evergreen fertiliser; a second light feed in early summer supports fast growth. Avoid late-season feeding that pushes frost-tender new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hinoki-cypress","common_name":"Hinoki Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser once in early spring. Over-feeding spoils the compact habit and forces soft growth, so avoid high-nitrogen and late-season feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"filicoides-hinoki-cypress","common_name":"Filicoides Hinoki Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release conifer/evergreen fertiliser. It is not a heavy feeder; avoid high-nitrogen and late-summer feeding that produces frost-tender soft shoots.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"crippsii-hinoki-cypress","common_name":"Crippsii Hinoki Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser once in early spring to support steady growth and good gold colour. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which greens the foliage and pushes soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tetragona-aurea-hinoki-cypress","common_name":"Tetragona Aurea Hinoki Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser. A light feeder; avoid high-nitrogen and late-season applications that green the gold and force soft frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nana-lutea-hinoki-cypress","common_name":"Nana Lutea Hinoki Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; one application of balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which green the gold and spoil the compact dwarf habit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"boulevard-cypress","common_name":"Boulevard Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release conifer/evergreen fertiliser; a light second feed in early summer supports the soft growth. Avoid late-season high-nitrogen feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"filifera-aurea-cypress","common_name":"Filifera Aurea Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser once in early spring to support steady growth and gold colour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which green the foliage and force soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sungold-cypress","common_name":"Sungold Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release conifer or evergreen fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which force soft growth and dull the gold colour. Established plants in decent soil rarely need more than an annual feed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ellwoodii-false-cypress","common_name":"Ellwoodii False Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lax growth prone to splaying. In good ground an annual feed is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-surprise-cypress","common_name":"Blue Surprise Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release conifer fertiliser. Skip high-nitrogen feeds that cause soft, sprawling growth and weaken winter colour. Annual feeding suffices in reasonable soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parsons-juniper","common_name":"Parsons Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is ample; many established plants need none. Avoid overfeeding, which produces weak, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gold-coast-juniper","common_name":"Gold Coast Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. One spring application of slow-release balanced fertiliser is enough; avoid overfeeding, which dulls the gold and softens growth. Many established plants thrive with no feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"old-gold-juniper","common_name":"Old Gold Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single early-spring application of slow-release balanced fertiliser is sufficient; overfeeding weakens growth and dilutes the gold. Established plants often need none.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"blue-star-juniper","common_name":"Blue Star Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light feeder. One spring application of slow-release balanced fertiliser is plenty; overfeeding forces soft, sprawling growth. Many plants in decent soil need no feeding at all.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"holger-juniper","common_name":"Holger Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single early-spring application of slow-release balanced fertiliser is enough; avoid overfeeding, which softens growth and mutes the creamy colour. Established plants in fair soil often need none.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"blue-carpet-juniper","common_name":"Blue Carpet Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single light spring feed of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser is plenty; over-feeding forces soft, floppy growth. Mature plants in reasonable soil often need none at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wiltoni-juniper","common_name":"Wiltoni Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low needs. One light application of balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring is sufficient; in decent soil it can be skipped entirely. Excess nitrogen produces weak, sprawling growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prince-of-wales-juniper","common_name":"Prince of Wales Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. A light spring dose of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser supports new plantings; established mats in reasonable soil rarely need feeding. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which weakens growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"andorra-compact-juniper","common_name":"Andorra Compact Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance. One light feed of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring suffices for young plants; mature shrubs in average soil often need none. Avoid over-fertilising, which loosens the compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skyrocket-juniper","common_name":"Skyrocket Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs. A light spring application of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser benefits young plants; established columns in decent soil seldom need feeding. Avoid excess nitrogen, which loosens the tight habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-arrow-juniper","common_name":"Blue Arrow Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. Give young plants a light spring feed of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser; established columns in reasonable soil rarely need it. Over-feeding promotes loose, weak growth that spoils the narrow shape.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"moonglow-juniper","common_name":"Moonglow Juniper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs. A light spring feed of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser helps young plants establish; mature specimens in average soil generally need none. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which loosens the dense habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hicksii-yew","common_name":"Hicksii Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow or foliage pales; established plants in good soil need little. Avoid over-feeding, which encourages soft, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"densiformis-yew","common_name":"Densiformis Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or composted manure is ample. Over-feeding, especially with high nitrogen, forces weak growth; avoid late-season feeding that pushes frost-tender shoots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hatfieldii-yew","common_name":"Hatfieldii Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest needs. Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost once in spring to support shearing recovery. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, floppy growth, and skip late-summer feeding to let new wood harden before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"repandens-yew","common_name":"Repandens Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One spring dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser or composted organic matter suffices. Excess nitrogen weakens the form and overrides its naturally tidy habit; avoid late-season feeding before frost.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fastigiata-yew","common_name":"Fastigiata Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirements. A single spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost supports steady growth. Avoid high nitrogen, which loosens the prized tight columnar form, and refrain from late-season feeding before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"standishii-yew","common_name":"Standishii Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost is sufficient for its slow growth. Avoid excess nitrogen, which dulls the gold and softens the form; do not feed late in the season before frost.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"green-gem-boxwood","common_name":"Green Gem Boxwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-leaning fertiliser, or topdress with compost. Boxwood shows yellowing if underfed; avoid late-season feeding that pushes frost-tender growth and water in any granular feed well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-velvet-boxwood","common_name":"Green Velvet Boxwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost topdressing once in early spring; yellowing signals underfeeding. Avoid heavy or late-season nitrogen, which produces soft growth vulnerable to frost and disease; water granular feeds in thoroughly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-gem-boxwood","common_name":"Winter Gem Boxwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced fertiliser or compost topdressing; pale foliage indicates underfeeding. Avoid late or excessive nitrogen that forces soft, frost-prone growth, and water granular feeds in well to prevent root burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"franklins-gem-boxwood","common_name":"Franklin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or one formulated for evergreens; a light second feed in early summer suits hedges. Avoid late-summer feeding, which pushes frost-tender growth. Yellowing often signals poor drainage or high pH rather than a need to fertilise.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helleri-holly","common_name":"Helleri Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an acidic, slow-release fertiliser formulated for hollies or evergreens (e.g. Holly-tone type) in early spring, with an optional light feed in early summer. Maintaining low pH is as important as feeding; yellowing between leaf veins usually means the soil is too alkaline, not underfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compacta-holly","common_name":"Compacta Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with an acidic slow-release fertiliser for hollies or evergreens, with a light follow-up in early summer for sheared hedges. Keep pH low so iron stays available; chlorotic yellowing usually reflects alkaline soil rather than nutrient shortage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"steeds-japanese-holly","common_name":"Steeds Japanese Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an acidic, slow-release evergreen or holly fertiliser in early spring; a light early-summer feed supports clipped specimens. Keep soil pH low to prevent iron lockout. As with all Ilex crenata, persistent yellowing usually means alkaline soil rather than a feeding deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoogendorn-holly","common_name":"Hoogendorn Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with an acidic slow-release fertiliser for hollies or evergreens, plus a light early-summer feed for clipped low hedges. Maintain low soil pH so iron stays available; chlorotic foliage typically reflects alkalinity rather than underfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-princess-holly","common_name":"Blue Princess Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an acidic slow-release fertiliser for hollies or evergreens in early spring. Keep soil pH low so iron remains available and berries colour well. Avoid late-season feeding that forces frost-tender growth; persistent yellowing usually means alkaline soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-prince-holly","common_name":"Blue Prince Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with an acidic slow-release fertiliser for hollies or evergreens. Keep soil pH low so iron stays available. Avoid late-summer feeding that forces frost-tender growth; chlorotic foliage usually signals alkaline soil rather than underfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nandina-gulf-stream","common_name":"Nandina Gulf Stream","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser. It is not a heavy feeder; over-fertilising can mute the prized red foliage colour. A spring application is generally enough for steady, healthy growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"nandina-firepower","common_name":"Nandina Firepower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser once in early spring; over-feeding produces lush growth at the expense of red colour. A spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient in good soil.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nandina-harbour-dwarf","common_name":"Nandina Harbour Dwarf","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser at a light rate. Excess nitrogen dulls the winter colour and pushes soft growth; a yearly compost mulch usually meets its modest needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nandina-obsessed","common_name":"Nandina Obsessed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser once in early spring. Keep feeding light — over-fertilising mutes the signature red flushes and forces leggy growth. A spring compost mulch supports steady, colourful growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emerald-gaiety-euonymus","common_name":"Emerald Gaiety Euonymus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single application of balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring is plenty; in decent soil an annual compost mulch alone keeps it vigorous. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages soft, scale-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emerald-n-gold-euonymus","common_name":"Emerald n Gold Euonymus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance feeder. One early-spring application of balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser, or an annual compost mulch, is sufficient. Avoid over-feeding, which promotes soft growth that is more prone to euonymus scale.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moonshadow-euonymus","common_name":"Moonshadow Euonymus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single early-spring feed of balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser, or an annual compost mulch, keeps it healthy. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and invites euonymus scale.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"coloratus-euonymus","common_name":"Coloratus Euonymus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. If growth is weak in poor soil, apply a light early-spring dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser. In most settings an annual compost mulch is more than enough; vigour is seldom the issue.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"manhattan-euonymus","common_name":"Manhattan Euonymus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder for hedge use. Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring to support dense growth; a second light feed in early summer suits formal sheared hedges. Avoid late-season feeding that produces frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skimmia-japonica-rubella","common_name":"Skimmia japonica Rubella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced ericaceous or slow-release shrub fertiliser; a second light feed after flowering supports new growth. Avoid high-lime feeds, which trigger chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skimmia-japonica-kew-white","common_name":"Skimmia japonica Kew White","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced ericaceous or slow-release shrub feed in spring; a light post-flowering feed supports berry development. Skip lime-based feeds to prevent chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skimmia-temptation","common_name":"Skimmia Temptation","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced ericaceous or slow-release shrub fertiliser, with a lighter feed after flowering to support fruiting. Avoid lime-rich feeds that cause chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skimmia-pabella","common_name":"Skimmia Pabella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced ericaceous or slow-release shrub fertiliser, plus a light feed after flowering to aid berry set. Avoid lime-based feeds, which cause yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-box","common_name":"Sweet Box","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or mulch with well-rotted compost in spring. It is not a heavy feeder; a single annual feed plus organic mulch is sufficient.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"sarcococca-humilis","common_name":"Sarcococca Humilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted compost or apply a balanced slow-release shrub feed in spring. A light annual feed is ample; it is not demanding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarcococca-confusa","common_name":"Sarcococca confusa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted compost or apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in spring. One annual feed plus organic mulch keeps it healthy; it is not a heavy feeder.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"aucuba-japonica-crotonifolia","common_name":"Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or mulch with well-rotted compost. A single annual feed suffices; over-feeding produces soft, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aucuba-japonica-rozannie","common_name":"Aucuba japonica Rozannie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a generous mulch of compost. A second light feed in early summer benefits container plants. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft growth at the expense of berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aucuba-japonica-picturata","common_name":"Aucuba japonica Picturata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single balanced slow-release feed or compost mulch in spring is usually enough. Container specimens benefit from a second light feed in early summer. Go easy on high-nitrogen feeds, which can wash out variegation and soften growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mahonia-aquifolium-apollo","common_name":"Mahonia aquifolium Apollo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a compost/leaf-mould mulch. Generally low-feeding; an annual mulch is usually sufficient to keep it healthy and free-flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mahonia-soft-caress","common_name":"Mahonia Soft Caress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and mulch with compost. Container plants benefit from a second light feed in summer. Keeps best with steady moderate feeding rather than heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mahonia-winter-sun","common_name":"Mahonia Winter Sun","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a generous compost/leaf-mould mulch. Low-maintenance; an annual mulch usually keeps it vigorous and free-flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mahonia-charity","common_name":"Mahonia Charity","category":"flowering","fertilising":"An early-spring feed with balanced slow-release fertiliser or a thick compost/leaf-mould mulch is all it needs. Low-feeding by nature; over-rich nitrogen encourages soft, sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mahonia-pinnacle","common_name":"Mahonia Pinnacle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost/leaf-mould mulch. Low-feeding; an annual mulch generally keeps growth strong and flowering reliable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mahonia-repens","common_name":"Mahonia repens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low-feeding; an annual leaf-mould or compost mulch in spring is ample. A light balanced slow-release feed can be used on poor soils, but rich feeding is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pieris-japonica-valley-rose","common_name":"Pieris japonica Valley Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with an ericaceous (acid-loving plant) fertiliser after flowering. Avoid lime-based or high-nitrogen general feeds, which raise pH and cause leaf yellowing. A second light feed in early summer supports new growth on younger plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pieris-japonica-cavatine","common_name":"Pieris japonica Cavatine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser once in early spring after flowering, following label rates for the small plant size. Avoid lime and strong general-purpose feeds. Container specimens benefit from a top-up of slow-release ericaceous feed in early summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamaedorea-microspadix","common_name":"Chamaedorea Microspadix","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength, or use a slow-release palm feed. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Palms are sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser-burn on leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamaedorea-hooperiana","common_name":"Chamaedorea Hooperiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, or use a slow-release palm fertiliser. Withhold feed in winter. Periodically leach the soil to clear salt build-up, which palms show as scorched, browning leaflet tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dypsis-madagascariensis","common_name":"Dypsis Madagascariensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm growing season — every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed or a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium. These nutrients prevent the leaf yellowing palms are prone to. Cease feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-kentia-palm","common_name":"Curly Kentia Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength monthly through spring and summer, or use a slow-release palm feed. Do not feed in winter. Kentias are slow growers and sensitive to over-feeding, which causes salt build-up and scorched leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ravenea-glauca","common_name":"Ravenea Glauca","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed or a slow-release palm fertiliser supplying magnesium and potassium to keep the foliage colour strong. Stop feeding in winter. As with all palms, avoid over-feeding to prevent salt-related leaf scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beaucarnea-stricta","common_name":"Beaucarnea Stricta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice during spring and summer with a diluted cactus or balanced liquid fertiliser. It is a slow grower adapted to lean soils, so over-feeding does more harm than good. Withhold feed entirely in autumn and winter while it is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beaucarnea-gracilis","common_name":"Beaucarnea Gracilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Apply a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser or a cactus feed once a month through spring and summer only. It is a slow grower and is easily overfed; stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhapis-multifida","common_name":"Rhapis Multifida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser or a slow-release palm feed. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rhapis-subtilis","common_name":"Rhapis Subtilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser or slow-release palm feed. It is a light feeder, so weak doses prevent tip burn. Pause feeding through autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"caryota-obtusa","common_name":"Caryota Obtusa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed generously for a palm: apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser or regular dilute liquid feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer to fuel its rapid growth. Include magnesium and potassium to prevent frizzle and yellowing. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caryota-no","common_name":"Caryota No","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed heavily for vigorous growth: apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser or regular dilute liquid feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer, supplemented with magnesium and potassium to prevent leaf frizzle and yellowing. Reduce feeding markedly in the cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sylvester-date-palm","common_name":"Sylvester Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two to three times during the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, potassium, and micronutrients to keep the crown full and green. Palms are prone to potassium and magnesium deficiency, so a palm-specific feed prevents frond yellowing and frizzle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cliff-date-palm","common_name":"Cliff Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two to three times through the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, potassium, and trace elements. This keeps the glossy fronds deep green and prevents the potassium and magnesium deficiencies that commonly cause yellowing and frizzle in palms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chamaerops-humilis-cerifera","common_name":"Chamaerops Humilis Cerifera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium. It is a slow, undemanding grower that needs little feeding; a palm-specific feed keeps the fronds healthy and helps maintain the silvery colour. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trachycarpus-takil","common_name":"Trachycarpus Takil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced palm fertiliser high in potassium and magnesium to prevent frizzle-top and leaf yellowing. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trachycarpus-latisectus","common_name":"Trachycarpus Latisectus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser in spring and a top-up in midsummer, with extra potassium and magnesium to keep the large fronds deep green. Do not feed in dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"licuala-spinosa","common_name":"Licuala Spinosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through the growing season with a balanced palm fertiliser, including micronutrients. Ease off in winter when growth slows in cooler light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"licuala-peltata","common_name":"Licuala Peltata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced, micronutrient-rich palm fertiliser. Overfeeding burns the roots, so dilute and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"licuala-orbicularis","common_name":"Licuala Orbicularis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly every 6-8 weeks in warm months with a dilute, balanced palm fertiliser including micronutrients. This slow grower needs little; over-feeding scorches the roots and leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cycas-rumphii","common_name":"Cycas Rumphii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times during the warm growing season with a balanced palm or cycad fertiliser including magnesium and manganese. Cycads flush leaves periodically; feed as a new flush emerges. None in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-cycas","common_name":"Blue Cycas","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A relatively fast cycad that responds to feeding; apply a balanced palm/cycad fertiliser with micronutrients as each leaf flush emerges through the warm season, then stop for winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cycas-panzhihuaensis","common_name":"Cycas Panzhihuaensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly two or three times across the growing season with a balanced palm/cycad fertiliser including manganese and magnesium, timed to leaf flushes. It is not a heavy feeder; avoid excess. None in winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"zamia-pumila","common_name":"Zamia Pumila","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or palm fertiliser two or three times across the growing season. Cycads partner with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria in coralloid roots, so they need little nitrogen; over-feeding scorches roots. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zamia-roezlii","common_name":"Zamia Roezlii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through the warm growing season with a balanced or palm fertiliser at moderate strength. As with all cycads, avoid heavy nitrogen because of its nitrogen-fixing root symbiosis. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"australian-fan-palm","common_name":"Australian Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium to prevent frond yellowing. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Palms are prone to magnesium and potassium deficiency, so a palm-specific feed is worthwhile.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"livistona-rotundifolia","common_name":"Livistona Rotundifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced palm fertiliser supplying magnesium and potassium to keep fronds green. Dilute to half strength for containerised plants. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"livistona-decipiens","common_name":"Livistona Decipiens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through the warm season with a palm fertiliser carrying magnesium, potassium and micronutrients to prevent frond yellowing. A faster grower than most fan palms, it responds well to regular feeding; reduce in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sabal-mexicana","common_name":"Sabal Mexicana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times across the growing season with a palm fertiliser supplying magnesium, potassium and manganese. Slow-growing and not heavy-feeding, but palm-specific nutrients prevent frond yellowing and frizzle top. Withhold feed over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sabal-bermudana","common_name":"Sabal Bermudana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times in the growing season with a palm fertiliser providing magnesium, potassium and manganese to keep fronds green and prevent frizzle top. A light, slow feeder; avoid over-fertilising and stop entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-palm","common_name":"King Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A fast grower that benefits from regular feeding: apply a palm fertiliser with magnesium, potassium and micronutrients every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. This prevents the frond yellowing palms are prone to. Reduce in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alexandra-palm","common_name":"Alexandra Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced palm fertiliser containing magnesium, potassium and micronutrients. Palms are prone to potassium and magnesium deficiency (yellowing, frizzled older fronds). Halve or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thatch-palm","common_name":"Thatch Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly two or three times in the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser including magnesium, manganese and potassium. It is naturally slow and frugal, so avoid overfeeding. Watch for manganese deficiency (frizzled new growth) on alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florida-silver-palm","common_name":"Florida Silver Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, two or three times across spring and summer, with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, manganese and potassium. It is naturally frugal and slow; overfeeding does more harm than good. Monitor for manganese deficiency on alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encephalartos-ferox","common_name":"Encephalartos Ferox","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times in spring and summer with a balanced slow-release fertiliser; cycads also benefit from supplementary magnesium and micronutrients. They grow slowly and feed lightly, so avoid heavy or frequent fertilising. Do not feed in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encephalartos-villosus","common_name":"Encephalartos Villosus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times across spring and summer with a balanced slow-release fertiliser plus supplementary magnesium and trace elements. It grows faster than many cycads but still feeds modestly; avoid overfeeding and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lepidozamia-peroffskyana","common_name":"Lepidozamia Peroffskyana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times through spring and summer with a balanced slow-release fertiliser plus magnesium and micronutrients. Steady but unhurried, it responds well to modest feeding; avoid heavy doses and withhold fertiliser over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chilean-wine-palm","common_name":"Chilean Wine Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times in spring and summer with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing potassium, magnesium and manganese. Naturally slow-growing, it does not need heavy feeding; balanced nutrition simply prevents the frizzle and yellowing of palm micronutrient deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butia-yatay","common_name":"Butia Yatay","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times across spring and summer with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing potassium, magnesium and manganese. It grows at a moderate pace and feeds modestly; balanced micronutrients keep fronds green and prevent the frizzle of palm deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brahea-edulis","common_name":"Brahea Edulis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium. Two or three applications a season are plenty; over-feeding causes leaf-tip burn. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"nannorrhops-ritchiana","common_name":"Nannorrhops Ritchiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser once or twice in late spring and summer. It grows in poor native soils, so go sparingly; excess feed does more harm than good. No winter feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"chamaerops-humilis-vulcano","common_name":"Chamaerops Humilis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, or apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium two or three times a season. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to match its slow cool-season growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syagrus-romanzoffiana","common_name":"Syagrus Romanzoffiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry palm: feed three to four times across spring and summer with a quality slow-release palm fertiliser carrying nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and especially manganese, the lack of which causes the classic ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ptychosperma-elegans","common_name":"Ptychosperma Elegans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm season with a balanced palm fertiliser, two or three slow-release applications or a dilute liquid feed monthly. Include magnesium and potassium to keep fronds deep green. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veitchia-arecina","common_name":"Veitchia Arecina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A fast grower that benefits from regular feeding: apply a slow-release palm fertiliser three to four times across the warm season, with magnesium, potassium and manganese to prevent deficiency. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guzmania-empire","common_name":"Guzmania ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a dilute, low-strength balanced fertiliser, applied to the soil or as a very weak foliar feed; avoid putting strong fertiliser in the central cup. Bromeliads are light feeders and burn easily.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"guzmania-torch","common_name":"Guzmania ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in the growing season with a much-diluted balanced fertiliser on the soil or as a weak foliar mist; keep strong feed out of the central cup. As a light-feeding bromeliad it is easily over-fertilised and burned.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guzmania-orangeade","common_name":"Guzmania ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser diluted into the cup and over the leaves every 4-6 weeks. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which fade the bract colour. Do not fertilise the spent parent after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guzmania-monostachia","common_name":"Guzmania monostachia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup and over the foliage every 4-6 weeks. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising scorches the leaf tips. Stop feeding the parent after it flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"guzmania-wittmackii","common_name":"Guzmania wittmackii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"During spring and summer feed every 4-6 weeks with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the cup and foliage. Keep feed gentle, as excess nitrogen mutes bract colour and burns leaf tips. Cease feeding the parent once flowering ends.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea-hieroglyphica","common_name":"Vriesea hieroglyphica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup and over the leaves every 4-6 weeks. It grows slowly and needs little feed; over-fertilising blurs the leaf markings. Stop once the rosette flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea-carinata","common_name":"Vriesea carinata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup and over the foliage every 4-6 weeks. This compact species needs little feed; excess nitrogen burns the soft leaf tips. Stop feeding the parent after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea-fosteriana","common_name":"Vriesea fosteriana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup and over the leaves every 4-6 weeks. It is slow-growing and a light feeder; over-fertilising muddies the leaf markings. Stop feeding once it flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea-poelmanii","common_name":"Vriesea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup and over the foliage every 4-6 weeks. Keep feed light, as excess nitrogen mutes the red bract. Do not feed the parent once the spike fades; redirect care to the pups.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea-platynema","common_name":"Vriesea platynema","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser into the cup and over the foliage every 4-6 weeks. It is a modest feeder; over-fertilising burns the leaf tips and mutes the purple flush. Stop feeding the parent after it flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia-spectabilis","common_name":"Neoregelia spectabilis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the mix, not the cup; bromeliads are light feeders and salt buildup in the tank can burn the foliage. Avoid feeding the central reservoir directly.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia-cruenta","common_name":"Neoregelia cruenta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder; apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the mix monthly through spring and summer. Do not pour fertiliser into the cup, where salts concentrate and scorch the crown.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia-ampullacea","common_name":"Neoregelia ampullacea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season, applied as a fine foliar spray or to the mix. Its small size and epiphytic roots make it especially sensitive to fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia-concentrica","common_name":"Neoregelia concentrica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder: apply quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the mix monthly in spring and summer. Keep fertiliser out of the cup, where salt concentration can scorch the prized central crown.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia-painted-lady","common_name":"Neoregelia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser on the mix during spring and summer. Over-feeding can encourage the variegation to green-up, and salts in the cup scorch the crown, so keep feeding minimal and out of the tank.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-blanchetiana","common_name":"Aechmea blanchetiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder; apply quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the mix monthly in the growing season. Excess feeding can dull the prized orange colour and dim it toward green, so keep it modest and out of the cup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-gamosepala","common_name":"Aechmea gamosepala","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser on the mix through spring and summer. As with all tank bromeliads, keep fertiliser out of the central cup to avoid salt scorch on the crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-recurvata","common_name":"Aechmea recurvata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder; apply quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the mix occasionally during the growing season. Keep feeding modest and out of the cup, as salt buildup scorches the small central crown.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-fosters-favorite","common_name":"Aechmea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly through spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, diluted and applied to the medium or as a foliar mist. Avoid pouring concentrated feed into the central cup, which can burn the tender tissue. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aechmea-orlandiana","common_name":"Aechmea orlandiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the medium or as a dilute foliar spray. Avoid strong feed in the central cup, which scorches tissue. Stop feeding over the cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-fuchsii","common_name":"Tillandsia fuchsii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a bromeliad or low-nitrogen air-plant fertiliser diluted to about a quarter strength, added to the soaking water or misting bottle. Tillandsias need very little feed and are easily over-fertilised, which scorches the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-butzii","common_name":"Tillandsia butzii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed roughly monthly in spring and summer with a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at about quarter strength, dissolved in the soaking water. Tillandsias require minimal feeding; concentrated fertiliser burns the leaf tips, so always dilute heavily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-bergeri","common_name":"Tillandsia bergeri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed about monthly during spring and summer with a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at roughly a quarter strength in the soaking water. It is a vigorous grower for an air plant but still needs only light feeding; over-fertilising scorches leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-recurvifolia","common_name":"Tillandsia recurvifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser diluted to about quarter strength in the soaking water. Like all tillandsias it needs little feeding, and concentrated fertiliser burns the leaf tips, so always dilute generously.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-leiboldiana","common_name":"Tillandsia leiboldiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at about quarter strength, added to the cup water or soak. Keep feed dilute; concentrated fertiliser in the central cup can scorch the tender crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-bromelioides","common_name":"Cryptanthus bromelioides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the moist medium. Earth stars are light feeders; keep concentrations low to avoid burning the roots and dulling the variegation, and do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-zonatus","common_name":"Cryptanthus zonatus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil. Cryptanthus are light feeders; over-feeding mutes the banding and burns leaf tips. None in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-acaulis","common_name":"Cryptanthus acaulis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil. Earth stars are modest feeders; excess fertiliser scorches tips and dulls leaf colour. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-black-mystic","common_name":"Cryptanthus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil. Light feeding supports growth without burning tips; over-feeding can mute the silver banding. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-ruby","common_name":"Cryptanthus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil. Bright light plus light feeding gives the best red; excess nitrogen pushes green growth and dulls the colour. None in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-fosterianus","common_name":"Cryptanthus fosterianus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil. Even this larger species is a light feeder; over-feeding burns the leaf tips and mutes the banding. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"billbergia-pyramidalis","common_name":"Billbergia pyramidalis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil or as a dilute foliar feed. Avoid putting strong fertiliser in the central cup, which can scorch. None in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"billbergia-zebrina","common_name":"Billbergia zebrina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil or as a dilute foliar feed. Keep strong fertiliser out of the central tube to avoid scorch. Withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"billbergia-venezuelana","common_name":"Billbergia venezuelana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the soil or as a dilute foliar feed. Keep concentrated fertiliser out of the central tube to prevent scorch. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"billbergia-fantasia","common_name":"Billbergia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder. Dilute a balanced liquid fertiliser to quarter strength and apply to the mix monthly in spring and summer; you can also add a very weak feed to the central cup occasionally. Avoid over-feeding, which dulls the variegation. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dyckia-brevifolia","common_name":"Dyckia brevifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month through spring and summer. Excess nitrogen makes the rosette loose and floppy. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dyckia-marnier-lapostollei","common_name":"Dyckia marnier-lapostollei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength monthly in spring and summer. Too much feed loosens the rosette and reduces scaling. No feeding in the dormant cool season.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dyckia-fosteriana","common_name":"Dyckia fosteriana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced low-nitrogen liquid feed at quarter to half strength once monthly during spring and summer. Over-feeding with nitrogen makes the rosette lax and dilutes the metallic colouring. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dyckia-cherry-cola","common_name":"Dyckia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength monthly in spring and summer. High nitrogen pushes green growth and loosens the rosette, working against the dark colouring. No feeding in the cool season.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dyckia-velascana","common_name":"Dyckia velascana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month in spring and summer. Excess nitrogen produces a loose, soft rosette. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ananas-comosus-variegatus","common_name":"Ananas comosus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer, to the soil. Avoid high nitrogen, which can dull variegation; ensure adequate potassium to support fruiting. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ananas-bracteatus","common_name":"Ananas bracteatus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season, to the soil. Provide adequate potassium to support its showy fruiting. Withhold fertiliser over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ananas-bracteatus-tricolor","common_name":"Ananas bracteatus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the soil. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which dull the variegation, and do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ananas-lucidus","common_name":"Ananas lucidus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed to the soil every 3-4 weeks from spring to early autumn. Withhold feed in winter and avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alcantarea-imperialis","common_name":"Alcantarea imperialis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly: a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the mix every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer is ample. Avoid strong or frequent feeding, which spoils the form and colour; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alcantarea-odorata","common_name":"Alcantarea odorata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser on the mix every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Over-feeding distorts the rosette; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hohenbergia-stellata","common_name":"Hohenbergia stellata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, applied dilute to the mix and lightly over the leaves rather than into the central cup. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quesnelia-marmorata","common_name":"Quesnelia marmorata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, applied dilute to the mix and foliage rather than poured into the cup. Stop feeding in winter; over-feeding dulls the markings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quesnelia-testudo","common_name":"Quesnelia testudo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the mix and foliage every 4 weeks through spring and summer, keeping it out of the central cup. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pitcairnia-flammea","common_name":"Pitcairnia flammea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the moist mix. Avoid feeding in winter and ease off if growth slows in low light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orthophytum-saxicola","common_name":"Orthophytum saxicola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the soil. Bromeliads are light feeders; avoid strong or high-nitrogen feeds, which dull leaf colour and can scorch roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"portea-petropolitana","common_name":"Portea petropolitana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, applied to the soil and as a dilute spray on the leaves; keep feed out of the central cup at full strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-magnusiana","common_name":"Tillandsia magnusiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed roughly once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser added to the misting or dunking water. Skip feeding in winter. Over-feeding burns the delicate trichomes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-pseudobaileyi","common_name":"Tillandsia pseudobaileyi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed about once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser mixed into the soaking water. No feed in winter. Strong fertiliser can damage the trichomes.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tillandsia-tricolor","common_name":"Tillandsia tricolor","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser added to the soaking or misting water. Withhold feed over winter. Avoid full-strength fertiliser, which can burn the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-schiedeana","common_name":"Tillandsia schiedeana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed about monthly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser in the soaking water. No feed in winter. Keep fertiliser dilute to protect the fine trichomes.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"guzmania-exodus","common_name":"Guzmania ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the soil and as a dilute foliar spray. Keep concentrated feed out of the cup. Guzmanias are light feeders; stop in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia-charm","common_name":"Neoregelia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about monthly in spring and summer, with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser on the soil and as a dilute foliar spray. Avoid high-nitrogen feed, which greens the leaves at the expense of pink colour. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vriesea-christine","common_name":"Vriesea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid feed, applied to the mix or the foliage rather than poured into the cup. No feeding is needed in autumn and winter or once the bract has emerged.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aechmea-nudicaulis","common_name":"Aechmea nudicaulis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid feed applied to the foliage or mix, not poured into the cup. Withhold feed in winter; over-feeding causes loose, floppy, less colourful growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-cylindrata","common_name":"Aechmea cylindrata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid feed applied to the foliage or mix rather than the cup. Stop feeding in autumn and winter and once the flower spike has formed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-paleacea","common_name":"Tillandsia paleacea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a very dilute bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser added to the misting or soak water. Avoid stronger general feeds, which can burn the trichomes; no feeding is needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cryptanthus-pink-starlight","common_name":"Cryptanthus ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid feed applied to the mix. Earth stars feed modestly; over-feeding washes out the leaf colour, and no feeding is needed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"billbergia-amoena","common_name":"Billbergia amoena","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid feed applied to the foliage or mix, not the cup. Withhold feed in winter; too much nitrogen produces soft, floppy, less colourful leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dyckia-leptostachya","common_name":"Dyckia leptostachya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute cactus or balanced liquid feed applied to the soil. It is a slow, lean grower; over-feeding produces soft, etiolated leaves. Do not feed during the dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hechtia-texensis","common_name":"Hechtia texensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice through spring and summer with a dilute cactus or balanced liquid feed on the soil. It is naturally lean and slow; over-feeding spoils the tight habit and red colour, and no feed is needed in the cool dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tillandsia-polystachia","common_name":"Tillandsia polystachia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month spring through autumn with a bromeliad or low-copper air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength, added to the soaking water. Copper is toxic to Tillandsia, so avoid standard houseplant feeds containing it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-rafflesiana","common_name":"Nepenthes rafflesiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not feed the roots. Pitchers catch their own prey; if grown indoors away from insects, drop a rehydrated dried bloodworm or a tiny amount of diluted orchid feed into an open pitcher every few weeks. Root feeding burns this carnivore.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-miranda","common_name":"Nepenthes Miranda","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Avoid root fertiliser. If kept away from insects, place a small rehydrated insect or a couple of drops of very dilute orchid feed into an open pitcher every 2-4 weeks. Feeding the soil scorches the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-veitchii","common_name":"Nepenthes veitchii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. Pitchers catch their own prey; indoors, drop a rehydrated dried insect or a trace of dilute orchid feed into an open pitcher every few weeks. Root fertiliser is fatal to this mineral-intolerant carnivore.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-spathulata","common_name":"Nepenthes spathulata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not feed the roots. Pitchers self-feed on insects; indoors, add a rehydrated dried insect or a trace of dilute orchid feed to an open pitcher every few weeks. Root fertiliser scorches this mineral-sensitive plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-robcantleyi","common_name":"Nepenthes robcantleyi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. Pitchers catch their own prey; indoors, add a rehydrated dried insect or a trace of dilute orchid feed to an open pitcher every few weeks. Root fertiliser burns this mineral-intolerant carnivore.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-hamata","common_name":"Nepenthes hamata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not feed the roots. Pitchers self-feed on insects; indoors, add a rehydrated dried insect or a trace of very dilute orchid feed to an open pitcher every few weeks. Root fertiliser kills this mineral-sensitive, slow-growing species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-villosa","common_name":"Nepenthes villosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. Pitchers catch their own prey; indoors, add a rehydrated dried insect or a trace of very dilute orchid feed to an open pitcher every few weeks. Root fertiliser kills this notoriously slow, mineral-intolerant species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-clipeata","common_name":"Nepenthes clipeata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very lightly: a quarter-strength orchid or foliar fertiliser misted onto leaves monthly in growth, or drop a small insect/betta pellet into mature pitchers every few weeks. Never fertilise the roots through the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-macrophylla","common_name":"Nepenthes macrophylla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with quarter-strength foliar/orchid fertiliser misted on leaves monthly during growth, or place a small insect in mature pitchers occasionally. Highland Nepenthes need a distinct night-time temperature drop more than feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-edwardsiana","common_name":"Nepenthes edwardsiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed minimally: quarter-strength foliar or orchid feed misted on leaves monthly in active growth, or an occasional insect in mature pitchers. The cool day-night swing matters far more than fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-northiana","common_name":"Nepenthes northiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with quarter-strength orchid/foliar fertiliser misted on leaves monthly in growth, or drop an insect into mature pitchers every few weeks. Keep feeding minimal and never apply standard fertiliser to the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-sibuyanensis","common_name":"Nepenthes sibuyanensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with quarter-strength foliar/orchid fertiliser misted on leaves monthly in growth, or an occasional insect in mature pitchers. A modest night-time temperature drop benefits it more than feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-nebularum","common_name":"Nepenthes nebularum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed minimally with quarter-strength foliar/orchid fertiliser misted on leaves monthly in growth, or an occasional insect in mature pitchers. The cool night drop is more important than fertiliser for this highlander.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-hookeriana","common_name":"Nepenthes × hookeriana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with quarter-strength orchid/foliar fertiliser misted on leaves monthly in growth, or drop an insect into mature pitchers every few weeks. Keep feeding modest and never fertilise the roots through the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-oreophila","common_name":"Sarracenia oreophila","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. It captures its own insect prey; if grown indoors away from insects, drop a few small dried insects into pitchers occasionally, or apply very dilute foliar orchid feed sparingly. A proper dormancy matters far more than feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-catesbaei","common_name":"Sarracenia × catesbaei","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil. The plant feeds by trapping insects; if grown indoors away from prey, drop a single rehydrated dried bloodworm or a small insect into a few pitchers monthly during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-excellens","common_name":"Sarracenia × excellens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never add soil fertiliser. It captures its own insect prey; indoors, feed a few pitchers a small dried insect or rehydrated bloodworm monthly during active growth only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-leucophylla-tarnok","common_name":"Sarracenia leucophylla ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser ever. The pitchers trap their own prey; if grown indoors without insects, offer a small dried insect to a few pitchers monthly in the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-intermedia","common_name":"Drosera intermedia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. The dew traps gnats and small flies; indoors, feed occasional small insects or a light foliar misting of dilute orchid fertiliser onto the leaves at most monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-anglica","common_name":"Drosera anglica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No soil feeding. It captures small flying insects on its dew; indoors, offer occasional tiny insects to the leaves — it needs no other fertiliser and dislikes warmth-loving feeding regimes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-tokaiensis","common_name":"Drosera tokaiensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It catches gnats and fungus flies indoors; if needed, feed tiny insects or a very dilute foliar orchid-fertiliser mist onto the leaves no more than monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-schizandra","common_name":"Drosera schizandra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It traps small insects on its short tentacles; in a terrarium it is best left to catch springtails and gnats, or fed tiny insects occasionally — over-feeding and any soil nutrients cause rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-burmanni","common_name":"Drosera burmanni","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. Its fast tentacles catch gnats and small flies; indoors, offer tiny insects or a very dilute foliar orchid-fertiliser mist onto the leaves at most every few weeks during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-agnata","common_name":"Pinguicula agnata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add root fertiliser. It feeds itself by trapping small flying insects on its leaves; if grown bug-free, mist the leaves occasionally with a very dilute (around 1/8 strength) orchid foliar feed, or place tiny dried bloodworm or rehydrated fish-food flakes on the sticky surface.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-laueana","common_name":"Pinguicula laueana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. The plant captures small flies and gnats on its leaves; in a pest-free home, feed tiny rehydrated bloodworm or a very dilute (about 1/8 strength) foliar orchid feed misted lightly onto the leaves every few weeks during growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-cyclosecta","common_name":"Pinguicula cyclosecta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never use root fertiliser. It nourishes itself by trapping gnats and small flies on its leaves; indoors with no insects, offer tiny rehydrated bloodworm on the leaf surface or a very dilute (around 1/8 strength) foliar orchid feed misted lightly during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-aphrodite","common_name":"Pinguicula ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. The hybrid feeds itself by catching small flies and gnats on its leaves; in a bug-free home, place tiny rehydrated bloodworm on the sticky surface or mist a very dilute (about 1/8 strength) foliar orchid feed during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"utricularia-livida","common_name":"Utricularia livida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. The plant captures microscopic soil and water organisms in its bladder traps; in cultivation it needs no feeding and will thrive in pure peat. Any root or liquid fertiliser harms it.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"utricularia-longifolia","common_name":"Utricularia longifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser. It feeds via microscopic bladder traps capturing soil organisms; grown in pure sphagnum or peat it needs no feeding, and root or liquid fertiliser will damage it.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"utricularia-alpina","common_name":"Utricularia alpina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. It captures microscopic organisms in its bladders; in sphagnum it needs no feeding. Very high humidity and clean water matter far more than nutrients, and fertiliser salts will harm it.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"utricularia-calycifida","common_name":"Utricularia calycifida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser. It nourishes itself by trapping microscopic soil organisms in its bladders; grown in pure peat or sphagnum it needs no feeding, and root or liquid fertiliser will damage the plant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"utricularia-nelumbifolia","common_name":"Utricularia nelumbifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. It feeds itself by trapping protozoa and tiny invertebrates in its bladders; occasional very dilute foliar orchid feed (quarter strength) is optional but unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"utricularia-bisquamata","common_name":"Utricularia bisquamata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root feeding. It traps soil protozoa and microfauna in its bladders to meet its nutrient needs; fertiliser in the medium will harm or kill it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cephalotus-follicularis-eden-black","common_name":"Cephalotus follicularis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It captures its own insects; if grown bug-free indoors, occasionally drop a rehydrated bloodworm or a small insect into a pitcher, or mist a very dilute foliar feed sparingly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heliamphora-minor","common_name":"Heliamphora minor","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root feeding. It traps insects in its pitchers; indoors you can occasionally add a small insect or a few drops of very dilute foliar orchid feed into a pitcher, but it is not required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heliamphora-ionasi","common_name":"Heliamphora ionasi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It feeds itself by trapping insects; occasional addition of a small insect or very dilute foliar feed into a pitcher is optional and not necessary for health.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heliamphora-tatei","common_name":"Heliamphora tatei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root feeding. It nourishes itself by capturing insects in its pitchers; occasional insect or very dilute foliar feed added to a pitcher is optional, never essential.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dionaea-muscipula-red-dragon","common_name":"Dionaea muscipula ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise the roots. It feeds by catching insects; if grown bug-free indoors, drop a small live or rehydrated insect into an active trap every few weeks during the growing season. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dionaea-muscipula-dentate-traps","common_name":"Dionaea muscipula ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It catches its own insects; for bug-free indoor plants, feed a small insect into an active trap every few weeks in the growing season, and never during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dionaea-muscipula-cupped-trap","common_name":"Dionaea muscipula ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. Nourishment comes from prey; outdoor plants catch their own insects, indoor plants can be hand-fed a live or rehydrated insect to one or two traps every few weeks. Avoid overfeeding and never trigger traps for fun.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-talangensis","common_name":"Nepenthes talangensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Roots take no mineral feed. Established plants catch their own insects; pitchers can be fed an occasional small insect or a few drops of dilute orchid foliar feed sprayed on leaves at quarter strength. Never pour fertiliser into the media.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-mikei","common_name":"Nepenthes mikei","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root feeding. It catches its own prey indoors or out; you may feed an occasional insect to a pitcher or mist a quarter-strength orchid foliar feed. Never add fertiliser to the media.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-inermis","common_name":"Nepenthes inermis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. The waxy upper pitchers naturally trap insects; you may add a small insect to a pitcher occasionally or mist a very dilute orchid foliar feed. No fertiliser in the media.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-dubia","common_name":"Nepenthes dubia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root feeding ever. Pitchers capture their own prey; an occasional insect dropped into a pitcher or a very dilute orchid foliar mist is the most you should offer. Keep all fertiliser out of the media.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-tenuis","common_name":"Nepenthes tenuis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. It traps its own insects; you may offer a tiny insect to a pitcher occasionally or mist a quarter-strength orchid foliar feed. Keep fertiliser out of the media entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-capensis-red","common_name":"Drosera capensis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. It catches its own insects on its sticky leaves; indoors you can feed a leaf a small rehydrated insect or a few crumbs of fish food occasionally. No fertiliser in the media.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-binata-multifida-extrema","common_name":"Drosera binata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never feed the roots. The many forked tips catch their own insects; indoors a leaf can be fed a small rehydrated insect occasionally. Keep all fertiliser out of the media.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-purpurea-subsp-venosa","common_name":"Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil. The plant feeds itself by catching insects; outdoors it catches plenty. If grown indoors with no prey, drop a couple of rehydrated freeze-dried bloodworms into a few open pitchers monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-flava-var-ornata","common_name":"Sarracenia flava var. ornata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise the bog mix. The plant gains its nitrogen by trapping insects; outdoor plants catch their own. Indoor specimens with no prey can be given a couple of rehydrated freeze-dried bloodworms in open pitchers monthly in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-merrilliana","common_name":"Nepenthes merrilliana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Avoid root feeding. Established plants can take a very dilute foliar orchid fertiliser (around one-quarter strength) misted lightly, or feed pitchers occasionally with small insects. Outdoors and in airy spaces the pitchers catch their own prey.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-copelandii","common_name":"Nepenthes copelandii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. Feed lightly via the pitchers with small insects, or apply a very dilute foliar orchid feed (about quarter strength) occasionally. In airy locations the pitchers catch enough prey themselves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"utricularia-subulata","common_name":"Utricularia subulata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. The plant captures protozoa and tiny aquatic invertebrates in its underground bladders to obtain nutrients; added fertiliser harms it and encourages algae in the wet medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-primuliflora","common_name":"Pinguicula primuliflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser. The sticky leaves trap small flying insects to obtain nutrients; indoors with no prey you can occasionally dust a few rehydrated freeze-dried bloodworms onto the leaf surface, but it is rarely necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-lusitanica","common_name":"Pinguicula lusitanica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. The sticky leaves trap minute insects for nutrients; given its small size and outdoor prey it needs no supplementary feeding, and fertiliser in the media will kill it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heliamphora-pulchella","common_name":"Heliamphora pulchella","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. Pitchers catch small insects for nutrients; you can occasionally drop a tiny rehydrated freeze-dried insect into a pitcher, or apply a very dilute foliar orchid feed sparingly. The cool, airy setup matters more than feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-tentaculata","common_name":"Nepenthes tentaculata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not feed the roots. Nepenthes obtain nutrients from trapped prey; if grown indoors away from insects, drop a rehydrated bloodworm or a few millimetres of dilute (1/8-strength) orchid foliar feed into an open pitcher every few weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-bethan","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash feed (tomato or African-violet fertiliser) at half strength to fuel continuous flowering. Stop feeding in winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-purple-haze","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength high-potash (tomato or African-violet) feed every 2-3 weeks from spring to early autumn to sustain heavy flowering; withhold feed over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-targa","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength high-potash feed (tomato or African-violet fertiliser) to keep flowering continuous; stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-chorus-line","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength high-potash feed (tomato or African-violet) every 2-3 weeks from spring through early autumn for continuous flowering; withhold over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-saxorum","common_name":"Streptocarpus saxorum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength high-potash feed to sustain its long flowering season; stop feeding in winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-caulescens","common_name":"Streptocarpus caulescens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength high-potash feed to support its long flowering period; withhold feed over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinningia-concinna","common_name":"Sinningia concinna","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a quarter- to half-strength balanced or high-potash feed; this micro-miniature is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so keep it dilute. Stop feeding once the plant goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinningia-tubiflora","common_name":"Sinningia tubiflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength to encourage flowering. Stop feeding once growth slows in autumn and the plant heads into tuber dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinningia-eumorpha","common_name":"Sinningia eumorpha","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed at half strength to sustain repeat flowering. Stop feeding as the plant slows in autumn and enters tuber dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinningia-prudence-risley","common_name":"Sinningia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel repeat flowering. Stop feeding as growth slows in autumn and the tuber goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"episcia-reptans","common_name":"Episcia reptans","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or African-violet liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Reduce to monthly or stop in the lower light and cooler temperatures of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"episcia-moss-agate","common_name":"Episcia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or African-violet liquid feed at quarter to half strength to sustain leaf colour and flowering. Cut back to monthly or stop over the cooler, darker winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-lobbianus","common_name":"Aeschynanthus lobbianus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength to promote flowering. Reduce to occasional feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-pulcher","common_name":"Aeschynanthus pulcher","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength to support flowering. Reduce to occasional winter feeding as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-mona-lisa","common_name":"Aeschynanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength to maximise flowering. Cut back to occasional feeding in the lower light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-rasta","common_name":"Aeschynanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks spring through early autumn with a balanced or bloom-boosting houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. A higher-potassium feed encourages flowering. Stop or reduce feeding in winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-black-pagoda","common_name":"Aeschynanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength; switch to a higher-potassium bloom feed when budding. Hold back in winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-speciosus","common_name":"Aeschynanthus speciosus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium bloom fertiliser to fuel the prolific flowering. Taper feeding in autumn and stop over winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-marmoratus","common_name":"Aeschynanthus marmoratus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support healthy foliage. Reduce or stop feeding in winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea-hirta","common_name":"Columnea hirta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium bloom fertiliser to support flowering. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter during the cool rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea-inferno","common_name":"Columnea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium bloom fertiliser to fuel its prolific flowering. Reduce in autumn and stop over the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea-aladdins-lamp","common_name":"Columnea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium bloom fertiliser to support flowering. Taper in autumn and stop over the cool winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea-robin","common_name":"Columnea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium bloom fertiliser to support flowering. Reduce in autumn and stop over the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea-microphylla","common_name":"Columnea microphylla","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks spring through autumn with a balanced or bloom-boosting (high-phosphorus) liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter while growth slows. A high-phosphorus feed in spring helps trigger the scarlet flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea-linearis","common_name":"Columnea linearis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or high-phosphorus liquid feed every two weeks from spring to autumn to support repeat blooming, tapering to monthly or none in winter. Over-feeding pushes leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nematanthus-cheerio","common_name":"Nematanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks spring through autumn with a balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength to sustain the pouched blooms. Cut back in winter. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nematanthus-freckles","common_name":"Nematanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or high-phosphorus liquid feed every two to three weeks from spring to autumn for continual bloom, easing off in winter. Steady, light feeding beats heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the cost of the freckled flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nematanthus-wettsteinii","common_name":"Nematanthus wettsteinii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks from spring to autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser to keep the pouched flowers coming; reduce in winter. Light, regular feeding outperforms occasional heavy doses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohleria-amabilis","common_name":"Kohleria amabilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks spring through autumn with a balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel the long bloom. Reduce or stop in winter, especially if the plant goes semi-dormant and the rhizomes rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohleria-dark-velvet","common_name":"Kohleria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly from spring to autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser to support continuous bloom, then cut back or stop while the plant rests in winter and the rhizomes are dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohleria-hannah-roberts","common_name":"Kohleria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks spring through autumn with a half-strength balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser to sustain its long, generous bloom, then reduce or stop in winter while the rhizomes rest in semi-dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohleria-digitaliflora","common_name":"Kohleria digitaliflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength), or a high-phosphorus bloom feed once buds form. Stop feeding while the plant rests in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achimenes-grandiflora","common_name":"Achimenes grandiflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a dilute balanced or high-potash liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Stop entirely once foliage yellows and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achimenes-peach-blossom","common_name":"Achimenes ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks during the growing season with a dilute balanced or high-potash liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Stop feeding as the foliage yellows and the plant goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achimenes-tarantella","common_name":"Achimenes ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks in the growing season with a dilute balanced or high-potash liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Cease feeding once the foliage yellows and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achimenes-cascade-violet-night","common_name":"Achimenes ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a dilute balanced or high-potash liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Stop feeding as foliage yellows and the plant goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achimenes-erecta","common_name":"Achimenes erecta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks during the growing season with a dilute balanced or high-potash liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Stop feeding once the foliage yellows and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petrocosmea-kerrii","common_name":"Petrocosmea kerrii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-4 weeks in growth with a balanced or bloom-type liquid fertiliser at quarter strength. This slow grower is easily overfed, so err toward dilute, infrequent feeding and stop in deep winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petrocosmea-parryorum","common_name":"Petrocosmea parryorum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-4 weeks in active growth with a balanced or bloom-type liquid feed at quarter strength. As a slow grower it is easily overfed, so favour dilute, infrequent feeding and pause during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petrocosmea-iodioides","common_name":"Petrocosmea iodioides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) every 2-4 weeks while in active growth, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds form. Stop or reduce feeding during the cooler winter slowdown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petrocosmea-nervosa","common_name":"Petrocosmea nervosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute liquid feed at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks during active growth, shifting to a bloom-boosting higher-phosphorus formula as buds appear. Reduce or pause feeding through the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primulina-loki","common_name":"Primulina ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed when buds set. Reduce feeding in the lower light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primulina-dreamtime","common_name":"Primulina ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a balanced dilute liquid feed at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks in active growth, moving to a higher-phosphorus bloom formula as buds form. Reduce or stop feeding during the darker winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primulina-linearifolia","common_name":"Primulina linearifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, moving to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds form. Cut back feeding through the low-light winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primulina-heterotricha","common_name":"Primulina heterotricha","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute liquid feed at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks during active growth, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds form. Reduce or pause feeding in the lower light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chirita-sinensis","common_name":"Chirita sinensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds set. Reduce feeding through the darker winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chirita-aiko","common_name":"Chirita ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, moving to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds form. This free-flowering hybrid responds well to regular light feeding; reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chirita-micromusa","common_name":"Chirita micromusa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during active growth with a balanced or bloom-leaning liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. As a fast annual it responds quickly to steady, dilute feeding; flush occasionally to prevent salt build-up on the fleshy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-robs-boolaroo","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush the pot monthly with plain water to clear fertiliser salts that can scorch roots and crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-ness-dipity","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength, easing to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water monthly to wash out fertiliser salts that can damage roots and crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-jolly-ellie","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks in the growing season with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength, reducing to monthly in winter. Flush monthly with plain water to clear accumulated fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-winter-lace","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly during active growth with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength, easing to monthly in winter. Flush the pot monthly with plain water to remove fertiliser salts that can burn roots and crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-powderpuff","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks in the growing season with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength, reducing to monthly in winter. Flush monthly with plain water to clear fertiliser salts that can harm roots and crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-buckeye-fanfare","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly during active growth with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength, easing to monthly in winter. Flush the pot monthly with plain water to wash out fertiliser salts that can scorch roots and crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-optimara-montana","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks in the growing season with a balanced or high-phosphorus African-violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength, reducing to monthly in winter. Flush monthly with plain water to clear fertiliser salts that can damage roots and crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saintpaulia-macs-black-pearl","common_name":"Saintpaulia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-formula African violet fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. Reduce to monthly in autumn and winter. Over-feeding causes a hard, crusty crown and salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"codonanthe-crassifolia","common_name":"Codonanthe crassifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or African violet fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to roughly monthly in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"codonanthe-gracilis","common_name":"Codonanthe gracilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-formula fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Cut back to monthly in autumn and pause in winter. Light, frequent feeding suits its fine roots better than strong doses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"codonatanthus-sunset","common_name":"Codonatanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-formula fertiliser at half strength to support its heavy flowering. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop in winter. A cooler, drier winter rest can encourage a stronger spring flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"besleria-lutea","common_name":"Besleria lutea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous leafy growth and flowering. Reduce to monthly in autumn and pause over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drymonia-serrulata","common_name":"Drymonia serrulata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its vigorous growth. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop in winter. Steady feeding supports its large leaves and continued flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nautilocalyx-lynchii","common_name":"Nautilocalyx lynchii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or African violet fertiliser at half strength to support its lush foliage. Reduce to monthly in autumn and pause in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alsobia-dianthiflora","common_name":"Alsobia dianthiflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-formula African violet fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Reduce to monthly in autumn and pause in winter. Light, regular feeding supports its constant flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alsobia-san-miguel","common_name":"Alsobia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly bloom-leaning fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. A high-phosphorus African-violet feed encourages flowering. Stop or reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gloxinia-perennis","common_name":"Gloxinia perennis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced or high-phosphorus fertiliser at half strength to support its tall flower spikes. Stop feeding once stems begin to die back, and resume only when new growth emerges from the rhizome.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gloxinia-sylvatica","common_name":"Gloxinia sylvatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-phosphorus feed as buds form to fuel the heavy autumn flowering. Stop feeding once the rhizomes go dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"titanotrichum-oldhamii","common_name":"Titanotrichum oldhamii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced fertiliser at half strength; an established woodland planting in rich soil needs little. Stop feeding once foliage dies back into winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemiboea-subcapitata","common_name":"Hemiboea subcapitata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength. An established woodland planting in humus-rich soil is largely self-sufficient. Reduce or stop feeding over the cool, low-growth winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oreocharis-auricula","common_name":"Oreocharis auricula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 4 weeks in spring and summer, with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; alpines resent rich feeding. Stop entirely over winter when the rosette rests in cool, low-light conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loxostigma-griffithii","common_name":"Loxostigma griffithii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in active growth with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength, as suits an epiphyte; a dilute orchid-style feed works well. Reduce feeding in the cooler, low-light season when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paraboea-rufescens","common_name":"Paraboea rufescens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 4 weeks in spring and summer, with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this lean-soil cliff plant dislikes heavy feeding. Stop feeding in the cooler, low-light season when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ridleyandra-sp","common_name":"Ridleyandra sp.","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly through spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; gesneriads are sensitive to salt buildup. Stop or reduce to monthly in autumn and winter, and flush the mix occasionally to prevent fertiliser salts accumulating.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"didissandra-uniflora","common_name":"Didissandra uniflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid feed every two to three weeks in spring and summer; gesneriads dislike high salt levels. Reduce to monthly or stop in the cooler, low-light months and flush the mix periodically to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeschynanthus-tricolor","common_name":"Aeschynanthus tricolor","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertiliser at half strength; this fuels its prolific flowering. Cut back to monthly or none in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-jurassic-watermelon","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Rex begonias are light feeders, so over-fertilising scorches leaf edges. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-harmonys-red-robin","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; rex begonias are light feeders and salt-sensitive. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter, and flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-jurassic-bewitched","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; rex begonias are light, salt-sensitive feeders. Stop feeding in autumn and winter and occasionally flush the soil to prevent salt buildup that scorches leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-dragon-wing-pink","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted by half to fuel continuous blooming; reduce to monthly in autumn and winter. This is a hungrier feeder than rex begonias because of its heavy flowering.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-aconitifolia","common_name":"Begonia aconitifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a bloom-supporting feed helps its winter flowering. Reduce feeding in the lowest-light weeks and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-senator-white","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength to sustain continuous flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-varsity-red","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potash liquid feed at half strength every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to keep flowering strong. Suspend feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-non-stop-rose","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from when growth resumes through summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser to fuel the large blooms. Stop feeding from late summer as the plant prepares for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-nonstop-joy-salmon","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly from spring growth through summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed to support continuous flowering. Stop feeding from late summer as the plant heads toward dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-illumination-salmon","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks from spring through summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed, as basket plants exhaust nutrients quickly. Stop feeding from late summer as growth winds down toward dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-barkos","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks while in active growth and flower with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed at half strength. Reduce or stop feeding during any rest period after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-prismatocarpa","common_name":"Begonia prismatocarpa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during active growth with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks. The fine roots are sensitive to salts, so dilute well and flush occasionally; reduce feeding in low light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-ferox","common_name":"Begonia ferox","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. The roots are salt-sensitive, so dilute well and ease off in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-chlorosticta","common_name":"Begonia chlorosticta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at quarter to half strength; jewel begonias scorch easily on heavy feeding. Pause in autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-sizemoreae","common_name":"Begonia sizemoreae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. This is a vigorous begonia, so steady light feeding supports its fast growth; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-black-coffee","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. As a slow grower it needs little; over-feeding burns leaf edges. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-midnight-magic","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Rex begonias are light feeders; over-feeding scorches leaf margins. Stop feeding during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-silver-limbo","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. As a small, light-feeding rex begonia it needs little; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-charm","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Variegated foliage scorches easily, so keep feeding light. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-selphs-mahogany","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. It is a modest feeder; over-feeding browns the leaf margins. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-goegoensis","common_name":"Begonia goegoensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Keep feeding modest to avoid scorching leaf margins; stop during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-gehrtii","common_name":"Begonia gehrtii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding scorches the fine root system and causes leaf-edge burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-incarnata","common_name":"Begonia incarnata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; a higher-potassium feed supports flowering. Taper off in autumn and stop in winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt build-up that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-fragrant-beauty","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks during the long flowering season with a balanced or higher-potassium liquid feed at half strength to fuel continuous blooms. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Flush the pot periodically to clear fertiliser salts that scorch leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-odorata","common_name":"Begonia odorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through the flowering season with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid feed at half strength to sustain continuous blooms. Reduce in autumn, stop in winter. Periodically flush the pot to wash out salt build-up that browns leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-solananthera","common_name":"Begonia solananthera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a potassium-rich feed encourages the scented flowers. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Light, regular feeding suits its fine roots better than occasional strong doses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-corbeille-de-feu","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks from late spring through summer with a high-potassium liquid feed (such as tomato fertiliser) at half to full strength to sustain the heavy flowering. Stop feeding in late summer as the plant prepares for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-tom-ment","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, easing off to monthly or none in autumn and winter. The fine roots scorch easily, so dilute feed well and flush the pot occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-manicata","common_name":"Begonia manicata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, tapering off in autumn and stopping in winter. This vigorous species is not a heavy feeder; diluted, regular feeding keeps foliage strong without scorching the roots.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-zip","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, resuming as days lengthen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-it","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer. Stop feeding over autumn and winter while growth is minimal, then resume as light levels rise.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-cleopatra","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. A higher-potassium feed supports the winter flower display. Stop feeding in late autumn through winter dormancy lulls.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-thurstonii","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; vigorous cane growth is hungry. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-potpourri","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows, resuming as light levels and active growth return.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-maurice-amey","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel vigorous cane growth and flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-fiestas","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to sustain vigorous growth and flowering. Reduce to monthly or pause in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-subvillosa","common_name":"Begonia subvillosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows, resuming as active growth returns in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-zip-code","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-palomar-prince","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength to fuel its fast cane growth; reduce to monthly or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-curly-fireflush","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength; this small begonia is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush occasionally. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-river-nile","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support large leaf production; stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-norah-bedson","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength; this miniature is salt-sensitive, so keep feeds dilute and flush occasionally. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-u491","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt build-up. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"egremont-russet-apple","common_name":"Egremont Russet Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter or early spring with a balanced general fertiliser, plus sulphate of potash to support flowering and fruiting. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost, keeping it clear of the trunk. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"discovery-apple","common_name":"Discovery Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter or early spring with a balanced general fertiliser plus sulphate of potash to aid flowering and fruiting. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost, kept clear of the trunk. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"braeburn-apple","common_name":"Braeburn Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter to early spring with a balanced general fertiliser such as fish, blood and bone or a high-potassium apple feed. Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in spring, keeping it clear of the trunk. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes soft growth and scab.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-lady-apple","common_name":"Pink Lady Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or potassium-rich fertiliser in late winter to support flowering and fruit colour. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring, kept off the trunk. Go easy on nitrogen, which encourages sappy growth, delays ripening and worsens scab and bitter pit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jonagold-apple","common_name":"Jonagold Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced general or high-potassium apple fertiliser, and mulch with well-rotted manure in spring kept off the trunk. As a vigorous triploid it rarely lacks vigour, so keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, scab-prone growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"worcester-pearmain-apple","common_name":"Worcester Pearmain Apple","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced general fertiliser or fish, blood and bone, and mulch with well-rotted manure in spring kept clear of the trunk. Moderate feeding suits this naturally reliable cropper; avoid heavy nitrogen that softens growth and invites scab.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"doyenne-du-comice-pear","common_name":"Doyenné du Comice Pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced general fertiliser; pears respond well to a little extra nitrogen than apples for shoot growth, plus potassium for fruit. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring kept off the trunk. Avoid overfeeding, which can encourage soft fireblight-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beth-pear","common_name":"Beth Pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced general fertiliser; pears appreciate a little more nitrogen than apples for growth plus potassium for fruit. Because Beth crops so heavily, steady annual feeding and a spring manure mulch kept off the trunk help it sustain regular yields.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asian-pear","common_name":"Asian Pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter to early spring with a balanced general fertiliser plus potassium for fruit, and mulch with well-rotted manure kept off the trunk. Keep nitrogen moderate — excess promotes soft, fireblight-susceptible growth in this disease-prone species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"czar-plum","common_name":"Czar Plum","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter to early spring with a balanced general fertiliser or fish, blood and bone, and mulch with well-rotted manure in spring kept off the trunk. Moderate nitrogen plus potassium supports cropping without overly soft growth; heavy croppers benefit from steady annual feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marjories-seedling-plum","common_name":"Marjorie","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser (e.g. growmore) in late winter, plus sulphate of potash in early spring to support fruiting. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost mulch annually; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"opal-plum","common_name":"Opal Plum","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in late winter and sulphate of potash in spring for fruit quality. Mulch annually with rotted manure or compost. Go easy on nitrogen to avoid lush growth that invites aphids and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"damson","common_name":"Damson","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding — a light dressing of balanced fertiliser in late winter and an annual compost or manure mulch is ample. Over-feeding with nitrogen reduces fruiting and softens the wood; potash supports cropping on hungry soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greengage","common_name":"Greengage","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser in late winter plus sulphate of potash in spring to support its often-shy cropping. Mulch with rotted manure annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which delays fruiting and encourages aphids and soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peach-reliance","common_name":"Peach Reliance","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser in early spring and again after fruit set; sulphate of potash supports fruiting and wood ripening. Mulch with rotted manure. Avoid late or heavy nitrogen, which produces frost-tender growth that defeats its hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peach-rochester","common_name":"Peach Rochester","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring and sulphate of potash for fruit and wood ripening; mulch with rotted manure. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, frost-prone and disease-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nectarine-lord-napier","common_name":"Nectarine Lord Napier","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed balanced fertiliser in early spring plus sulphate of potash for fruit quality and wood ripening; mulch with rotted manure. Moderate nitrogen only — soft growth is frost-tender and more disease-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peregrine-peach","common_name":"Peregrine Peach","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring and sulphate of potash to support fruiting and wood ripening; mulch with rotted manure annually. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, frost- and disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"violette-de-bordeaux-fig","common_name":"Violette de Bordeaux Fig","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a high-potassium liquid feed (tomato fertiliser) every 1-2 weeks from late spring until fruit ripens, especially for container plants. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of figs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chicago-hardy-fig","common_name":"Chicago Hardy Fig","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed in spring, then switch to high-potassium liquid feed every 2 weeks through summer to support the new-wood crop. Stop feeding by late summer so growth hardens off before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kadota-fig","common_name":"Kadota Fig","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a high-potassium liquid feed every 2 weeks through the growing season; Kadota crops better with restrained nitrogen. Container plants benefit from a spring top-dressing of balanced fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"concord-grape","common_name":"Concord Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring as growth begins; avoid excess nitrogen, which delays ripening and softens wood. A spring mulch of compost usually meets the needs of an established vine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thompson-seedless-grape","common_name":"Thompson Seedless Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring, keeping nitrogen moderate to avoid soft growth and dense canopies. Glasshouse or container vines benefit from a high-potassium liquid feed as fruit develops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"muscat-of-alexandria-grape","common_name":"Muscat of Alexandria Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and a high-potassium liquid feed as fruit develops, especially under glass. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces dense, mildew-prone growth and delays ripening.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boskoop-glory-grape","common_name":"Boskoop Glory Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost; a high-potassium feed as fruit develops aids ripening. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid lush, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"regent-grape","common_name":"Regent Grape","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost; add a high-potassium feed as fruit develops. Keep nitrogen modest to maintain its open, disease-resistant canopy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-lemonade-blueberry","common_name":"Pink Lemonade Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a granular ericaceous (acid-loving / rhododendron) fertiliser, then again after fruiting; avoid nitrate-based feeds, which blueberries dislike. Never lime. Iron and magnesium sequestrene corrects chlorosis on borderline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"patriot-blueberry","common_name":"Patriot Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply granular ericaceous fertiliser in early spring and again just after flowering. Avoid lime and nitrate forms of nitrogen; ammonium-based acid feeds suit blueberries best. Top-dress with pine-bark mulch each spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunshine-blue-blueberry","common_name":"Sunshine Blue Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a granular ericaceous fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering; container plants benefit from a dilute acid liquid feed through the growing season. Avoid lime and nitrate-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northsky-blueberry","common_name":"Northsky Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a granular ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering. Avoid lime and nitrate nitrogen; keep feeds light, as half-high types are modest, low-growing plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lowbush-blueberry","common_name":"Lowbush Blueberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Needs very little feeding; it evolved on poor soils. A light early-spring ericaceous feed suffices, and over-feeding promotes leaf at the expense of fruit. Never lime. Commercial fields are often managed on a low-input cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glen-ample-raspberry","common_name":"Glen Ample Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. A potassium-rich feed as fruit forms improves cropping. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft growth and weak canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"joan-j-raspberry","common_name":"Joan J Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. A potassium feed during fruiting boosts yield. Go easy on nitrogen to avoid lush, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polka-raspberry","common_name":"Polka Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. A potassium-rich feed as fruit develops improves the heavy crop. Limit nitrogen to keep growth sturdy and disease-resistant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-raspberry","common_name":"Yellow Raspberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser such as Growmore in early spring, then mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. A high-potash feed during fruiting supports berry size. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leafy canes over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loch-ness-blackberry","common_name":"Loch Ness Blackberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring and apply a balanced general feed such as Growmore as growth begins. A high-potash fertiliser during fruiting improves berry quality. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chester-blackberry","common_name":"Chester Blackberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in early spring and mulch with rotted manure. Switch to a high-potash feed as fruit forms to support ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waldo-blackberry","common_name":"Waldo Blackberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in spring and mulch with rotted manure. Container plants need a regular liquid feed through the growing season, switching to high-potash tomato feed as fruit develops. Keep nitrogen moderate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loganberry","common_name":"Loganberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mulch with rotted manure and apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring. A high-potash feed during fruiting boosts berry size and flavour. Moderate nitrogen keeps growth productive without encouraging soft, mildew-prone canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tayberry","common_name":"Tayberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring and mulch with rotted manure. A high-potash feed as fruit develops improves berry size and flavour. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft, disease-susceptible canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cambridge-favourite-strawberry","common_name":"Cambridge Favourite Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash fertiliser such as tomato feed every two weeks from flowering until the end of harvest to boost fruit size and sweetness. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush leaves at the expense of fruit. Mulch with compost after fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elsanta-strawberry","common_name":"Elsanta Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks with a high-potash fertiliser such as tomato feed from flowering through harvest for firm, sweet fruit. Keep nitrogen low to avoid leafy growth and softer, disease-prone plants. Top-dress or refresh compost after cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mara-des-bois-strawberry","common_name":"Mara des Bois Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser at the start of growth in spring, then switch to a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed every 10-14 days once flowering begins to sustain repeat cropping. Top-dress containers with fresh compost each spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which gives leaf at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honeoye-strawberry","common_name":"Honeoye Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser as growth resumes in spring, then a high-potassium tomato feed every 10-14 days from first flower until the flush finishes. Because it crops once, stop feeding after harvest and let plants build crowns for next year. Top-dress containers with fresh compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"seascape-strawberry","common_name":"Seascape Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly but regularly given the long season: a balanced feed in spring, then a high-potassium tomato feed every 7-14 days from first flower through autumn. Day-neutral types are hungry; steady feeding sustains continuous flushes. Refresh container and basket compost each year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-strawberry","common_name":"Wild Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough. For containers, a light balanced feed in spring and an occasional high-potassium feed during fruiting keeps it productive. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which produces lush foliage and few of the tiny berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-redcurrant","common_name":"Black Redcurrant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Blackcurrants are nitrogen-hungry: apply a high-nitrogen feed or well-rotted manure in late winter, plus a balanced general fertiliser in spring. A potassium boost supports fruiting. Mulch annually with manure or compost, which feeds and conserves moisture. Avoid high potash/lime regimes meant for other fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ben-sarek-blackcurrant","common_name":"Ben Sarek Blackcurrant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Like all blackcurrants it is nitrogen-hungry: feed a high-nitrogen fertiliser or well-rotted manure in late winter and a balanced feed in spring, with potassium to support fruiting. Mulch annually. Container plants need regular liquid feeding through the growing season as nutrients leach from pots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jonkheer-van-tets-redcurrant","common_name":"Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Redcurrants are potassium-hungry: apply a high-potassium fertiliser (such as sulphate of potash) in late winter, plus a light balanced spring feed. Avoid excess nitrogen, which gives soft, mildew-prone growth at the expense of fruit. Mulch annually with compost. Container plants need regular liquid feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-versailles-currant","common_name":"White Versailles Currant","category":"edible","fertilising":"As for redcurrants, feed for potassium: apply sulphate of potash or a high-potassium fertiliser in late winter and a light balanced spring feed. Avoid excess nitrogen, which softens growth and invites mildew. Mulch annually with compost; feed container plants regularly through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"invicta-gooseberry","common_name":"Invicta Gooseberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring, plus sulphate of potash to support fruiting and disease resistance. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft growth prone to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hinnonmaki-red-gooseberry","common_name":"Hinnonmäki Red Gooseberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser and add sulphate of potash to boost fruiting and red colour. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost as a spring mulch. Keep nitrogen modest to limit soft, mildew-prone shoots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pax-gooseberry","common_name":"Pax Gooseberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced spring feed and sulphate of potash to support fruiting and colour. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Keep nitrogen moderate to avoid soft growth that is more prone to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whinhams-industry-gooseberry","common_name":"Whinham","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser plus sulphate of potash for fruiting. Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. Keep nitrogen low because this mildew-prone cultivar produces soft, susceptible growth when over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-kiwi","common_name":"Hardy Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. A second light feed in early summer supports the heavy crop. Avoid excess nitrogen, which fuels rampant leaf growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"issai-kiwi","common_name":"Issai Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure; container plants benefit from a controlled-release feed. A light summer feed supports cropping. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-kiwi","common_name":"Golden Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with well-rotted manure. Give a follow-up feed in early summer to fuel the heavy canopy and crop. Avoid excess nitrogen late in the season, which delays ripening and reduces hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wonderful-pomegranate","common_name":"Wonderful Pomegranate","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and again in early summer to support flowering and fruiting; container plants benefit from a potassium-rich feed once fruit sets. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leaves over flowers. Stop feeding in autumn before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-pomegranate","common_name":"Dwarf Pomegranate","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed once flower buds form to support fruiting. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"desertnyi-pomegranate","common_name":"Desertnyi Pomegranate","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again in early summer with a balanced fertiliser; a potassium-rich feed as fruit sets supports ripening and sweetness. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of fruit. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eureka-lemon","common_name":"Eureka Lemon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed regularly through spring and summer with a dedicated citrus fertiliser (high nitrogen, plus iron, magnesium and trace elements) every 1-2 weeks, switching to a winter citrus feed at reduced frequency in the cold months. Yellowing between leaf veins signals a need for chelated iron or magnesium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lisbon-lemon","common_name":"Lisbon Lemon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-nitrogen citrus fertiliser containing iron, magnesium and trace elements, reducing to a winter citrus feed in the cold months. Watch for and correct interveinal yellowing with chelated micronutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"satsuma-mandarin","common_name":"Satsuma Mandarin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a citrus fertiliser high in nitrogen plus iron, magnesium and trace elements every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer, switching to a reduced winter citrus feed. Correct any interveinal yellowing promptly with chelated micronutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clementine","common_name":"Clementine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer with a high-nitrogen citrus fertiliser containing iron, magnesium and trace elements, then a reduced winter citrus feed in the cold months. Address interveinal yellowing with chelated micronutrients as it appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kumquat-nagami","common_name":"Kumquat Nagami","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a citrus fertiliser high in nitrogen plus iron, magnesium and trace elements, switching to a reduced winter citrus feed. Correct interveinal yellowing promptly with chelated micronutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meiwa-kumquat","common_name":"Meiwa Kumquat","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer with a citrus fertiliser high in nitrogen plus iron, magnesium and trace elements, then reduce to a winter citrus feed in cold months. Treat interveinal yellowing with chelated micronutrients as needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"finger-lime","common_name":"Finger Lime","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a high-nitrogen citrus fertiliser fortnightly from spring through late summer, switching to a winter citrus feed in the cool months. Watch for magnesium and iron deficiency (interveinal yellowing) and correct with chelated micronutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-orange-moro","common_name":"Blood Orange Moro","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced high-nitrogen citrus feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer and a specific winter citrus feed in the cold months. Top up magnesium and trace elements to prevent the chlorosis citrus are prone to in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"navel-orange-washington","common_name":"Navel Orange Washington","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a high-nitrogen summer citrus fertiliser from spring to late summer, then switch to a winter citrus feed. Supplement magnesium and trace elements to prevent the interveinal yellowing common in potted citrus.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bob-gordon-elderberry","common_name":"Bob Gordon Elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure usually suffices. A balanced general fertiliser in early spring boosts cane growth and cropping. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush leaf at the expense of fruit and softer, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goji-berry","common_name":"Goji Berry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder; an annual spring mulch or a light balanced feed is plenty. Excess nitrogen produces rampant leafy growth and few berries, so feed sparingly. On very poor soils a single spring application of general fertiliser supports cropping without overstimulating the canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jostaberry","common_name":"Jostaberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser and a generous mulch of compost or well-rotted manure. Currant-type fruit appreciate potassium for cropping, so a high-potash feed as flowers form supports berry development; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"medlar","common_name":"Medlar","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; an annual spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure is usually enough. On poorer soils apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring. Over-feeding with nitrogen produces soft, vigorous growth at the expense of fruit, so feed modestly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quince-vranja","common_name":"Quince Vranja","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser and an annual mulch of compost or well-rotted manure. Potassium supports flowering and fruiting, while excess nitrogen encourages soft growth prone to leaf blight, so keep feeding moderate and balanced.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serviceberry","common_name":"Serviceberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeders. Apply a balanced granular feed or 5cm of compost mulch in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"honeyberry","common_name":"Honeyberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fruit fertiliser or compost mulch. Honeyberries are not heavy feeders; excess nitrogen reduces fruiting and winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"aurora-honeyberry","common_name":"Aurora Honeyberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced spring feed or generous compost mulch is enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit and can soften the plant before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mulberry-illinois-everbearing","common_name":"Mulberry Illinois Everbearing","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed young trees with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Established trees rarely need feeding; an annual compost mulch is usually sufficient. Excess nitrogen promotes leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"black-mulberry","common_name":"Black Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring while young with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch. Mature trees seldom need feeding; avoid high nitrogen, which encourages soft growth and fewer berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mortgage-lifter-tomato","common_name":"Mortgage Lifter Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser when planting, then switch to a high-potassium (tomato) feed every 1-2 weeks once the first fruit sets. Excess nitrogen gives lush leaves and few fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amish-paste-tomato","common_name":"Amish Paste Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Use a balanced feed at planting, then a high-potassium tomato feed weekly to fortnightly once fruit sets. Too much nitrogen delays fruiting and produces leafy, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paul-robeson-tomato","common_name":"Paul Robeson Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting, then high-potassium tomato feed every 1-2 weeks once fruit forms. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage and dulls the prized flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aunt-rubys-german-green-tomato","common_name":"Aunt Ruby","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed at planting with balanced compost, then switch to a higher-potassium tomato feed every 10-14 days once flowering begins. Avoid excess nitrogen, which delays this already-long-season fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"principe-borghese-tomato","common_name":"Principe Borghese Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply compost at planting, then a high-potassium tomato feed every 14 days once fruit set. Being determinate it crops over a shorter window, so avoid late heavy nitrogen that pushes leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anaheim-pepper","common_name":"Anaheim Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with balanced fertiliser at transplant, then a low-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus and potassium feed every 2-3 weeks once flowering. Excess nitrogen yields lush leaves and few pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poblano-pepper","common_name":"Poblano Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Compost at planting, then a balanced-to-high-potassium feed every 2-3 weeks once flowers form. Go easy on nitrogen so the plant sets pods rather than running to leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jimmy-nardello-pepper","common_name":"Jimmy Nardello Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at transplant, then a higher-potassium feed every 2-3 weeks from flowering. Limit nitrogen so the prolific pod set isn","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hungarian-wax-pepper","common_name":"Hungarian Wax Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at planting, then a higher-potassium feed every 2-3 weeks once flowering. Keep nitrogen moderate to favour fruit over foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pimento-pepper","common_name":"Pimento Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at transplant, then a higher-potassium feed every 2-3 weeks from flowering. Restrain nitrogen so energy goes into the heavy, sweet pods rather than foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fish-pepper","common_name":"Fish Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at transplant, then a higher-potassium feed every 2-3 weeks once flowering. Keep nitrogen moderate; overfeeding dulls the variegation and favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kabocha-squash","common_name":"Kabocha Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed at planting with balanced fertiliser plus compost; switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed once flowering begins to favour fruit over excess foliage. Side-dress mid-season for long-vining plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rouge-vif-detampes-pumpkin","common_name":"Rouge Vif d","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost or balanced fertiliser at planting, then feed with a potassium-rich formula once fruit begins to set. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush vines at the expense of pumpkins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jarrahdale-pumpkin","common_name":"Jarrahdale Pumpkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mix compost and a balanced feed into the planting hill; once fruit sets, favour potassium over nitrogen to support firm, sweet fruit and a durable rind.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carnival-squash","common_name":"Carnival Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed compost and balanced fertiliser at planting, then a potassium-leaning feed at flowering. Excess nitrogen delays fruiting and encourages soft growth and mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hales-best-cantaloupe","common_name":"Hales Best Cantaloupe","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed compost and balanced fertiliser at planting; shift to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed once fruit set to push sweetness rather than leaf. Avoid heavy late nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"charentais-melon","common_name":"Charentais Melon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Enrich the bed with compost before planting; feed a balanced then potassium-rich liquid feed through fruiting. Hold back on nitrogen once fruit set to favour flavour over foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sugar-baby-watermelon","common_name":"Sugar Baby Watermelon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work compost and balanced fertiliser into the bed; feed with a potassium-rich formula once vines run and flowers appear. Too much nitrogen yields leafy vines and few melons.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moon-and-stars-watermelon","common_name":"Moon and Stars Watermelon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost and balanced fertiliser before planting; switch to a potassium-rich feed at flowering. Limit nitrogen once fruit set so energy goes to melons, not leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-sweet-watermelon","common_name":"Crimson Sweet Watermelon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work compost and a balanced feed into the bed before planting. Favour nitrogen during early vine growth, then switch to a higher-potassium and phosphorus feed at flowering and fruit set. Excess nitrogen produces lush vines and few fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-doll-watermelon","common_name":"Yellow Doll Watermelon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Amend the bed with compost and a balanced fertiliser before planting. Feed nitrogen lightly during vine growth, then shift to potassium- and phosphorus-rich feeding at flower and fruit set. Over-fertilising with nitrogen delays the early harvest this variety is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"danvers-carrot","common_name":"Danvers Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and fresh manure, which cause hairy, forked roots. Work in low-nitrogen, phosphorus- and potassium-rich amendments before sowing. A light balanced feed mid-season supports steady root development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cosmic-purple-carrot","common_name":"Cosmic Purple Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Skip high-nitrogen feeds and fresh manure to avoid hairy, forked roots. Incorporate balanced, lower-nitrogen amendments rich in phosphorus and potassium before sowing; a light mid-season feed keeps growth steady.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chioggia-beet","common_name":"Chioggia Beet","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work compost and a balanced feed into the bed before sowing. Beets are moderate feeders that need adequate potassium and boron; boron deficiency causes black heart, so ensure soil is not too acidic. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-beet","common_name":"Golden Beet","category":"edible","fertilising":"Amend the bed with compost and a balanced fertiliser before sowing. Ensure adequate potassium and boron, since boron shortage causes black heart, and keep nitrogen moderate so the plant invests in roots rather than excessive leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cylindra-beet","common_name":"Cylindra Beet","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost and a balanced feed before sowing. Provide adequate potassium and boron to support the long roots and prevent black heart, while keeping nitrogen moderate so growth goes into roots rather than excessive top growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"easter-egg-radish","common_name":"Easter Egg Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Radishes are light feeders that mature too fast to need much feeding. Work modest compost into the bed before sowing and avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which drive lush tops and small or hollow roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"black-spanish-radish","common_name":"Black Spanish Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work in balanced compost before sowing. A single side-dressing of low-nitrogen feed (higher in phosphorus and potassium) once roots begin to swell is plenty; excess nitrogen produces lush tops and small roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-romaine-lettuce","common_name":"Red Romaine Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly and steadily. Incorporate compost at planting and, if growth is slow, apply a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks for fast, tender leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forellenschluss-lettuce","common_name":"Forellenschluss Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost at planting; supplement with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks if growth lags, for tender, fast-developing leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"merlot-lettuce","common_name":"Merlot Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mix compost into the bed before planting and add a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks if growth slows, for fast, tender leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lacinato-kale","common_name":"Lacinato Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry leafy brassica. Dig in plenty of compost or aged manure before planting and side-dress or liquid-feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser every 3-4 weeks through the growing season for continuous leaf production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"redbor-kale","common_name":"Redbor Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry crop. Enrich the bed with compost or aged manure before planting and side-dress or liquid-feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser every 3-4 weeks; steady feeding sustains the dense curly leaf production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-kale","common_name":"Scarlet Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry for nitrogen. Incorporate compost or aged manure before planting and side-dress or liquid-feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser every 3-4 weeks to sustain leafy growth and deep colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"walking-stick-kale","common_name":"Walking Stick Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"A very hungry, long-season plant. Prepare the ground deeply with plenty of compost or aged manure and side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser through the season to fuel the tall stem and continual leaf production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cipollini-onion","common_name":"Cipollini Onion","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry crop: work compost or balanced fertiliser into the bed at planting, then side-dress with a nitrogen source every 2-3 weeks until bulbs begin to swell. Stop feeding nitrogen once bulbing starts to avoid soft necks and poor storage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-tropea-onion","common_name":"Red Tropea Onion","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously early: compost plus a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser at planting, then side-dress nitrogen every 2-3 weeks until bulbing. Taper nitrogen as bulbs swell so necks firm and bulbs store rather than staying soft.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocambole-garlic","common_name":"Rocambole Garlic","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work compost and a balanced fertiliser into the bed before autumn planting. Side-dress with nitrogen in early spring as growth resumes, then again about a month later. Stop nitrogen once bulbing begins (late spring) to favour storage over soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-stripe-garlic","common_name":"Purple Stripe Garlic","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost and balanced fertiliser before autumn planting. Side-dress nitrogen in early spring when growth restarts and again about four weeks later, then stop feeding nitrogen as bulbing begins to favour firm, storable bulbs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-richard-leek","common_name":"King Richard Leek","category":"edible","fertilising":"Prepare the bed with compost, then feed with a balanced fertiliser through the season. A nitrogen side-dressing every 3-4 weeks keeps the leaves growing and the shaft thickening; consistent feeding plus moisture gives the best length and girth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yukon-gold-potato","common_name":"Yukon Gold Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work compost and a balanced fertiliser into the trench at planting. Side-dress at hilling time with a moderate-nitrogen feed, then shift toward higher potassium as tubers bulk. Excess nitrogen late grows lush tops at the expense of tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-majesty-potato","common_name":"Purple Majesty Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Mix compost and a balanced fertiliser into the planting trench. Side-dress with moderate nitrogen at hilling, then favour potassium as tubers bulk for better yield and storage. Avoid heavy late nitrogen, which delays maturity and grows tops over tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"russian-banana-fingerling-potato","common_name":"Russian Banana Fingerling Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate compost and a balanced fertiliser into the trench at planting. Side-dress with moderate nitrogen at hilling, then lean on potassium through bulking for yield and storage quality. Avoid excess late nitrogen, which delays this already long-season crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"all-blue-potato","common_name":"All Blue Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate-to-heavy feeder. Incorporate a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting, then side-dress with potassium-rich feed at hilling. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives foliage at the expense of tubers.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"german-butterball-potato","common_name":"German Butterball Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder given its long season. Mix balanced fertiliser into the trench at planting, then side-dress with a high-potassium feed at hilling and early bulking. Go easy on nitrogen late in the season to favour tubers over leaves.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"kennebec-potato","common_name":"Kennebec Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work balanced fertiliser into the planting trench and side-dress with potassium at hilling. Limit late nitrogen, which delays maturity and grows foliage instead of tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"la-ratte-fingerling-potato","common_name":"La Ratte Fingerling Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Add balanced fertiliser and compost at planting, then side-dress with potassium at hilling. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush tops and fewer, poorly flavoured tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-sweet-potato","common_name":"Purple Sweet Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Use a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium fertiliser; excess nitrogen grows lush vines and few roots. A modest balanced feed at planting plus potassium during bulking is usually enough.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-sweet-potato","common_name":"Japanese Sweet Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Favour low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feeding; high nitrogen yields rampant foliage and few roots. A light balanced feed at planting and potassium during bulking suffices.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"okinawan-sweet-potato","common_name":"Okinawan Sweet Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Use low-nitrogen, potassium-forward feeding; too much nitrogen grows lush vines and few roots. A light balanced feed at planting plus potassium during bulking is enough.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aji-amarillo-pepper","common_name":"Aji Amarillo Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Feed with balanced fertiliser while young, then switch to a higher-potassium tomato-type feed once flowering begins to boost fruit set. Avoid excess nitrogen, which grows leaves at the expense of pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-drop-pepper","common_name":"Lemon Drop Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser early, then switch to a higher-potassium tomato-type feed once flowering starts, every 1-2 weeks. Excess nitrogen gives lush leaves but few pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-tomato","common_name":"Pineapple Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting, then a high-potassium tomato feed weekly once the first trusses set fruit. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays the already-late bicolour ripening.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chocolate-cherry-tomato","common_name":"Chocolate Cherry Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Start with a balanced feed, then high-potassium tomato feed weekly once fruiting begins. Over-feeding nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of trusses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"striped-roman-tomato","common_name":"Striped Roman Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting, then high-potassium tomato feed weekly once trusses form. Go easy on nitrogen so the plant puts energy into fruit, not foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-cherry-tomato","common_name":"Black Cherry Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed early, then high-potassium tomato feed weekly once fruiting starts. Excess nitrogen produces foliage rather than the long fruit trusses this variety is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuore-di-bue-tomato","common_name":"Cuore di Bue Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced feed at planting, then a high-potassium tomato feed weekly once fruit sets. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays ripening of the large fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bloody-butcher-corn","common_name":"Bloody Butcher Corn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy nitrogen feeder: side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser when knee-high and again at tasseling. Adequate nitrogen is key to tall stalks and full ears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mortgage-lifter-bean","common_name":"Mortgage Lifter Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feed needs: a single dose of balanced fertiliser or compost at sowing is usually enough. Excess nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of pods, since beans fix their own nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rattlesnake-pole-bean","common_name":"Rattlesnake Pole Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder. Work compost in before planting and avoid nitrogen-rich fertiliser, which delays pods. A light balanced or low-nitrogen feed at flowering is plenty.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tongue-of-fire-bean","common_name":"Tongue of Fire Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost-enriched soil and the plant","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaf-coneflower","common_name":"Narrow-Leaf Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. This prairie native flowers best in lean soil; avoid rich feeding, which causes floppy growth. A thin spring compost mulch is ample.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-valerian","common_name":"Red Valerian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially none. It flowers best in poor soil; feeding produces soft, floppy growth at the expense of bloom. Skip fertiliser entirely on lean ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shrubby-st-johns-wort","common_name":"Shrubby St John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance and rarely needs feeding. On very poor soil a single spring application of general-purpose fertiliser suffices; it performs well unfed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"calendula-radio","common_name":"Calendula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost-enriched soil is usually enough; a monthly low-nitrogen or balanced feed in poor soil supports flowering, but avoid high nitrogen, which favours foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calendula-indian-prince","common_name":"Calendula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost-improved soil usually suffices; in poor ground a monthly balanced or low-nitrogen feed aids flowering. Avoid high nitrogen, which favours leaves over blooms.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-borage","common_name":"Creeping Borage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost or leaf mould worked into the soil is usually enough; a single balanced spring feed in poor ground suffices. Avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"garden-catmint","common_name":"Garden Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeders. A single spring application of balanced general fertiliser or a thin mulch of compost is ample. Over-feeding causes lush, weak growth that flops and flowers poorly.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"six-hills-giant-catmint","common_name":"Six Hills Giant Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spare feeder. One spring dose of balanced fertiliser or a light compost mulch suffices. Rich feeding worsens this cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"walkers-low-catmint","common_name":"Walker","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced fertiliser or a thin compost mulch is plenty. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth that flops and flowers poorly.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"berggarten-sage","common_name":"Berggarten Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal needs. A single light spring feed of balanced fertiliser or a thin compost mulch is enough. Over-feeding produces soft, sprawling growth with weaker flavour and less hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-queen-thyme","common_name":"Silver Queen Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A thin spring compost mulch or one weak balanced feed is plenty. Rich feeding produces soft, floppy growth, weaker scent and reduced hardiness.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"russian-tarragon","common_name":"Russian Tarragon","category":"herb","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single light spring feed of balanced fertiliser or a thin compost mulch is enough. Excess nitrogen yields lush growth with diluted, weaker anise flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-mound-artemisia","common_name":"Silver Mound Artemisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid feeding. This plant performs best in poor soil; fertiliser produces lush, floppy growth that splits open at the centre. A thin grit mulch is preferable to compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-annie","common_name":"Sweet Annie","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A modest spring feed or compost-enriched soil at planting is enough. Excess nitrogen causes tall, floppy, less fragrant growth that may need staking.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"mugwort","common_name":"Mugwort","category":"herb","fertilising":"None needed and best avoided. Mugwort thrives on neglect; feeding only encourages aggressive, weedy spread. Skip fertiliser entirely on established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"comfrey","common_name":"Comfrey","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; its deep taproot self-supplies nutrients. A mulch of compost in spring is plenty. Comfrey is more often used to make liquid feed for other plants than fed itself.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"russian-comfrey","common_name":"Russian Comfrey","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient via its deep roots. A high-nitrogen boost (or grass-clipping mulch) after cutting speeds regrowth on intensively harvested plants; otherwise no feeding is required.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bocking-14-comfrey","common_name":"Bocking 14 Comfrey","category":"herb","fertilising":"Largely self-feeding via deep roots; a nitrogen-rich mulch (grass clippings) or watering after cutting accelerates regrowth on heavily harvested plants. No routine fertiliser is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"treneague-chamomile","common_name":"Treneague Chamomile","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly or not at all; lush growth from rich soil or fertiliser is weak and opens the mat to weeds. An occasional light, balanced feed in spring is the most it needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-mint","common_name":"Korean Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Undemanding; a single spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost is enough. Over-feeding gives lush, floppy growth and fewer flowers, so keep feeding light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"motherwort","common_name":"Motherwort","category":"herb","fertilising":"None required; motherwort thrives without feeding, and rich conditions only increase its weedy spread. Skip fertiliser on established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skullcap","common_name":"Skullcap","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeders; an annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould supplies enough nutrients. Heavy fertiliser is unnecessary for this naturally lean-wetland plant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"marshmallow","common_name":"Marshmallow","category":"herb","fertilising":"Undemanding in fertile ground. A spring topdressing of compost or balanced general feed at growth onset is plenty; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce floppy stems and fewer roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tansy","common_name":"Tansy","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding; it grows lush in poor ground. Skip nitrogen-rich feeds, which worsen flopping and spread. A light spring compost mulch is more than sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"meadowsweet","common_name":"Meadowsweet","category":"herb","fertilising":"Modest needs in fertile damp ground. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould feeds it and conserves moisture; avoid heavy chemical feeds, which are unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boneset","common_name":"Boneset","category":"herb","fertilising":"Low-maintenance in fertile damp soil; a spring compost mulch supplies all it needs. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote weak, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"joe-pye-weed","common_name":"Joe-Pye Weed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder; an annual spring mulch of compost supports its tall growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage floppy, lodging stems on an already large plant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"betony","common_name":"Betony","category":"herb","fertilising":"Low requirements; a single spring application of compost or a light balanced feed sustains it. Over-feeding produces lax growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lambs-ear","common_name":"Lamb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little or no feeding; it thrives in poor soil. Skip fertiliser, as rich conditions cause floppy, disease-prone growth. A very light compost topdressing in spring is the most it wants.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greek-sage","common_name":"Greek Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring feed with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser, or a thin compost mulch, is enough; over-feeding weakens flavour and produces soft, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-cicely","common_name":"Sweet Cicely","category":"herb","fertilising":"Largely self-sufficient in fertile soil. An annual spring mulch of garden compost or well-rotted manure supplies all the nutrients it needs; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce sappy, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spottted-horsemint","common_name":"Spottted Horsemint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding and actually performs better in lean soil. Skip fertiliser; rich feeding produces lush, weak, flopping stems and reduces flowering and longevity.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rue","common_name":"Rue","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs minimal feeding and prefers lean soil. At most, a light dressing of general-purpose fertiliser in spring; over-feeding produces soft, sprawling, less hardy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulbaghia","common_name":"Tulbaghia","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed container plants with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season. Border plants need only an annual spring mulch; excess nitrogen favours leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agrimony","common_name":"Agrimony","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs no routine feeding and prefers lean soil. An occasional light spring mulch is ample; fertiliser encourages soft, sprawling growth at the expense of sturdy flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodruff","common_name":"Woodruff","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in decent woodland soil. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost keeps the carpet vigorous; avoid heavy fertiliser, which is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"anthurium-andreanum","common_name":"Anthurium Andreanum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, ideally one slightly higher in phosphorus to support flowering. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-rotundistigma","common_name":"Anthurium Rotundistigma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a dilute fertiliser at every watering in semi-hydro. Flush periodically to prevent salt build-up; ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-reflexinervium","common_name":"Anthurium Reflexinervium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at roughly quarter to half strength, or use a slow-release pellet. Flush the mix periodically to clear salt buildup, and stop or reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-coriaceum","common_name":"Anthurium Coriaceum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use slow-release granules. This vigorous grower responds well to steady, light feeding; flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup and reduce feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-dorayaki","common_name":"Anthurium Dorayaki","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a gentle slow-release pellet. Velvet anthuriums are sensitive to salts, so keep feeds light and flush the mix periodically; pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-dark-mama","common_name":"Anthurium Dark Mama","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a slow-release pellet. Keep feeds light because velvet anthuriums are salt-sensitive; flush the mix periodically and stop or reduce feeding through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-clarinervium-crystallinum","common_name":"Anthurium Clarinervium × Crystallinum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a slow-release pellet. Velvet anthuriums are salt-sensitive, so keep feeds light, flush the mix periodically, and pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-warocqueanum-andreanum","common_name":"Anthurium Warocqueanum × Andreanum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a slow-release pellet; a slightly higher-phosphorus feed can encourage andreanum-type blooms. Keep feeds light to avoid salt damage, flush periodically and pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-magnificum-crystallinum","common_name":"Anthurium Magnificum × Crystallinum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a slow-release pellet. Velvet anthuriums are salt-sensitive, so keep feeds light, flush the mix periodically, and reduce or stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-pedatum","common_name":"Anthurium Pedatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use slow-release granules. Keep feeds moderate and flush the mix periodically to avoid salt buildup; reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-kunthii","common_name":"Anthurium Kunthii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute (quarter-to-half strength) liquid fertiliser. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt, so flush the mix occasionally and stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-salgarense","common_name":"Anthurium Salgarense","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength, or use a light slow-release for aroids. Large leaves benefit from steady feeding, but flush periodically to prevent salt accumulation and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-chamberlainii","common_name":"Anthurium Chamberlainii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength, or a gentle slow-release. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup and pause feeding over winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-ravenii","common_name":"Anthurium Ravenii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength. Anthuriums are salt-sensitive, so under-feed rather than over-feed, flush the mix occasionally and stop feeding through the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-white-rajah","common_name":"Aglaonema White Rajah","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Aglaonemas are light feeders; over-fertilising causes leaf-tip burn. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts and stop feeding during the winter slowdown.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-suksom-jaipong","common_name":"Aglaonema Suksom Jaipong","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder, and excess fertiliser causes tip burn and can dull the colour. Flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-anyamanee","common_name":"Aglaonema Anyamanee","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder it suffers tip burn from excess fertiliser, which can also mute its colour. Flush the soil occasionally and pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-legacy","common_name":"Aglaonema Legacy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder, so avoid over-fertilising, which burns the leaf tips. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts and stop feeding through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-super-white","common_name":"Aglaonema Super White","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This is a light feeder; over-fertilising scorches leaf tips and builds up salts.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-wishes","common_name":"Aglaonema Wishes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Avoid overfeeding, which causes salt buildup and brown tips; flush the soil occasionally with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-prosperity","common_name":"Aglaonema Prosperity","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter. As a moderate feeder it builds salts if overfed, so flush the soil periodically and watch for tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-pink-dalmatian","common_name":"Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Overfeeding causes salt buildup and brown tips, so flush the soil now and then with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-harlequin","common_name":"Aglaonema Harlequin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength, then stop for autumn and winter. It is a light feeder prone to tip burn, so avoid excess and flush salts from the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-golden-bay","common_name":"Aglaonema Golden Bay","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter. A moderate feeder, it builds salts if overfed, so flush the soil periodically and watch for brown tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-silver-queen","common_name":"Aglaonema Silver Queen","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength, then stop in autumn and winter. In low light it grows slowly and needs little feed; over-fertilising scorches the tips and builds salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-maria","common_name":"Aglaonema Maria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength, then stop in autumn and winter. A light feeder, it grows slowly in low light and needs little fertiliser; excess causes tip burn and salt buildup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-emerald-bay","common_name":"Aglaonema Emerald Bay","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-tigress","common_name":"Aglaonema Tigress","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength monthly during spring and summer. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser salts cause brown leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-jubilee-petite","common_name":"Aglaonema Jubilee Petite","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. The small root system is easily over-fertilised, so dilute well and skip feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-stripes","common_name":"Aglaonema Stripes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at half strength with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser once a month through spring and summer. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. Salt buildup from over-feeding scorches the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-rotundum","common_name":"Aglaonema Rotundum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. This species is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so dilute well and rest it in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-modestum","common_name":"Aglaonema Modestum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This undemanding species needs little feeding; stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-pictum-bicolor","common_name":"Aglaonema Pictum Bicolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. Sensitive to salts, so dilute well, flush occasionally, and stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-pink-beauty","common_name":"Aglaonema Pink Beauty","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support the colourful foliage. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; over-feeding burns the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-firecracker","common_name":"Aglaonema Firecracker","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant to avoid salt build-up and fertiliser burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-gemini","common_name":"Aglaonema Gemini","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant feed. Pause feeding over autumn and winter to prevent fertiliser salt accumulation in the pot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-osaka","common_name":"Aglaonema Osaka","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid houseplant fertiliser monthly in spring and summer. Withhold feed in autumn and winter, as the slow-growing plant uses little and is prone to salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-burmese-evergreen","common_name":"Aglaonema Burmese Evergreen","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in the cooler, darker months when growth slows to avoid root-damaging salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-widuri","common_name":"Aglaonema Widuri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, half-strength liquid houseplant fertiliser to support colour. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to prevent salt build-up and leaf burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-unyamanee","common_name":"Aglaonema Unyamanee","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop over autumn and winter while growth is dormant to avoid salt accumulation and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-spring-snow","common_name":"Aglaonema Spring Snow","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Pause feeding in autumn and winter to prevent fertiliser salts from accumulating in the pot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-chocolate","common_name":"Aglaonema Chocolate","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced, half-strength liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows to avoid salt build-up and fertiliser burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-malay-beauty","common_name":"Aglaonema Malay Beauty","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-angamarcanum","common_name":"Anthurium Angamarcanum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute, balanced fertiliser (quarter to half strength) suited to aroids. These plants are sensitive to fertiliser salts, so flush the medium periodically and reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-timbuiquense","common_name":"Anthurium Timbuiquense","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a dilute balanced aroid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the medium occasionally and pause feeding through the darker winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-nigrolaminum","common_name":"Anthurium Nigrolaminum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute balanced aroid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Sensitive to fertiliser salts, so flush the medium periodically and reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-dud-unyamanee","common_name":"Aglaonema Dud Unyamanee","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising leads to salt build-up and brown leaf tips on the variegated foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-acuminata","common_name":"Monstera Acuminata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-aurea","common_name":"Monstera Aurea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; variegated plants grow slower, so avoid over-feeding. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter, and flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-esqueleto","common_name":"Monstera Esqueleto","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter, and flush the mix occasionally to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-lechleriana","common_name":"Monstera Lechleriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to clear mineral build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-spruceana","common_name":"Monstera Spruceana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer. Withhold feed in winter. A slightly nitrogen-leaning feed supports lush leaf growth during the climbing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-tuberculata","common_name":"Monstera Tuberculata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Periodically flush the pot to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-punctulata","common_name":"Monstera Punctulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Being a vigorous, large grower, feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. Stop feeding in winter. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-tenuis","common_name":"Monstera Tenuis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the soil now and then to avoid fertiliser salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-xanthospatha","common_name":"Monstera Xanthospatha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this small species is easily over-fed. Pause in winter and flush the medium occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-cryptantha","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Cryptantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop in winter. If grown on a sphagnum board, apply diluted feed to both the medium and the moss the roots cling to.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-foraminifera","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Foraminifera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel this vigorous climber. Stop feeding in autumn and winter, and flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-pertusa","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Pertusa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in late autumn and winter. As a fast climber it responds well to regular light feeding, but flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-lobbii","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Lobbii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its climbing growth. Stop feeding through autumn and winter. Periodically flush the pot with plain water to clear accumulated mineral salts that can brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-pachyphylla","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Pachyphylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; this is a slow grower that does not need heavy feeding. Withhold fertiliser in winter, and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup that can damage the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-pinnatum-skeleton-key","common_name":"Epipremnum Pinnatum Skeleton Key","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a fast grower and responds well to regular light feeding on a moss pole. Stop feeding in winter, and flush the pot occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cercestis-mirabilis","common_name":"Cercestis Mirabilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its lush climbing growth. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot with plain water periodically to clear mineral salts that can scorch the sensitive leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-brownie-miami","common_name":"Bucephalandra Brownie Miami","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In an aquarium, dose a comprehensive liquid plant fertiliser and benefits from added CO2, which speeds its naturally slow growth. It mainly absorbs nutrients through the water column rather than roots. Emersed, a very dilute foliar or water feed occasionally is enough; avoid overdosing, which fuels algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-kedagang","common_name":"Bucephalandra Kedagang","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In aquariums, dose a balanced liquid fertiliser; supplemental CO2 noticeably speeds its slow growth and richens colour. It feeds largely from the water column. Emersed, only a very dilute occasional feed is needed. Avoid overdosing nutrients, which encourages algae on the slow-growing leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-theia-green","common_name":"Bucephalandra Theia Green","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In aquariums, dose a complete liquid fertiliser; added CO2 speeds its slow growth and tightens its compact habit. It absorbs nutrients mainly from the water column. Emersed, an occasional very dilute feed suffices. Avoid overfertilising, which promotes algae on the slow-growing foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-catherineae","common_name":"Bucephalandra Catherineae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeders. Dose dilute aquatic liquid fertiliser or root tabs for submerged plants; for emersed culture, a very weak balanced feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth is ample. Excess nutrients fuel algae faster than growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-motleyana","common_name":"Bucephalandra Motleyana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Use root tabs or dilute aquatic fertiliser for submerged plants, or a weak balanced feed every 4-6 weeks for emersed growth. Over-fertilising drives algae before it speeds the plant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anadendrum-montanum","common_name":"Anadendrum Montanum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer; pause in winter. As an epiphytic climber it is sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the mix periodically and dose conservatively.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anadendrum-latifolium","common_name":"Anadendrum Latifolium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer and stop in winter. Being an epiphytic climber, it dislikes salt accumulation, so dose lightly and flush the mix occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-standleyana-albo","common_name":"Monstera Standleyana Albo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Variegated growth is slower, so under-feed rather than over-feed to avoid salt burn on the sensitive cream tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-adansonii-archipelago","common_name":"Monstera Adansonii Archipelago","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, tapering off in winter. Because variegated growth is slower, feed modestly to prevent salt burn on the sensitive cream tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-adansonii-mint","common_name":"Monstera Adansonii Mint","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer and pause in winter. Variegated growth is slower, so feed conservatively to avoid salt buildup and tip burn on the lighter tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-deliciosa-sport","common_name":"Monstera Deliciosa Sport","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, tapering off in winter. As variegated growth is slower, feed modestly to avoid salt burn on the chlorophyll-free sectors.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-subpinnata","common_name":"Monstera Subpinnata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup on the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-costaricensis","common_name":"Monstera Costaricensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks through the growing season. Pause feeding in winter. As a vigorous climber it appreciates steady nutrition once established on its support.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-laniata","common_name":"Monstera Laniata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer. Stop in autumn and winter. As a fast climber, steady feeding fuels larger fenestrated leaves on the support.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-nigrescens","common_name":"Monstera Nigrescens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in winter. Consistent feeding supports the large, dark mature leaves it produces while climbing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-gracilis","common_name":"Monstera Gracilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. The slim, delicate roots prefer gentle, diluted feeding over heavy fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-sylvicola","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Sylvicola","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. Pause in winter. Regular light feeding on its support encourages larger, more fenestrated mature leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-beccarii","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Beccarii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; in semi-hydro use a dilute hydroponic nutrient. Stop or reduce feeding in winter. Light, regular feeding supports steady climbing growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-hongkongensis","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Hongkongensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer. Stop in winter. As a vigorous grower it responds well to steady feeding once established on its support.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-aureum-global-green","common_name":"Epipremnum Aureum Global Green","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-aureum-jessenia","common_name":"Epipremnum Aureum Jessenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-aureum-shangri-la","common_name":"Epipremnum Aureum Shangri-La","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-aureum-harlequin","common_name":"Epipremnum Aureum Harlequin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter; this cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-pinnatum-dragon-tail","common_name":"Epipremnum Pinnatum Dragon Tail","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength; this vigorous climber is a moderate feeder. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-pictus-silver-hero","common_name":"Scindapsus Pictus Silver Hero","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-adansonii-wide-form","common_name":"Monstera Adansonii Wide Form","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength; this is a hungry, fast climber. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-deliciosa-borsigiana","common_name":"Monstera Deliciosa Borsigiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength; this fast climber is a moderate to heavy feeder. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-deliciosa-mint-variegata","common_name":"Monstera Deliciosa Mint Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; pause in autumn and winter. Variegated plants have less chlorophyll, so avoid overfeeding, which can scorch the delicate tissue and force leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-obliqua-peru","common_name":"Monstera Obliqua Peru","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly with a dilute (quarter-to-half strength) balanced fertiliser during active growth only. This is a slow, delicate grower, so light, infrequent feeding prevents fertiliser burn on the fragile foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-variegata","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop in winter. Steady feeding supports its fast growth, but go lighter than for the all-green form since variegated leaves have less chlorophyll.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-wavy-green","common_name":"Bucephalandra Wavy Green","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly via the water column with a liquid aquarium fertiliser; it absorbs nutrients through its leaves and rhizome rather than substrate roots. Modest CO2 and gentle dosing speed its naturally slow growth, but heavy feeding mainly fuels algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-black-pearl","common_name":"Bucephalandra Black Pearl","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Dose lightly with liquid aquarium fertiliser through the water column, since it feeds via leaves and rhizome, not substrate roots. Gentle CO2 and modest nutrients help its slow growth and pearl markings; overfeeding chiefly promotes algae on the dark foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bucephalandra-sekadau","common_name":"Bucephalandra Sekadau","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly via liquid water-column fertiliser, as it absorbs nutrients through its leaves and rhizome rather than substrate roots. A little CO2 and gentle dosing accelerate its slow growth and colour; heavy feeding mostly encourages algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-pinnatipartita-variegata","common_name":"Monstera Pinnatipartita Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, pausing in winter. Keep feeding moderate, as the chlorophyll-poor variegated leaves are prone to fertiliser burn and leggy growth if overfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pothos-happy-leaf","common_name":"Pothos Happy Leaf","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; little or no feeding is needed in autumn and winter. Pothos are light feeders, so avoid overfertilising, which can cause salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"monstera-karstenianum-peru-variegata","common_name":"Monstera Karstenianum Peru Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced dilute liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in autumn and winter. Over-feeding scorches roots and can fade variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-esqueleto-variegata","common_name":"Monstera Esqueleto Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its faster growth; stop in winter. Flush the mix occasionally to avoid salt build-up that scorches the delicate roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anadendrum-michaelii","common_name":"Anadendrum Michaelii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this is a slow-rooting genus that scorches easily, so feed lightly and pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cercestis-stigmaticus","common_name":"Cercestis Stigmaticus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; this slow grower needs little, so do not overdo it and stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amydrium-hainanense","common_name":"Amydrium Hainanense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous growth; reduce or stop in the dormant winter months and flush occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-standleyana-cobra","common_name":"Monstera Standleyana Cobra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in autumn and winter. Regular but modest feeding supports steady growth and good variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-aureum-snow-queen","common_name":"Epipremnum Aureum Snow Queen","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; stop in winter. Modest feeding supports growth without overwhelming the slow, low-chlorophyll plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-pictus-jade-satin","common_name":"Scindapsus Pictus Jade Satin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in winter. It is not a heavy feeder, so light, regular feeding during growth is plenty.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-deliciosa-ronronensis","common_name":"Monstera Deliciosa Ronronensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; pause in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt build-up that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-oblongata","common_name":"Rhaphidophora Oblongata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; this vigorous climber appreciates generous feeding while in active growth. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-officinalis","common_name":"Scindapsus Officinalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop feeding in the low-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-fitchii","common_name":"Hoya Fitchii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertiliser at half strength. A higher-phosphorus feed as the plant matures can encourage flowering. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-rosita","common_name":"Hoya Rosita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a bloom-boosting feed when established encourages flowers. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-davidcummingii","common_name":"Hoya Davidcummingii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its prolific flowering. Pause feeding in the low-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-clemensiorum","common_name":"Hoya Clemensiorum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser at half strength; reduce or stop in winter. Steady feeding supports its large, slowly produced leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-surigaoensis","common_name":"Hoya Surigaoensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Low-maintenance and not a heavy feeder; feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to encourage more profuse blooming. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pachyclada","common_name":"Hoya Pachyclada","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed can encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This species grows slowly, so avoid heavy feeding, which causes salt build-up in the lean mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-undulata","common_name":"Hoya Undulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its larger leaves and climbing growth. A bloom-boosting feed can aid flowering on mature plants. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-blashernaezii","common_name":"Hoya Blashernaezii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium feed supports its heavy flowering. As a prolific bloomer it responds well to regular light feeding in growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while it rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-gracilipes","common_name":"Hoya Gracilipes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; switch to a higher-potassium feed to encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Light, regular feeding suits this modest grower better than occasional heavy doses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-cagayanensis","common_name":"Hoya Cagayanensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its leafy, climbing growth; a higher-potassium feed helps flowering on established plants. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-erythrina","common_name":"Hoya Erythrina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed aids flowering. Keep feeding light and consistent rather than heavy. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter when growth and leaf colour development pause.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-halconensis","common_name":"Hoya Halconensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium feed encourages flowering on mature plants. Keep feeding light and regular. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter while the plant rests and growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-lambii","common_name":"Hoya Lambii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its large leaves and substantial flowers; a higher-potassium feed aids flowering on established plants. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-micrantha","common_name":"Hoya Micrantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed in late spring encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-potsii","common_name":"Hoya Potsii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer, switching to a higher-potassium formula in late spring to support buds. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-sarawakensis","common_name":"Hoya Sarawakensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a bloom-boosting higher-potassium feed in late spring supports its large umbels. Stop feeding when growth slows in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-solaniflora","common_name":"Hoya Solaniflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, shifting to a higher-potassium bloom feed in late spring to support the umbels. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-wallichii","common_name":"Hoya Wallichii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to a quarter to half strength, as the fine roots are sensitive to salt build-up. A light higher-potassium feed in late spring aids flowering. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pubicalyx-silver-pink","common_name":"Hoya Pubicalyx ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed in late spring promotes its abundant umbels. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-bella-variegata","common_name":"Hoya Bella ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed in late spring supports its frequent flowering. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-sipitangensis","common_name":"Hoya Sipitangensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium bloom feed in late spring to support flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-aff-lanceolata","common_name":"Hoya Aff. Lanceolata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed before flowering encourages buds. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-campanulata","common_name":"Hoya Campanulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting houseplant feed at half strength. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-coriacea","common_name":"Hoya Coriacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium bloom feed before flowering. Stop feeding through autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-flavida","common_name":"Hoya Flavida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced houseplant feed; a bloom-boosting feed before flowering supports buds. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while it rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-revoluta","common_name":"Hoya Revoluta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength; a light bloom feed before flowering helps. Stop feeding over autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-paxtonii","common_name":"Hoya Paxtonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength, adding a bloom-boosting feed before flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-griffithii","common_name":"Hoya Griffithii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced houseplant feed, switching to a higher-potassium bloom feed before flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-deykeae","common_name":"Hoya Deykeae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength; add a bloom feed before flowering. Stop feeding through autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-onychoides","common_name":"Hoya Onychoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser; a high-potassium bloom feed as buds form encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-mappigera","common_name":"Hoya Mappigera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted liquid feed monthly in spring and summer; switch to a higher-potassium bloom feed as flower spurs develop. Withhold fertiliser during the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-praetorii","common_name":"Hoya Praetorii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser through spring and summer, moving to a bloom-boosting high-potassium feed as buds form. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth idles.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-danumensis","common_name":"Hoya Danumensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser, switching to a higher-potassium bloom feed as buds appear. Stop feeding through autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-hummels-sunset","common_name":"Crassula Hummel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer with a dilute, balanced or cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn and winter; this slow grower needs little supplemental nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-undulata","common_name":"Crassula Undulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly about once a month through spring and summer with a diluted balanced or cactus feed. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter; this slow-growing jade needs minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-capitella","common_name":"Crassula Capitella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute succulent or balanced fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter; this lean-living succulent needs very little supplemental nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-pellucida","common_name":"Crassula Pellucida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted succulent or balanced fertiliser. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter; over-feeding can wash out the prized variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-falcata","common_name":"Crassula Falcata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-pyramidalis","common_name":"Crassula Pyramidalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed once or twice during its active autumn-to-spring growth. Avoid feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-tetragona","common_name":"Crassula Tetragona","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-rupestris","common_name":"Crassula Rupestris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer growth. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-rowleyanus","common_name":"Curio Rowleyanus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer only. Over-feeding produces weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-radicans","common_name":"Curio Radicans","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed during the cooler, low-growth months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-ficoides-mount-everest","common_name":"Curio Ficoides ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer. Skip feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-citriformis","common_name":"Curio Citriformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer. Avoid feeding in the cooler, dormant months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-tomentosa-chocolate-soldier","common_name":"Kalanchoe Tomentosa ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-thyrsiflora","common_name":"Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-beharensis","common_name":"Kalanchoe Beharensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-fedtschenkoi","common_name":"Kalanchoe Fedtschenkoi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a half-strength balanced or succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-pumila","common_name":"Kalanchoe Pumila","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Withhold over winter, though a single light feed as buds form does no harm.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-orgyalis","common_name":"Kalanchoe Orgyalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a half-strength balanced or succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-rhombopilosa","common_name":"Kalanchoe Rhombopilosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength succulent or balanced fertiliser. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-sunburst","common_name":"Aeonium Sunburst","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced fertiliser during the cool-season growth period (autumn to spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-haworthii","common_name":"Aeonium Haworthii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once a month during the cool-season growth period (autumn through spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy. Over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-tabuliforme","common_name":"Aeonium Tabuliforme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once a month during cool-season growth. Skip feeding entirely in summer dormancy. Excess nitrogen distorts the flat rosette and encourages soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-castello-paivae-variegata","common_name":"Aeonium Castello-Paivae ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent feed once a month during the cool-season growth period only. Avoid feeding in summer dormancy. Light feeding keeps the variegation crisp; heavy nitrogen pushes weak green growth and can wash out the colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-decorum","common_name":"Aeonium Decorum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser during the cool-season growth period. Withhold feed during summer dormancy. Light, infrequent feeding keeps growth compact; too much nitrogen causes soft, leggy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotyledon-tomentosa-bear-paw","common_name":"Cotyledon Tomentosa ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces weak, leggy growth and dulls the characteristic compact paw shape.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotyledon-orbiculata","common_name":"Cotyledon Orbiculata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter. This vigorous shrub needs little supplemental feeding; excess nitrogen weakens the stems and dulls leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotyledon-papillaris","common_name":"Cotyledon Papillaris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser, then stop for autumn and winter. Light feeding maintains its compact form; too much nitrogen produces soft, leggy growth that flops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adromischus-cristatus","common_name":"Adromischus Cristatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once a month at half strength with a low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser during spring and summer only. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. This slow-growing species needs little fertiliser; overfeeding causes soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adromischus-cooperi","common_name":"Adromischus Cooperi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring and summer with a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. It is a slow feeder; over-fertilising forces soft, weak growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter while it rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adromischus-maculatus","common_name":"Adromischus Maculatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feed once or twice through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced cactus fertiliser is plenty. It grows slowly and stores nutrients well, so excess feeding only produces soft, rot-prone growth. Withhold fertiliser entirely in the dormant cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adromischus-marianiae","common_name":"Adromischus Marianiae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed only sparingly, perhaps once during the active growing season, with a heavily diluted cactus fertiliser. This very slow grower needs little, and overfeeding bloats the leaves and encourages rot. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"adromischus-trigynus","common_name":"Adromischus Trigynus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly just once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced cactus or succulent fertiliser. As a slow grower it needs little; over-fertilising forces soft, rot-prone growth. Stop feeding through autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"faucaria-tuberculosa","common_name":"Faucaria Tuberculosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing period, with a half-strength balanced cactus fertiliser. It needs little; overfeeding produces soft growth and discourages the compact, toothed form. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops-aucampiae","common_name":"Lithops Aucampiae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding; living stones thrive in lean conditions. If desired, give a single very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus feed during active autumn growth. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertiliser, which bloats the body and invites rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lithops-hookeri","common_name":"Lithops Hookeri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeding is largely unnecessary, as living stones prefer lean soil. At most, apply one very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during active autumn growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which swell the body and promote rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops-lesliei","common_name":"Lithops Lesliei","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Living stones rarely need feeding and prefer lean soil. If you choose to feed, give a single very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during active autumn growth. High-nitrogen feeds bloat the body and encourage rot, so avoid them.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lithops-salicola","common_name":"Lithops Salicola","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needed. A single dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus feed in autumn is plenty; over-feeding causes soft, elongated, split-prone bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops-optica-rubra","common_name":"Lithops Optica ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Essentially none required. An optional very dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once in autumn suffices; rich feeding causes soft growth and dulls the red tone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops-julii","common_name":"Lithops Julii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. One dilute quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed in autumn is sufficient; richer feeding produces soft, split-prone bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum-minutum","common_name":"Conophytum Minutum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very light feeding only. An optional dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice during the autumn-winter growth period; over-feeding bloats the bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum-pageae","common_name":"Conophytum Pageae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. An optional dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice during autumn-winter growth; avoid rich feeding that swells and softens the bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum-calculus","common_name":"Conophytum Calculus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needed. An optional very dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once during the autumn-winter growth; over-feeding cracks and bloats the round bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum-pellucidum","common_name":"Conophytum Pellucidum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light only. An optional dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice during autumn-winter growth; rich feeding bloats the bodies and blurs the markings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"titanopsis-hugo-schlechteri","common_name":"Titanopsis Hugo-Schlechteri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding only. A dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice during the cool growing season; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, floppy rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fenestraria-rhopalophylla","common_name":"Fenestraria Rhopalophylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A very light feeder. Offer a cactus or succulent fertiliser diluted to quarter strength just once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growing season. Never feed during summer dormancy. Over-feeding produces soft, swollen growth that splits and rots easily.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fenestraria-aurantiaca","common_name":"Fenestraria Aurantiaca","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly at most. A cactus or succulent feed diluted to quarter strength once or twice across the autumn-to-spring growing season is plenty. Never fertilise during summer dormancy. Excess feeding causes soft, over-plump leaves prone to splitting and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-socialis","common_name":"Crassula Socialis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced houseplant or cactus feed diluted to half strength about once a month through spring and summer only. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes weak, leggy growth that breaks up the tidy mat. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-alstonii","common_name":"Crassula Alstonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A very light feeder. Offer a cactus or succulent feed diluted to quarter strength just once or twice during the cooler growing season. Never feed in summer dormancy. Over-feeding forces soft, loose growth that ruins the tight column and invites rot.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-marnieriana","common_name":"Crassula Marnieriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced houseplant or cactus feed diluted to half strength about once a month through spring and summer only. It is a light feeder, and over-fertilising produces weak, leggy stems with widely spaced leaves. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-columnaris","common_name":"Crassula Columnaris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Offer a cactus or succulent feed diluted to quarter or half strength once or twice during the cooler growing season only. Never feed in summer dormancy. Over-feeding produces soft, loose growth that breaks up the tidy column and is prone to rot.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"curio-articulatus","common_name":"Curio Articulatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced houseplant or cactus feed diluted to half strength about once a month through spring and summer only. It is a light feeder, and over-fertilising produces weak, leggy growth. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while the plant slows or rests.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-marmorata","common_name":"Kalanchoe Marmorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced houseplant or cactus feed diluted to half strength about once a month through spring and summer only. It is a light feeder, and over-fertilising produces soft, leggy growth at the expense of leaf colour. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-longiflora","common_name":"Kalanchoe Longiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while growth is paused.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-millotii","common_name":"Kalanchoe Millotii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-simsii","common_name":"Aeonium Simsii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed during the autumn-to-spring growing season. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adromischus-hemisphaericus","common_name":"Adromischus Hemisphaericus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month at quarter to half strength with a succulent fertiliser during spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops-bromfieldii","common_name":"Lithops Bromfieldii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in a mineral mix. If desired, give a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen succulent feed once in autumn during active growth only.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"conophytum-obcordellum","common_name":"Conophytum Obcordellum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Needs little feeding. If used, apply a very dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed once during autumn growth only; never feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-columnella","common_name":"Crassula Columnella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month at quarter to half strength with a succulent fertiliser in spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-setulosa","common_name":"Crassula Setulosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser through spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-velour","common_name":"Aeonium Velour","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month during the autumn-to-spring growing season. Do not feed in summer dormancy. Over-feeding produces weak, etiolated growth and dulls the dark leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-synsepala","common_name":"Kalanchoe Synsepala","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen yields lush but weak growth and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"faucaria-bosscheana","common_name":"Faucaria Bosscheana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly at most once or twice during the growing season with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. These slow mesembs need very little feeding; excess nitrogen causes soft, split-prone leaves and bloated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lithops-pseudotruncatella","common_name":"Lithops Pseudotruncatella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Generally needs no fertiliser; the lean mineral soil suits it. If desired, give a single very dilute low-nitrogen feed in autumn at most. Feeding encourages soft, split-prone growth and disrupts the natural cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotyledon-eliseae","common_name":"Cotyledon Eliseae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in winter. Over-feeding produces soft, etiolated growth and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-talinoides-var-mandraliscae","common_name":"Curio Talinoides var. mandraliscae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice during spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. It is naturally vigorous and needs little feeding; excess nitrogen produces weak, floppy stems that lose the compact blue look.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-nudicaulis","common_name":"Crassula Nudicaulis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in winter. Over-feeding produces soft, etiolated growth and mutes the red leaf colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-eriophylla","common_name":"Kalanchoe Eriophylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in winter. This slow grower needs little feed; excess nitrogen yields weak, stretched growth and reduces the dense woolly coating.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-canariense","common_name":"Aeonium Canariense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during autumn-to-spring growth with a half-strength balanced liquid or dilute cactus feed. Stop entirely through summer dormancy. This is a slow, lean-living succulent that scorches and grows weakly if overfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum-uviforme","common_name":"Conophytum Uviforme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, at most once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growth with a quarter- to half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. These slow mesembs need almost no feeding and bloat or rot if pushed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lithops-divergens","common_name":"Lithops Divergens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely feed at all; an occasional quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed once during the autumn growth is plenty. Lithops store everything they need and grow distorted or split if fed too much.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crassula-hemisphaerica","common_name":"Crassula Hemisphaerica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month during autumn-to-spring growth with a half-strength balanced or cactus feed; none in summer dormancy. This slow, compact succulent needs very little and distorts if overfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-magic-star","common_name":"Stromanthe Magic Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the pot occasionally to prevent fertiliser build-up and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schismatoglottis-wallichii","common_name":"Schismatoglottis Wallichii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; reduce in autumn and winter. As a soft-leaved aroid it is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schismatoglottis-calyptrata","common_name":"Schismatoglottis Calyptrata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; ease off in autumn and winter. Flush the soil periodically to avoid salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schismatoglottis-motleyana","common_name":"Schismatoglottis Motleyana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; reduce in autumn and winter. As a soft tropical aroid it is salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-selby","common_name":"Homalomena Selby","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce in autumn and winter. Flush the pot with plain water every couple of months to clear fertiliser salts that can scorch the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-maggy","common_name":"Homalomena Maggy","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength once a month during spring and summer; pause in autumn and winter. Periodically flush the soil with plain water to wash out accumulated salts, which the fluoride- and salt-sensitive roots resent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geogenanthus-undatus","common_name":"Geogenanthus Undatus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to a quarter or half strength; this is a slow grower that needs little. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter, and flush the pot occasionally to avoid salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-white-fusion","common_name":"Goeppertia White Fusion","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; the variegated tissue is easily burned, so err on the dilute side. Stop in autumn and winter and flush the soil periodically with pure water to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-flamestar","common_name":"Goeppertia Flamestar","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Hold off in autumn and winter. Flush the pot with pure water every month or two to wash away fertiliser salts that scorch the salt-sensitive foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-beauty-star","common_name":"Goeppertia Beauty Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in autumn and winter. Periodically flush the soil with pure water to remove fertiliser salts, which readily scorch this cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-orbifolia","common_name":"Goeppertia Orbifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength to support its larger leaves. Stop feeding in autumn and winter, and flush the pot with pure water periodically to clear salts that brown the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-setosa","common_name":"Goeppertia Setosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its relatively vigorous growth. Pause in autumn and winter, and flush the soil with pure water periodically to clear fertiliser salts that brown the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-medallion","common_name":"Goeppertia Medallion","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder prone to salt burn, so flush the soil periodically and pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-maculata-exotica","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Maculata Exotica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. This fast grower is a moderate feeder; reduce or stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-sterling","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Sterling","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength. A moderate feeder; cut back in the low-light months to avoid leggy, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-memoria-corsii","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Memoria Corsii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. A moderate feeder; reduce or pause feeding through autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-white-christmas","common_name":"Caladium White Christmas","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once leaves begin to die back so the tuber can enter dormancy cleanly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-candidum","common_name":"Caladium Candidum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Cease feeding as the leaves yellow and decline so the tuber can store reserves and go dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-moonlight","common_name":"Caladium Moonlight","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once leaves begin yellowing so the tuber can wind down into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-florida-elise","common_name":"Caladium Florida Elise","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding as the leaves yellow and decline so the tuber can store energy for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-pink-cloud","common_name":"Caladium Pink Cloud","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength while leaves are actively growing; stop feeding as foliage fades into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-strawberry-star","common_name":"Caladium Strawberry Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 2-3 weeks through active growth; stop once leaves begin to fade toward dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-freida-hemple","common_name":"Caladium Freida Hemple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during active growth; discontinue as foliage fades into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-portodora","common_name":"Alocasia Portodora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength; stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-pluriplicata","common_name":"Goeppertia Pluriplicata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; it is light-feeding and prone to fertiliser-salt tip burn, so do not overfeed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-sp-selby","common_name":"Homalomena Sp. Selby","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-tropic-marianne","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Tropic Marianne","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; reduce to none in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-sparkles","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Sparkles","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-amy","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Amy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-gingerland","common_name":"Caladium Gingerland","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once leaves begin to die back and the tuber enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-aaron","common_name":"Caladium Aaron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop once leaves die back and the tuber goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-postman-joyner","common_name":"Caladium Postman Joyner","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once leaves die back and the tuber enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-miss-muffet","common_name":"Caladium Miss Muffet","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once leaves die back and the tuber goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schismatoglottis-prietoi","common_name":"Schismatoglottis Prietoi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. Withhold feed in winter; this small aroid is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-plumbea","common_name":"Alocasia Plumbea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; this fast grower is a moderately heavy feeder. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-roseopicta-illustris","common_name":"Goeppertia Roseopicta Illustris","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Avoid over-feeding, as this prayer plant is sensitive to fertiliser salts; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-sanguinea-multicolor","common_name":"Stromanthe Sanguinea Multicolor","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter. This plant is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-lindenii","common_name":"Homalomena Lindenii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a slow-release granular feed. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which can scorch roots and brown the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-florida-cardinal","common_name":"Caladium Florida Cardinal","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or work a slow-release feed into the soil at planting. Stop feeding as the plant enters dormancy in autumn. Consistent light feeding supports the lush leaf flushes caladiums produce.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butterfly-weed","common_name":"Butterfly Weed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no fertiliser and prefers lean soil; feeding encourages weak, floppy growth and fewer flowers. If soil is extremely poor, a light top-dressing of compost in spring is ample. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-milkweed","common_name":"Swamp Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in decent garden soil; an annual spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient and helps hold moisture. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote floppy, leaf-heavy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-milkweed","common_name":"Purple Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding in reasonable soil; an annual spring compost mulch is usually enough. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage leafy, floppy growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poke-milkweed","common_name":"Poke Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In rich woodland-type soil it needs no feeding; an annual mulch of leaf-mould or compost maintains fertility and moisture. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage weak growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"whorled-milkweed","common_name":"Whorled Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires no fertiliser and prefers lean soil; feeding promotes weak, floppy growth and can encourage it to spread more aggressively. Skip fertiliser entirely in normal garden conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-milkweed","common_name":"Showy Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. Native to lean soils, it grows best unfertilised; excess nitrogen produces weak, floppy stems and fewer flowers. A thin compost top-dressing in spring is more than enough.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"monarda-jacob-cline","common_name":"Monarda ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser or a compost top-dressing to support its hungry, leafy growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft growth more prone to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monarda-marshalls-delight","common_name":"Monarda ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost in spring to fuel leafy growth and bloom. Go easy on nitrogen, which softens growth and raises mildew risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-blazing-star","common_name":"Rough Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no fertiliser. A prairie native of lean soils, it grows weak and floppy in rich or fed conditions; skip feeding entirely for the strongest stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-blazing-star","common_name":"Meadow Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding; it performs well in average soil. If growth is weak in very poor ground, a light spring compost top-dressing suffices. Avoid high nitrogen, which causes flopping.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"scaly-blazing-star","common_name":"Scaly Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. A lean-soil specialist, it grows weak and floppy with feeding; unamended dry soil yields the strongest, most upright plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-wild-indigo","common_name":"Blue Wild Indigo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no fertiliser. As a legume it fixes its own nitrogen; feeding produces lush, floppy growth that flops open. Skip fertiliser entirely and grow it hard.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-wild-indigo","common_name":"White Wild Indigo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it makes its own; added feed produces weak, floppy growth. Grow it lean and unfed for the sturdiest spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-wild-indigo","common_name":"Yellow Wild Indigo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it makes its own; avoid fertiliser, which produces weak, sprawling stems that flop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baptisia-purple-smoke","common_name":"Baptisia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed. Like all Baptisia it fixes nitrogen; fertiliser only encourages weak, sprawling growth that flops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-joe-pye-weed","common_name":"Spotted Joe Pye Weed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally none needed in decent soil. A spring topdressing of compost supports lush growth on lean ground; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that cause flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hollow-joe-pye-weed","common_name":"Hollow Joe Pye Weed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in fertile, moist soil. Topdress with compost in spring on poor ground; skip high-nitrogen fertiliser, which encourages weak, flopping growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tall-goldenrod","common_name":"Tall Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed and not advised. Goldenrod thrives on lean soil; feeding fuels excessive spread and weak, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stiff-goldenrod","common_name":"Stiff Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required. It performs best on lean soil; fertiliser produces weak, floppy stems and offers no benefit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-goldenrod","common_name":"Showy Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed. Lean soil keeps it compact and upright; fertiliser only promotes flopping and offers no benefit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gray-goldenrod","common_name":"Gray Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required and best avoided. It is adapted to nutrient-poor soil; feeding causes weak, floppy growth with no benefit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zigzag-goldenrod","common_name":"Zigzag Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in decent woodland soil; an annual spring topdress of leaf mould or compost is plenty. Skip high-nitrogen fertiliser, which encourages floppy, weak stems and fewer flowers. Over-fed plants spread aggressively and lodge.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"solidago-fireworks","common_name":"Solidago ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding; rich soil and fertiliser cause weak, lodging stems. If growth is poor, a single light spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost suffices. Lean conditions give the sturdiest, most floriferous plants.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"new-england-aster","common_name":"New England Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with compost or a balanced fertiliser to support its vigorous growth and heavy bloom. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces tall, weak, mildew-prone stems. A spring mulch of compost usually meets its needs in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-blue-aster","common_name":"Smooth Blue Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding and actually performs best in lean soil; rich conditions cause floppy growth. Skip routine fertiliser. A light spring topdress of compost is ample if growth seems weak, but over-feeding undermines its self-supporting habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sky-blue-aster","common_name":"Sky Blue Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Thrives without feeding and prefers infertile soil; fertiliser causes weak, leaning stems and reduced bloom. Do not fertilise. If grown in containers, a single very light spring feed is the most it should ever receive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calico-aster","common_name":"Calico Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little to no feeding and thrives in lean soil; over-fertilising produces floppy, mildew-prone growth. Skip routine fertiliser. A light spring compost mulch is sufficient if the plant looks weak in genuinely poor soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aromatic-aster","common_name":"Aromatic Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Best grown lean and unfed; fertiliser undermines its naturally compact, self-supporting habit and reduces drought toughness. Do not fertilise in reasonable soil. Container plants need at most one very light spring feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blanket-flower","common_name":"Blanket Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding and flowers best in lean soil; fertiliser produces leafy growth at the expense of blooms and shortens its life. Skip fertiliser, or apply only a very light spring feed in genuinely poor soil. Deadheading does far more for bloom than feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gaillardia-goblin","common_name":"Gaillardia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; lean soil produces the best flowering. Apply a light top-dressing of compost in spring, or a single low-nitrogen feed. Avoid rich feeding, which drives floppy foliage at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gaillardia-arizona-sun","common_name":"Gaillardia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A thin spring compost mulch or one light, balanced feed is plenty. Over-fertilising produces lush leaves and floppy stems while reducing flower numbers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sneezeweed","common_name":"Sneezeweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Appreciates moderate fertility. Top-dress with compost or well-rotted manure in spring, or apply a balanced general feed once as growth begins, to support its tall, leafy stems and heavy flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helenium-moerheim-beauty","common_name":"Helenium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately to support its tall, leafy growth. Apply a spring mulch of compost or rotted manure, or a single balanced feed at the start of growth. Excess nitrogen produces soft, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helenium-sahins-early-flowerer","common_name":"Helenium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeding fuels its very long bloom season. Mulch with compost or rotted manure in spring, or give one balanced feed as growth starts. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens stems and promotes flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-verbena","common_name":"Tall Verbena","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single balanced feed or thin compost mulch in spring is sufficient. Rich feeding promotes soft, floppy growth at the expense of the wiry, self-supporting habit that makes this plant valued.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hummingbird-mint","common_name":"Hummingbird Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very low feeder; lean soil gives the best results. Skip rich fertiliser, which causes soft, floppy, short-lived growth. A light spring grit or compost top-dressing is all it needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agastache-black-adder","common_name":"Agastache ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single balanced feed or thin compost mulch in spring is enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, floppy growth and shortens the plant","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"agastache-kudos-coral","common_name":"Agastache ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is plenty; rich feeding produces lush, weak growth that flops and flowers poorly. No feeding needed in lean soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sea-holly","common_name":"Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially none needed. Sea holly flowers best in poor soil; feeding produces lax, floppy growth and reduces the depth of blue colour. Skip fertiliser entirely on average to fertile ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-wilmotts-ghost","common_name":"Miss Wilmott","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. It performs best in poor soil; feeding promotes soft, floppy growth and diminishes the silvery sheen of the bracts. Leave unfed on most garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-sea-holly","common_name":"Alpine Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding. A light dressing of balanced fertiliser in spring on poorer soils is enough; on average garden soil none is needed. Over-feeding causes weak, floppy stems and muddies the blue colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eryngium-jade-frost","common_name":"Eryngium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to none. Like the species, it flowers best in poor soil; rich feeding causes floppy growth and can wash out the variegation. Skip fertiliser on average to fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-scabious","common_name":"Field Scabious","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required. As a wildflower of poor grassland, it flowers best in unimproved soil; added fertility encourages lush leaf and weak stems while reducing flowering. Leave unfed in meadow settings.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pincushion-flower","common_name":"Pincushion Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring, or an occasional liquid feed during the growing season, supports prolonged flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes leaf at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caucasian-scabious","common_name":"Caucasian Scabious","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and an occasional liquid feed during flowering to sustain its long display; it tolerates more fertility than the wild scabious but still flowers poorly with excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-cornflower","common_name":"Mountain Cornflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring mulch of compost is usually enough; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage weak, floppy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-knapweed","common_name":"Greater Knapweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed and best avoided. It is adapted to low fertility; feeding produces soft, floppy growth at the expense of flowers and weakens its meadow performance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"centaurea-amethyst-in-snow","common_name":"Centaurea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A spring compost mulch suffices; skip high-nitrogen fertiliser, which promotes soft, floppy stems and fewer of the distinctive blooms.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-foxglove","common_name":"Yellow Foxglove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough; a light balanced feed in poor soils supports flowering without forcing soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"straw-foxglove","common_name":"Straw Foxglove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirement. A spring compost or leaf-mould mulch is generally sufficient; avoid rich feeding, which produces soft growth at the expense of its delicate flower spires.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"digitalis-camelot-cream","common_name":"Digitalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"More responsive to feeding than wild species: a balanced feed in spring and rich, mulched soil support its tall, heavily flowered spikes, but avoid forcing excessive soft leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rusty-foxglove","common_name":"Rusty Foxglove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring compost mulch is plenty; it performs well on lean soils and rich feeding only encourages soft growth and reduces its elegant, upright form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-lupine","common_name":"Wild Lupine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None needed; avoid feeding. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it supplies its own nitrogen and thrives on poor soil, where added fertiliser only weakens it and favours competitors.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupinus-masterpiece","common_name":"Lupinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it needs little feeding; a light dressing of low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser in spring supports flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce leafy growth at the expense of spikes and weaken stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupinus-tequila-flame","common_name":"Lupinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Nitrogen-fixing roots supply most of its needs; a single spring application of a balanced or high-potash, low-nitrogen feed supports flowering. Skip rich nitrogen feeds, which cause lush, weak foliage and reduce spike quality and stem strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-red-columbine","common_name":"Eastern Red Columbine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs very little feeding. As a plant of lean native soils, it thrives without rich fertiliser; a thin spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is sufficient. Excess nitrogen produces soft foliage prone to mildew and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-columbine","common_name":"Blue Columbine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed modestly. A spring topdressing of compost or a light balanced fertiliser supports its larger flowers, but avoid heavy feeding. Too much nitrogen yields lush leaves prone to mildew and fewer blooms; lean, well-drained conditions promote longevity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aquilegia-black-barlow","common_name":"Aquilegia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A spring mulch of compost or one application of balanced general fertiliser is ample. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft foliage susceptible to mildew at the expense of the tall, well-filled flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aquilegia-nora-barlow","common_name":"Aquilegia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A spring compost mulch or a single balanced feed suffices. Steer clear of nitrogen-rich fertilisers, which promote lush, mildew-prone leaves and fewer of the tall, characterful double flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-columbine","common_name":"European Columbine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed minimally. A spring mulch of compost or a single light balanced feed is plenty for this easy-going species. Excess nitrogen produces soft, mildew-prone foliage and fewer flowers, so lean conditions actually suit it well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geum-mrs-j-bradshaw","common_name":"Geum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed moderately. A spring mulch of compost plus an occasional balanced liquid feed during the growing season supports its long flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over blooms; steady, moderate feeding sustains the display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geum-totally-tangerine","common_name":"Geum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular feed or compost mulch in early spring; an optional liquid feed mid-season supports prolonged flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leaf at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-avens","common_name":"Water Avens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feed requirement in fertile, damp ground. A spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient; avoid heavy feeding, which softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-smoke","common_name":"Prairie Smoke","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding; it is adapted to infertile soils. Excess nutrients produce floppy growth. A light top-dress of grit or lean compost in spring is ample.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tennessee-coneflower","common_name":"Tennessee Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding; it evolved on nutrient-poor glades. Over-fertilising causes floppy stems and fewer flowers. A thin spring compost mulch is all that is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cup-plant","common_name":"Cup Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs no feeding in fertile, moist ground. On poor soils a spring compost mulch boosts growth; avoid excess nitrogen, which makes the tall stems flop.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prairie-rosinweed","common_name":"Prairie Rosinweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required; it is adapted to lean prairie soils. Over-feeding causes floppy growth. A light spring compost mulch is more than enough.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-wild-quinine","common_name":"White Wild Quinine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding; it thrives on lean soils. A light spring compost mulch suffices, and avoiding rich feeds keeps the long stems upright.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rattlesnake-master","common_name":"Rattlesnake Master","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding; it is adapted to infertile soils, and feeding only causes weak, floppy stems. Skip fertiliser entirely and grow it hard for the best form.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blue-mistflower","common_name":"Blue Mistflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in decent soil. A light topdressing of compost in spring is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage floppy growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tall-ironweed","common_name":"Tall Ironweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in fertile ground. If soil is poor, a spring compost topdressing suffices. Skip heavy nitrogen, which makes already-tall stems prone to lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-york-ironweed","common_name":"New York Ironweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Seldom needed in good soil. A spring layer of compost is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which encourages weak, floppy stems on this already-tall plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-mint","common_name":"Mountain Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to none required. A spring compost topdressing suffices in poor soil. Avoid rich nitrogen feeds, which cause floppy, leggy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoary-mountain-mint","common_name":"Hoary Mountain Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Not needed and best avoided. This lean-soil native flowers and stands best without supplemental feeding; rich conditions cause flopping. A light spring compost mulch is the most it requires.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-prairie-clover","common_name":"Purple Prairie Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it makes its own and actively dislikes rich soil, which causes floppy growth and reduces flowering and longevity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-prairie-clover","common_name":"White Prairie Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required or wanted. This nitrogen-fixing legume thrives in lean soil; feeding causes weak, floppy growth and shortens its life. Leave it unfertilised.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea-endless-summer","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring and again in early summer with a balanced, slow-release shrub fertiliser to fuel repeat blooming. Use a low-phosphorus formula; avoid late-season feeding that pushes frost-tender growth. Adjust amendments for desired flower colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea-vanilla-strawberry","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser. Avoid high nitrogen, which encourages floppy stems and fewer blooms. A second light feed in early summer suits poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea-incrediball","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Excess nitrogen still produces weaker stems despite the cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea-little-lime","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower and weakens stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea-peewee","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser. Oakleaf hydrangeas are light feeders; over-fertilising reduces flowering and weakens growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hydrangea-pinky-winky","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One application of balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring. Limit nitrogen, which encourages floppy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-gold-flame","common_name":"Spiraea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Spireas are undemanding; over-feeding produces lush but weaker growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-little-princess","common_name":"Spiraea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring suffices. Spireas tolerate poor soils; avoid over-feeding, which encourages weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-nipponica-snowmound","common_name":"Spiraea nipponica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. It tolerates lean soils; avoid heavy feeding, which promotes weak growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-thunbergii-ogon","common_name":"Spiraea thunbergii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a mulch of compost once in early spring; over-feeding produces soft growth at the expense of flowers and colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"deutzia-gracilis","common_name":"Deutzia gracilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a generous compost mulch is sufficient; excessive nitrogen reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"deutzia-scabra-plena","common_name":"Deutzia scabra ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light spring feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch is enough; avoid high nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deutzia-x-elegantissima-rosealind","common_name":"Deutzia x elegantissima ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. One spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch supports growth; over-feeding promotes foliage at the cost of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philadelphus-virginal","common_name":"Philadelphus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch suffices; excess nitrogen reduces flowering and softens growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"philadelphus-snowbelle","common_name":"Philadelphus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. One spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch is enough; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philadelphus-microphyllus","common_name":"Philadelphus microphyllus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal needs; adapted to poor soils. Skip fertiliser or apply only a light spring feed, as rich conditions promote lax, floppy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kolkwitzia-amabilis","common_name":"Kolkwitzia amabilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch is enough; over-feeding promotes leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"kolkwitzia-amabilis-pink-cloud","common_name":"Kolkwitzia amabilis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A single spring mulch of garden compost or a balanced slow-release granular feed is ample; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotinus-coggygria-grace","common_name":"Cotinus coggygria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Best on a lean diet — avoid feeding. Rich soils and nitrogen feeds dilute the leaf colour and produce soft, floppy growth; a thin spring mulch is all it needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotinus-coggygria-golden-spirit","common_name":"Cotinus coggygria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost keeps it going; heavy nitrogen produces soft growth more prone to scorch and dilutes the autumn tints. Skip rich feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cotinus-obovatus","common_name":"Cotinus obovatus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Adapted to poor soil and needs no feeding. A light spring mulch is sufficient; rich feeding produces weak growth and dulls the autumn colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"physocarpus-opulifolius-diabolo","common_name":"Physocarpus opulifolius ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost or one application of balanced slow-release fertiliser is plenty; avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft growth more prone to mildew.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"physocarpus-opulifolius-coppertina","common_name":"Physocarpus opulifolius ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. One spring compost mulch or a balanced slow-release feed suffices; avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and worsens mildew susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"physocarpus-opulifolius-summer-wine","common_name":"Physocarpus opulifolius ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch or single balanced slow-release feed is enough; go easy on nitrogen to keep growth firm and reduce mildew.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"physocarpus-opulifolius-little-devil","common_name":"Physocarpus opulifolius ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring compost mulch or one balanced slow-release feed suffices; container specimens benefit from a light feed in spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caryopteris-x-clandonensis-heavenly-blue","common_name":"Caryopteris x clandonensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single light feed of balanced granular fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring is plenty; over-feeding produces floppy, soft growth at the expense of flowers and winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caryopteris-x-clandonensis-worcester-gold","common_name":"Caryopteris x clandonensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. One light spring application of balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch suffices; excess nitrogen yields soft, floppy growth, dilutes leaf colour and reduces flowering and hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caryopteris-x-clandonensis-dark-knight","common_name":"Caryopteris x clandonensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A light early-spring dose of balanced granular fertiliser or a thin compost mulch is enough; heavy feeding causes weak, floppy stems and fewer, later flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caryopteris-incana","common_name":"Caryopteris incana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal needs. A single light spring feed of balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch is ample; over-feeding makes lax, frost-tender growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buddleja-davidii-white-profusion","common_name":"Buddleja davidii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced granular fertiliser or compost mulch supports strong flowering; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf over bloom.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"buddleja-miss-ruby","common_name":"Buddleja ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. One light feed of balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch in spring supports flowering; over-feeding promotes foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buddleja-lo-and-behold-blue-chip","common_name":"Buddleja ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring application of balanced fertiliser or compost mulch keeps it blooming; container plants benefit from a controlled-release feed in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"buddleja-alternifolia","common_name":"Buddleja alternifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A light spring feed of balanced fertiliser or a compost mulch is sufficient; avoid heavy feeding, which produces soft growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abelia-x-grandiflora","common_name":"Abelia x grandiflora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser once in early spring; established plants in decent soil rarely need more. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season that push frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"abelia-kaleidoscope","common_name":"Abelia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One spring application of balanced slow-release shrub feed is plenty; over-feeding muddies the variegation. Container plants benefit from a light controlled-release feed at potting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abelia-rose-creek","common_name":"Abelia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser; little else is needed in average soil. Skip late-season nitrogen that encourages frost-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abelia-chinensis","common_name":"Abelia chinensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single early-spring feed of balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser suffices in average soil; avoid heavy late feeding that produces frost-sensitive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceanothus-victoria","common_name":"Ceanothus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding; Ceanothus fix their own nitrogen and rich feeds shorten their lifespan. At most, a thin spring mulch on poor soil. Never apply high-nitrogen fertiliser.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ceanothus-concha","common_name":"Ceanothus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no routine feeding; as a nitrogen-fixer it resents rich fertiliser, which shortens its life. A light spring mulch on poor soil is the most it requires.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-skylark","common_name":"Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding needed; nitrogen-fixing roots make rich feeds counterproductive and life-shortening. A thin spring mulch on poor soil is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceanothus-puget-blue","common_name":"Ceanothus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires no routine feeding; as a nitrogen-fixer it dislikes rich fertiliser, which shortens its life. A light spring mulch on poor soil is all that is warranted.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"choisya-ternata","common_name":"Choisya ternata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a mulch of well-rotted compost in early spring. A second light feed after the spring flush supports autumn rebloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft, frost-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"choisya-sundance","common_name":"Choisya ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring and mulch with compost. Avoid excess nitrogen, which dulls the gold colour and encourages soft growth. A light feed after flowering keeps foliage bright into autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"choisya-x-dewitteana-aztec-pearl","common_name":"Choisya x dewitteana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring with a compost mulch. A light midseason feed encourages the repeat autumn flush. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daphne-odora","common_name":"Daphne odora","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or one formulated for acid-loving shrubs, then mulch with leaf mould or compost. Avoid heavy feeding, which daphnes resent; a thin annual organic mulch suits them best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daphne-odora-aureomarginata","common_name":"Daphne odora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light early-spring feed of balanced or ericaceous slow-release fertiliser, then mulch with leaf mould or compost. Daphnes dislike rich feeding, so keep it minimal; a thin annual organic mulch is usually enough.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daphne-mezereum","common_name":"Daphne mezereum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and mulch with leaf mould or compost. Daphnes resent heavy feeding; a modest annual organic mulch generally supplies all the nutrients needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daphne-cneorum","common_name":"Daphne cneorum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in early spring with a low dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser, then top-dress with grit and a little leaf mould. Daphnes dislike rich feeding; keep nutrition lean to avoid soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daphne-x-burkwoodii-carol-mackie","common_name":"Daphne x burkwoodii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and mulch with compost or leaf mould. Daphnes dislike heavy feeding, so keep it modest; a thin annual organic mulch usually supplies enough nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fothergilla-gardenii","common_name":"Fothergilla gardenii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced acid-loving (ericaceous) slow-release fertiliser once in early spring, or top-dress with compost. Over-feeding produces lank growth at the expense of flowers and fall colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fothergilla-major","common_name":"Fothergilla major","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertiliser needs. Feed once in early spring with a balanced ericaceous slow-release product or top-dress with compost. Excess nitrogen yields soft growth and weaker fall colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fothergilla-mount-airy","common_name":"Fothergilla ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. One early-spring application of a balanced ericaceous slow-release fertiliser, or a compost top-dressing, suffices. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which dulls fall colour and softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"itea-virginica","common_name":"Itea virginica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder in rich soil. A single early-spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or a compost mulch, is plenty. In fertile, moist sites supplemental feeding is rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"itea-virginica-henrys-garnet","common_name":"Itea virginica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs. One early-spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or an annual compost mulch, is sufficient. Rich, moist sites often need no feeding at all.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"itea-virginica-little-henry","common_name":"Itea virginica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single early-spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser, or a compost mulch, is ample. In rich, moist soil feeding is often unnecessary.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"clethra-alnifolia","common_name":"Clethra alnifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced ericaceous slow-release fertiliser once in early spring, or top-dress with compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leaf at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"clethra-alnifolia-hummingbird","common_name":"Clethra alnifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low needs. One early-spring application of balanced ericaceous slow-release fertiliser, or a compost mulch, is enough. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over the prized flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clethra-alnifolia-ruby-spice","common_name":"Clethra alnifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced or acid-forming (rhododendron-type) granular fertiliser once in early spring, or simply top-dress with compost. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push leaf at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"callicarpa-americana","common_name":"Callicarpa americana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal needs. A single spring application of balanced granular fertiliser or a top-dress of compost is plenty. Over-feeding promotes lush foliage and fewer berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"callicarpa-bodinieri-var-giraldii-profusion","common_name":"Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low requirement. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf growth over the berries this cultivar is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"callicarpa-japonica","common_name":"Callicarpa japonica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. One spring application of balanced granular fertiliser or a compost top-dress suffices. Skip heavy nitrogen, which boosts foliage at the cost of berries.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"callicarpa-dichotoma","common_name":"Callicarpa dichotoma","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in early spring or top-dress with compost. Excess nitrogen produces leafy growth at the expense of the prized berries.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hibiscus-syriacus-blue-bird","common_name":"Hibiscus syriacus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced granular fertiliser as growth resumes; a second light feed in early summer supports flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hibiscus-syriacus-helene","common_name":"Hibiscus syriacus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring, with an optional light early-summer feed to support flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages leaf at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hibiscus-syriacus-minerva","common_name":"Hibiscus syriacus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced granular fertiliser, with an optional light feed in early summer to fuel flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hibiscus-syriacus-aphrodite","common_name":"Hibiscus syriacus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a generous mulch of well-rotted compost. A second light feed in early summer supports flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-x-vanhouttei","common_name":"Spiraea x vanhouttei","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding. An annual spring mulch of compost or a single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser is ample. Over-feeding produces excess leafy growth and weak, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-prunifolia","common_name":"Spiraea prunifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual spring mulch of well-rotted compost, or one balanced slow-release shrub feed in early spring, is sufficient. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiraea-betulifolia-tor","common_name":"Spiraea betulifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced slow-release feed each spring is enough. Excess nitrogen produces leafy, weak growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buddleja-globosa","common_name":"Buddleja globosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring mulch of well-rotted compost plus an optional balanced slow-release feed supports vigorous flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft growth that is more frost-tender.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceanothus-americanus","common_name":"Ceanothus americanus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs no feeding and resents rich conditions. As a nitrogen-fixer it makes its own; fertilising encourages floppy growth and fewer flowers. A thin gravel or compost mulch is all it requires.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hydrangea-aspera-villosa","common_name":"Hydrangea aspera ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and an annual mulch of well-rotted compost or leaf mould. Avoid excessive feeding; steady fertility supports the large leaves and late flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daphne-laureola","common_name":"Daphne laureola","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. An annual mulch of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in spring is ample. Daphnes resent root disturbance and heavy feeding, so keep fertilising minimal and gentle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clethra-barbinervis","common_name":"Clethra barbinervis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced or ericaceous slow-release fertiliser; a generous mulch of leaf mould or composted bark usually supplies most needs. Avoid high-lime feeds, which trigger chlorosis on this acid-loving species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"physocarpus-opulifolius-center-glow","common_name":"Physocarpus opulifolius ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in decent soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft growth prone to mildew and dilutes the foliage colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"abelia-edward-goucher","common_name":"Abelia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser to support the long bloom season; a second light feed in early summer can extend flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"choisya-white-dazzler","common_name":"Choisya ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser; container plants benefit from a second light feed in summer. Avoid overfeeding, which produces soft growth at the expense of flowers and frost-hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"callicarpa-pearl-glam","common_name":"Callicarpa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs little feeding in reasonable soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Excess nitrogen promotes leaf at the expense of the flowers and berries that are the main attraction.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-retusa-bonsai","common_name":"Ficus Retusa Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid bonsai or houseplant fertiliser at the recommended strength; reduce to roughly monthly in winter if growth continues indoors. Regular feeding supports the constant growth that pruning provokes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fukien-tea-bonsai","common_name":"Fukien Tea Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser at half to full strength, easing off in the darker winter months. Consistent light feeding supports continuous flowering and recovery from pruning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serissa-bonsai","common_name":"Serissa Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser at half to full strength, reducing in winter. Steady feeding supports the long flowering season and recovery after the frequent light pruning bonsai require.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-elm-bonsai","common_name":"Chinese Elm Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser, tapering off in autumn. Use slightly diluted strength on a recovering or freshly repotted tree, and pause feeding for a few weeks after repotting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"juniper-bonsai","common_name":"Juniper Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-forward bonsai fertiliser, using solid organic cakes or a dilute liquid feed. Ease off in late autumn so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-rain-tree-bonsai","common_name":"Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the warm growing season with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, every two to four weeks, reducing in winter when growth slows. Steady feeding supports its continuous flushing in warm conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buttonwood-bonsai","common_name":"Buttonwood Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed generously through the warm season with a balanced bonsai fertiliser, every two to four weeks, as it is a heavy feeder when growing strongly. Reduce in cooler months and avoid feeding a stressed or dormant tree.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"sageretia-bonsai","common_name":"Sageretia Bonsai","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser, reducing to monthly in winter if it keeps growing indoors. Consistent feeding supports its fast, twiggy growth and dense ramification.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxalis-triangularis-mijke","common_name":"Oxalis Triangularis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser during active growth in spring and summer. Stop feeding entirely when the plant enters dormancy and the foliage dies back, resuming only when new growth appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moses-in-the-cradle","common_name":"Moses in the Cradle","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser through spring and summer. It is a light feeder, so avoid over-fertilising, and pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"polka-dot-plant-splash-select-red","common_name":"Polka Dot Plant ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser to fuel its fast, colourful growth. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watermelon-begonia","common_name":"Watermelon Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes leggy growth and salt build-up that burns the delicate roots; flush the pot occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ardisia-crenata","common_name":"Ardisia Crenata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support flowering and berry production. A higher-potassium feed when flower buds form encourages better fruit set. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ardisia-elliptica","common_name":"Ardisia Elliptica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; this naturally vigorous shrub responds quickly. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which only accelerates already rapid, leggy growth that needs frequent pruning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moon-valley-pilea","common_name":"Moon Valley Pilea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. This compact plant needs little feed; over-fertilising causes weak, leggy growth and can scorch the delicate roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia-frankie","common_name":"Fittonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce to occasional feeds in winter. Fittonia is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so weak, regular feeding is far safer than strong doses, which scorch the fine roots and leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bertolonia-marmorata","common_name":"Bertolonia Marmorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer is plenty. These small, slow plants are easily over-fed, and fertiliser salts scorch the fine roots and delicate leaves. In a closed terrarium, feed even more cautiously to avoid build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxalis-vulcanicola-zinfandel","common_name":"Oxalis Vulcanicola ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to sustain colour and flowering. Ease off in autumn and winter. It is not a heavy feeder; over-fertilising promotes soft, leggy green growth at the expense of the rich burgundy tone.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"primula-obconica","common_name":"Primula Obconica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks while in active growth and flower with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed diluted to half strength to sustain the long bloom. Stop feeding after flowering. Often treated as a temporary, throwaway plant, but it can be kept on with continued cool, bright care.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calceolaria-herbeohybrida","common_name":"Calceolaria Herbeohybrida","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 2-3 weeks with a dilute balanced liquid feed while actively growing and budding. As a short-lived display plant it needs little fertiliser; over-feeding produces soft growth prone to aphids and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jacobinia-carnea","common_name":"Jacobinia Carnea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer to fuel its vigorous growth and repeat flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter when growth slows and light is low.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachystachys-lutea","common_name":"Pachystachys Lutea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer to sustain its near-continuous flowering. Cut back to monthly or none in winter when growth and light decline.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"costus-woodsonii","common_name":"Costus Woodsonii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer to support strong cane and flower production. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curcuma-alismatifolia","common_name":"Curcuma Alismatifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from the start of growth in spring until flowering ends, supporting strong rhizomes for next year. Stop feeding entirely as the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpinia-zerumbet-variegata","common_name":"Alpinia Zerumbet ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer to fuel its large, lush leaves and strong canes. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruellia-brittoniana","common_name":"Ruellia Brittoniana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding; an occasional balanced or low-nitrogen liquid feed in spring and summer is ample. Over-feeding, especially high nitrogen, promotes leafy growth and even more aggressive spread at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plectranthus-oertendahlii","common_name":"Plectranthus Oertendahlii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer. It is not a heavy feeder; over-feeding gives soft, sprawling growth, so ease off in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-navicularis","common_name":"Tradescantia Navicularis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces weak, leggy growth on this naturally compact plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhoeo-spathacea-tricolor","common_name":"Rhoeo Spathacea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Steady but modest feeding supports the colourful new rosettes without forcing soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lepismium-bolivianum","common_name":"Lepismium Bolivianum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength; a low-strength orchid feed also works. Do not feed in winter. Light, regular feeding supports the long trailing growth without burning the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-herreanus","common_name":"String of Tears","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant or cactus fertiliser diluted to about half strength once a month, or even just a few times across the spring-to-summer growing season. Do not feed in autumn and winter when growth slows, and avoid over-fertilising, which produces weak, stretched growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fairy-castle-cactus","common_name":"Fairy Castle Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A diluted balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) applied once in spring at the start of the growing season is plenty. These cacti are adapted to poor soils, so avoid overfeeding, which causes weak, etiolated growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-lady-cactus","common_name":"Old Lady Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength, or use a dedicated low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding entirely from autumn through winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peanut-cactus","common_name":"Peanut Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring and summer growing season — a diluted low-nitrogen cactus or high-potassium tomato fertiliser roughly once a month encourages flowering. Do not feed during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-cactus","common_name":"Star Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during the spring-summer growing season with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser, roughly once a month or every other watering. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant. Over-feeding, especially with high-nitrogen formulas, produces soft, weak growth and can crack the body.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bishops-cap-cactus","common_name":"Bishop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during the spring-summer growing season. A diluted (half-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month, or a single balanced spring feed, is plenty. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant. Over-feeding causes soft, distorted growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-barrel-cactus","common_name":"Golden Barrel Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser, roughly once a month or every other watering. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant. Over-feeding produces soft, weak growth that is prone to rot and spoils the compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rat-tail-cactus","common_name":"Rat Tail Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a diluted high-potassium or cactus fertiliser to support flowering. Stop feeding entirely from autumn through winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"feather-cactus","common_name":"Feather Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. During spring and summer, apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus/succulent fertiliser about once a month, or roughly every 4-6 weeks. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant. Over-feeding, especially with high-nitrogen products, causes soft, weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peruvian-apple-cactus","common_name":"Peruvian Apple Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser roughly monthly, or use a slow-release cactus feed once in spring. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-finger-cactus","common_name":"Lady Finger Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during the spring-summer growing season with a low-nitrogen cactus or succulent fertiliser at quarter to half strength, roughly once a month. Do not feed during the autumn-winter rest. Excess nitrogen forces soft, weak growth and discourages flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pencil-cactus","common_name":"Pencil Cactus (Firestick)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring and summer) about once a month with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent/cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant. It is a slow grower and easily over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-of-thorns","common_name":"Crown of Thorns","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests. Over-feeding promotes soft, leggy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-milk-tree","common_name":"African Milk Tree","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced houseplant or cactus fertiliser diluted to about half strength, roughly once a month. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding produces weak, overly soft growth that is prone to rot and pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-cactus","common_name":"Coral Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-summer growing season only: a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength roughly every 2-4 weeks, or a diluted cactus/succulent feed. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows. This is a slow grower with modest nutrient needs, so under-feeding is far safer than over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baseball-plant","common_name":"Baseball Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during the spring-summer growing season - a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent/cactus fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength, applied roughly once a month. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant. Over-feeding forces soft, distorted growth and can cause the body to split.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kangaroo-paw-fern","common_name":"Kangaroo Paw Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer; pause in autumn and winter. Ferns are light feeders, so avoid over-fertilising, and skip feeding for about six months after repotting into fresh mix.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"heart-fern","common_name":"Heart Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly once a month. Ferns are sensitive to fertiliser salts, so do not overfeed and flush the soil occasionally. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxtail-fern","common_name":"Foxtail Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer, or apply slow-release granules once at the start of the growing season. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-of-jericho","common_name":"Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeds very lightly. It needs little to no fertiliser; an occasional weak, diluted balanced liquid feed during active green growth in spring and summer is plenty. Skip feeding entirely while it is dormant and dried out.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spike-moss","common_name":"Spike Moss","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly every 4-6 weeks from spring through autumn. Avoid over-feeding, which causes brown leaf tips; do not fertilise in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peacock-fern","common_name":"Peacock fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder: a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to quarter- or half-strength, applied monthly during spring and summer growth. Skip feeding in autumn and winter, and avoid full-strength doses — excess fertiliser scorches the fine foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"frosty-fern","common_name":"Frosty Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly about once a month during spring through autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in winter. Over-fertilising burns the delicate foliage and yellows the leaves, so err on the weak side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cretan-brake-fern","common_name":"Cretan Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; ferns are light feeders and burn easily at full strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil with plain water occasionally to prevent salt build-up, which can brown the frond tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"silver-lace-fern","common_name":"Silver lace fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength; ferns are light feeders and full-strength fertiliser can burn the roots and brown the frond tips. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"silver-lady-fern","common_name":"Silver Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during active growth from late spring through summer. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength about once a month, watering it onto the compost rather than over the fronds, which can spot or scorch. Ferns are light feeders and resent strong fertiliser, so err on the dilute side and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-fern","common_name":"Autumn Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly: a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser once a month through spring and summer is plenty. Ferns are sensitive to salt buildup, so dilute to half strength and stop feeding in autumn and winter. It tolerates lean soils, so err on the side of under-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-painted-fern","common_name":"Japanese Painted Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder; not a heavy feeder. In organically rich soil it may need no feeding at all. If desired, apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength once or twice during spring and summer growth; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"resurrection-plant-american","common_name":"Resurrection fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A very light feeder. Apply a dilute (quarter- to half-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser misted onto the substrate once a month during spring and summer only; epiphytic ferns are easily burned by excess feed.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"emerald-spike-moss","common_name":"Emerald Spike Moss","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength, roughly monthly during spring and summer. Spikemosses are sensitive to fertiliser salts, so flush occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bamboo-palm","common_name":"Bamboo Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength (such as a 10-10-10 diluted). Reduce to every other month or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows. Palms are sensitive to fertiliser salt buildup, so flush the soil with plain water occasionally and avoid overfeeding, which can brown the frond tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"triangle-palm","common_name":"Triangle palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a palm-specific fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium during the growing season; these nutrients prevent the frond yellowing palms are prone to. Slow-release palm feed twice a year suits established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"european-fan-palm","common_name":"European Fan Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant or palm fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. A palm-specific feed supplying magnesium and potassium helps prevent yellowing of older fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-fan-palm","common_name":"Chinese Fan Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season only. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser once in spring and once in summer, or a balanced liquid feed monthly from spring to early autumn. A palm-specific 8-2-12 formula helps prevent the common potassium deficiency that browns older fronds. Do not feed in winter, and flush the soil with plain water every 2-3 months to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardboard-palm","common_name":"Cardboard Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. Apply a dilute liquid houseplant or cactus fertiliser about once a month during the spring-summer growing season only, and stop in autumn and winter. As a slow grower it needs little extra food, and over-feeding can scorch roots and cause salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canary-island-date-palm","common_name":"Canary Island Date Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser; pause in winter. Phoenix palms are heavy potassium and magnesium feeders and are prone to deficiencies, so a palm-specific fertiliser containing potassium, magnesium, and manganese helps prevent yellowing, brittle tips, and frizzle top.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-elastica-tineke","common_name":"Ficus Tineke (variegated rubber plant)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Variegated cultivars are slower than the plain species, so do not over-feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-elastica-ruby","common_name":"Ficus Ruby","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks through spring and summer; stop feeding in the low-light winter months. New nursery soil with slow-release fertiliser usually needs no extra feed for the first couple of months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-elastica-abidjan","common_name":"Ficus Abidjan (burgundy rubber plant)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks (once or twice a month) during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-elastica-melany","common_name":"Ficus Melany (compact rubber plant)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ficus-altissima-yellow-gem","common_name":"Ficus Altissima ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength during the active growing season (spring and summer). Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-janet-craig","common_name":"Dracaena ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter. Salt buildup from over-feeding can worsen leaf-tip burn, so flush the soil with clean water periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-lemon-lime","common_name":"Dracaena ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 or 20-20-20) diluted to half strength, about once a month during spring and summer. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. This plant is salt-sensitive, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding; flush the soil periodically to clear fertiliser buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-warneckii","common_name":"Dracaena Warneckii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser about once a month during spring and summer; a slow-release pellet also works. Do not feed in autumn and winter. Avoid over-fertilising and superphosphate-based feeds, as excess salts and fluoride accelerate leaf-tip browning in this sensitive species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dracaena-song-of-india","common_name":"Dracaena ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly monthly (about every fourth watering) through spring and summer; reduce to every sixth watering in autumn and stop in winter. Over-feeding builds up salts that scorch leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus","common_name":"Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed during active growth (spring to early autumn) with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at roughly half strength every 2-4 weeks, or a dilute high-potassium feed (tomato food) to push flowering. A common approach is a weak feed with every third watering. Withhold or sharply reduce feeding through the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gloxinia","common_name":"Florist","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks during active growth and flowering with a balanced or bloom-formula houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength (a 15-15-15 type works well). Avoid high-phosphate, urea-heavy feeds. Stop feeding entirely as the plant winds down toward dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neoregelia","common_name":"Blushing Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. Use a bromeliad or balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength roughly once a month during the spring-summer growing season, applied to the potting mix or misted on the leaves. Avoid putting strong fertiliser or high-nitrogen feed in the central cup, which can cause salt buildup, fade the colour, and encourage rot. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"billbergia-nutans","common_name":"Queen","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer with a half-strength, low-copper liquid bromeliad or balanced houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks. Dilute well and apply to the mix (and very dilute into the cup) — bromeliads are sensitive to salt buildup. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poinsettia","common_name":"Poinsettia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise while the plant is in full bloom at purchase. Once active new growth resumes in spring and summer, feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced all-purpose houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Stop feeding in autumn as the plant enters its short-day flowering cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amaryllis","common_name":"Amaryllis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once new growth is visible, using a balanced or higher-phosphorus houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly every two weeks (or each watering at quarter strength). Continue feeding the strap-like leaves after flowering to recharge the bulb for next season, then stop before the dormant rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyclamen","common_name":"Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks while in active growth and bloom with a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (a higher-phosphorus bloom feed works well). Stop feeding once the plant begins its summer dormancy and leaves yellow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jasmine","common_name":"Jasmine (Pink Jasmine)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium (e.g. tomato-type) liquid feed to support flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. A potash-rich feed encourages more buds than a high-nitrogen one, which favours leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ixora","common_name":"Jungle Geranium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with an acidifying fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants (such as one for azaleas or camellias) to support continuous flowering and prevent chlorosis. Supplement with chelated iron if leaves yellow between green veins. Stop or reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"medinilla","common_name":"Rose grape","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring to early autumn with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed diluted to half strength to support flowering. An ericaceous feed suits its acid-loving roots. Stop feeding entirely during the cool winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abutilon","common_name":"Flowering maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season — a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from late winter when growth resumes until autumn. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter while growth slows. Heavy bloomers are hungry, but over-feeding pushes soft leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calla-lily","common_name":"Calla Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) diluted through spring and summer while in active growth. A higher-potassium feed encourages flowering. Stop feeding once the last bloom fades to let the plant enter dormancy, and resume only when new leaves emerge at the soil line.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"desert-rose","common_name":"Desert Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a diluted balanced fertiliser; one slightly higher in phosphorus (the middle number) encourages flowering. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"episcia","common_name":"Flame violet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser (such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20) at quarter to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring through autumn. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows. A formula made for African violets is ideal and supports the near-continuous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primulina","common_name":"Primulina (Chirita)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or bloom-boosting houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength, about monthly during spring through autumn (some growers feed weakly at every watering in the growing season). Stop or greatly reduce feeding in winter. A high-phosphorus African violet feed encourages flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rieger-begonia","common_name":"Rieger begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser at half strength; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed can boost flowering. Reduce or stop feeding in late autumn and winter when growth slows, to avoid salt build-up in the mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paphiopedilum","common_name":"Lady Slipper Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-3 weeks during active growth, reducing frequency and strength in winter. Flush the medium with plain water monthly to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miltoniopsis","common_name":"Pansy Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Apply a balanced or high-nitrogen orchid fertiliser at only 1/4 to 1/2 strength every 1-2 waterings during active growth, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom formula before flowering. Miltoniopsis are adapted to low-nutrient conditions and burn easily; blackened leaf tips indicate over-fertilising, so flush the medium with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miltonia","common_name":"Miltonia Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks during active growth; cut back to roughly half that in winter or during dull, overcast spells. Switch to a higher-phosphorus blossom-booster (e.g. 10-30-20) as the plant approaches flowering in spring. Always water first, then feed, and flush the medium periodically to avoid salt buildup that burns the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jewel-orchid","common_name":"Jewel Orchid","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during the spring-to-autumn growing season with a balanced or orchid-specific fertiliser at half the label strength; salts build up easily in the moist mix. A potassium-rich feed (such as tomato food) supports flowering. Stop or reduce feeding to monthly through winter dormancy, and never fertilise a dry plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macodes-petola","common_name":"Lightning jewel orchid","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during active growth, spring to early autumn: a balanced orchid or houseplant fertiliser at about quarter strength every 3-4 weeks. These slow growers are easily burned, so dilute well and skip feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium","common_name":"Boat Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed during active growth from spring through autumn. In spring use a balanced or general orchid feed at half strength, then in summer and autumn switch to a high-potassium orchid fertiliser to encourage flowering, roughly three waterings out of every four with a plain-water flush in between to prevent salt buildup. Stop or feed only occasionally at half strength in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vanda-orchid","common_name":"Vanda Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at 1/4 to 1/2 strength frequently during active growth, spring through autumn, ideally weekly given the constant watering. Some growers switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom formula in spring to encourage flowering. Reduce or pause feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"brassia-orchid","common_name":"Spider Orchid (Brassia)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced or orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-10-10) diluted to half strength; flush with plain water periodically to prevent salt buildup. Reduce or stop feeding during the cooler, drier post-bloom rest period. A short higher-potassium feed (such as a tomato feed) as buds form can support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zygopetalum","common_name":"Zygopetalum Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-soluble orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength every other watering during active growth, dropping to about once a month when resting. Under-feeding is safer than over-feeding; flush the pot with plain water monthly to clear accumulated salts that scorch leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encyclia","common_name":"Cockleshell butterfly orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at every third or fourth watering during active growth in spring and summer; the RHS recommends this dilute, regular schedule. Reduce or stop feeding in winter. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium all support bloom production, so avoid letting the plant run nutrient-starved.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epidendrum","common_name":"Reed-stem orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser (around 20-10-20) at half to full strength every 1-2 weeks during active growth. Add a calcium/magnesium supplement if you use purified or rainwater. Taper feeding in autumn to discourage soft winter cane growth and encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phalaenopsis-bellina","common_name":"Bellina Moth Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every second or third watering during active growth (\\","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catasetum-orchid","common_name":"Catasetum Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"High-nitrogen feed (around 30-10-10) at every watering during active summer growth, tapering as pseudobulbs mature. Switch to a bloom-booster (around 10-30-20) in autumn for autumn-flowering types. Stop feeding entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruby-necklace","common_name":"Ruby Necklace","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice during the spring and summer growing season. Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth naturally slows. Over-fertilising produces weak, stretched growth and dulls the prized red colouration.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-frogs","common_name":"String of Frogs","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 or 5-5-5) diluted to about half strength; stop in autumn and winter. Ficus are sensitive to mineral-salt buildup, so flush the pot with plain water every couple of months and avoid over-feeding, which causes leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-needles","common_name":"String of needles","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Dilute cactus or houseplant feed roughly monthly during spring and summer growth; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mistletoe-cactus","common_name":"Mistletoe cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen houseplant or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watermelon-dischidia","common_name":"Watermelon Dischidia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly once a month during spring and summer; stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"candle-plant","common_name":"Candle plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half- to quarter-strength cactus or succulent fertiliser once a month during active growth (autumn through spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-rubies-othonna","common_name":"String of pickles","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a diluted (half- to quarter-strength) cactus or balanced fertiliser once a month during active growth in the cooler months; do not feed during summer dormancy or when growth has stalled.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-carnosa-compacta","common_name":"Hindu rope plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser in spring and summer only; a high-potash feed encourages blooms. It is a light feeder, so over-fertilising easily causes white soil crust and shrivelled, stunted new growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-krohniana","common_name":"Heart-Leaf Krohniana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser about once a month during spring and summer; a formula slightly higher in phosphorus supports blooming. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-bilobata","common_name":"Hoya Bilobata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Some growers switch to a higher-potassium feed in late summer to support blooming. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests, and avoid overfeeding, which can cause brown leaf tips and root damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-serpens","common_name":"Serpens Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer; a formula slightly higher in phosphorus can support blooming. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which causes salt build-up and can burn the fine roots of this delicate species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-imbricata","common_name":"Shingle Plant Hoya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength; a high-potassium feed in the growing season can help encourage the waxy flower clusters. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. It is a light feeder, so over-fertilising risks salt build-up that can scorch the roots and brown the leaf edges; flush the mix occasionally if salts accumulate.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-finlaysonii","common_name":"Finlaysonii Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced or succulent-formulated liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid over-fertilising, which produces weak, dense foliage prone to pests rather than more flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-caudata","common_name":"Hoya caudata (Sumatra)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or higher-nitrogen liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly monthly through spring and summer; switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed when flower spurs form. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Hoyas are light feeders, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding, which can burn the roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-multiflora","common_name":"Shooting Star Hoya","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or dilute bloom fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength. Stop or cut right back in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-shepherdii","common_name":"String Bean Hoya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, urea-free liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-memoria","common_name":"Hoya Memoria (Gracilis)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup on the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-obscura","common_name":"Obscura Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; a bloom-booster or succulent formula encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant. Even, all-over leaf yellowing often signals it is hungry and ready for a feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-cumingiana","common_name":"Bush Hoya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. A high-potassium bloom feed can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in late autumn and winter when growth slows. Hoyas are light feeders, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding, which can burn roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-thomsonii","common_name":"Thomsonii Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during active spring and summer growth; switching to a higher-phosphorus formula can encourage flowering. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-diversifolia","common_name":"Diversifolia Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter. Once flower spurs (peduncles) or buds form, many growers switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom fertiliser to support flowering. Avoid over-feeding, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-verticillata","common_name":"Verticillata Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the active growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced or succulent-formulated liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Some growers switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as flowering approaches to support bud development. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-nummularioides","common_name":"Nummularioides Wax Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser; a higher-phosphorus bloom formula once buds form can boost flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. Flush the pot with plain water occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can brown the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-rotundiflora","common_name":"Square Leaf Hoya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed can be used once mature to support flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-sunrise","common_name":"Hoya Sunrise","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength monthly through spring and summer; a higher-potash feed supports flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-regale","common_name":"Regal Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser (such as 20-20-20) at quarter to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the mix with plain water periodically and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-forgetii","common_name":"Forget","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth (spring to early autumn) with a balanced or orchid-formulated liquid fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength, about every 4-8 weeks. Less is more: this slow grower is sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the substrate periodically and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-pedatoradiatum","common_name":"Fingers Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength. Because it grows year-round in warm conditions without a strong dormancy, light feeding can continue through winter if it is actively growing. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup, which can burn the roots and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-balaoanum","common_name":"Balao Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (around 10-10-10) diluted to quarter or half strength every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer; some growers feed weakly weekly. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and stop or reduce feeding in winter when growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt build-up and root burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-villenaorum","common_name":"Villena","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed during active growth (spring-summer) every 4-6 weeks with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength, or use a dilute aroid/orchid feed at every other watering. Flush the mix with plain water periodically to prevent salt buildup, which scorches leaf tips. Pause or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-papillilaminum","common_name":"Black Velvet Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth with a balanced or aroid fertiliser at quarter to half strength (\\","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-luxurians","common_name":"Luxurians Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or aroid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks, or use a slow-release fertiliser every few months. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the mix with plain water periodically and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-dressleri","common_name":"Dressler","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth (spring through early autumn) with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser, roughly quarter to half strength every 4-6 weeks, or use a gentle slow-release formula. Anthuriums are sensitive to fertiliser salts, so flush the medium periodically and ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-carlablackiae","common_name":"Carla Black","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced, dilute liquid houseplant or aroid fertiliser at roughly half strength every 4-6 weeks. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the substrate periodically and reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-wendlingeri","common_name":"Strap-Leaf Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly every two to four weeks. It is a reasonably hungry plant when actively growing, so a slow-release pellet mixed into the substrate at potting helps. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup, and pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-besseae-aff","common_name":"Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use a slow-release aroid feed every few months. Flush the mix occasionally to clear salt build-up, and stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-pterodactyl","common_name":"Anthurium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength about once a month (every 4-6 weeks) through spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant. Over-fertilising burns roots and leaf tips, so err on the weak side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-splendidum","common_name":"Splendid Anthurium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the active growing season (roughly spring through early autumn) with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to about half strength; an aroid-friendly or slightly phosphorus-leaning formula works well. Avoid over-feeding, which burns the sensitive root tips and browns leaf margins. Flush the substrate with plain water periodically to clear accumulated fertilizer salts, and stop or reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-amphioxus","common_name":"Begonia Amphioxus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser diluted to roughly quarter to half strength, about every 2–4 weeks. This begonia is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding — excess salts cause leaf burn and root damage. Flush the substrate occasionally and stop or reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-gryphon","common_name":"Gryphon Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength roughly every 3–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through early autumn). Stop feeding in winter when growth slows. Outdoors in containers, a slow-release granular feed every couple of months also works.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-lucerna-angel-wing","common_name":"Angel Wing Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. A bloom-oriented (higher-phosphorus) feed can encourage flowering. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-listada","common_name":"Striped Begonia (Listada)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength, applied to already-moist soil to protect the fine roots. Stop feeding through autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-soli-mutata","common_name":"Sun-Changing Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter while growth is slow. Over-feeding can scorch the rhizome and leaf margins, so err on the dilute side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-cracklin-rosie","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during active spring-to-autumn growth, diluted to half strength. Cane begonias are fairly hungry feeders. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-venosa","common_name":"Veined Begonia (Venosa)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-gigas","common_name":"Philodendron Gigas","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, to avoid a buildup of mineral salts that can scorch roots and yellow the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-brandtianum","common_name":"Philodendron Brandtianum (Silver Leaf)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can cause salt build-up and yellowing or browning leaf tips - flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-burle-marx-fantasy","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted all-purpose liquid houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer, or use a slow-release pellet feed roughly every six months. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-pedatum","common_name":"Philodendron Pedatum (Oak Leaf)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength roughly every 4 weeks from spring through early autumn; stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-camposportoanum","common_name":"Philodendron Camposportoanum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed roughly once a month during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser (a balanced ratio such as 12-12-12 diluted, or a gentle liquid feed). Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can scorch roots and cause brown leaf tips, so err on the lighter side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-plowmanii","common_name":"Philodendron Plowmanii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a slow-release feed a few times a year. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising causes leaf burn and brown or yellow leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-ring-of-fire","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (such as a diluted 20-20-20) every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the soil periodically to prevent fertiliser-salt build-up, which can scorch roots and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-joepii","common_name":"Philodendron Joepii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser (around half the labelled strength). Pause or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot with plain water occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup, which can brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-sodiroi","common_name":"Philodendron Sodiroi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly monthly during the active growing season (spring and summer), and pause in autumn and winter. Apply only to moist soil, never onto dry roots, and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can scorch root tips and leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-tortum","common_name":"Philodendron Tortum (Fernleaf)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A moderate feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, to avoid salt buildup and root burn. Flush the soil with plain water occasionally if you notice mineral crust or leaf-tip browning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-el-choco-red","common_name":"Philodendron El Choco Red","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot with plain water occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup, which can burn the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-bipennifolium","common_name":"Philodendron Bipennifolium (Horsehead)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer, or use a slow-release granular feed a couple of times a year. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter. It is sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally and avoid overfeeding, which causes leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-serpens","common_name":"Philodendron Serpens (Fuzzy Petiole)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup, which can scorch roots and brown leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-rugosum","common_name":"Philodendron Rugosum (Pigskin)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength about once a month (or every 2 weeks at quarter strength) through spring and summer. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding can burn the roots and foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-dean-mcdowell","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted (half-strength) houseplant fertiliser. Pause in autumn and winter. This slow grower is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the substrate periodically and avoid overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-florida-green","common_name":"Philodendron ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly but consistently during active growth (spring to early autumn) with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks or every few waterings. Stop or reduce feeding in winter. Flush the soil with plain water periodically to clear accumulated mineral salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-ventrata","common_name":"Pitcher plant ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not feed the roots — carnivorous plants get nutrients from prey and standard fertiliser burns them. Indoors it catches its own insects; if you want to supplement, drop a single dried insect or a few drops of dilute foliar/seaweed feed into a pitcher every few weeks. No feeding is safer than overfeeding, which rots the pitchers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"nepenthes-ventricosa","common_name":"Highland Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Avoid root fertiliser - carnivorous roots are adapted to nutrient-poor media and can burn. Healthy plants feed themselves by catching insects. If grown indoors with no prey, you can occasionally drop a rehydrated dried bloodworm or a couple of small insects into a few mature pitchers, or apply a very dilute (about 1/4 strength) orchid foliar feed misted lightly on the leaves once a month during active growth. Never pour fertiliser into the pitcher fluid at full strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-purpurea","common_name":"Purple Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. As a carnivore it draws nitrogen from trapped insects, and root fertiliser will scorch and kill it. Outdoors it catches enough prey on its own; indoors you can occasionally drop a dried insect or two into a pitcher. Never add fertiliser to the water tray or soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-capensis-cape-sundew","common_name":"Cape Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise the soil - root fertiliser kills carnivorous plants. The plant feeds itself by catching insects on its sticky leaves. Indoors, where prey is scarce, you can occasionally place a small dried insect or freeze-dried bloodworm on an active leaf. Do not overfeed, and never feed it meat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-adelae-lance-leaved-sundew","common_name":"Lance-leaved Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not use root fertiliser; it kills carnivorous plants. The plant gets its nutrients from prey. Indoors it usually catches enough gnats and fruit flies on its own; if not, you can feed an occasional small insect (a fruit fly, gnat, or rehydrated bloodworm) to one or two leaves about once a month. Never feed meat, and don","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-moranensis-mexican-butterwort","common_name":"Mexican Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise the soil or roots — fertiliser salts will kill it. It feeds itself by trapping small insects (fungus gnats, fruit flies) on its sticky leaves. If indoor prey is scarce, lightly feed the leaves with rehydrated dried bloodworms, crushed fish food, or a very dilute foliar carnivorous-plant feed; avoid overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-butterwort","common_name":"Mexican Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil — root feeding burns the plant. It gathers nutrients by catching small insects (fungus gnats, fruit flies) on its sticky leaves, which also makes it a handy living gnat trap indoors. If growth is weak, experienced growers mist a very dilute foliar cactus/orchid feed onto the leaves only, never the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darlingtonia-californica-cobra-lily","common_name":"Cobra Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil — root feeding is unhelpful and can kill the plant. Outdoors it catches its own insects. If grown fully indoors with no prey, you can occasionally drop a small live or dried insect into a few mature pitchers, but feeding is optional and never required for survival.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cephalotus-follicularis-albany-pitcher","common_name":"Albany Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil - root contact with nutrients causes burn and can kill the plant. It feeds itself by trapping small insects in its pitchers. If grown indoors with no access to bugs, you can occasionally drop a tiny insect into a few mature pitchers, but most plants thrive on light and water alone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heliamphora-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Sun Pitcher (Heliamphora)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add root fertiliser; standard fertiliser is one of the most common ways to kill Heliamphora. The plant feeds itself by trapping insects in its pitchers (broken down by resident bacteria rather than its own strong enzymes), so indoor plants rarely need feeding. If growth is poor, very experienced growers may apply a highly diluted foliar/orchid fertiliser sparingly — but for most keepers, fresh sphagnum and the odd caught bug are enough. Repotting into fresh mix yearly supplies what little it needs.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"utricularia-bladderwort","common_name":"Bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil — bladderworts feed themselves by trapping microscopic soil and water organisms (protozoa, springtails, fungus-gnat larvae), and root contact with fertiliser salts is usually fatal. Established growers sometimes mist foliage monthly with a very dilute orchid feed (e.g. MaxSea) during active growth, but this is optional and easy to overdo.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-aliciae-alice-sundew","common_name":"Alice","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never add fertiliser to the soil — it will scorch the roots. The plant feeds itself by catching gnats and other small insects on its sticky tentacles. Indoors where prey is scarce, you can occasionally offer a tiny insect, rehydrated bloodworm, or fish-food flake to a few leaves, no more than two to four times a month; overfeeding rots the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"callisia-repens","common_name":"Turtle Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser roughly every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer; in the UK, the RHS-style guidance is to feed about every fourth watering in the growing season. Cut back to roughly every six weeks, or stop, in autumn and winter. Over-feeding causes brown leaf tips and salt build-up, so dilute to half strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-glauca","common_name":"Pilea glauca ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, as the fine roots are easily burned by excess salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-ivy","common_name":"Grape Ivy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can cause leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"babys-tears","common_name":"Baby","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. It is a light feeder, so avoid over-fertilising, which can burn the fine roots and foliage. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-rufibarba","common_name":"Velvet Calathea (Furry Feather)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. This plant is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the soil with plain water occasionally to prevent leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-freddie","common_name":"Calathea Freddie","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn and winter. Calatheas burn easily, so flush the soil occasionally and back off feeding if leaf tips brown or curl from salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-crocata","common_name":"Eternal Flame Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding causes salt build-up and brown leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally with plain filtered water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-lutea","common_name":"Cuban Cigar Calathea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10). It is salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup and tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-fasciata","common_name":"Calathea Fasciata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Calatheas are sensitive to fertiliser salt buildup, so flush the soil with plain water occasionally to prevent root burn and brown tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-maui-queen","common_name":"Calathea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil with clean water periodically to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup, which can scorch the sensitive foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-picturata-argentea","common_name":"Calathea Picturata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising contributes to salt buildup and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-flamestar","common_name":"Calathea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to a quarter or half strength to avoid fertiliser burn and salt build-up. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to clear accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-ornata-sanderiana","common_name":"Calathea Ornata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Water first so the plant is not dry, which prevents fertiliser salt burn on the roots and leaf tips. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brugmansia","common_name":"Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. During active growth feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced or bloom-boosting (higher potassium/phosphorus) liquid fertiliser; water-soluble feeds at full strength suit established container plants. Stop feeding in autumn before dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"bougainvillea","common_name":"Bougainvillea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth from spring to late summer. To maximise bracts, favour a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium/phosphorus formula once growth is established; excess nitrogen drives foliage at the expense of flowers. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"justicia-brandegeeana-shrimp-plant","common_name":"Shrimp Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (around 10-10-10), starting as new growth begins. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter while growth slows. Over-feeding produces lush foliage at the expense of bracts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aphelandra-squarrosa-zebra-plant","common_name":"Zebra Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) through spring and summer, reducing to roughly every six weeks in winter. Avoid overfeeding, which can contribute to leaf drop. A weak feed every fortnight as new growth resumes in late winter helps support reflowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pentas-lanceolata","common_name":"Egyptian Star Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season to fuel continuous blooming: apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring, then a diluted liquid feed (or one formulated for flowering plants) every 2-4 weeks from spring through early autumn. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plumbago-auriculata","common_name":"Cape Leadwort (Blue Plumbago)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to fuel continuous flowering; a high-potash bloom feed can boost flower count. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stephanotis-floribunda","common_name":"Madagascar Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly from spring to early autumn (roughly April to October) with a high-potassium liquid feed such as a diluted tomato fertiliser to support flowering. Stop feeding in winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gerbera-jamesonii","common_name":"Gerbera Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season with a balanced controlled-release fertiliser 2-3 times, or a liquid feed every two weeks. Choose a formula with micronutrients including iron and manganese, especially for container plants, as gerberas are prone to interveinal chlorosis without them. Ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuchsia","common_name":"Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks (fortnightly is ideal for heavy bloomers) with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser through spring and summer to fuel continuous flowering. Stop feeding in fall, at least two weeks before moving plants indoors, and withhold over winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lantana-camara","common_name":"Lantana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser roughly every two weeks during the growing season to sustain continuous flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catharanthus-roseus","common_name":"Madagascar Periwinkle (Vinca)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use a slow-release feed at planting. Do not over-fertilise: lush, succulent new growth from heavy feeding is far more susceptible to blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thunbergia-alata","common_name":"Black-eyed Susan vine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid feed to fuel continuous flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which drives leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allamanda-cathartica","common_name":"Golden Trumpet","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting (slightly higher-phosphorus) liquid fertiliser to fuel its heavy flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clerodendrum-thomsoniae","common_name":"Bleeding heart vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely during the winter rest period, resuming only when new growth appears in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brunfelsia-yesterday-today-tomorrow","common_name":"Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed during spring and summer only with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser (such as 10-10-10): full strength monthly for garden plants, or diluted to half strength every two weeks for container plants. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers. An acid-formulated feed helps maintain low soil pH.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tibouchina-urvilleana","common_name":"Princess Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or slightly acidic liquid fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants; this supports its long bloom season. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which pushes soft foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-pictum-tricolor","common_name":"Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength about once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup, which can cause leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-rubescens","common_name":"Homalomena ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a weak, balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at roughly half strength once or twice a month during the spring and summer growing season. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geogenanthus-ciliatus","common_name":"Geogenanthus ciliatus (Geo Plant)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, as salt buildup can scorch the sensitive root system and leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-cadierei","common_name":"Aluminum Plant (Watermelon Pilea)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly every two to four weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-moon-valley","common_name":"Pilea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-fertilising can cause brown leaf tips and salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-spruceana","common_name":"Pilea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer. Stop or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows, as the fine roots are easily burned by a build-up of fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-spathacea","common_name":"Moses-in-the-Cradle (Oyster Plant)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes salt buildup that browns the leaf tips, so flush the soil occasionally if you fertilise regularly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pellionia-pulchra","common_name":"Satin Pellionia (Trailing Watermelon Begonia)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth is minimal, as feeding a dormant plant risks fertiliser burn and salt buildup. Flush the soil occasionally to clear accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strobilanthes-persian-shield","common_name":"Persian Shield","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to roughly half strength. Pause feeding in winter when growth slows. Overfeeding produces weak, leggy stems rather than richer colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ctenanthe-lubbersiana","common_name":"Golden Mosaic Ctenanthe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to about half strength. It is sensitive to fertiliser-salt build-up, so flush the soil with clean water occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schismatoglottis-trifasciata","common_name":"Drop Tongue Plant (Silver Schismatoglottis)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (mid-spring to mid-autumn) with a balanced all-purpose houseplant fertiliser at the recommended dose. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt build-up, which can brown the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-cooperi","common_name":"Cooper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Apply a diluted (half-strength) succulent or cactus fertiliser just once or twice during the spring and summer growing season. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter, when the plant is resting — over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria","common_name":"Gasteria (Ox Tongue)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the growing season only, about every 2 months in spring and summer with a diluted cactus/succulent fertiliser. Skip or greatly reduce feeding in autumn and winter. A brief cool, dry rest around 12-15 C in winter helps encourage the arching racemes of pink, green-striped tubular flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleiospilos-nelii","common_name":"Split Rock","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. A diluted (half-strength or weaker) low-nitrogen cactus/succulent fertiliser once or twice during spring and autumn growth is plenty; skip feeding entirely during summer and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"conophytum","common_name":"Conophytum (Living Pebbles)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly. At most, apply a dilute (quarter- to half-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growth period. These slow, lean-soil succulents are easily over-fed; never fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"faucaria-tigrina","common_name":"Tiger Jaws","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during active growth (spring to early autumn) - about once a month with a diluted low-nitrogen or balanced succulent fertiliser. A single feed before the autumn flowering season is enough to support blooming. Withhold all fertiliser during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"titanopsis-calcarea","common_name":"Concrete Leaf","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly. Apply a diluted balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser about once a fortnight only during the active growing period in late spring through summer/early autumn; do not feed during dormancy. Over-feeding causes soft, distorted growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachyphytum-oviferum","common_name":"Moonstones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during active growth (spring into summer). Use a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength, about once a month, or skip feeding entirely in fresh mix. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter. Overfeeding produces weak, soft, stretched growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lace-aloe","common_name":"Lace Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength, applied about once a month during the spring and summer growing season, is plenty. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant; over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stapelia-gigantea","common_name":"Carrion Flower (Stapelia gigantea)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-to-early-autumn growing season only. Use a balanced or low-nitrogen, high-potassium succulent/cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly once a month. A higher-potassium feed encourages flowering. Do not fertilise in winter dormancy, and never overfeed, as excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-prone stems and few blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotyledon-tomentosa","common_name":"Bear Paw","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength, about once or twice a month (or a low-nitrogen succulent feed). Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aeonium-arboreum","common_name":"Tree Houseleek","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, every 4-6 weeks during the autumn-to-spring growing season (2-3 feeds per season is plenty per RHS). Do not feed during summer dormancy. Overfeeding causes soft, yellowing growth and can burn the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-chalksticks","common_name":"Blue Chalksticks","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant or cactus fertiliser diluted to about half strength once a month, or even just a couple of times across the spring-to-summer growing season; a formula lower in nitrogen helps keep growth compact and well-coloured. Do not feed in autumn and winter when growth slows, and avoid over-fertilising, which produces weak, stretched, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"curry-leaf-plant-care","common_name":"Curry Leaf Plant","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed during the active growing season (spring through early autumn): a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every couple of weeks, or a slow-release organic top-dressing every 6 weeks. Many growers like an occasional iron supplement, as cool conditions trigger interveinal yellowing. Stop feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vietnamese-coriander-care","common_name":"Vietnamese Coriander","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser about twice a month during the warm growing season and roughly once a month in cooler periods. Container plants need more frequent feeding because nutrients leach out with regular watering. Avoid over-fertilising, which can dilute the leaves","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calamondin-care","common_name":"Calamondin orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a specialist citrus fertiliser containing iron and magnesium every 2-4 weeks from early spring to late summer; reduce or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shiso-care","common_name":"Shiso (Perilla)","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-forward liquid fertiliser (such as a 10-10-10 or fish emulsion) at half to full strength to fuel leafy growth. Rich soil amended with compost at planting reduces the need. Avoid over-feeding, which produces lush but blander leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-depressa","common_name":"Baby Tears (Pilea)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant. This is a light feeder, so over-fertilising can burn the delicate roots and leaf tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-microphylla","common_name":"Artillery Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength roughly every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This is not a heavy feeder, and over-fertilising can burn the fine roots and tender foliage.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-dark-mystery","common_name":"Pilea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which can scorch the foliage of this small plant; flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-orba-pixie-lime","common_name":"Pixie Lime Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly about once a month during the spring-to-late-summer growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. This slow grower is a light feeder and is easily harmed by salt build-up, so do not fertilise in autumn or winter and flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-piccolo-banda","common_name":"Piccolo Banda Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, diluted (half-strength) liquid houseplant fertiliser during the spring-to-autumn growing season. Do not fertilise in winter when growth slows. This is a light feeder, so avoid over-fertilising, which can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-metallica","common_name":"Metallic Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser (around half strength) every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Peperomia are light feeders and are easily damaged by salt build-up, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"true-lily","common_name":"True lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"High-potash feed every two weeks from bud to bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daylily","common_name":"Daylily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced feed in spring; a second light feed after the first flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-princess-philodendron","common_name":"Pink Princess Philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in winter. Light, steady feeding supports the slow growth without forcing soft, weakly-variegated leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-knight-philodendron","common_name":"White Knight Philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, and stop in winter. Modest feeding supports steady growth without producing weak, oversized green leaves that crowd out the variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-princess-philodendron","common_name":"White Princess Philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; rest it in winter. Gentle, regular feeding sustains slow growth without forcing soft, weakly-variegated foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-wizard-philodendron","common_name":"White Wizard Philodendron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, pausing in winter. Steady, modest feeding supports growth without forcing soft all-green leaves that overtake the variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-mccolley-s-finale","common_name":"Philodendron McColley","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Regular feeding fuels the strong flushes of colourful new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-pastazanum","common_name":"Philodendron Pastazanum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; pause in winter. Consistent light feeding supports the large, energy-hungry leaves without burning the fleshy roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-pink-congo","common_name":"Philodendron Pink Congo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; stop in winter. Steady feeding keeps this fast grower producing full, healthy green leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-black-cardinal","common_name":"Philodendron Black Cardinal","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Regular feeding supports the strong dark new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-monstera-albo","common_name":"Variegated Monstera Albo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. The slow growth of variegated plants means they need less feed than green Monstera; over-fertilising burns the sensitive white tissue. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pothos-n-joy","common_name":"Pothos N","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Variegated pothos grow slowly, so they need only light feeding; over-feeding causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pothos-pearls-and-jade","common_name":"Pothos Pearls and Jade","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Because Pearls and Jade is slow-growing, it needs only modest feeding; excess fertiliser scorches the delicate variegated edges. Suspend feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"satin-pothos","common_name":"Satin Pothos","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Scindapsus are light feeders; too much fertiliser causes salt build-up and leaf burn. Stop feeding through autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-exotica","common_name":"Scindapsus Exotica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. As a light-feeding Scindapsus, it needs little fertiliser; excess builds up salts and burns the leaf margins. Pause feeding in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-silvery-ann","common_name":"Scindapsus Silvery Ann","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Like all Scindapsus it is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes salt accumulation and scorched margins. Stop feeding over autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"giant-taro","common_name":"Giant Taro","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder: feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at full or half strength to fuel its fast, large growth. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Adequate feeding is key to producing its full-sized leaves.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-cuprea-red-secret","common_name":"Alocasia Cuprea Red Secret","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Its fine roots burn easily, so keep feeds dilute and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt build-up. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-neon-robusta","common_name":"Syngonium Neon Robusta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Steady feeding supports the rapid leaf turnover and helps maintain strong pink colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-pink-splash","common_name":"Syngonium Pink Splash","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter. Consistent feeding fuels its quick growth and helps sustain the pink-flecked variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-albo-variegatum","common_name":"Syngonium Albo Variegatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter. Avoid overfeeding, as the reduced chlorophyll means slower growth and excess salts brown the delicate white margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-dottie","common_name":"Calathea Dottie","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas are light feeders sensitive to salt build-up, so under-feed rather than over-feed and flush the soil occasionally. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-misto","common_name":"Calathea Misto","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. As a light feeder prone to salt damage, it prefers under-feeding; flush the soil now and then and pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-network","common_name":"Calathea Network","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder sensitive to salt accumulation, so err toward under-feeding, flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rosy","common_name":"Calathea Roseopicta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder vulnerable to salt build-up, lean toward under-feeding, flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"corona","common_name":"Calathea Roseopicta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder sensitive to salt accumulation, so favour under-feeding, flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"princess-jessie","common_name":"Calathea Roseopicta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the soil with plain water every couple of months to clear buildup. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cynthia","common_name":"Calathea Roseopicta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength roughly monthly during spring and summer. Because calatheas are salt-sensitive, dilute generously and periodically flush the soil to wash out fertiliser salts. Withhold feeding through the dormant autumn-winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"surprise-star","common_name":"Calathea Roseopicta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at half strength with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser about monthly in spring and summer. Variegated, salt-sensitive growth burns easily, so keep doses light and flush the soil periodically. Stop feeding entirely over autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"argentea","common_name":"Calathea Picturata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so keep doses light and flush the soil with plain water every few months to clear salt buildup. Do not feed during autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vandenheckei","common_name":"Calathea Picturata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As calatheas are salt-sensitive, keep doses light and flush the soil periodically to remove salt buildup. Suspend feeding over the autumn and winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-fasciata-round-leaf-calathea","common_name":"Calathea Fasciata (Round-leaf Calathea)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Because calatheas are salt-sensitive, dilute well and flush the soil with plain water every few months to clear buildup. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maui-queen","common_name":"Calathea Louisae ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As calatheas are salt-sensitive, keep doses light and flush the soil periodically with plain water to clear salts. Stop feeding through the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thai-beauty","common_name":"Calathea Louisae ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Because calatheas are salt-sensitive, dilute well and flush the soil periodically with plain water to clear buildup. Withhold feeding during autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-bachemiana","common_name":"Calathea Bachemiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks spring through early autumn with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Calatheas are light feeders and sensitive to salt buildup; flush the pot periodically and stop feeding in winter to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-wiotii","common_name":"Calathea Wiotii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 4 weeks from spring to early autumn. As a light feeder sensitive to salt accumulation, flush the soil occasionally and cease feeding over winter to prevent leaf-tip scorch.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-loeseneri-brazilian-star","common_name":"Calathea Loeseneri (Brazilian Star)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support both foliage and flowering. Reduce or stop in winter. Flush the soil periodically, as accumulated salts scorch the sensitive leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-lutea-cuban-cigar","common_name":"Calathea Lutea (Cuban Cigar)","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous grower; feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser to fuel its large leaves. Reduce in winter. It is less salt-sensitive than small calatheas but still benefits from occasional soil flushing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wavestar","common_name":"Calathea Undulata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a small, light feeder it is prone to salt-related tip burn; flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-sanderiana","common_name":"Calathea Sanderiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas are light feeders sensitive to salt buildup, which scorches the leaf edges; flush the soil periodically and stop feeding through winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"flamestar","common_name":"Calathea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder prone to salt-related tip burn, flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding over winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"vittata-stripe-star","common_name":"Calathea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder sensitive to salt buildup, which scorches leaf edges, flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding through winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"fascinator","common_name":"Maranta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. This plant is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marisela","common_name":"Maranta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. It dislikes fertiliser salt accumulation, so flush the soil periodically and pause feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kim","common_name":"Maranta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding, which scorches roots and tips; flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-band","common_name":"Maranta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the soil now and then and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"massangeana","common_name":"Maranta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts and stop feeding from autumn through winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-triostar-tricolor","common_name":"Stromanthe Triostar (Tricolor)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the soil periodically and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"multicolor","common_name":"Stromanthe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts, to which it is sensitive, and stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amagris","common_name":"Ctenanthe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the soil periodically and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-star","common_name":"Ctenanthe Setosa ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the labelled strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt build-up, which scorches the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tricolor","common_name":"Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Pause feeding over autumn and winter. Periodically flush the soil to clear fertiliser salts that brown the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-mosaic","common_name":"Ctenanthe Pilosa ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt accumulation that scorches the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goeppertia-bella-calathea-bella","common_name":"Goeppertia Bella (Calathea bella)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Flush the soil periodically to clear fertiliser salts, which this sensitive genus shows quickly as brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-cristata","common_name":"Maranta Cristata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter, and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt build-up that browns the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-burgundy-setosa-compactstar","common_name":"Calathea Burgundy (Setosa Compactstar)","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter and flush the soil periodically to clear salts, which this sensitive genus shows as browned leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-yellow-fusion","common_name":"Calathea Yellow Fusion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength; variegated plants are sensitive, so do not over-fertilise. Stop in autumn and winter and flush the soil periodically to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fluffy-ruffles","common_name":"Boston Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; ferns are light feeders and scorch easily if over-fed. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dallas","common_name":"Boston Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half the label strength; ferns are light feeders and salt-sensitive. Stop or reduce to monthly through autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salt buildup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-fern","common_name":"Tiger Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength; ferns are salt-sensitive. Avoid overfeeding, which can push plain green growth at the expense of variegation. Cut back to monthly or stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-button-fern","common_name":"Lemon Button Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength; this small fern needs little and is sensitive to fertiliser salts. Reduce or pause in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally with plain water to clear salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macho-fern","common_name":"Macho Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous grower, so feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half to full strength, or use a slow-release granule at potting. Larger plants are hungrier than small ferns. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotton-candy-fern","common_name":"Cotton Candy Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength; ferns are light, salt-sensitive feeders. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Occasionally flush the pot with plain water to wash out accumulated fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"s-nest-fern-crissie","common_name":"Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength; this fern is a slow, light feeder sensitive to salts. Apply to the soil, not the central rosette. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"s-nest-fern-osaka","common_name":"Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; it is a slow, light feeder and salt-sensitive. Apply to the soil, never the central rosette. Hold off feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. Flush occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"s-nest-fern-victoria","common_name":"Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength; it is a slow, light, salt-sensitive feeder. Apply to the soil rather than the central rosette. Stop feeding through autumn and winter, and flush the pot occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-bird-s-nest-fern","common_name":"Japanese Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Ferns are sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the pot occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mother-fern","common_name":"Mother Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. It is a light feeder and salt-sensitive, so dilute well and pause feeding over winter when growth and plantlet production slow.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"maidenhair-spleenwort","common_name":"Maidenhair Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength once a month through the growing season only. It needs little fertiliser in its lean, gritty substrate; over-feeding causes soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hart-s-tongue-fern","common_name":"Hart","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly: a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer is ample. It is not a hungry plant and salt-sensitive, so flush occasionally and stop feeding from autumn into winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Fragrant Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Maidenhairs are very salt-sensitive, so dilute generously, flush the pot periodically and cease feeding over the dormant winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Northern Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. In containers, apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength once a month through the growing season. In the ground, an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost supplies ample nutrition; avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"western-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Western Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. In pots, a balanced liquid feed at half strength once a month during spring and summer suffices. In the ground, an annual leaf-mould or compost mulch in spring is enough; this is not a heavy feeder.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Trailing Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so dilute well, flush the pot occasionally to clear build-up, and stop feeding during the cooler dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosy-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Rosy Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength. Maidenhairs are easily scorched by salts, so dilute well and flush the pot occasionally. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Giant Staghorn Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed during the growing season every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, applied to the root mass and lower shield frond. A banana skin or slow-release pellet tucked behind the shield frond is a traditional staghorn feed. Ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"regal-elkhorn-fern","common_name":"Regal Elkhorn Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, watering it into the root mass and behind the shield frond. A slow-release pellet behind the nest frond also works well. Reduce or stop feeding over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"disk-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Disk Staghorn Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength applied to the root mass. This species needs less feeding than thirstier staghorns. Stop over winter, and do not let fertiliser sit in the crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pictum","common_name":"Japanese Painted Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Outdoors, an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough. In containers, feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once the fern dies back for winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pewter-lace","common_name":"Painted Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Outdoors, an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or garden compost suffices. In pots, feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, then stop once the fronds die back for the dormant season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"burgundy-lace","common_name":"Painted Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding suits it. Outdoors, mulch annually in spring with leaf mould or compost. In pots, feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, then stop once the fronds die back into winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ghost-fern","common_name":"Ghost Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Outdoors, an annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is generally enough. In containers, feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, then stop once the fronds die back for winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lady-fern","common_name":"Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Ferns are sensitive to salt build-up, so feed sparingly and flush the pot occasionally. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth halts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"davana","common_name":"Golden Polypody ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. As an epiphyte it needs little feeding and resents salt build-up. Reduce to none in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mandaianum-blue-star-fern","common_name":"Mandaianum Blue Star Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. As an epiphyte it needs little fertiliser and is sensitive to salt accumulation; flush the pot occasionally. Stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"squirrel-s-foot-fern","common_name":"Squirrel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It needs little feeding and is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the pot periodically. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hare-s-foot-fern","common_name":"Hare","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. It needs little fertiliser and dislikes salt build-up, so flush the pot occasionally. Pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brilliance","common_name":"Autumn Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or top-dress with compost outdoors. Ferns resent salt build-up, so feed sparingly. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"male-fern","common_name":"Male Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, or top-dress outdoor clumps with compost. It is not a heavy feeder and dislikes salt build-up. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"the-king","common_name":"Wood Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, or top-dress outdoor clumps with compost. Not a heavy feeder; avoid salt build-up. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"tassel-fern","common_name":"Tassel Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength once a month through spring and summer, or top-dress with leaf mould in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which causes weak, floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"soft-shield-fern","common_name":"Soft Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. A monthly half-strength balanced liquid feed in spring and summer is ample, or simply mulch with leaf mould in spring. Excess feed produces soft, weak fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-fern","common_name":"Christmas Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal needs. A spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually enough; if container-grown, a half-strength balanced liquid feed once a month in spring and summer suffices.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-sword-fern","common_name":"Western Sword Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch with leaf mould or compost in spring; for container plants, a monthly half-strength balanced liquid feed during spring and summer is sufficient.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"holly-fern","common_name":"Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength through spring and summer. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rochford-s-holly-fern","common_name":"Rochford","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly in spring and summer. Stop feeding through autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ostrich-fern","common_name":"Ostrich Fern","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder in rich soil. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould usually meets its needs; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces weak fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cinnamon-fern","common_name":"Cinnamon Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient; heavy feeding is unnecessary and can weaken fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"royal-fern","common_name":"Royal Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeders. Top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter in spring, or apply a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly through the growing season. Avoid strong fertilisers, which the roots dislike.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hay-scented-fern","common_name":"Hay-Scented Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould is usually enough; if growth is weak, apply a dilute balanced liquid feed once or twice in spring. Over-feeding encourages floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soft-tree-fern","common_name":"Soft Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser applied into the crown and around the base monthly, or use a slow-release feed in spring. It is a steady but not heavy feeder; consistent moisture matters more.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"australian-tree-fern","common_name":"Australian Tree Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A faster grower that appreciates regular feeding. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser into the crown and soil every 2-4 weeks in the growing season, or a slow-release feed in spring. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sprengeri","common_name":"Asparagus Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A moderately hungry plant. Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-climbing-fern","common_name":"Japanese Climbing Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeding. Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season; avoid heavy feeding, which only fuels its already vigorous, scrambling growth. Reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plumosa","common_name":"Rabbit Foot Fern ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a dilute (half-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. Avoid strong feeds, which can scorch the fine roots. Stop feeding in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"metallic-palm","common_name":"Metallic Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. Over-feeding causes leaf-tip burn; flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt build-up. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-hat-palm","common_name":"Mexican Hat Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use a slow-release palm feed in spring. Do not feed in winter. Palms are prone to magnesium and potassium deficiency, so a palm-specific feed is ideal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bella-palm","common_name":"Bella Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, or apply a slow-release palm fertiliser in spring. This fast grower responds well to feeding; watch for magnesium and potassium deficiency and use a palm-specific product.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-chinese-windmill-palm","common_name":"Hardy Chinese Windmill Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and again in midsummer with a slow-release palm or balanced fertiliser. Container plants benefit from monthly liquid feeding through the growing season. A palm feed supplying magnesium and potassium keeps fronds deep green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-windmill-palm","common_name":"Dwarf Windmill Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and midsummer with a slow-release palm fertiliser, supplemented by monthly liquid feed for container plants in the growing season. A feed rich in magnesium and potassium prevents frond yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pindo-palm","common_name":"Pindo Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, manganese and potassium. Pindos are prone to manganese deficiency (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-blue-palm","common_name":"Mexican Blue Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and summer with a slow-release palm fertiliser supplying magnesium, manganese and potassium. It is a lean-soil palm, so avoid over-feeding; a balanced palm feed prevents frond yellowing and deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bismarck-palm","common_name":"Bismarck Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three to four times during the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, manganese and potassium. This large palm is a strong feeder when actively growing; a complete palm feed prevents deficiency and frond discolouration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxtail-palm","common_name":"Foxtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three to four times during the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser supplying magnesium, manganese and potassium. This fast grower is a strong feeder; a complete palm feed keeps the crown lush and prevents deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-palm","common_name":"Christmas Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three to four times during the warm season with a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, manganese and potassium to prevent frizzle-top and yellowing; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-fan-palm","common_name":"Mexican Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two to three times across the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser carrying magnesium and potassium; established landscape specimens are light feeders and need little supplementation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"california-fan-palm","common_name":"California Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder; one to two applications of slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in the warm season suffice. Over-fertilising forces weak, fast growth uncharacteristic of this stout desert palm.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"true-date-palm","common_name":"True Date Palm","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring and summer with a balanced palm fertiliser supplying nitrogen, potassium and magnesium; established cropping palms in orchards also benefit from periodic manure, but avoid feeding in cool dormant months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"senegal-date-palm","common_name":"Senegal Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two to three times in the growing season with a slow-release palm fertiliser carrying potassium, magnesium and manganese to keep the multiple crowns deep green and prevent frizzle-top; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coconut-palm","common_name":"Coconut Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three to four times in the warm season with a slow-release palm fertiliser supplying potassium, magnesium and manganese; coconuts are prone to potassium and manganese deficiencies on sandy soils, so a complete palm feed is important.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jamaican-tall-coconut","common_name":"Jamaican Tall Coconut","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three to four times in the warm season with a complete slow-release palm fertiliser supplying potassium, magnesium and manganese; tall coconuts on sandy soils are especially prone to potassium and manganese deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-malayan-dwarf-coconut","common_name":"Golden Malayan Dwarf Coconut","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed three to four times in the warm season with a complete slow-release palm fertiliser supplying potassium, magnesium and manganese; dwarf coconuts on sandy soils still need supplemental potassium and manganese to prevent deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trifurcata","common_name":"Pygmy Date Palm ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or a palm-specific feed supplying magnesium and potassium to prevent frond yellowing. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-lady-palm","common_name":"Slender Lady Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or palm-specific liquid fertiliser at half strength. Lady palms are slow growers and prone to fertiliser-salt tip burn, so under-feed rather than over-feed and flush the pot occasionally. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variegated-lady-palm","common_name":"Variegated Lady Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and summer, with a balanced or palm-specific liquid feed at half strength. Variegated forms grow even more slowly than the species and burn easily, so keep feeding light and flush the pot periodically to clear salts. None in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zuiko-nishiki-lady-palm","common_name":"Zuiko Nishiki Lady Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, once a month at most in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or palm-specific liquid feed. This dwarf, variegated cultivar grows slowly and burns easily, so err on the side of under-feeding and flush salts periodically. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-fishtail-palm","common_name":"Giant Fishtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder; apply a balanced or palm-specific fertiliser every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer, including magnesium and potassium to prevent frond yellowing. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter. Its rapid growth rewards consistent feeding when warm and actively growing.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"wine-fishtail-palm","common_name":"Wine Fishtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed generously as a fast grower; apply a balanced or palm-specific fertiliser every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer, ensuring magnesium and potassium to keep fronds green. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Consistent feeding in warmth supports its rapid development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saw-palmetto","common_name":"Saw Palmetto","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder adapted to poor soils; little to no fertiliser is needed. At most, apply a single light dose of balanced or palm fertiliser in spring. Over-feeding does more harm than good, encouraging soft growth on a plant built for lean, sandy ground.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cabbage-palm","common_name":"Cabbage Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A modest feeder; in the landscape apply a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium, potassium and manganese 2-3 times in the growing season to prevent the frizzle-top and frond yellowing palms are prone to. Established trees in good soil need little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-palmetto","common_name":"Dwarf Palmetto","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients (especially magnesium and manganese) two to three times across the growing season; avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"needle-palm","common_name":"Needle Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Modest feeder. Give a slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium and manganese two to three times through spring and summer; stop feeding by early autumn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-sugar-palm","common_name":"Dwarf Sugar Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium and manganese two to three times across spring and summer to support its dense clump; avoid winter feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buccaneer-palm","common_name":"Buccaneer Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder adapted to lean soils. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients sparingly two to three times in the warm season; excess fertiliser can scorch this naturally frugal palm.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"spindle-palm","common_name":"Spindle Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium, potassium, and manganese two to three times through the warm season; deficiencies show readily on this palm, so use a complete palm formula.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bottle-palm","common_name":"Bottle Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium, potassium, and manganese two to three times in the warm season; like its relatives it is prone to nutrient deficiencies, so use a complete palm formula.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruffled-fan-palm","common_name":"Ruffled Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Moderate feeder in warmth. Apply a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser with micronutrients every two to three months during the growing season; feed lightly, as it is sensitive to fertiliser salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"footstool-palm","common_name":"Footstool Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Moderate to heavy feeder when growing. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser with magnesium, potassium, and manganese three to four times across the warm growing season to support its vigour; ease off in cool weather.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"bulgaria","common_name":"Chinese Windmill Palm ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed or a slow-release palm fertiliser containing magnesium and micronutrients. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Magnesium-rich feeds help prevent yellow-banded older fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aurea","common_name":"Sago Palm ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or palm fertiliser two or three times across spring and summer only. Cycads grow very slowly and are easily over-fed; a magnesium and manganese supplement helps keep fronds deep green between gold flushes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-sago","common_name":"Queen Sago","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed or palm fertiliser including magnesium and micronutrients. Its faster, lusher growth than revoluta means it responds well to steady but moderate feeding; stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emperor-sago","common_name":"Emperor Sago","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed two or three times across spring and summer with a balanced or palm fertiliser containing magnesium and manganese. It is slightly more vigorous than revoluta but still slow, so avoid heavy feeding; none in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coontie","common_name":"Coontie","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly two or three times in spring and summer with a balanced or palm fertiliser including magnesium and micronutrients. Coontie is slow and frugal; over-feeding does more harm than good. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dwarf-cardboard-palm","common_name":"Dwarf Cardboard Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid feed or palm fertiliser with magnesium and micronutrients. Faster-growing than most cycads, it appreciates steady but gentle feeding; stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bread-tree-cycad","common_name":"Bread Tree Cycad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed two or three times across spring and summer with a balanced or palm fertiliser containing magnesium and micronutrients. It is very slow, so feed moderately to support each flush; withhold entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardboard-cycad","common_name":"Cardboard Cycad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, two or three times in spring and summer, with a balanced or palm fertiliser including magnesium and micronutrients. It is exceptionally slow and easily over-fed; keep feeding light and stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-s-cycad","common_name":"Wood","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength, or use a slow-release palm/cycad fertiliser once in spring. Cycads benefit from supplemental magnesium; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-cycad","common_name":"Cape Cycad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid feed, or a slow-release granular feed once in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which can scorch the soft foliage; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-world-sago-cycad","common_name":"Old World Sago Cycad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid feed, or use a slow-release palm/cycad fertiliser once or twice in the growing season. Supplemental magnesium helps frond colour; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gum-palm","common_name":"Gum Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid feed, or a slow-release palm/cycad fertiliser in spring. It responds well to feeding given its faster growth; supplement magnesium and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"australian-foxtail-cycad","common_name":"Australian Foxtail Cycad","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a slow-release palm/cycad fertiliser or a balanced half-strength liquid feed. It is adapted to poor soils, so feed sparingly; add magnesium for frond colour and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"perle-von-n-rnberg","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Over-feeding produces soft, leggy growth that loses colour; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-echeveria","common_name":"Painted Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly about once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser. Avoid over-feeding, which causes soft, weakly coloured growth; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-prince-echeveria","common_name":"Black Prince Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, roughly once a month in spring and summer, with a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser at half strength. Excess nitrogen produces soft green growth that masks the dark colour; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lola","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength, roughly once a month. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruffled-echeveria","common_name":"Ruffled Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser monthly through spring and summer to fuel the large rosette and flower spikes. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"topsy-turvy-echeveria","common_name":"Topsy Turvy Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-echeveria","common_name":"Blue Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Cease feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-rose","common_name":"Woolly Rose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Withhold all feed in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"powdery-echeveria","common_name":"Powdery Echeveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — a quarter-to-half-strength succulent fertiliser once or twice across spring and summer is enough for this slow grower. No feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"jelly-bean-plant","common_name":"Jelly Bean Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength succulent fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer. It needs very little; over-feeding produces soft, floppy green growth. No feed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"autumn-joy-stonecrop","common_name":"Autumn Joy Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little or no feeding; rich soil and fertiliser cause floppy growth. At most, a thin spring mulch of compost is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds entirely.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"angelina-stonecrop","common_name":"Angelina Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially none required. An over-fed plant grows lax and loses colour. At most, a single weak dose of dilute balanced feed in spring on very poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-s-blood-stonecrop","common_name":"Dragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to none. Feeding produces soft, floppy growth and washes out the colour. If at all, one light spring feed on impoverished soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-stonecrop","common_name":"White Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially none. Thrives on poor soil and resents feeding, which makes growth lax. Skip fertiliser or give one very dilute spring dose at most.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cobweb-houseleek","common_name":"Cobweb Houseleek","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. Feeding is rarely needed and softens the tight alpine form; at most one weak, dilute feed in spring. Lean conditions give the best colour and webbing.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"black","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Lean soil intensifies the dark colour; feeding produces soft green growth. At most one very dilute feed in spring.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gollum-jade","common_name":"Gollum Jade","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light. Feed with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month during spring and summer growth only; none in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hobbit-jade","common_name":"Hobbit Jade","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Sparing. A dilute balanced or cactus feed once a month through spring and summer is plenty; withhold entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buddha-s-temple","common_name":"Buddha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very light. A dilute cactus feed once a month in spring and summer only; over-feeding distorts the prized geometric stacking. None in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-pagoda","common_name":"Red Pagoda","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter, when growth pauses. Over-feeding produces soft, green, floppy growth that resists colouring up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-dollar-jade","common_name":"Silver Dollar Jade","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month through spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. As a slow grower it needs little; excess nitrogen produces weak, leggy growth prone to toppling.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fred-ives","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. As a vigorous grower it responds well to light feeding, but excess nitrogen makes the rosette loose and green rather than compact and colourful.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"debbie-graptoveria","common_name":"Debbie Graptoveria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent feed. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Light feeding keeps it healthy; excess nitrogen produces soft, green, loose growth that loses the prized colour and form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"powder-puff","common_name":"Pachyveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Stop in autumn and winter. Modest feeding keeps it plump and healthy; too much nitrogen produces soft, green, loose growth and dulls the colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chandelier-plant","common_name":"Chandelier Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent feed; a slightly higher-phosphorus feed can support flowering. Stop in autumn and winter. It grows vigorously without much feeding, so go easy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pearl-plant","common_name":"Pearl Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice through spring and summer, with a quarter- to half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Skip autumn and winter. As a slow grower it needs very little; over-feeding can burn the roots and distort growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-window-plant","common_name":"Star Window Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice in spring and summer, with a quarter- to half-strength balanced succulent feed. Stop in autumn and winter. A slow grower, it thrives on minimal feeding; excess fertiliser risks root burn and leggy, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ox-tongue","common_name":"Ox Tongue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice over the spring-to-summer growing season. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding forces soft, weak growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"warty-gasteria","common_name":"Warty Gasteria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent feed once or twice across spring and summer is ample. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft, etiolated growth that is more rot-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-aloe","common_name":"Tiger Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once or twice during its cooler-season growth period. Do not feed during summer dormancy. Heavy feeding causes lax, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-aloe","common_name":"Coral Aloe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft growth and discourages the prized flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-tooth-aloe","common_name":"Tiger Tooth Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent feed once or twice over spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Too much nitrogen forces soft, leggy growth that loses the compact toothed form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-elephant-bush","common_name":"Variegated Elephant Bush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice over spring and summer. Withhold in autumn and winter. The variegated form is slower-growing, so feed sparingly to avoid soft, weak shoots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-rose-aeonium","common_name":"Black Rose Aeonium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice during the autumn-to-spring growth period. Do not feed during summer dormancy. Light feeding supports growth without forcing soft, weak stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunburst","common_name":"Aeonium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once or twice over the autumn-to-spring growing period. Do not feed during summer dormancy. Modest feeding maintains colour and growth without forcing weak stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saucer-plant","common_name":"Saucer Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth in autumn through spring. Stop feeding entirely during summer dormancy. Aeoniums are light feeders and excess nitrogen produces weak, stretched growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"kiwi-aeonium","common_name":"Kiwi Aeonium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during autumn-through-spring growth; withhold feed during summer dormancy. Over-feeding causes loose, pale, etiolated rosettes and dulls the red margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"living-stones","common_name":"Living Stones","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Essentially none required. At most, apply a dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus feed once during the active autumn growth period. Lithops grow in nutrient-poor ground and excess feeding causes soft, swollen, rot-prone bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cat-s-jaws","common_name":"Cat","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month at half strength with a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during active autumn and spring growth. Withhold during summer rest. It is a light feeder and over-fertilising causes soft, floppy leaves.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"powder-puff-cactus","common_name":"Powder Puff Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potash cactus fertiliser to support flowering. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Excess nitrogen causes soft, split-prone growth and weak spines.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brain-cactus","common_name":"Brain Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold in autumn and winter. Crested cacti grow slowly, so over-feeding produces soft, weak, rot-prone tissue and can disrupt the crest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-pincushion-cactus","common_name":"Rose Pincushion Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potash cactus fertiliser to encourage its abundant flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"owl-eyes-cactus","common_name":"Owl Eyes Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potash cactus fertiliser. Withhold in autumn and winter. As a slow grower it needs little feeding, and excess nitrogen weakens the body and spines.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-powder-puff","common_name":"Golden Powder Puff","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (high potassium/phosphorus) once a month in spring and summer only. Stop entirely from autumn through winter. Over-feeding forces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-cluster-cactus","common_name":"Silver Cluster Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A diluted low-nitrogen cactus feed once a month in spring and summer is plenty. No feeding in autumn or winter. Lean feeding keeps the clusters compact rather than soft and floppy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variegated-moon-cactus","common_name":"Variegated Moon Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a diluted cactus fertiliser monthly in spring and summer to keep the rootstock vigorous. None in winter. A well-fed host stem is what keeps the colorful scion alive and plump.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chin-cactus","common_name":"Chin Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen cactus feed monthly through spring and summer to support flowering. Stop in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth and fewer blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spider-cactus","common_name":"Spider Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. None in autumn or winter. Lean feeding keeps the body solid and the spines well-formed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plaid-cactus","common_name":"Plaid Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a diluted cactus fertiliser monthly in spring and summer to support steady growth and flowers. None in winter. Avoid high nitrogen, which softens the body.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"onzuka-bishop-s-cap","common_name":"Onzuka Bishop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser sparingly, once a month in spring and summer only. None in autumn or winter. Astrophytum grows slowly and over-feeding causes soft, split-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"super-kabuto-star-cactus","common_name":"Super Kabuto Star Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser sparingly, once a month in spring and summer only. None in autumn or winter. Over-feeding this slow grower causes soft, distorted, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goat-s-horn-cactus","common_name":"Goat","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed during winter dormancy. Excess nitrogen causes soft, split-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monk-s-hood-cactus","common_name":"Monk","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed. Withhold in winter. Over-feeding produces soft growth and dulls the silvery flecking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-urchin-cactus","common_name":"Sea Urchin Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support its heavy flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"easter-lily-cactus","common_name":"Easter Lily Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support flowering. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-torch-cactus","common_name":"Golden Torch Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support its vigorous growth. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedgehog-cactus","common_name":"Hedgehog Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed to support flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"argentine-giant-cactus","common_name":"Argentine Giant Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Withhold feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flying-saucer-cactus","common_name":"Flying Saucer Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support its heavy flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cinnamon-bunny-ears","common_name":"Cinnamon Bunny Ears","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-pear-cactus","common_name":"Prickly Pear Cactus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a low-nitrogen cactus or tomato-type fertiliser to favour flowering and fruit over leafy pad growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-prickly-pear","common_name":"Eastern Prickly Pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding in the ground. In containers, a single light dose of half-strength cactus fertiliser in late spring is plenty; excess feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"beavertail-cactus","common_name":"Beavertail Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly at most once or twice in spring/early summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. It thrives on lean conditions; over-feeding causes soft, rot-prone, weakly coloured pads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"santa-rita-prickly-pear","common_name":"Santa Rita Prickly Pear","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding. A single light dose of dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser in late spring suffices; rich feeding produces soft green pads and mutes the prized purple tones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"engelmann-s-prickly-pear","common_name":"Engelmann","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in the ground. In containers, a light half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed once in late spring supports flowering; over-feeding favours soft pad growth over fruit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"curiosity-plant","common_name":"Curiosity Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted balanced cactus fertiliser to support its relatively quick growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while it rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-torch-cactus","common_name":"Blue Torch Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support steady columnar growth. Withhold all feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-cactus","common_name":"Crown Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely from autumn through winter so the plant can enter dormancy and form buds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fire-crown-cactus","common_name":"Fire Crown Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen high-potassium cactus feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer. Cease all feeding in autumn and winter to allow proper dormancy and reliable bud formation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunrise-crown-cactus","common_name":"Sunrise Crown Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, at quarter to half strength with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser, once a month in spring and summer only. This slow-growing species needs little feeding; stop entirely for the autumn-winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ball-cactus","common_name":"Ball Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen high-potassium cactus fertiliser to support its relatively vigorous growth and flowering. Stop completely from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-ball-cactus","common_name":"Golden Ball Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen high-potassium cactus feed to support its relatively vigorous growth. Stop feeding for the autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-ball-cactus","common_name":"Scarlet Ball Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Stop in autumn and through winter, allowing a true rest period that supports its early flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tom-thumb-cactus","common_name":"Tom Thumb Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen high-potassium cactus feed. Stop completely in autumn and winter to allow a proper rest and reliable summer flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishhook-barrel-cactus","common_name":"Fishhook Barrel Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly, just once or twice in late spring and summer, with a dilute low-nitrogen high-potassium cactus fertiliser. This slow grower needs minimal feeding; over-fertilising forces soft, weak growth. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-barrel-cactus","common_name":"California Barrel Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter to respect dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fire-barrel-cactus","common_name":"Fire Barrel Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus feed once monthly through spring and summer only. No feeding in the dormant months; excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"thanksgiving-cactus","common_name":"Thanksgiving Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring through summer with a balanced or slightly low-nitrogen houseplant feed at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn as buds set, and pause through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-charm-holiday-cactus","common_name":"Gold Charm Holiday Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer. Stop as autumn buds form and hold off through winter rest to encourage flowering rather than leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chain-cactus","common_name":"Chain Cactus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-mistletoe-cactus","common_name":"Red Mistletoe Cactus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength. Cut back in autumn and pause over winter while growth rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orchid-cactus","common_name":"Orchid Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly low-nitrogen feed at half strength; a higher-potash feed before the flowering season supports blooms. Stop feeding over the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishbone-cactus","common_name":"Fishbone Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen houseplant feed at half strength; a higher-potash feed ahead of autumn supports blooming. Pause feeding through the cooler winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-orchid-cactus","common_name":"Red Orchid Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks spring through summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid feed at half strength to support bloom. A cool, dry, unfed winter rest of 6-8 weeks at around 10-13°C sets flower buds. Stop feeding in late autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"german-empress-orchid-cactus","common_name":"German Empress Orchid Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly to monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium feed to fuel its abundant bloom. Give a cool, dry, unfed rest at roughly 10-13°C for 6-8 weeks in winter to initiate buds, then resume as growth restarts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moth-orchid","common_name":"Moth Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly: a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength most waterings during active growth, flushing with plain water periodically to clear salts. Ease back in winter. A short autumn drop of about 5-8°C in night temperature helps trigger a flower spike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-moth-orchid","common_name":"Pink Moth Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid feed at quarter to half strength through active growth, flushing with plain water now and then to prevent salt build-up. Reduce feeding in winter. A cooler autumn night spell of around 5-8°C below day temperature helps trigger its large flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-moth-orchid","common_name":"Tiger Moth Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength year-round in warmth, flushing with plain water periodically. As a warm grower without a strong cool rest, it blooms on warmth and steady feeding rather than a temperature drop, often flushing repeatedly through the warm season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxtail-orchid","common_name":"Foxtail Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength through active growth, flushing periodically with plain water to clear salts. Reduce in winter. A cooler autumn night drop of roughly 5-8°C below daytime helps initiate its large, branching flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-moth-orchid","common_name":"Yellow Moth Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing periodically with plain water. Reduce in winter. As a slightly cooler grower from the Himalayan foothills, a distinct cool, drier winter rest helps trigger its spring flowering flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brother-sara-gold","common_name":"Phalaenopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly, weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing with plain water occasionally to clear salts. Ease back in winter. A cooler autumn night drop of about 5-8°C below daytime helps trigger a fresh flower spike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sogo-vivien","common_name":"Mini Moth Orchid ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly: a balanced orchid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength at most waterings during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Reduce feeding while the plant rests after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liodoro","common_name":"Phalaenopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly-weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly. Consistent warmth plus light feeding drives the long sequential bloom this hybrid is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nobile-dendrobium","common_name":"Nobile Dendrobium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly through spring and summer with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength, shifting to a low-nitrogen or bloom formula in late summer. Stop feeding entirely during the cool, dry winter rest, or the plant produces keikis instead of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phalaenopsis-type-dendrobium","common_name":"Phalaenopsis-type Dendrobium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength through spring and summer, easing to a bloom formula in late summer. Reduce or stop feeding over the cooler, drier winter rest to consolidate growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pigeon-orchid","common_name":"Pigeon Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength regularly through warm active growth, flushing with plain water periodically. It is a vigorous grower in heat and humidity; ease feeding in any cooler, slower spell.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-bow-dendrobium","common_name":"Golden Bow Dendrobium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength through the spring-summer growth, tapering in late summer as canes mature. Withhold feeding during the cool, dry winter rest that primes flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooded-dendrobium","common_name":"Hooded Dendrobium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength through spring and summer while canes grow, then stop entirely for the cool, dry, leafless winter rest. Resume feeding once new growth appears after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spatulate-dendrobium","common_name":"Spatulate Dendrobium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength regularly through spring-summer growth, easing to a low-nitrogen feed in autumn. Reduce or stop feeding over the cool winter rest; over-feeding and warmth in winter promote keikis over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"berry-oda","common_name":"Dendrobium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Cut feeding back through the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corsage-orchid","common_name":"Corsage Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-of-the-night","common_name":"Lady of the Night","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks at quarter to half strength balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth; this species is a light feeder, so err toward dilute. Flush with plain water monthly and ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"why-not","common_name":"Cattleya ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during growth, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce feeding when growth pauses in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-cattleya","common_name":"Coral Cattleya","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during the strong growing season, flushing monthly with plain water. This vigorous species responds well to steady feeding; reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"easter-orchid","common_name":"Easter Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce feeding during the cooler, drier rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-orchid","common_name":"Christmas Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water. Ease feeding back through the cooler winter bloom period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dancing-lady-orchid","common_name":"Dancing Lady Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water to clear salts. Reduce feeding once growth slows in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-crow-orchid","common_name":"Tiger Crow Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Cut feeding back through the cool, dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twinkle-oncidium","common_name":"Twinkle Oncidium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly-weekly with a balanced orchid feed at quarter strength while in active growth, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce feeding when growth slows in winter; this small plant burns easily on strong fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mule-ear-oncidium","common_name":"Mule-Ear Oncidium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly-weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength year-round, as it grows almost continuously, flushing monthly to prevent salt build-up on the bare roots. Ease off only slightly in the coolest months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boat-orchid","common_name":"Boat Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength during warm active growth, switching to a higher-potassium feed in late summer to promote spikes. Reduce feeding sharply through the cool, dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-edged-cymbidium","common_name":"Golden-Edged Cymbidium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser through spring and summer, shifting to a high-potassium feed in late summer to encourage spikes. Stop feeding over the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"noble-cymbidium","common_name":"Noble Cymbidium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 2-3 weeks at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid feed in spring and summer; this refined species burns on heavy feeding. Stop feeding entirely through its cold winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snake-orchid","common_name":"Snake Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser through the warm growing season, easing to a higher-potassium feed before flowering. Reduce feeding in the cooler, lower-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarah-jean","common_name":"Cymbidium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser in spring and summer, switching to a high-potassium feed in late summer to drive the cascading spikes. Stop feeding through the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-vanda","common_name":"Blue Vanda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (around one-quarter strength) at most waterings during active growth, the classic ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-coloured-vanda","common_name":"Three-Coloured Vanda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced orchid feed at roughly quarter strength with most warm-season waterings (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tessellated-vanda","common_name":"Tessellated Vanda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (about quarter strength) with most waterings during warm active growth, easing back in cooler months. Periodically flush the roots with plain water to clear accumulated salts, and shift toward a bloom-booster feed as flower spikes develop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sander-s-vanda","common_name":"Sander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at around quarter strength with most warm-season waterings (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-joaquim","common_name":"Vanda ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Being nearly ever-blooming, it benefits from regular dilute balanced orchid feed (around quarter strength) at most waterings, with a higher-phosphorus bloom feed to sustain continuous flowering. Flush with plain water periodically to clear salts and ease back slightly in cooler, lower-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maudiae-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Maudiae Slipper Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-3 waterings during active growth, easing off in winter. Slipper orchids are salt-sensitive, so flush the mix with plain water regularly and never apply full-strength feed to dry roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sukhakul-s-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Sukhakul","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-3 waterings in active growth, reducing in winter. These slipper orchids are salt-sensitive, so flush regularly with plain water and never feed at full strength or onto dry roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"callus-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Callus Slipper Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-3 waterings during active growth, reducing in winter. As salt-sensitive plants, slipper orchids should be flushed regularly with plain water; never apply full-strength feed or feed onto dry roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sublime-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Sublime Slipper Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly with a quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing the mix with plain water monthly to clear salts. Cut feeding to roughly monthly in winter. Slipper orchids are salt-sensitive, so under-feed rather than over-feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rothschild-s-slipper-orchid","common_name":"Rothschild","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every week or two in active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to avoid salt build-up. Ease off in cooler, slower months. Patience matters: seedlings take 5-7+ years to reach blooming size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-jack","common_name":"Maudiae-Type Slipper ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Reduce to roughly monthly in winter. These warmth-loving Maudiae types feed lightly and bloom readily without forcing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pansy-orchid","common_name":"Pansy Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly with a quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser year-round, since it grows more or less continuously, and flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt damage to the fine roots. Slightly higher-phosphorus feed before flowering can encourage blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herralexandre","common_name":"Miltoniopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser through the year, as growth is near-continuous, flushing with plain water monthly to protect the fine roots from salt. A higher-phosphorus feed as spikes form helps flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"redvale","common_name":"Zygopetalum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry orchid: feed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength during active growth, tapering to monthly in winter, and flush with plain water monthly. Regular feeding through the growing season builds the strong pseudobulbs needed to flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mackay-s-zygopetalum","common_name":"Mackay","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, cutting back to monthly in winter and flushing with plain water monthly. As a vigorous species it rewards regular feeding with stronger pseudobulbs and freer flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-coloured-zygopetalum","common_name":"Many-Coloured Zygopetalum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks with a quarter to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, easing to monthly in winter, and flush regularly with plain water. Mounted plants benefit from frequent dilute feeding since nutrients are not held by a pot of mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spider-orchid","common_name":"Spider Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly weekly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Taper feeding through autumn and largely stop over the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arching-spider-orchid","common_name":"Arching Spider Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly while in active growth with a balanced orchid feed at quarter to half strength; flush monthly with plain water to avoid salt buildup. Reduce feeding in the cooler, lower-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rex","common_name":"Brassia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly weekly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce feeding through the cooler, darker months when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"medusa-orchid","common_name":"Medusa Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two waterings during active growth, since frequent watering on a mount leaches nutrients quickly. Flush with plain water periodically and ease off in cooler, lower-light spells.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rothschild-s-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Rothschild","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every couple of waterings during active growth, flushing periodically with plain water. Cut back feeding in the cooler, darker months as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobb-s-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Lobb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every one to two waterings during growth, as frequent watering leaches nutrients quickly, and flush with plain water periodically. Reduce feeding in cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-orchid","common_name":"Tiger Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every one to two weeks, as this huge plant is a heavy feeder; a higher-phosphorus feed can be used as canes mature. Flush regularly and reduce feeding during the dry rest.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"nun-s-orchid","common_name":"Nun","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed regularly during active growth and spiking with a balanced fertiliser at half strength every one to two weeks, as this vigorous terrestrial is a relatively heavy feeder. Reduce feeding after flowering and during the cooler, lower-light rest.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"cockleshell-orchid","common_name":"Cockleshell Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute orchid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) every 1-2 weeks during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Cut back to monthly in winter. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-of-bethlehem-orchid","common_name":"Star of Bethlehem Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 1-2 weeks while in active growth, flushing monthly with plain water to prevent salt buildup. Ease off in the cooler, lower-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buttonhole-orchid","common_name":"Buttonhole Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute orchid or general fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks during active growth, easing to monthly in winter. As a vigorous grower it appreciates steadier feeding than fussier orchids; flush with plain water monthly to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cambria-orchid","common_name":"Cambria Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 1-2 weeks during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water to clear salts, which these salt-sensitive hybrids dislike. Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"krimson-queen","common_name":"Hoya ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer, or a high-potash bloom feed when flowering. A low-nitrogen or balanced feed protects the variegation, since excess nitrogen pushes greener growth. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"krimson-princess","common_name":"Hoya ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a balanced dilute liquid feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season, switching to a high-potash bloom feed around flowering. Keep nitrogen modest so the variegated centres stay bright rather than reverting to green. Pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hindu-rope-plant","common_name":"Hindu Rope Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, or a high-potash bloom feed when in flower. This slow grower needs only light feeding; flush occasionally with plain water to prevent salt buildup, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-sweetheart-hoya","common_name":"Variegated Sweetheart Hoya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during spring and summer, or a high-potash bloom feed around flowering. A single rooted leaf needs almost no feeding. Keep nitrogen modest to protect the variegation, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"splash","common_name":"Hoya Pubicalyx ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. A high-potassium bloom feed once buds appear can boost flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-hawaiian-purple","common_name":"Hoya Pubicalyx ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength. Switching to a higher-potassium bloom fertiliser as buds form encourages those signature purple umbels. Pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunrise","common_name":"Hoya ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. A bloom-boosting feed when buds appear supports the fragrant umbels. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-dragon","common_name":"Hoya Pubicalyx ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength. A higher-potassium bloom feed as buds form helps produce the dramatic dark umbels. Stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegata","common_name":"Hoya Macrophylla ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength — variegated, slower plants need lighter feeding than green hoyas. A bloom feed when buds appear supports flowering. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mathilde","common_name":"Hoya ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. A higher-potassium bloom feed when buds form encourages the fragrant umbels. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-string-of-hearts","common_name":"Variegated String of Hearts","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength. The variegated form is slow and easily overfed, which can burn roots and push reversion. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-spades","common_name":"String of Spades","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly — once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half to quarter strength. It is easily overfed, which can burn the fine roots. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceropegia-sandersonii","common_name":"Ceropegia Sandersonii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser, ideally a low-nitrogen cactus feed to favour flowers over soft growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dischidia-ruscifolia","common_name":"Dischidia Ruscifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or use a dilute orchid feed suited to its epiphytic roots. Skip feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-string-of-pearls","common_name":"Variegated String of Pearls","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or balanced liquid fertiliser. Over-feeding causes weak, stretched growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-fishhooks","common_name":"String of Fishhooks","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a light feeder; excess nitrogen causes soft, stretched stems. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blue-chalk-sticks","common_name":"Blue Chalk Sticks","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or low-nitrogen fertiliser. It needs very little feeding; over-feeding causes lax, green growth. None in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nanouk","common_name":"Inch Plant ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its fast growth and colour. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-heart","common_name":"Purple Heart","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder; too much nitrogen produces soft growth and duller colour. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"quadricolor","common_name":"Tradescantia Zebrina ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support fast, colourful growth. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilac","common_name":"Tradescantia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. It grows fast and responds well, but over-feeding produces soft, leggy growth, so pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bridal-veil-plant","common_name":"Bridal Veil Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength to support continuous flowering and lush growth. Stop feeding over winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-lady","common_name":"Callisia Repens ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength. Variegated turtle vines are sensitive to over-feeding, which can scorch the delicate leaf margins; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold","common_name":"Callisia Repens ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A monthly balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength through spring and summer is plenty. Over-feeding mutes the golden color and softens growth; stop feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"basket-plant","common_name":"Basket Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. It grows strongly with regular feeding but does not need it to thrive; withhold fertiliser over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kangaroo-vine","common_name":"Kangaroo Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength to fuel its vigorous climbing. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cissus-discolor","common_name":"Cissus Discolor","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength to support its fast, leafy growth. Stop feeding once it slows or goes dormant in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruby-cascade-peperomia","common_name":"Ruby Cascade Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Peperomias are light feeders and sensitive to excess, so under-feed rather than over-feed; pause in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-pepperspot","common_name":"Peperomia Pepperspot","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. This light feeder needs little; stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser causes salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rubra","common_name":"Hoya Carnosa ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium houseplant feed at half strength to encourage blooms. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. A high-potassium feed before the bloom season supports flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cashero","common_name":"Rhipsalis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or cactus fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes soft, weak growth and salt buildup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"escargot-rex-begonia","common_name":"Escargot Rex Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Rex begonias are light feeders; over-fertilising burns the leaf margins. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gryphon","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; this vigorous grower is a moderate feeder. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polka-dot-begonia","common_name":"Polka Dot Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Cane begonias are moderate feeders; over-feeding burns leaf edges. Reduce and stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fireworks","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Rex begonias are light feeders prone to leaf-edge burn from excess fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"silver-limbo","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this small, light feeder burns easily from excess. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during its rest period.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-paws-begonia","common_name":"Tiger Paws Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-begonia","common_name":"Strawberry Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marmaduke","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lucerna","common_name":"Angel Wing Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium fertiliser at half strength to fuel flowering; feed monthly or pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-wing-begonia","common_name":"Dragon Wing Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to sustain heavy flowering, or use slow-release granules in containers. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nonstop","common_name":"Tuberous Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from when growth starts until late summer with a high-potassium (tomato-type) fertiliser to fuel flowering. Stop feeding as the plant heads into autumn dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wax-begonia","common_name":"Wax Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or mix slow-release granules into containers. Reduce feeding for overwintered indoor plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"escargot-cocktail-series","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or incorporate slow-release granules into containers and beds at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"connee-boswell","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows or pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-mamba","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced houseplant feed at half strength every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-u-377","common_name":"Begonia U-377","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this small species is sensitive to salt build-up. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosso","common_name":"Peperomia caperata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; peperomias are light feeders and burn easily. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hope","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser diluted to half strength; it is a light feeder prone to fertiliser burn. Hold off in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"frost","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; it is a light feeder that burns with excess. Stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"beetle-peperomia","common_name":"Beetle Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength; this light feeder is easily over-fed. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"jelly-peperomia","common_name":"Jelly Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; it is a light feeder that burns with excess salts. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pixie-lime","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Peperomias are light feeders; over-fertilising causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"columbian-peperomia","common_name":"Columbian Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength. As a light feeder it is prone to fertiliser-salt burn if overfed; flush the soil occasionally and pause feeding in the cooler months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"schumi-red","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Caperata peperomias are light feeders; excess fertiliser scorches leaf edges. Stop feeding from autumn until growth resumes in spring.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"parallel-peperomia","common_name":"Parallel Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. As a light feeder it is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so avoid overfeeding and suspend feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"optimara-everfloris","common_name":"African Violet ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks year-round with a balanced or bloom-formula African violet fertiliser at the dilution on the label. Consistent light feeding fuels the ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"robs-vanilla-trail","common_name":"Trailing African Violet ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced or bloom-type African violet fertiliser at label dilution. Steady light feeding keeps the multiple crowns flowering; flush the soil monthly to clear fertiliser salts from the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-primrose","common_name":"Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a high-potash or bloom fertiliser at half strength to sustain the long flowering period. Reduce or stop feeding in winter. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds, which favour leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"harlequin-blue","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly through spring and summer with a high-potash or flowering fertiliser at half strength to fuel the extended bloom. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter. Limit high-nitrogen feeds, which push leaves rather than flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polka-dot-purple","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength to sustain repeat flowering. Drop to monthly or stop in winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salts, which the fine roots are sensitive to.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-acajou","common_name":"Episcia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; the roots are sensitive to salts. Taper to monthly or none in winter when warmth and light drop and growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-skies","common_name":"Episcia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength, since the roots are salt-sensitive. Reduce to monthly or stop over winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lace-flower-vine","common_name":"Lace Flower Vine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; the roots are sensitive to salts. Taper to monthly or none in winter as light and warmth decline.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primulina-tamiana","common_name":"Primulina tamiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength; this small plant needs little and is sensitive to fertiliser salts. Reduce or stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"patina","common_name":"Primulina ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this slow grower needs little and dislikes salt buildup. Reduce or stop in winter while it rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lil-georgie","common_name":"Sinningia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength; this tiny plant needs only a little and is salt-sensitive. Stop feeding if it enters dormancy and resume gently when growth restarts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-edelweiss","common_name":"Brazilian Edelweiss","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, easing back as the plant approaches dormancy. Give no fertiliser while the tuber is resting and leafless.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardinal-flower-sinningia","common_name":"Cardinal Flower Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Stop feeding once growth slows and the tuber heads toward dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mona-lisa","common_name":"Lipstick Plant ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium houseplant feed at half strength to support blooming. Reduce to monthly or pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-pagoda-lipstick-plant","common_name":"Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium feed to encourage bloom. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"light-prince","common_name":"Columnea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium houseplant feed at half strength to support flowering. Cut back to monthly or pause over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropicana","common_name":"Nematanthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium feed at half strength to fuel its long bloom. Reduce to monthly or pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bristols-party-girl","common_name":"Cape Primrose ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium houseplant feed at half to quarter strength to sustain its long flowering. Reduce to monthly in the lower light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-queen","common_name":"Anthurium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-phosphorus houseplant feed at quarter to half strength. Anthuriums are sensitive to salts, so feed lightly and flush the pot occasionally; pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-anthurium","common_name":"White Anthurium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or higher-phosphorus houseplant feed at quarter to half strength. Anthuriums are salt-sensitive, so keep feed dilute, flush the pot periodically, and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-anthurium","common_name":"Pink Anthurium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks spring through summer with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength, or a high-phosphorus bloom formula to push flowering. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salts. Stop feeding in winter when growth idles.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"livium","common_name":"Anthurium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or bloom-boosting houseplant feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to early autumn. Periodically flush the pot to prevent salt accumulation, and pause feeding over winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulip-anthurium","common_name":"Tulip Anthurium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer using a balanced or higher-phosphorus bloom feed. Occasionally flush the pot to clear mineral salts, and stop feeding through winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rana","common_name":"Guzmania ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder. Use a quarter- to half-strength balanced feed monthly in spring and summer, applied to the mix or as a dilute foliar spray, not poured concentrated into the cup. No feeding is needed once the bract colours up or over winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"guzmania-conifera","common_name":"Guzmania conifera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder: apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced fertiliser monthly through spring and summer to the mix or as a dilute foliar mist, avoiding strong feed poured into the cup. Withhold feed once flowering ends and over winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"blue-rain","common_name":"Aechmea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a quarter- to half-strength balanced fertiliser monthly in spring and summer, applied to the mix or as a dilute foliar feed rather than strong solution in the cup. Stop feeding after flowering and during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aechmea-chantinii","common_name":"Aechmea chantinii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light feeder: apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced fertiliser monthly in spring and summer to the mix or as a dilute foliar feed, avoiding strong feed in the cup, which can rot the crown. No feeding once flowering finishes or in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sky-plant","common_name":"Sky Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed roughly monthly in the growing season by adding a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength to the soaking water, or as a dilute mist. Avoid copper-based products and standard strong feeds, which can damage the leaf scales.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-xerographica","common_name":"Tillandsia xerographica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Add a bromeliad or low-copper air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength to the soaking water roughly once a month in spring and summer. Copper is toxic to Tillandsia, so avoid general houseplant feeds that contain it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-moss","common_name":"Spanish Moss","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in the growing season with a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser diluted to quarter strength, applied as a fine mist or in the soaking water. Copper kills Tillandsia, so avoid feeds containing it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-bulbosa","common_name":"Tillandsia bulbosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength roughly once a month in spring and summer, mixed into the soaking water. Avoid any feed containing copper, which is toxic to Tillandsia.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astrid","common_name":"Vriesea ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a half-strength balanced or bromeliad fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, applied to the mix or as a dilute foliar spray. Avoid putting strong feed directly in the central cup, which can scorch the tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blushing-bromeliad","common_name":"Blushing Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength balanced or bromeliad fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer, applied to the mix rather than the cup. Over-feeding fades the variegation and encourages loose, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fireball","common_name":"Neoregelia ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength balanced or bromeliad fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, applied to the mix. Heavy feeding washes out the red and produces lush green growth instead.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"earth-star","common_name":"Earth Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Cryptanthus is a light feeder, and excess fertiliser scorches the small roots and dulls the leaf colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"belgian-hybrid","common_name":"Clivia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer, switching to a high-potassium feed as buds form to support flowering. Stop feeding entirely during the cool winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-clivia","common_name":"Yellow Clivia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid feed during active growth, spring to late summer. Stop entirely during the cool winter rest. Excess nitrogen produces lush leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drooping-clivia","common_name":"Drooping Clivia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer, switching to a higher-potassium feed near bud time. Withhold feed during the cool winter rest to avoid lush leaf growth that suppresses flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-lion","common_name":"Amaryllis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Once leaves appear, feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed through spring and summer to recharge the bulb. Stop feeding when foliage yellows ahead of the dormant rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple-blossom","common_name":"Amaryllis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"After leaves emerge, feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid feed through spring and summer to rebuild the bulb. Cease feeding as foliage yellows before the dormant rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"minerva","common_name":"Amaryllis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Once foliage appears, feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed across spring and summer to recharge the bulb. Stop feeding when leaves yellow before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"picotee","common_name":"Amaryllis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"After leaves emerge, feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid feed through spring and summer to rebuild the bulb. Stop feeding as foliage yellows before the dormant rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-gift","common_name":"Amaryllis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Once leaves appear, feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or high-potassium liquid feed through spring and summer to recharge the bulb. Discontinue feeding as foliage yellows before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"papilio","common_name":"Amaryllis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid feed through spring and summer, easing off in winter. As a semi-evergreen species it benefits from light feeding whenever it is in active leaf rather than a hard feeding stop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-cyclamen","common_name":"Hardy Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. Apply a top-dressing of leaf mould or a balanced slow-release feed in early autumn as growth begins. A high-potash liquid feed every few weeks during flowering supports bloom, but avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-cyclamen","common_name":"Spring Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with leaf mould or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early autumn as growth resumes. A dilute high-potash feed every two to three weeks supports winter flowering. Avoid rich, nitrogen-heavy feeding that produces soft, rot-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"calandiva","common_name":"Kalanchoe ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during spring and summer growth with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; high-potash feed supports flowering. Stop feeding in winter. Over-feeding produces lush leaves at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"empress","common_name":"Sinningia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during active growth with a high-potash or African-violet liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength to fuel flowering. Stop feeding once the plant begins its autumn dieback and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"endless-summer","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring and again in early summer with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or one formulated for hydrangeas to sustain repeat flowering. For blue blooms, use an acidic/ericaceous feed. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that grow leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"annabelle","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth begins, optionally with a second light feed in early summer. Because it flowers on new wood, spring feeding directly supports the season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"limelight","common_name":"Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser as growth starts. Since it flowers on new wood, spring feeding supports the coming season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oakleaf-hydrangea","common_name":"Oakleaf Hydrangea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser as growth begins. It is not a heavy feeder and over-feeding can reduce flowering and autumn colour. A spring mulch of compost often supplies enough nutrients on decent soil.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-hydrangea","common_name":"Climbing Hydrangea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a layer of well-rotted manure/compost in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Mature, established plants in good soil rarely need more than an annual mulch.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"kleims-hardy","common_name":"Gardenia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with an acidifying fertiliser formulated for ericaceous/azalea-type plants. Supplement with chelated iron or sequestered iron if leaves yellow. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"frostproof","common_name":"Gardenia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with an acidifying ericaceous/azalea fertiliser; add chelated iron if foliage yellows. Cease feeding through autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen drives foliage at the expense of flowers, so favour balanced bloom formulas.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-jasmine","common_name":"Common Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser, and apply a high-potash feed (such as a rose or tomato feed) through the flowering season to encourage blooms. Mulch in spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arabian-jasmine","common_name":"Arabian Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potash fertiliser to fuel repeated flushes of bloom. An acidifying or ericaceous feed helps if leaves yellow. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth and flowering pause.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-jasmine","common_name":"Star Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser and apply a high-potash feed during the flowering period to support blooming. Mulch annually with compost. Container plants benefit from a controlled-release feed in spring plus liquid feeding through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alice-du-pont","common_name":"Mandevilla ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potash or bloom-boosting fertiliser to sustain continuous flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when the plant is overwintered cool and growth halts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-jasmine","common_name":"Brazilian Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a high-potash or flowering fertiliser to keep blooms coming. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers. Stop feeding in autumn and through winter while the plant rests in cool, frost-free storage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chilean-jasmine","common_name":"Chilean Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser to drive flowering; stop feeding in autumn and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barbara-karst","common_name":"Bougainvillea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a bloom-boosting, lower-nitrogen, high-phosphorus/potassium fertiliser; over-feeding nitrogen suppresses bracts. Pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"san-diego-red","common_name":"Bougainvillea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen bloom fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth; excess nitrogen gives leaves at the cost of bracts. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raspberry-ice","common_name":"Bougainvillea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen bloom fertiliser; too much nitrogen favours leaves over bracts. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-violet","common_name":"Persian Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks while flowering with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser to sustain continuous bloom; little feeding is needed once flowering ends.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tomatillo","common_name":"Tomatillo","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed modestly. A balanced feed at planting is usually enough; excess nitrogen produces lush plants with few fruit. A light high-potassium feed once flowering starts supports the crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohlrabi","common_name":"Kohlrabi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work a balanced general fertiliser into the bed before sowing. On poorer soils, a single nitrogen side-dressing as plants establish keeps growth steady; avoid excess nitrogen, which delays bulbing and grows leaves at the expense of the stem.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pak-choi","common_name":"Pak Choi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light-to-moderate feeder grown fast and young. Fertile soil enriched with compost usually suffices; on poorer ground, a nitrogen-rich liquid feed every couple of weeks keeps growth rapid and leaves tender. Avoid stalling growth, which toughens the crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mizuna","common_name":"Mizuna","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light-to-moderate feeder. Compost-enriched soil usually meets its needs; for repeated cut-and-come-again harvests, a nitrogen-rich liquid feed after each cutting keeps regrowth fast and leaves tender and mild.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daikon-radish","common_name":"Daikon Radish","category":"edible","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Work compost and a balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser into the deep bed before sowing. Too much nitrogen yields lush tops and forked, hairy roots; phosphorus and potassium support clean root formation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"celeriac","common_name":"Celeriac","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting and side-dress with a nitrogen source every 3-4 weeks; steady feeding prevents the growth checks that produce small roots. Avoid fresh manure, which can cause forking.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"salsify","common_name":"Salsify","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light feeder. Excess nitrogen produces lush tops at the expense of roots and encourages forking. A single application of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser or modest compost at sowing is usually enough for the season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"scorzonera","common_name":"Scorzonera","category":"edible","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Too much nitrogen drives leafy growth and forked roots; a single balanced, low-nitrogen feed or light compost dressing at sowing supports a full season. Side-dressing is rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"shallot","common_name":"Shallot","category":"edible","fertilising":"A light to moderate feeder. A balanced feed at planting and one nitrogen side-dressing during early leaf growth is enough; stop feeding as bulbing begins so the clump ripens. Over-feeding produces soft bulbs that store poorly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-garlic","common_name":"Elephant Garlic","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed nitrogen through spring leaf growth, side-dressing every few weeks, then stop as bulbing begins so the bulb ripens. Rich soil and steady early feeding are what drive the characteristic oversized bulbs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"welsh-onion","common_name":"Welsh Onion","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth for lush leaf production; a spring top-dress of compost suits established perennial clumps.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yardlong-bean","common_name":"Yardlong Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeding needs thanks to nitrogen fixation; compost at planting is usually enough. In poor soil a light balanced feed early on helps establishment, then ease off nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fava-bean","common_name":"Fava Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Nitrogen-fixing, so it needs little feed; a compost-enriched bed is enough. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth prone to disease and aphids. A potash boost can aid pod fill in poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"edamame","common_name":"Edamame","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeding needs thanks to nitrogen fixation; compost at planting is usually enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays podding. A potash-rich feed at flowering can aid pod fill in poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mangetout-pea","common_name":"Mangetout Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Nitrogen-fixing, so it needs little feed; compost-enriched soil is usually enough. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which favour foliage over pods. A potash boost can support pod set in poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florence-fennel","common_name":"Florence Fennel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A compost-rich bed usually suffices; a balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth supports bulb swelling. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages leaf over bulb and can promote bolting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"genovese-basil","common_name":"Genovese Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light-to-moderate feeder. In rich soil little is needed; in pots feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Over-feeding with nitrogen can dilute the essential oils that give the leaves their flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thai-basil","common_name":"Thai Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light-to-moderate feeder. In good soil it needs little; in pots feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush leaves at the expense of the aromatic oils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"holy-basil-tulsi","common_name":"Holy Basil (Tulsi)","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Over-feeding boosts leaf size but dilutes the essential-oil aroma, so go easy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-ruffles-basil","common_name":"Purple Ruffles Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed at half strength during active growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can wash out the purple colour and produce soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-basil","common_name":"Lemon Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during growth. Moderate feeding keeps the citral aroma concentrated; overdoing nitrogen produces bland, lush leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lime-basil","common_name":"Lime Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a half-strength balanced liquid feed in the growing season. Light feeding preserves the citrus punch; heavy nitrogen mutes the flavour and softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cinnamon-basil","common_name":"Cinnamon Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during active growth. Moderate feeding keeps the cinnamon aroma strong; excess nitrogen dilutes flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-blue-basil","common_name":"African Blue Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength through the growing season. As a long-lived, large plant it appreciates steadier feeding than annual basils, especially in containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-bush-basil","common_name":"Greek Bush Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks with a half-strength balanced liquid feed during growth. Because plants are small and often pot-grown, regular light feeding keeps the dome lush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spearmint","common_name":"Spearmint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeders; an annual top-dressing of compost or a balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season is plenty. Over-feeding produces lush, weakly flavoured growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peppermint","common_name":"Peppermint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season, or top-dress with compost in spring. Over-feeding with high nitrogen weakens menthol concentration and produces lush but flavorless leaves.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"chocolate-mint","common_name":"Chocolate Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, or spring compost top-dressing, is plenty. Excess nitrogen dilutes the chocolate-mint aroma and produces soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"moroccan-mint","common_name":"Moroccan Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks through the season, or a spring compost top-dressing, keeps it productive. Heavy nitrogen produces lush, weak growth and dilutes the tea flavor.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"apple-mint","common_name":"Apple Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, or spring compost, suffices. Excess nitrogen softens the foliage and invites disease while muting the apple scent.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"corsican-mint","common_name":"Corsican Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A weak balanced liquid feed once or twice during the growing season, or a thin compost mulch, is enough. This delicate plant is easily harmed by strong fertilizer, so err on the side of less.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pennyroyal","common_name":"Pennyroyal","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, or spring compost, is sufficient. It rarely needs much feeding and over-fertilizing produces weak, sprawling growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lemon-thyme","common_name":"Lemon Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeder. It performs best in lean soil; a single light feed or thin compost dressing in spring is ample. Rich feeding produces soft, floppy, less aromatic growth and reduces winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-thyme","common_name":"Creeping Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Barely needs feeding. It flowers and spreads best in lean soil; skip fertilizer or give only a thin spring compost dressing. Feeding produces lush green growth at the expense of flowers, fragrance and hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-thyme","common_name":"Woolly Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Almost none required; this herb prefers poor soil. A single light top-dressing of compost or a weak balanced feed in spring is plenty. Over-feeding produces floppy, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caraway-thyme","common_name":"Caraway Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding. A light dressing of compost in spring suffices; heavy nitrogen produces soft, sprawling growth with weaker aroma and reduced winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-oregano","common_name":"Greek Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A light spring compost dressing or one weak balanced feed is enough; excess nitrogen boosts leaf size at the expense of the concentrated flavour cooks want.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"italian-oregano","common_name":"Italian Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A spring compost mulch or one weak balanced feed per season is enough; heavy feeding gives lush growth at the cost of the sweet, rounded flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-oregano","common_name":"Golden Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a light spring compost dressing. Over-feeding produces lush green growth that loses the prized golden tone and softens the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuban-oregano","common_name":"Cuban Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed lightly during active growth, a weak balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. It grows fast and needs little; stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-sage","common_name":"Purple Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A light spring compost dressing is plenty; heavy feeding gives soft, floppy growth with weaker flavour and reduced hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tricolor-sage","common_name":"Tricolor Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a light spring compost dressing. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth, weaker flavour, reduced hardiness, and can mute the variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-sage","common_name":"Pineapple Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Work in compost at planting, then apply a balanced liquid feed monthly through the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush foliage at the expense of the showy autumn flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"clary-sage","common_name":"Clary Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder that performs best in lean soil. Skip nitrogen-rich feeds, which cause floppy growth. A little compost at planting is plenty; over-fertilising reduces aromatic oil content and flower-spike strength.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"white-sage","common_name":"White Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs essentially no feeding and resents rich soil. Skip fertiliser entirely in the ground; in containers a single weak feed in spring is ample. Excess nutrients cause soft, rot-prone growth and reduce the prized resin and scent.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prostrate-rosemary","common_name":"Prostrate Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A topdress of compost in spring suits ground-grown plants; container plants benefit from a balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season. Over-feeding produces soft growth that is less aromatic and more prone to cold and rot.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"arp-rosemary","common_name":"Arp Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring topdress of compost suffices in the ground; container plants take a balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, frost-tender growth that undercuts this cultivar","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"english-lavender","common_name":"English Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs minimal feeding and thrives in poor soil. Skip rich fertiliser; at most a light dressing of compost or a low-nitrogen feed in spring. Over-feeding gives lush, weak growth, fewer flowers, and reduced essential-oil concentration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"munstead-lavender","common_name":"Munstead Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder that performs best in poor soil. Avoid rich fertiliser; a thin spring dressing of compost or a low-nitrogen feed is plenty. Excess nitrogen gives soft growth, fewer flowers, and weaker fragrance.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"french-lavender","common_name":"French Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring topdress of compost suits ground plants; container plants take a balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks while flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, frost-tender growth and weakens the scent.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-lavender","common_name":"Spanish Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A single low-nitrogen feed in spring is plenty; over-feeding causes lush, floppy growth and fewer flowers. In poor soil it is happiest left lean.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"grosso-lavender","common_name":"Grosso Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding. One light low-nitrogen application in spring is sufficient. Rich feeding produces soft growth, fewer flowers, and weaker scent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"provence-lavender","common_name":"Provence Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder; one spring application of a low-nitrogen fertiliser at most. Over-feeding causes floppy growth and dilutes scent and flowering.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-winter-savory","common_name":"Creeping Winter Savory","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs almost no feeding. Lean soil yields the best flavour; an occasional light feed only if growth is visibly weak. Avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which dilutes the aromatic oils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lovage","common_name":"Lovage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Top-dress with compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring to fuel its tall leafy growth; repeat lightly after a hard summer harvest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-sorrel","common_name":"Common Sorrel","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A spring top-dressing of compost or balanced fertiliser supports leafy growth; avoid heavy nitrogen, which can intensify oxalic acid levels.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"french-sorrel","common_name":"French Sorrel","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A modest spring compost top-dressing is enough; it crops well in lean soil and heavy feeding offers little benefit and can soften growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"red-veined-sorrel","common_name":"Red-veined Sorrel","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A spring compost top-dressing keeps the colourful foliage lush; avoid heavy nitrogen, which can dull the veining and soften growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-lemon-balm","common_name":"Golden Lemon Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring application of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a top-dress of compost is plenty; over-feeding produces soft, floppy growth and dilutes the essential-oil aroma. Container plants benefit from a half-strength liquid feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"east-indian-lemongrass","common_name":"East Indian Lemongrass","category":"herb","fertilising":"A hungry grass that rewards regular feeding. Apply a nitrogen-leaning or balanced fertiliser monthly through the growing season, or top-dress with compost, to drive lush leafy growth. Ease off entirely in winter while the plant is dormant or semi-dormant indoors.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roman-chamomile","common_name":"Roman Chamomile","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder that prefers lean soil. Little or no fertiliser is needed; an annual scatter of compost in spring is sufficient. Heavy feeding produces lank, floppy growth and weakens the characteristic aroma, so avoid rich nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"double-flowered-chamomile","common_name":"Double-flowered Chamomile","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding suits this lean-soil herb. Skip rich fertilisers; a thin spring mulch of compost is enough. Excess nitrogen produces soft, lanky stems prone to flopping and weakens the aromatic oils, so keep it hungry rather than pampered.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chervil","common_name":"Chervil","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder grown for quick leaf. Fertile soil with compost worked in usually supplies enough; if growth is pale, apply a half-strength balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed occasionally. Avoid heavy feeding, which can coarsen the delicate flavour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"epazote","common_name":"Epazote","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs little feeding and thrives on lean soil. Skip rich fertilisers; an occasional light compost top-dress is plenty. Over-fertilising produces rank, soft growth with diluted aroma and flavour, the opposite of what you want from this pungent herb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-shiso","common_name":"Red Shiso","category":"herb","fertilising":"A moderate feeder grown for abundant leaf. Work compost into the soil and apply a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every few weeks for lush growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces soft leaves at the expense of flavour and colour intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"french-tarragon","common_name":"French Tarragon","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder that prefers lean conditions. Apply a single light feed of balanced fertiliser or compost in spring; over-feeding produces soft, floppy growth with diluted aniseed flavour. Container plants benefit from a half-strength liquid feed a few times in the growing season.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"salad-burnet","common_name":"Salad Burnet","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A single spring topdressing of compost is plenty; skip nitrogen-rich feeds, which produce lush, bland foliage and weaken the plant","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"borage","common_name":"Borage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding. Rich soil and nitrogen feeds cause weak, floppy stems. A thin compost mulch at planting is ample for a full season of bloom.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"benarys-giant","common_name":"Zinnia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work compost or balanced fertiliser into the bed at planting, then feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium liquid feed to sustain continuous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"profusion","common_name":"Zinnia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting usually carries garden plants through the season; feed containers monthly with a dilute balanced liquid feed for best colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaf-zinnia","common_name":"Narrow-leaf Zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A modest compost amendment or a single balanced feed at planting is enough; over-fertilising produces lax growth and fewer flowers on this lean-loving species.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"durango","common_name":"French Marigold ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced fertiliser at planting plus a monthly dilute liquid feed is plenty; excess nitrogen produces lush leaves at the expense of flowers, so favour balanced or higher-potassium feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crackerjack","common_name":"African Marigold ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder given its size. Enrich the bed with compost or balanced fertiliser at planting and feed monthly with a balanced or higher-potassium liquid feed; avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-gem","common_name":"Signet Marigold ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A modest compost amendment or balanced feed at planting suffices; over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, gives lush foliage and fewer of its signature flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"wave-petunia","common_name":"Wave Petunia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced water-soluble fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 or a bloom formula) every 1-2 weeks through the growing season, or work a slow-release granular feed into the mix at planting. Pale, sparse-blooming plants usually signal hunger.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"vista-bubblegum","common_name":"Supertunia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very heavy feeder — the single biggest factor in its lush look. Feed a balanced or bloom-boosting water-soluble fertiliser weekly, or combine slow-release granules at planting with periodic liquid feeds. Underfed plants yellow and bloom thinly.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"superbells","common_name":"Million Bells ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Heavy feeder with a high iron demand. Use a balanced water-soluble fertiliser weekly through summer; if leaves yellow between the veins, switch to an iron-rich or acidifying feed. Slow-release granules at planting help, but liquid feeding sustains the bloom.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"may-night","common_name":"Salvia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser is plenty; over-feeding produces floppy, weak stems and fewer flowers. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"victoria-blue","common_name":"Mealycup Sage ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. Work compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser into the soil at planting and feed lightly once or twice through summer. Excess nitrogen yields leafy, floppy growth at the expense of spikes.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hot-lips","common_name":"Salvia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced slow-release feed suffices; rich feeding produces soft, floppy growth and fewer flowers. Treat it lean like other Mediterranean salvias.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"moonbeam","common_name":"Coreopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A spring topdressing of compost is usually enough; avoid rich fertiliser, which causes floppy stems and fewer flowers. It performs well in lean conditions.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lanceleaf-coreopsis","common_name":"Lanceleaf Coreopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeder. Native to lean soils, it needs little or no fertiliser; a spring compost mulch is ample. Feeding causes floppy, short-lived growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldsturm","common_name":"Rudbeckia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feed is usually enough. Top-dress with compost or a balanced general fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gloriosa-daisy","common_name":"Gloriosa Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A single light application of balanced fertiliser in late spring is plenty; lean soil yields more flowers and sturdier plants than rich, heavily fed ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brown-eyed-susan","common_name":"Brown-eyed Susan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient; if feeding, use a balanced fertiliser sparingly, since rich soil and high nitrogen promote floppy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-coneflower","common_name":"Purple Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeder. A spring top-dressing of compost is ample; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which cause weak, floppy stems and reduce flowering. Lean soil produces the sturdiest plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheyenne-spirit","common_name":"Echinacea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced fertiliser sparingly in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which weakens stems and trades flowers for foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pale-purple-coneflower","common_name":"Pale Purple Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially no feeding required. It performs best in lean soil; avoid fertiliser, especially nitrogen, which causes floppy growth and reduces longevity and flower quality.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"caf-au-lait","common_name":"Dinnerplate Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed for big blooms: work compost in at planting, then apply a balanced or high-potash (low-nitrogen) liquid feed every 2-3 weeks from bud formation. Excess nitrogen gives leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bishop-of-llandaff","common_name":"Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Enrich soil with compost at planting, then feed every 2-3 weeks from budding with a balanced or high-potash (low-nitrogen) liquid fertiliser to fuel continuous flowering; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jowey-mirella","common_name":"Pompon Dahlia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced general fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potash feed (such as tomato food) every 2 weeks once buds form. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which give lush leaves at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sensation","common_name":"Cosmos ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs no feeding. On very poor soils a single light dressing of balanced fertiliser is plenty; high-nitrogen feeds cause floppy, leafy plants with delayed, reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chocolate-cosmos","common_name":"Chocolate Cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser monthly through the growing season, or switch to a high-potash feed every 2-3 weeks once budding to maximise flowering. Ease off feeding as the plant heads into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sulphur-cosmos","common_name":"Sulphur Cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. Skip fertiliser on average soils; excess nitrogen produces lush leaves and delays flowering. Deadheading does more for bloom than feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rocket","common_name":"Snapdragon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potash feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering to sustain successive spikes. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which gives soft, leafy, rust-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madame-butterfly","common_name":"Snapdragon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced feed at planting and a high-potash feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering to support the heavy double spikes. Go easy on nitrogen to avoid soft, rust-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"empress-of-india","common_name":"Nasturtium ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Do not feed for flowers. On very poor soil a single weak balanced feed is enough; nitrogen-rich fertiliser gives masses of leaves and very few flowers, the classic nasturtium mistake.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alaska","common_name":"Nasturtium ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Do not feed to boost flowers. Use at most a single weak balanced feed on very poor soil; nitrogen-rich fertiliser produces abundant leaves and few flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupani","common_name":"Sweet Pea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks once flowering begins with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (tomato feed). Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours foliage over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spencer","common_name":"Sweet Pea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"High-potash liquid feed (tomato-type) every 1-2 weeks through flowering. For show-quality stems, exhibitors grow on single cordons and feed steadily; avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"everlasting-sweet-pea","common_name":"Everlasting Sweet Pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring mulch of compost is usually enough; an occasional high-potash feed boosts flowering but is rarely necessary on decent soil.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"common-foxglove","common_name":"Common Foxglove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of leaf mould or compost supplies enough nutrients; heavy feeding produces lush leaves at the expense of flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camelot","common_name":"Foxglove ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser in spring, or rely on enriched soil and compost mulch. Avoid excess nitrogen, which weakens the flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-foxglove","common_name":"Strawberry Foxglove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch. It is not a heavy feeder; rich soil maintained with organic matter is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-giant","common_name":"Delphinium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Hungry plant: feed with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser in spring as growth starts and again after the first flush. A compost mulch each spring supports the heavy spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magic-fountains","common_name":"Delphinium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser in spring and again after the first flush. Its compact spikes still draw heavily on rich soil, so mulch with compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarah-bernhardt","common_name":"Peony ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser or bonemeal in early spring as growth emerges, and again just after flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push floppy foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"bartzella","common_name":"Itoh Peony ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser or bonemeal, and again lightly after flowering. Itoh peonies are vigorous but still respond best to moderate feeding; avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-peony","common_name":"Tree Peony","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring and again after flowering with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser or bonemeal. A spring mulch of compost supports steady growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes soft, disease-prone shoots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pennys-pink","common_name":"Hellebore ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in late winter or early spring as buds form with a balanced general fertiliser, and mulch annually with leaf mould or compost. A second light feed after flowering supports the evergreen foliage through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-rose","common_name":"Christmas Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in late winter as flower buds form with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with leaf mould or compost. A second light feed after flowering helps build the evergreen foliage. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that soften growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palace-purple","common_name":"Coral Bells ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced general fertiliser or a top-dress of compost in spring. Avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, sprawling growth. A spring mulch also helps counter the natural tendency of the crown to lift over time.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"caramel","common_name":"Coral Bells ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring; avoid heavy feeding, which causes soft, floppy growth. An annual spring mulch supports the crown and counters frost heaving.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"obsidian","common_name":"Coral Bells ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced general fertiliser or a compost top-dress in spring; avoid overfeeding, which softens the foliage. An annual spring mulch helps insulate and re-anchor the crown against frost heave.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-tea","common_name":"Foamy Bells ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release granular feed once in early spring, or top-dress with compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush but weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sum-and-substance","common_name":"Hosta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth emerges with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, then again in early summer to fuel the large leaves. A spring compost mulch alone often suffices in rich soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"patriot","common_name":"Hosta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed in spring as shoots emerge; a second light feed in early summer supports steady growth. Compost mulch in rich soil may be enough on its own.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"halcyon","common_name":"Blue Hosta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid excess nitrogen, which thins the waxy bloom. A compost mulch is often sufficient in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guacamole","common_name":"Fragrant Hosta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A heavier feeder than most hostas given its vigour; apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and again in early summer to support growth and the large late flowers.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"fanal","common_name":"Astilbe ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch in spring; a second light feed after flowering supports the foliage. Rich, fed soil produces fuller plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"visions","common_name":"Chinese Astilbe ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or rich compost mulch in spring, with an optional light feed after bloom. Rich soil yields denser, more colourful plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pumila","common_name":"Dwarf Astilbe ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. A spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or a compost mulch over the mat is sufficient; rich soil improves both spread and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-beauty","common_name":"Pot Marigold ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Work compost in at planting; if needed, a single balanced or low-nitrogen feed early in growth is plenty. Excess nitrogen reduces flowering, so avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"bedding-begonia","common_name":"Bedding Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Hungry when in active bloom. Feed every 2-4 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid feed at half strength to sustain continuous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sugar-stars","common_name":"Annual Phlox ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Enrich soil with compost at planting and feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser through the bloom season to keep flowers coming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"david","common_name":"Garden Phlox ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Top-dress with compost in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser as growth begins; a second light feed before flowering supports the large panicles.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nikko-blue","common_name":"Bigleaf Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring and early summer with a balanced shrub fertiliser; for blue flowers use a low-phosphorus feed and aluminium sulphate to acidify, or garden lime to shift toward pink.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vanilla-strawberry","common_name":"Panicle Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser as growth resumes. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which produces soft growth and weak, flopping stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinky-winky","common_name":"Panicle Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser once in early spring as growth resumes. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft, floppy stems at the expense of bloom strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"incrediball","common_name":"Smooth Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser as growth begins. Light feeding plus correct pruning keeps stems strong enough to hold the giant heads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snow-queen","common_name":"Oakleaf Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced or slightly acidic slow-release fertilizer once in early spring as growth resumes; a second light feed in early summer suits poor soils. Over-feeding with nitrogen drives leaf at the expense of bloom. A topdress of compost each spring is often all it needs.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"bluebird","common_name":"Mountain Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced or acidic slow-release fertilizer. If growing for blue blooms, use a low-phosphorus feed, since high phosphorus locks up aluminum and pushes flowers toward pink. A spring compost mulch usually suffices; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favors leaves over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-twist","common_name":"Encore Azalea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an acidic, azalea/rhododendron-formulated fertilizer (or holly-tone type) in early spring after the first bloom flush, and again in early summer to fuel reblooming. Stop feeding by late summer so new growth hardens before frost. Use iron/sulfur to correct chlorosis if leaves yellow in higher-pH soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hino-crimson","common_name":"Kurume Azalea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an acidic azalea/rhododendron fertilizer once just after flowering in spring, with an optional light second feed in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen lawn feeds and stop by midsummer so growth hardens before winter. Correct any chlorosis with chelated iron and a soil acidifier.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roseum-elegans","common_name":"Catawba Rhododendron ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring after flowering with an acidic rhododendron/azalea fertilizer, using a light hand, these are not heavy feeders. Avoid high-nitrogen and high-phosphate feeds and stop by early summer to harden growth for winter. Topdress with compost and correct chlorosis with chelated iron and sulfur if leaves yellow.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"yaku-princess","common_name":"Yakushima Rhododendron ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring after flowering with an acidic rhododendron/azalea fertilizer; yak hybrids are modest feeders and dislike rich diets. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and stop by early summer to harden growth. Topdress with compost and use chelated iron plus sulfur to correct any chlorosis.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nuccios-pearl","common_name":"Japanese Camellia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an acidic camellia/ericaceous fertilizer after flowering in spring, and again lightly in early summer to support bud set. Stop feeding by midsummer so new growth hardens before winter. Avoid lime and high-alkaline feeds; correct chlorosis with chelated iron and a soil acidifier.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yuletide","common_name":"Sasanqua Camellia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an acidic camellia/ericaceous fertilizer after the winter bloom finishes in spring, with an optional light early-summer feed to support bud development. Stop by midsummer so growth hardens before winter. Avoid lime; correct chlorosis with chelated iron and a soil acidifier.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mariesii","common_name":"Doublefile Viburnum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a top-dressing of compost in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of the lacecap flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"korean-spice-viburnum","common_name":"Korean Spice Viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring top-dressing of compost or a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser is plenty. Skip heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over the prized fragrant flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"burkwood-viburnum","common_name":"Burkwood Viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen to keep growth firm and flowering generous.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"laurustinus-viburnum","common_name":"Laurustinus Viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or compost mulch in spring suffices. Over-feeding produces soft growth more prone to cold damage and disease, so keep feeding modest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wine-roses","common_name":"Weigela ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser in early spring, or top-dress with compost. Excess nitrogen drives leafy growth and can dull flowering, so keep feeding moderate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"my-monet","common_name":"Weigela ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or compost top-dressing in early spring is enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can blur the variegation and soften growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"goldflame","common_name":"Japanese Spirea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A single application of balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or a compost mulch in early spring is ample. Over-feeding produces lax growth and can dull the foliage colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bridal-wreath-spirea","common_name":"Bridal Wreath Spirea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring is plenty. It flowers freely without rich feeding, and excess nitrogen produces floppy growth at the expense of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthony-waterer","common_name":"Japanese Spirea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. One application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost in early spring is plenty; avoid high nitrogen, which pushes soft growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"suffruticosa","common_name":"Common Boxwood ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a dedicated boxwood feed; established plants need little. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which forces soft, blight-prone growth. A topdress of compost suits this slow grower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wintergreen-boxwood","common_name":"Wintergreen Boxwood","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release or boxwood-specific fertiliser in early spring; a second light feed in early summer suits hedges. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which produces soft growth more prone to blight and winter damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-holly","common_name":"American Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced or acidifying (azalea/holly-type) fertiliser to support growth and rich green foliage. Avoid heavy late-season feeding. A mulch of compost or pine needles helps maintain acidity and fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-princess","common_name":"Blue Holly ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or acidifying holly/azalea fertiliser in early spring to support growth and deep blue-green foliage. Mulch with compost or pine needles. Avoid heavy nitrogen late in the season, which reduces cold hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-red","common_name":"Winterberry Holly ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally low-feeding. An early-spring application of an acidifying holly/azalea fertiliser supports growth and berry production on poorer soils; mulch with compost or pine needles. Avoid raising soil pH with lime or wood ash.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sky-pencil","common_name":"Japanese Holly ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced or acidifying holly/azalea fertiliser; container plants benefit from a light slow-release feed. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can loosen the tight columnar form. Mulch with compost to maintain fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bloodgood","common_name":"Japanese Maple ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring; avoid high nitrogen, which forces soft, scorch-prone growth and dulls colour. Mulch annually with leaf mould or compost rather than heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-queen","common_name":"Laceleaf Japanese Maple ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a slow-release balanced or rhododendron/ericaceous fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which force soft growth prone to scorch. Stop feeding by midsummer so wood hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sango-kaku","common_name":"Coral Bark Japanese Maple ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring. Keep nitrogen modest, since lush growth dulls bark color and invites scorch. Cease feeding by midsummer to let stems harden for winter display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamukeyama","common_name":"Japanese Maple ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces weak, scorch-prone growth. Stop feeding by midsummer so the wood matures before the first frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cherokee-chief","common_name":"Flowering Dogwood ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a slow-release acidic or balanced fertiliser, or simply top-dress with compost and leaf mould annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft growth vulnerable to anthracnose. Keep feeding light and consistent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kousa-dogwood","common_name":"Kousa Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced or acidic fertiliser in early spring, or top-dress with compost annually. It is not a heavy feeder; moderate nitrogen supports steady growth without forcing weak, disease-prone shoots.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"arctic-fire","common_name":"Red Twig Dogwood ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed; an annual spring top-dressing of compost or a light slow-release fertiliser is plenty. Excess feeding produces leggy growth at the expense of the dense form and strong stem color.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saucer-magnolia","common_name":"Saucer Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a slow-release balanced or acidic fertiliser, or mulch with compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen and late-season feeding, which can push tender growth. Mature trees often need little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-star","common_name":"Star Magnolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser in early spring, or mulch annually with compost. Keep nitrogen moderate and avoid late feeding so growth hardens before winter. Mature shrubs need only light, occasional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jane","common_name":"Magnolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release or an acidifying shrub fertiliser as buds swell. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leaf at the expense of bloom. A spring topdressing of compost is often enough on good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-gem","common_name":"Southern Magnolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release or acidic (ericaceous) tree-and-shrub fertiliser; a second light feed in early summer supports the long bloom. Avoid late-season feeding, which can push frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-korean-lilac","common_name":"Dwarf Korean Lilac","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich fertiliser; a handful of garden lime every few years on acidic soil keeps the pH lilac-friendly. Go easy on nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivory-silk","common_name":"Japanese Tree Lilac ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in early spring if growth is weak; mature trees in reasonable soil often need none. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which reduces flowering and encourages soft growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lynwood-gold","common_name":"Forsythia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single application of balanced general fertiliser in early spring after flowering is plenty; over-feeding produces lush growth at the expense of bloom. A compost mulch usually suffices on average soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"show-off","common_name":"Forsythia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. One spring feed of balanced general fertiliser after flowering supports growth; excess nitrogen reduces bloom. A compost or bark mulch each spring is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-bird","common_name":"Rose of Sharon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, and a light feed again in early summer to fuel the long bloom. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which grows leaf over flower; phosphorus and potassium support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diana","common_name":"Rose of Sharon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and lightly again in early summer to sustain the long flowering season. Limit nitrogen, which favours foliage; potassium-rich feeds encourage more and larger blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oleander","common_name":"Oleander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich fertiliser to support continuous flowering. Container plants benefit most; established garden shrubs in decent soil need little feeding. Stop in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-knight","common_name":"Butterfly Bush ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring mulch of compost or a light balanced feed after the annual prune is ample. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-delight","common_name":"Butterfly Bush ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring compost mulch or a light balanced feed after pruning covers its needs. Skip high-nitrogen fertilisers, which suppress flowering in favour of leaf.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cityline-paris","common_name":"Mophead Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, or one formulated for hydrangeas. A second light feed in early summer supports a long bloom. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olympic-fire","common_name":"Mountain Laurel ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply an ericaceous (acid-loving plant) fertiliser sparingly in early spring, and mulch with leaf mould or composted bark. Avoid lime and high doses, which damage the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"arnold-promise","common_name":"Common Witch Hazel ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal needs. Mulch annually in spring with leaf mould or compost; a light balanced or ericaceous feed after flowering suffices on poorer soils. Avoid heavy feeding, which is unnecessary for this shrub.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-fire","common_name":"Japanese Pieris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring with an ericaceous (acid-loving plant) fertiliser and mulch with leaf mould or composted bark. Avoid lime and over-feeding, which harm the sensitive surface roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-purple","common_name":"Smokebush ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A thin spring mulch is usually enough; avoid rich nitrogen feeds, which produce floppy growth and dilute the purple colour. On very poor soils a single light balanced feed in spring suffices.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"diabolo","common_name":"Ninebark ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring application of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a mulch of compost is plenty; over-feeding produces soft, floppy growth and dilutes leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"texas-scarlet","common_name":"Flowering Quince ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeders. A spring mulch of compost or a light dressing of balanced fertiliser supports flowering and fruit; excessive nitrogen favours leaves over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"belle-etoile","common_name":"Mock Orange ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. An annual spring mulch of compost or a light balanced feed sustains vigour and flowering; heavy nitrogen produces leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nikko","common_name":"Deutzia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low maintenance. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced feed is sufficient; it flowers reliably without heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuego","common_name":"Tillandsia ionantha ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth with a bromeliad or low-copper air-plant fertiliser diluted to quarter strength, added to the soak water; copper is toxic to Tillandsia.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"druid","common_name":"Tillandsia ionantha ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Monthly in spring and summer with a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant feed at quarter strength in the soak water; avoid any copper-containing product, which is toxic to air plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-caput-medusae","common_name":"Tillandsia caput-medusae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed roughly monthly in the growing season with a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength in the soak water; copper-containing products are toxic to Tillandsia.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-stricta","common_name":"Tillandsia stricta","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed about monthly during growth with a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength in the soak water; avoid copper, which is toxic to air plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-tectorum","common_name":"Tillandsia tectorum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a bromeliad or low-strength orchid fertiliser diluted to a quarter strength, applied as a mist or in soak water. Skip feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-brachycaulos","common_name":"Tillandsia brachycaulos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed roughly every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at quarter strength in the soak water; this supports the vivid pre-bloom colour. Pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-funckiana","common_name":"Tillandsia funckiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser in the soak or mist water. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-juncea","common_name":"Tillandsia juncea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser added to the soak water. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-aeranthos","common_name":"Tillandsia aeranthos","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser in the soak water to encourage blooming and pups. Pause over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-fasciculata","common_name":"Tillandsia fasciculata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser in the soak water to support its large size and bloom spike. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Tropical Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not feed the roots. If grown away from insects, drop a tiny amount of rehydrated insect food or a dilute foliar orchid feed into occasional pitchers; the plant draws nitrogen from prey, not from soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miranda","common_name":"Nepenthes ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. If kept away from insects, occasionally drop a little rehydrated insect food or very dilute foliar orchid feed into a pitcher; the plant takes its nutrients from prey, not soil feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-rajah","common_name":"Nepenthes rajah","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Roots resent fertiliser salts. Feed instead by occasionally dropping a small live or freeze-dried insect (or a few drops of dilute foliar orchid feed at quarter strength) into established pitchers. Healthy plants catch their own prey and need little intervention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-ampullaria","common_name":"Nepenthes ampullaria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Avoid root fertiliser. Because it feeds partly on detritus, it benefits from occasional leaf litter or a tiny pinch of crushed dried insect dropped into pitchers. A very dilute foliar orchid feed (quarter strength) every few weeks during active growth is optional.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-truncata","common_name":"Nepenthes truncata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. Feed mature pitchers occasionally with a live or freeze-dried insect, or apply a very dilute foliar orchid feed at quarter strength every few weeks in active growth. Strong plants catch ample prey on their own.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Yellow Pitcher Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots; bog soil must stay lean. The plant feeds itself by trapping insects in its pitchers. If grown indoors away from prey, occasionally drop a dried insect into a few pitchers during active growth rather than feeding the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-trumpet-pitcher","common_name":"White Trumpet Pitcher","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise the soil; the bog mix must remain lean and acidic. The plant captures its own insect prey. Indoors away from insects, drop an occasional dried bug into a few pitchers during the growing season instead of feeding the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"juthatip-soper","common_name":"Sarracenia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil; keep the bog mix lean and acidic. The plant feeds on the insects it traps. When grown indoors without insect access, place an occasional dried insect in a few pitchers during active growth rather than feeding the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parrot-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Parrot Pitcher Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil; the bog mix must stay lean and acidic. It catches its own prey, including aquatic creatures when flooded. Indoors away from insects, offer an occasional dried bug in the pitchers during active growth rather than feeding the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alba","common_name":"Drosera capensis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil. It feeds itself on small flying insects caught in its dew. If grown indoors with few insects, occasionally place a tiny dried bloodworm or fish-food fragment on a leaf so the tentacles can digest it; never feed the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fork-leaved-sundew","common_name":"Fork-leaved Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. It feeds itself by catching small insects; indoors, occasional rehydrated bloodworm or a fruit fly placed on the dew is plenty. Mineral fertiliser scorches the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spoon-leaved-sundew","common_name":"Spoon-leaved Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root feeding. It catches its own gnats and fruit flies; indoors you can occasionally place a rehydrated bloodworm on a leaf. Mineral fertilisers damage the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roundleaf-sundew","common_name":"Roundleaf Sundew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise the roots. It obtains nutrients from trapped midges and gnats; outdoors it feeds itself. Mineral feed will kill it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tina","common_name":"Pinguicula ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No root feeding. It catches fungus gnats on its sticky leaves; a light dusting of rehydrated insect food or occasional foliar misting with very dilute orchid food is optional but unnecessary. Avoid soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-butterwort","common_name":"Common Butterwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. It captures small flying insects on its sticky leaves; outdoors it needs no help. Mineral feed harms it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"b52","common_name":"Dionaea muscipula ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never fertilise the roots. It catches its own insects; if grown indoors, feed a trap a live or rehydrated insect every few weeks. Do not feed meat or mineral fertiliser, and don","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"akai-ryu","common_name":"Dionaea muscipula ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It feeds on captured insects; indoors offer a trap a live or rehydrated insect occasionally. Avoid meat, mineral feed, and pointlessly triggering the traps.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sun-pitcher","common_name":"Sun Pitcher","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the roots. It traps insects in its pitchers; indoors a rehydrated insect or very dilute foliar orchid feed misted occasionally can supplement, but it is sensitive to minerals so feed sparingly if at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"humped-bladderwort","common_name":"Humped Bladderwort","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. It feeds on captured microfauna and is sensitive to dissolved minerals; added nutrients trigger algae blooms that smother it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"utricularia-sandersonii","common_name":"Utricularia sandersonii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the media. It obtains nutrients from captured microfauna; mineral or fertiliser salts in the soil or water are lethal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-angel","common_name":"Fittonia albivenis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer; pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-anne","common_name":"Fittonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"friendship-plant","common_name":"Friendship Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; withhold in winter to avoid salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"splash-select-pink","common_name":"Hypoestes phyllostachya ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks during active growth in spring and summer; pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-q","common_name":"Aeschynanthus radicans ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer to support flowering; ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"seersucker-plant","common_name":"Seersucker Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer; this slow grower is easily over-fed, so keep it light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strobilanthes-auriculata-var-dyeriana","common_name":"Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength to fuel fast leafy growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-leaf-philodendron","common_name":"Velvet Leaf Philodendron","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot with plain water every few months to clear salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-lady","common_name":"Painted Lady","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel the colourful new growth. Reduce or stop in winter. Avoid over-feeding, which can brown leaf tips with salt.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florida-ghost","common_name":"Florida Ghost","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in the dormant cooler months. Flush periodically to prevent salt accumulation that browns leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florida-beauty","common_name":"Florida Beauty","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; variegated plants need less because they grow slower. Stop in winter and flush the pot occasionally to avoid salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiritus-sancti","common_name":"Spiritus Sancti","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; this slow grower needs only gentle feeding. Pause in winter and flush regularly, as the sensitive roots dislike salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-dragon","common_name":"Golden Dragon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its quick growth. Reduce in winter and flush the pot periodically to clear salt buildup that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caramel-marble","common_name":"Caramel Marble","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; variegated plants need lighter feeding as they grow slowly. Stop in winter and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-shake","common_name":"Strawberry Shake","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; the colourful, slower growth needs only light feeding. Stop in winter and flush the pot periodically to avoid salt buildup that browns tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"imperial-green","common_name":"Imperial Green","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rojo-congo","common_name":"Rojo Congo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer; stop in the cooler months. Periodically flush the pot with plain water to clear accumulated salts that scorch leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hope-philodendron","common_name":"Hope Philodendron","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; this vigorous grower is a moderate feeder. Stop feeding in autumn and winter and flush salts occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"xanadu-philodendron","common_name":"Xanadu Philodendron","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light to moderate feeder. Suspend feeding in the cooler months and flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-erubescens","common_name":"Philodendron erubescens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; this fast climber is a moderate feeder. Stop in autumn and winter and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-scandens","common_name":"Philodendron scandens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder and grows fine even with sparse feeding. Stop in the cooler months and flush salts occasionally.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-gabby","common_name":"Philodendron Gabby","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. The variegated foliage grows slowly, so avoid overfeeding. Stop in autumn and winter and flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxycardium","common_name":"Oxycardium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder that grows well even with minimal feeding. Pause in the cooler months and flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-burle-marx","common_name":"Philodendron Burle Marx","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-gloriosum-zebra","common_name":"Philodendron gloriosum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; gloriosum is sensitive to over-feeding. Pause in winter. Worm castings worked into the mix provide gentle background nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-splendid","common_name":"Philodendron splendid","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-atabapoense","common_name":"Philodendron atabapoense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its fast climbing growth. Reduce in autumn and pause in winter. Periodically flush the soil to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-paraiso-verde","common_name":"Philodendron paraiso verde","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous climbing. Reduce in autumn and pause in winter. Avoid over-feeding, which can scorch the delicate variegated tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-patriciae","common_name":"Philodendron Patriciae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its large-leaved growth. Reduce in autumn and pause in winter. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup near the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-luxurians","common_name":"Philodendron luxurians","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; this crawler is sensitive to over-feeding. Pause in winter. Worm castings mixed into the soil offer gentle ongoing nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-subhastatum","common_name":"Philodendron subhastatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its fast climbing growth. Reduce in autumn and pause in winter. Flush the soil occasionally to clear accumulated fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-hederaceum-silver-stripe","common_name":"Philodendron hederaceum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-painted-lady-erubescens","common_name":"Philodendron Painted Lady × erubescens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support vivid new growth. Reduce to monthly or stop over winter. Avoid over-feeding, which causes salt-burned tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-domesticum","common_name":"Philodendron Domesticum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This large-leaved grower appreciates steady feeding; cut back to none in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-warscewiczii","common_name":"Philodendron Warscewiczii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the active growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding entirely if the plant enters its cool-season slowdown or drops leaves, resuming only when new growth appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-sharoniae","common_name":"Philodendron Sharoniae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its large foliage. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-mexicanum","common_name":"Philodendron Mexicanum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-radiatum","common_name":"Philodendron Radiatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its large divided foliage. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-tripartitum","common_name":"Philodendron Tripartitum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its quick growth. Reduce to monthly or stop over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-panduriforme","common_name":"Philodendron Panduriforme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt build-up that can burn root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-goeldii","common_name":"Philodendron Goeldii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. This vigorous grower appreciates the nutrients but is sensitive to salt build-up, so flush occasionally and stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-melinonii","common_name":"Philodendron Melinonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A hungry grower; feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to fuel its large leaves. Reduce to none in winter, and flush the pot occasionally to clear accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-longilobatum","common_name":"Philodendron Longilobatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its lobed foliage. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Periodically flush the pot to prevent fertiliser salts from burning the root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-hederaceum-heartleaf-variegata","common_name":"Philodendron Hederaceum Heartleaf Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Variegated plants grow a little slower, so avoid overfeeding. Pause in winter and flush occasionally to prevent salt build-up at the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-hastatum","common_name":"Philodendron Hastatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its fast climbing growth. Stop over winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt accumulation that can scorch the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-gloriosum-colombia","common_name":"Philodendron Gloriosum Colombia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its sizeable leaves. This rhizomatous grower is sensitive to over-fertilising, so flush occasionally and stop feeding entirely through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-nangaritense","common_name":"Philodendron Nangaritense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half or quarter strength; this slow rare grower is sensitive to fertiliser burn. Flush the airy mix occasionally and stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-jose-buono","common_name":"Philodendron Jose Buono","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-forward liquid fertiliser at half strength. Skip feeding in winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which scorches the variegated tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-atom","common_name":"Philodendron Atom","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Its compact habit means it needs only modest feeding to stay full and well coloured.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-martianum","common_name":"Philodendron Martianum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. As a slower, succulent-stemmed grower it needs only light feeding; stop in winter and avoid over-fertilising, which can scorch roots in the lean mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-deja-vu","common_name":"Philodendron Deja Vu","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Light, regular feeding in the growing season supports its full, bushy habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-callosum","common_name":"Philodendron Callosum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause in winter. Modest, regular feeding supports its slow, creeping growth without overwhelming the lean, airy substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-corcovadense","common_name":"Philodendron Corcovadense","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, then stop for winter. Regular light feeding in the growing season supports its climbing, clustering growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-pteromischum","common_name":"Philodendron Pteromischum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop in winter. Because it grows in a lean, barky mix, flush occasionally with plain water to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-majestic","common_name":"Philodendron Majestic","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop in winter. Avoid over-fertilising, which can burn roots in the lean mix; flush occasionally to clear salts that mar the velvety leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-glorious","common_name":"Philodendron Glorious","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause in winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which can brown the leaf tips on this sensitive hybrid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-dark-lord","common_name":"Philodendron Dark Lord","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop in winter. Steady feeding supports the large, deeply coloured mature leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-wendlandii","common_name":"Philodendron Wendlandii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause in winter. Its compact rosette is modest in its needs; over-fertilising can brown the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-sagittifolium","common_name":"Philodendron Sagittifolium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous climbing growth and large arrow leaves. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-andreanum","common_name":"Philodendron Andreanum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength to fuel the long velvet leaves. Pause in winter. Flush occasionally, as this velvety species is sensitive to salt buildup and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-tenue","common_name":"Philodendron Tenue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous, large-leaved growth. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-erubescens-green","common_name":"Philodendron Erubescens Green","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop in winter. Steady feeding keeps the foliage large and richly green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-maximum","common_name":"Philodendron Maximum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its vigorous, large-leaved growth. Reduce or stop in winter. This heavy grower benefits from consistent feeding during the active season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-pseudoverrucosum","common_name":"Philodendron Pseudoverrucosum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in late autumn and winter. Flush the mix occasionally to clear salt buildup, which can scorch the sensitive root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-lynamii","common_name":"Philodendron Lynamii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks through the growing season to fuel the large leaves and frequent flushes. Stop feeding in winter. Periodically flush the soil to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-cobra","common_name":"Philodendron Cobra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Don","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-cream-splash","common_name":"Philodendron Cream Splash","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Avoid overfeeding, since variegated growth is slower. Stop feeding in winter and flush the soil periodically to clear accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-golden-goddess","common_name":"Philodendron Golden Goddess","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to support its quick growth and vivid colour. Reduce or stop in winter, and flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-spiritus-sancti-silver","common_name":"Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Silver","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly but regularly, every 3-4 weeks in the growing season, with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength to avoid burning the sensitive roots. Pause in winter and flush the mix periodically to keep salts from accumulating.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-elegans","common_name":"Philodendron Elegans","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its vigorous, large-leaved growth. Stop feeding in winter and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt accumulation at the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-insigne","common_name":"Philodendron Insigne","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its large leaves and steady climb. Stop feeding in winter and flush the mix occasionally to clear fertiliser salts that can scorch the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-gloriosum-dark-form","common_name":"Philodendron Gloriosum Dark Form","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. The slow growth means it needs little feeding; pause in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salt buildup, which the sensitive rhizome roots dislike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-moonshine","common_name":"Philodendron Moonshine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its bright new growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding can dull the colour and burn roots, so keep doses modest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-fuzzy-petiole","common_name":"Philodendron Fuzzy Petiole","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. The fast growth in good conditions appreciates steady light feeding. Suspend in winter, and flush periodically, as the sensitive epiphytic roots are prone to fertiliser-salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"philodendron-autoclaw","common_name":"Philodendron Autoclaw","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Its compact size means modest feeding suffices. Pause in autumn and winter, and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt accumulation around the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-compacta","common_name":"Hoya Compacta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength to support blooming. A diluted bloom-booster as buds form helps. Stop feeding in winter. Light feeding suits its slow, steady growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-odorata","common_name":"Hoya Odorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium feed as buds form to boost flowering. Its fast growth appreciates regular light feeding. Pause in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-imperialis","common_name":"Hoya Imperialis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, moving to a higher-potassium bloom feed as buds appear. This large vigorous vine benefits from steady feeding in warmth. Stop in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-mindorensis","common_name":"Hoya Mindorensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium feed as buds form to encourage its generous flowering. Pause feeding in winter. Light, regular feeding keeps this free-bloomer productive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-leucorhoda","common_name":"Hoya Leucorhoda","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly bloom-oriented houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. A higher-potassium feed as buds form encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-lauterbachii","common_name":"Hoya Lauterbachii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-potassium bloom feed as buds form. This large vine is a moderately hungry grower in active season. Pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-tsangii","common_name":"Hoya Tsangii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a bloom-boosting potassium-rich feed as buds appear supports its prolific flowering. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-aldrichii","common_name":"Hoya Aldrichii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, moving to a higher-potassium bloom feed when buds form. This vigorous Hoya appreciates regular feeding in active growth. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-burtoniae","common_name":"Hoya Burtoniae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, switching to a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds form to encourage its frequent flowering. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-cummingiana","common_name":"Hoya Cummingiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds appear supports its fragrant flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-fusca","common_name":"Hoya Fusca","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, moving to a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds form. This vigorous Hoya responds well to regular feeding in active growth. Stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-elliptica","common_name":"Hoya Elliptica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, switching to a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds form. Consistent light feeding supports both the patterned foliage and flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-flagellata","common_name":"Hoya Flagellata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed can encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-fraterna","common_name":"Hoya Fraterna","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; a bloom formula supports flowering on this heavy grower. Hold off feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-gracilis","common_name":"Hoya Gracilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. No feeding is needed in autumn and winter, when the plant rests and shows little new growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hoya-greenii","common_name":"Hoya Greenii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium feed supports flowering. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-incrassata","common_name":"Hoya Incrassata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; switch to a bloom-boosting feed to support its large flower umbels. Stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-javanica","common_name":"Hoya Javanica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a higher-potassium bloom feed encourages flowering. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-loyceandrewsiana","common_name":"Hoya Loyceandrewsiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a bloom formula supports its large flower umbels on this heavy grower. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-meliflua","common_name":"Hoya Meliflua","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; switch to a higher-potassium bloom feed to support its large, showy umbels. Stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-mitrata","common_name":"Hoya Mitrata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer (quarter to half strength) every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer. A higher-potassium bloom feed once spurs appear encourages flowering. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-neoguineensis","common_name":"Hoya Neoguineensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute liquid feed at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. Switch to a higher-potassium formula as flower spurs develop to support blooming. Pause feeding through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pallida","common_name":"Hoya Pallida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer. A bloom-boosting higher-potassium feed helps once spurs appear. Stop fertilizing in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-parviflora","common_name":"Hoya Parviflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. Higher-potassium bloom feed once spurs form supports the small flower umbels. Withhold fertilizer over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-patella","common_name":"Hoya Patella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer. A higher-potassium bloom feed supports the frequent flowering. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pentaphlebia","common_name":"Hoya Pentaphlebia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. A higher-potassium bloom feed once spurs appear supports flowering. Withhold fertilizer through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-picta","common_name":"Hoya Picta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. A higher-potassium bloom feed once spurs form encourages flowering. Stop feeding over winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pubescens","common_name":"Hoya Pubescens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. A higher-potassium bloom feed once spurs appear supports flowering. Withhold fertilizer through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-rigida","common_name":"Hoya Rigida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-rosarioae","common_name":"Hoya Rosarioae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer; switch to a bloom-boosting feed as buds form on mature plants. Withhold fertiliser during autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-scortechinii","common_name":"Hoya Scortechinii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength, moving to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed when buds appear. Pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-siikfongensis","common_name":"Hoya Siikfongensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer; a bloom-focused feed as buds form helps flowering. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-spartioides","common_name":"Hoya Spartioides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; avoid heavy feeding, which this lean grower does not need. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-subcalva","common_name":"Hoya Subcalva","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds form. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-sussuela","common_name":"Hoya Sussuela","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, moving to a bloom-boosting feed when buds appear. Pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-vitiensis","common_name":"Hoya Vitiensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as buds form. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-walliniana","common_name":"Hoya Walliniana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. A bloom-boosting high-potassium feed before flowering helps; stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-lobbii","common_name":"Hoya Lobbii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid feed (about half strength) every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer. Switching to a higher-potassium bloom feed in late spring encourages its signature red flowers. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-engleriana","common_name":"Hoya Engleriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. Its delicate roots are sensitive to salt buildup, so keep feeds weak and flush the mix occasionally. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-carnosa-variegata","common_name":"Hoya Carnosa Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. A high-potassium bloom feed before flowering boosts the fragrant umbels. The variegated form grows a touch slower, so feed lightly; stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pubicalyx-red-buttons","common_name":"Hoya Pubicalyx ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. As a vigorous grower it responds well to regular light feeding; switch to a high-potassium bloom feed before flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pubicalyx-pink-silver","common_name":"Hoya Pubicalyx ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. This fast grower benefits from regular light feeding; a high-potassium bloom feed before flowering boosts the pink-purple umbels. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-compacta-regalis","common_name":"Hoya Compacta ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. As a slow grower it needs less feeding than vigorous Hoyas, and the variegated form is slower still. Use a bloom feed before flowering; stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-lacunosa-eskimo","common_name":"Hoya Lacunosa ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. As a fast, free-flowering grower it appreciates regular light feeding; a high-potassium bloom feed encourages its abundant fragrant umbels. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-archboldiana","common_name":"Hoya Archboldiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed once flower spurs (peduncles) appear encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-diptera","common_name":"Hoya Diptera","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; switch to a higher-phosphorus formula as buds form to support its modest flower clusters. Withhold fertiliser through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-celata","common_name":"Hoya Celata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed once peduncles form supports its dense flower umbels. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-cinnamomifolia","common_name":"Hoya Cinnamomifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a balanced dilute liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; a higher-phosphorus bloom fertiliser as flower spurs develop encourages its large, scented umbels. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-rebecca","common_name":"Hoya Rebecca","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed when peduncles appear boosts its frequent flower clusters. Suspend feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-chouke","common_name":"Hoya Chouke","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed once peduncles form encourages flowering. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-rotundiflora-variegata","common_name":"Hoya Rotundiflora Variegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; go lighter than for all-green Hoyas, as the variegated plant grows slowly. A bloom feed at budding helps flowering. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-nummularia","common_name":"Hoya Nummularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced dilute liquid fertiliser; a higher-phosphorus bloom feed once peduncles appear encourages its many small flower clusters. Stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-acuta","common_name":"Hoya Acuta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer. A higher-potassium bloom feed as buds form encourages flowering. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-pandurata","common_name":"Hoya Pandurata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a diluted balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer, switching to a higher-potassium formula as buds form. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter to avoid salt build-up while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-cumingiana-yellow","common_name":"Hoya Cumingiana Yellow","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser; a bloom-boosting potassium feed as buds appear supports its prolific flowering. Pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-latifolia","common_name":"Hoya Latifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted liquid feed every 3-4 weeks in the growing season, shifting to a higher-potassium feed as buds form. Withhold fertiliser through autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-calycina","common_name":"Hoya Calycina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser, moving to a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds appear. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-nicholsoniae","common_name":"Hoya Nicholsoniae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser, switching to a potassium-rich feed as buds form. Stop fertilising in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-telosmoides","common_name":"Hoya Telosmoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser, moving to a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds appear. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-erythrostemma","common_name":"Hoya Erythrostemma","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser, switching to a potassium-rich bloom feed as buds form. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoya-vitellinoides","common_name":"Hoya Vitellinoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. A bloom-boosting feed higher in potassium can encourage flowering on mature plants. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Hoyas are light feeders; over-fertilising builds up salts and damages the fine roots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rex-begonia","common_name":"Rex Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Rex begonias are sensitive to fertiliser salts, so weak and frequent beats strong and occasional. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup at the rhizome.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tuberous-begonia","common_name":"Tuberous Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through the growing and flowering season with a high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) to fuel abundant blooms; a balanced feed early on supports leaf growth. Stop feeding in late summer as the plant begins to die back, allowing the tuber to firm up before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boliviensis-begonia","common_name":"Boliviensis Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through summer with a high-potassium liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to sustain its long, heavy flowering. A balanced feed early in the season supports leaf and stem growth. Stop feeding in late summer to let the plant wind down and the tuber firm up before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-bonfire","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through summer with a high-potassium liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to sustain its heavy, season-long flowering, with a balanced feed early on for foliage. Stop feeding in late summer to let growth slow and the tuber firm up before it enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-illumination-orange","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through summer with a high-potassium liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to fuel its large double blooms, with a balanced feed early on for foliage. Stop feeding in late summer as the plant begins to die back so the tuber firms up before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-nonstop-red","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through summer with a high-potassium liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to sustain the non-stop flowering, with a balanced feed early on for foliage. Stop feeding in late summer as the plant begins to die back so the tuber firms up before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-nonstop-rose-petticoat","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly to fortnightly through summer with a high-potassium liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to sustain the long flush of double blooms, with a balanced feed early on for foliage. Stop feeding in late summer as the plant begins to die back so the tuber firms up before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-grandis","common_name":"Begonia grandis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or work in compost at planting. Stop feeding as the plant begins to die back in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-sutherlandii","common_name":"Begonia sutherlandii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season with a high-potash liquid feed to support continuous flowering; stop as the plant enters dormancy in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhizomatous-begonia-cleopatra","common_name":"Rhizomatous Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce to occasional feeding in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-looking-glass","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Rex begonias are light feeders, so avoid overfeeding; stop in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-stained-glass","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder, avoid overfeeding; cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-silver-jewel","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Rex begonias are light feeders, so do not overfeed; stop over winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-erythrophylla","common_name":"Begonia × erythrophylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-heracleifolia","common_name":"Begonia heracleifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous foliage. Reduce in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-conchifolia","common_name":"Begonia conchifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-dregei","common_name":"Begonia dregei","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Being slow and semi-succulent, it needs less feeding than fast cane begonias; stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-peltata","common_name":"Begonia peltata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. As a semi-succulent species it needs modest feeding; cease in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-albopicta","common_name":"Begonia albopicta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel the fast cane growth. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-lucerna","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks spring through autumn with a balanced or bloom-leaning liquid fertiliser at half strength to sustain its near-continuous flowering. Reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-sophie-cecile","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks spring through autumn with a half-strength balanced or bloom-leaning liquid fertiliser to sustain vigorous growth and flowering. Cut back in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-corallina-de-lucerna","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks spring through autumn with a half-strength balanced or bloom-leaning liquid fertiliser to fuel its long flowering season. Reduce or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-glowing-embers","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks while flowering with a half-strength balanced or high-potassium bloom fertiliser to prolong the display. Reduce feeding once flowering finishes and the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-braveheart","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter when growth naturally slows. Over-feeding scorches the fine roots and dulls the leaf markings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-imperialis","common_name":"Begonia imperialis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. This is a slow, modest grower, so go light; excess fertiliser burns the fine roots and leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-stipulacea","common_name":"Begonia stipulacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half to full strength, as vigorous cane begonias are fairly hungry. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Consistent light feeding supports both the tall stems and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-schmidtiana","common_name":"Begonia schmidtiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly bloom-oriented liquid feed at half strength to support its prolific flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Light, regular feeding keeps the blooms coming without burning the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-torch","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half to full strength, as this vigorous flowering cane is hungry. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Steady feeding fuels the tall canes and the repeated flushes of coral blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-irene-nuss","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half to full strength, since this vigorous, free-flowering cane is hungry. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Regular feeding sustains the tall canes and the repeated flushes of coral-pink flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-carolineifolia","common_name":"Begonia carolineifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. As a sturdy but not especially fast grower, it needs only modest feeding; excess fertiliser scorches the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-pustulata","common_name":"Begonia pustulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. This is a modest, slow grower, so feed lightly; excess fertiliser burns the fine roots and leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-martins-mystery","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-guy-savard","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Miniature rex begonias are easily over-fertilised, so err light and pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-microsperma","common_name":"Begonia microsperma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Sensitive to salts, so flush occasionally and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-black-velvet","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-midnight-twist","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding through autumn and winter during semi-dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-jurassic-silver-swirl","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. The vigorous Jurassic series feeds well in growth but should not be fed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-red-robin","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding through autumn and winter during semi-dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-emerald-giant","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This vigorous, large grower feeds well in growth but should not be fed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-merry-christmas","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding scorches the fine roots and dulls leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-duartei","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, stopping in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser burns the fine roots and dulls the foliage markings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-fedor","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength; stop in autumn and winter. Over-feeding scorches the delicate roots and can distort new leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-helen-teupel","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, stopping for autumn and winter. Too much feed scorches the fine roots and can distort the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-grandis-subsp-evansiana","common_name":"Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced general fertiliser or top-dress with compost as growth resumes. An occasional liquid feed through summer supports flowering; avoid heavy feeding, which favours soft foliage over flowers and tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-nonstop-joy-white","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through summer with a high-potash liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) to sustain flowering. Switch from balanced feed early on to high-potash once buds form; stop feeding as the plant dies back in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-pin-up-flame","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks in summer with a high-potash liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to keep the bicolour flowers coming. Use balanced feed early in the season and switch to high-potash as buds form; stop feeding as growth dies back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-picotee-lace-pink","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through summer with a high-potash liquid feed such as a tomato fertiliser to sustain the double flowers. Start with balanced feed and switch to high-potash once buds form; stop feeding as the plant dies back in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-santa-cruz-sunset","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium liquid fertiliser to fuel continuous bloom. Stop feeding in autumn as growth slows and the tuber prepares for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-foliosa","common_name":"Begonia foliosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-nelumbiifolia","common_name":"Begonia nelumbiifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Ease off in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-mazae","common_name":"Begonia mazae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-tiger-paws","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-benitochiba","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows or the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-cowardly-lion","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-metallica","common_name":"Begonia metallica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-scharffii","common_name":"Begonia scharffii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-sophie","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength to support flowering and cane growth. Stop in late autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-hatacoa","common_name":"Begonia hatacoa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength. Species begonias are sensitive to over-feeding, so err on the dilute side.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-passing-storm","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Stop feeding entirely when growth slows and the plant rests in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-northern-lights","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Cease feeding in autumn and winter while the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-withlacoochee","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-joe-hayden","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-shamus","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Stop feeding through autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-wightii","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. A higher-phosphorus feed encourages the white flower clusters. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-partita","common_name":"Begonia partita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. This is a lean-soil species, so avoid heavy feeding, which produces soft, weak growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"begonia-orange-rubra","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its prolific blooming. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-reniformis","common_name":"Begonia reniformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its large leaves and fast growth. Taper off in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-convolvulacea","common_name":"Begonia convolvulacea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel the vigorous vining growth. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-dichroa","common_name":"Begonia dichroa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength to support the repeat flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-black-fang","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Rhizomatous types are light feeders, so avoid over-fertilising. Stop feeding in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-benitoma","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Rex types are light feeders grown for foliage, so avoid heavy feeding. Stop in winter, especially if the plant goes semi-dormant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-tuberhybrida-non-stop-mocca-white","common_name":"Begonia × tuberhybrida ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed once buds appear; a tomato-style feed promotes prolific flowering. Stop feeding in early autumn as the plant goes dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-buxtons-crimson","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed, switching to a higher-potash feed to encourage flowering. Feed monthly or not at all in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-pavonina","common_name":"Begonia pavonina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during the growing season with a quarter to half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks. It is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so under-feeding is far safer than over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-lana","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed, shifting to a high-potash feed to boost flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-flamingo-queen","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed, moving to a high-potash feed to promote blooms. Feed monthly or stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-nelumbifolia-marmorata","common_name":"Begonia nelumbifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half to full strength. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-tiny-gem","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength; the small root system is easily over-fed. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-sachsen","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half to full strength. Reduce or stop in winter during semi-dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-alabama","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a high-phosphorus bloom feed to encourage spathes. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter; flush the pot occasionally to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-acropolis","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced houseplant feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer, or a bloom-boosting high-phosphorus formula to keep spathes coming. Pause feeding in the colder months and flush periodically to avoid salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-baron","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced houseplant fertiliser, or a higher-phosphorus bloom feed to maximise spathes. Cut back in autumn and winter and flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-black-beauty","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced fertiliser, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed to sustain spathes. Reduce or stop feeding in winter and flush the soil now and then to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-cheers","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed for more spathes. Ease off in autumn and winter and occasionally flush the pot to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-colonel","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced fertiliser, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed to encourage spathes. Reduce feeding in the colder months and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-fantasy-love","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed to keep spathes coming. Reduce feeding in autumn and winter and flush the pot occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-florida","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced fertiliser, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed for more spathes. Reduce feeding in autumn and winter and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-kozohara","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength, or use a high-phosphorus bloom feed to push flowering. Stop or reduce in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salt build-up, which scorches root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-midori","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer, or a bloom-boosting high-phosphorus feed to keep spathes coming. Cut back in autumn and winter. Periodically flush the mix to prevent salt accumulation that burns root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-president","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced fertiliser, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed to support its heavy flowering. Reduce in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salt build-up that scorches the active roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-roxane","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed to sustain flowering. Cut back through autumn and winter. Flush the mix periodically to clear salts that would otherwise burn the root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-tropic-sunset","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, or a high-phosphorus bloom feed to keep the spathes coming. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to wash out salts that would otherwise scorch the root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-anthurium","common_name":"Pale Anthurium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser diluted to a quarter or half strength; the fine roots are sensitive to salts. Reduce in autumn and winter. Flush the medium regularly to prevent salt build-up that scorches the delicate root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"birds-nest-anthurium","common_name":"Bird","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its large leaves. Reduce in autumn and winter. Flush the mix occasionally to clear salt build-up, which can scorch the root tips and brown leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hookeri-anthurium","common_name":"Hookeri Anthurium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to fuel its large leaves. Cut back in autumn and winter. Flush the medium occasionally to clear salt build-up, which scorches root tips and browns leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-plowmanii","common_name":"Anthurium plowmanii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause in winter. Epiphytic roots are salt-sensitive, so flush the pot occasionally to prevent fertiliser build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-corrugatum","common_name":"Anthurium corrugatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a dilute balanced fertiliser (quarter to half strength). Its fine roots burn easily, so err weak; flush periodically and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-cutucuense","common_name":"Anthurium cutucuense","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a very dilute balanced fertiliser (quarter strength) every 3-4 weeks in active growth. Sensitive roots burn from excess salts; flush regularly and pause feeding in cooler, low-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-debile","common_name":"Anthurium debile","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. The fine roots are salt-sensitive, so feed weak, flush occasionally, and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-gracile","common_name":"Anthurium gracile","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; a slightly higher-potassium feed supports flowering and fruiting. Flush the pot periodically and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-radicans","common_name":"Anthurium radicans","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Shallow creeping roots are salt-sensitive, so feed weak, flush occasionally, and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-radicans-x-dressleri","common_name":"Anthurium radicans x dressleri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength. The sensitive roots burn from excess salts, so keep feeds weak, flush periodically, and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-jenmanii","common_name":"Anthurium jenmanii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause in winter. The salt-sensitive roots benefit from an occasional flush to clear fertiliser build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-marmoratum","common_name":"Anthurium marmoratum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-forward liquid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter to one-half strength. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the mix monthly and pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-subsignatum","common_name":"Anthurium subsignatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer. Anthuriums resent fertiliser salts, so flush the medium periodically and reduce or stop feeding during the low-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-salvinii","common_name":"Anthurium salvinii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its substantial leaves. Flush the pot periodically to clear salts, and ease off feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-brownii","common_name":"Anthurium brownii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the mix monthly and stop feeding in winter when light and growth decline.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-faustomirandae","common_name":"Anthurium faustomirandae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Because it builds large foliage, feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Flush the pot periodically to prevent salt accumulation, and reduce feeding sharply over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-arisaemoides","common_name":"Anthurium arisaemoides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4 weeks in active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength; this smaller, fine-rooted species is easily over-fertilised. Flush the mix regularly to avoid salt buildup and pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-clidemioides","common_name":"Anthurium clidemioides","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly every 4-6 weeks during growth with a very dilute balanced liquid fertiliser, or use a light foliar feed in enclosures. Its fine roots are easily burned, so err toward under-feeding and flush the substrate to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-bakeri","common_name":"Anthurium bakeri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter-to-half strength to support steady leaves and berries. Flush the mix periodically to clear salts and cut back on feeding through the darker winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-amnicola","common_name":"Anthurium amnicola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce or stop in winter. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the pot occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-scandens","common_name":"Anthurium scandens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks spring through early autumn with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Its fine roots burn easily, so err on the weak side and flush occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-polyschistum","common_name":"Anthurium polyschistum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. The fine roots are salt-sensitive, so keep feeds weak and flush the medium periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-microspadix","common_name":"Anthurium microspadix","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength. Ease off in winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup around the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-watermaliense","common_name":"Anthurium watermaliense","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength to support strong leaves and dark spathes. Reduce in winter and flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-nymphaeifolium","common_name":"Anthurium nymphaeifolium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel the large leaves. Reduce in winter and flush the pot occasionally to avoid salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-podophyllum","common_name":"Anthurium podophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength to drive vigorous, well-divided leaves. Reduce in winter and flush periodically to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-ovatifolium","common_name":"Anthurium ovatifolium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce in winter and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt accumulation around the salt-sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-eminens","common_name":"Anthurium eminens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. Pause in winter when growth slows. Flush the pot with plain water monthly to clear salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-pentaphyllum","common_name":"Anthurium pentaphyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce or stop in winter. Flush periodically to avoid fertiliser salt accumulation in the open mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-berriozabalense","common_name":"Anthurium berriozabalense","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Withhold in winter. Periodic plain-water flushing prevents salt build-up in the open mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-ochranthum","common_name":"Anthurium ochranthum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"This vigorous grower benefits from a balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer at half to full strength. Reduce in autumn and stop in winter. Flush regularly to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-consobrinum","common_name":"Anthurium consobrinum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop in winter. Occasional plain-water flushing prevents salt build-up in the open substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andreanum-sonate","common_name":"Anthurium andreanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-supporting liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; over-feeding favours leaves over flowers. Reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-sierra-madre","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or bloom-oriented liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer at quarter to half strength. Excess nitrogen yields leaves at the expense of flowers; ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-tropical","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-supporting liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Too much nitrogen favours foliage over flowers; cut back in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-bianco","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Anthuriums are light feeders; over-feeding burns root tips and salts up the mix. Pause feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-roseum","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks across spring and summer with a balanced or mildly phosphorus-rich houseplant feed at half strength. Anthuriums are light feeders, so under-feed rather than over-feed to avoid root burn. Stop feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-rubrum","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer using a balanced or phosphorus-leaning houseplant fertiliser at half strength to encourage red blooms. Anthuriums are light feeders prone to root burn, so keep doses modest and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-shooting-star","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or mildly phosphorus-rich houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Anthuriums are light feeders, so go easy to avoid root-tip burn and salt buildup, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-pacora","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or phosphorus-leaning houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder it burns easily, so keep doses modest, flush salts occasionally, and pause in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-kozue","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or mildly phosphorus-rich houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Anthuriums are light feeders, so under-dose to avoid root burn and salt buildup, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-pierrot","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or phosphorus-leaning houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder it burns easily, so keep doses modest and flush salts occasionally; pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-fantasia","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or phosphorus-leaning houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its large blooms. As a light feeder it burns easily, so keep doses modest and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-lila","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich houseplant fertiliser diluted to one-quarter to one-half strength. A high-phosphorus feed supports continuous spathe production. Reduce or pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-x-ace-of-spades","common_name":"Anthurium x ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to a quarter to half strength. These roots burn easily, so keep feed weak and flush the mix occasionally. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-crystallinum-x-magnificum","common_name":"Anthurium crystallinum x magnificum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Keep feed dilute to avoid burning the sensitive roots, and flush the mix periodically. Pause feeding through the low-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-leuconeurum","common_name":"Anthurium leuconeurum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to a quarter to half strength, flushing the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup. This species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-metallicum","common_name":"Anthurium metallicum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength, flushing the mix occasionally. Keep feed dilute, as the roots burn easily. Suspend feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-dolichostachyum","common_name":"Anthurium dolichostachyum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to a quarter to half strength, flushing the mix periodically to prevent salt buildup. Keep feed weak given the salt-sensitive roots. Reduce feeding through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-recavum","common_name":"Anthurium recavum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength, flushing the mix occasionally. Keep feed dilute, as the roots are salt-sensitive and burn easily. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-queremalense","common_name":"Anthurium queremalense","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to a quarter to half strength, flushing the mix occasionally. Keep feed weak given the salt-sensitive roots. Reduce feeding in the cooler, low-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-lancifolium","common_name":"Anthurium lancifolium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to one-quarter to one-half strength. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salts, and pause feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-x-vittarifolium-hybrid","common_name":"Anthurium x ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser at quarter to half strength; the long leaves benefit from steady light feeding. Reduce in winter and flush periodically to prevent salt build-up on the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-digynum","common_name":"Anthurium digynum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Climbers feed actively when warm and bright; taper off in winter and flush the mix periodically to avoid salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-roxanne","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-phosphorus water-soluble fertiliser at quarter to half strength to sustain blooming. Reduce in winter, and flush occasionally to prevent salt build-up that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-x-dark-mama","common_name":"Anthurium x ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or higher-phosphorus water-soluble fertiliser at quarter to half strength to sustain blooming. Cut back in winter and flush the pot periodically to clear salts that brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-orange-hot","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or higher-phosphorus water-soluble fertiliser at quarter to half strength to sustain flowering. Reduce in winter and flush occasionally to prevent salt build-up that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-baby-pink","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or higher-phosphorus water-soluble fertiliser at quarter to half strength to sustain blooming. Reduce feeding in winter and flush the pot periodically to clear salts that brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-scherzerianum-rothschildianum","common_name":"Anthurium scherzerianum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser at quarter to half strength to promote foliage and the spotted blooms. Reduce in winter and flush the pot periodically to prevent salt build-up that browns leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-andraeanum-purple-victory","common_name":"Anthurium andraeanum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-leaning houseplant fertiliser at half strength; a formula slightly higher in phosphorus supports flowering. Pause feeding in winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salt buildup, which causes leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-amazonica","common_name":"Alocasia Amazonica","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows. This heavy feeder responds to consistent dilute feeding, but excess fertiliser salts scorch the leaf edges, so flush occasionally.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-sanderiana","common_name":"Alocasia Sanderiana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter as growth slows. Consistent dilute feeding supports its large leaves, but flush periodically to prevent salt buildup that browns the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-baginda","common_name":"Alocasia Baginda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength; jewel alocasias are sensitive to over-fertilising. Stop in winter. Flush the airy mix periodically, as its fast-draining media can still accumulate salts that scorch the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-odora","common_name":"Alocasia Odora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; this vigorous, hungry plant supports rapid growth with regular feeding. Pause in autumn and winter as it slows. Flush occasionally to avoid salt buildup that scorches leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-calidora","common_name":"Alocasia Calidora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength to fuel its rapid, large growth. Stop in autumn and winter. As a heavy feeder it benefits from regular feeding, but flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup that browns leaf edges.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-portora","common_name":"Alocasia Portora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength to support its rapid, large growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. As a heavy feeder it likes regular feeding, but flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup that scorches leaf margins.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-ivory-coast","common_name":"Alocasia Ivory Coast","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter while growth slows. Consistent dilute feeding supports leaf size and colour, but flush the pot periodically to prevent salt buildup that browns the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-regal-shields","common_name":"Alocasia Regal Shields","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This is a hungry, fast grower when warm. Stop feeding in late autumn and winter while growth pauses, and flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-amazonica-variegata","common_name":"Alocasia Amazonica Variegata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Because variegated growth is slower, do not overfeed; excess salts scorch the pale tissue. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-nebula","common_name":"Alocasia Nebula","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this slow grower is easily burned by excess salts. Flush the substrate occasionally. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-longiloba","common_name":"Alocasia Longiloba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses. Flush the soil occasionally to clear accumulated salts that scorch leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-clypeolata","common_name":"Alocasia Clypeolata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser-salt buildup that browns leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-brancifolia","common_name":"Alocasia Brancifolia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses. Flush the mix occasionally to clear salts, which scorch the finely divided leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-triangularis","common_name":"Alocasia Triangularis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salt buildup that scorches the pointed leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-reversa","common_name":"Alocasia Reversa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at roughly half strength; this slow grower is easily burned by excess salts. Flush the substrate occasionally. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while it rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-gageana","common_name":"Alocasia Gageana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses; over-feeding burns the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-zebrina-reticulata","common_name":"Alocasia Zebrina Reticulata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. This plant is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the pot occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-bambino-arrow","common_name":"Alocasia Bambino Arrow","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. The small root system burns easily, so dilute well and stop feeding in the cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-melo","common_name":"Alocasia Melo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; if grown in LECA, use a hydroponic nutrient solution. Avoid heavy feeding, which the sensitive corm resents.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-infernalis","common_name":"Alocasia Infernalis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or a hydroponic nutrient if in LECA. The small root system burns easily, so keep feeds weak and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-platyphylla","common_name":"Alocasia Platyphylla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; this fast grower is a moderately heavy feeder. Taper off in autumn and stop in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-sinuata","common_name":"Alocasia Sinuata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. The compact root system is sensitive to salts, so keep feeds dilute and flush occasionally; stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-scalprum","common_name":"Alocasia Scalprum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in active growth with a dilute balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength, or a hydroponic nutrient if grown in LECA. Keep feeds weak to avoid burning the slow-growing roots, and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-heterophylla","common_name":"Alocasia Heterophylla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt buildup, which burns the sensitive root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-brisbanensis","common_name":"Alocasia Brisbanensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry grower; feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. Outdoor plants benefit from a spring topdress of compost. Stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-chantrieri","common_name":"Alocasia Chantrieri","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter while growth pauses. Periodically flush the pot to clear salts, since the root tips are sensitive to fertiliser burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-cucullata","common_name":"Alocasia Cucullata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its fast growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to avoid salt buildup at the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-macrorrhizos-variegata","common_name":"Alocasia Macrorrhizos Variegata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; the variegated form grows slowly and is easily over-fed. Stop in autumn and winter, and flush the pot occasionally to prevent salt burn on the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-tiny-dancers","common_name":"Alocasia Tiny Dancers","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, since this small plant is easily over-fed. Stop in autumn and winter, and flush the small pot occasionally to clear salts from the delicate roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-serendipity","common_name":"Alocasia Serendipity","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth pauses. Flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salts, which can burn the sensitive root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-fontanesii","common_name":"Colocasia Fontanesii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder; fertilise every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to fuel its rapid, lush growth. Reduce or stop in winter dormancy. Rich soil plus regular feeding produces the biggest, darkest leaves.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-blue-hawaii","common_name":"Colocasia Blue Hawaii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks in spring and summer, or a slow-release granular at the start of the season. Stop feeding in autumn and through dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-black-coral","common_name":"Colocasia Black Coral","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Vigorous feeder. Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks through spring and summer, or top-dress with a slow-release granular at planting. Withhold feed in autumn and during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-elena","common_name":"Colocasia Elena","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Hungry grower. Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks in spring and summer, or use a slow-release granular at planting. Pale yellow leaves can mask nutrient issues, so feed steadily; stop in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-pharaohs-mask","common_name":"Colocasia Pharaoh","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks in spring and summer, or a slow-release granular at planting. Stop feeding in autumn and through the dormant period.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-tea-cup","common_name":"Colocasia Tea Cup","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Vigorous feeder. Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks through spring and summer, or a slow-release granular at planting. Stop feeding in autumn and during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-puckered-up","common_name":"Colocasia Puckered Up","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks in spring and summer, or a slow-release granular at planting. Stop feeding in autumn and during dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-nancys-revenge","common_name":"Colocasia Nancy","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Hungry grower. Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks in spring and summer, or use a slow-release granular at planting. Stop feeding in autumn and during the dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-gigantea","common_name":"Colocasia Gigantea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Very hungry grower given its size. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer, or a generous slow-release granular at planting. Stop feeding in autumn and through dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-antiquorum","common_name":"Colocasia Antiquorum","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced or slightly nitrogen-rich fertiliser every 3-4 weeks through the growing season, easing off as corms mature in late summer to favour starch storage over leaf growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-sagittifolium","common_name":"Xanthosoma Sagittifolium","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder over a long season. Feed a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks, leaning to higher potassium as corms bulk up in late summer to encourage starch storage rather than excess foliage.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-violaceum","common_name":"Xanthosoma Violaceum","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during growth; ample feeding maximises both leaf size and the depth of the violet stem colour, with a potassium lean late season for corms.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-robustum","common_name":"Xanthosoma Robustum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder to sustain its scale. Feed a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks through the growing season; consistent feeding produces the largest leaves and a stout caudex.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-lindenii","common_name":"Xanthosoma Lindenii","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks during active growth; pause in winter. Steady light feeding supports the showy foliage without scorching the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-albomarginatum","common_name":"Xanthosoma Albomarginatum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced fertiliser at moderate strength every 3-4 weeks during growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can push green growth and dilute the variegation; ease off in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-atrovirens","common_name":"Xanthosoma Atrovirens","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks through the growing season, with a potassium lean as corms develop in late summer to favour starch storage.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-wollongong","common_name":"Alocasia Wollongong","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 2-4 weeks during active growth; pause in winter. Alocasia is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the mix occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-sumo","common_name":"Alocasia Sumo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. This heavy feeder benefits from steady nutrition, but flush the pot occasionally to clear salt buildup.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-hilo-beauty","common_name":"Alocasia Hilo Beauty","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once growth slows and during dormancy. Resume gently when fresh leaves emerge from the resting tuber.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-midrib","common_name":"Alocasia Midrib","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to prevent fertiliser salt buildup that browns leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-sarawakensis","common_name":"Alocasia Sarawakensis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry plant; feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength, easing off in autumn and stopping in winter. Steady feeding supports its fast, large growth, but flush occasionally to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-reginae","common_name":"Alocasia Reginae","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. This slow grower is easily burned by strong feed, so dilute well and stop entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-princeps","common_name":"Alocasia Princeps","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Periodically flush the pot to prevent fertiliser salts that scorch leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-crown-of-tonga","common_name":"Colocasia Crown of Tonga","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder; feed every 1-2 weeks through the warm growing season with a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser to fuel its fast, large foliage. Stop feeding as growth slows in autumn and during dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-hilo-beauty","common_name":"Colocasia Hilo Beauty","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support lush growth. Ease off as growth slows in autumn and stop during dormancy, resuming gently when new leaves emerge from the tuber.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-sulawesi","common_name":"Alocasia Sulawesi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses to prevent salt buildup and fertiliser burn on dormant roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-tandurusa","common_name":"Alocasia Tandurusa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows to avoid fertiliser salt accumulation in the pot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-navicularis","common_name":"Alocasia Navicularis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A vigorous feeder; fertilise every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows to avoid salt buildup in the pot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-micholitziana","common_name":"Alocasia Micholitziana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows or pauses, as dormant roots are easily burned by excess salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-reginula","common_name":"Alocasia Reginula","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. This slow grower needs little; stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter to avoid salt buildup on sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-burgundy-stem","common_name":"Colocasia Burgundy Stem","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder; fertilise every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed to fuel the large leaves. Reduce and stop feeding as growth slows in autumn and the plant heads into dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-zebrina-tigrina","common_name":"Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support the tall petioles and new leaves. Stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-heterophylla-spirit","common_name":"Alocasia Heterophylla Spirit","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows or pauses to avoid burning the roots with accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-illustris-black-runner","common_name":"Colocasia Illustris Black Runner","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A hungry plant: feed every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a high-nitrogen liquid feed, or work slow-release granules and rich organic matter into the soil at planting. Stop feeding in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-imperial-red","common_name":"Alocasia Imperial Red","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses or the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-low-rider","common_name":"Alocasia Low Rider","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser. Pause feeding in autumn and winter; the small plant is easily over-fertilised and growth slows or pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-morocco","common_name":"Alocasia Morocco","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser. Stop in autumn and winter when growth slows or the plant rests; over-feeding scorches roots and leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-mafaffa","common_name":"Xanthosoma Mafaffa","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry crop: work in plenty of compost or rotted manure before planting and side-dress with a balanced or higher-nitrogen fertiliser during active growth, easing off as corms mature toward harvest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alocasia-macrorrhizos-giant-upright","common_name":"Alocasia Macrorrhizos Giant Upright","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder: fertilise every 1-2 weeks in the growing season with a balanced or higher-nitrogen liquid feed, or use slow-release granules plus rich organic matter. Taper off in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"colocasia-colocasia-gigantea-thailand-giant","common_name":"Colocasia Colocasia Gigantea Thailand Giant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"An exceptionally hungry plant: feed every 1-2 weeks in the growing season with a high-nitrogen liquid feed, plus rich organic matter and slow-release granules worked into the soil. Stop feeding in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-white-butterfly","common_name":"Syngonium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser. Reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-strawberry-ice","common_name":"Syngonium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid overfeeding, which can scorch roots and cause leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-podophyllum-milk-confetti","common_name":"Syngonium podophyllum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Highly variegated cultivars grow slowly, so feed sparingly and stop in autumn and winter to avoid salt build-up and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-macrophyllum","common_name":"Syngonium macrophyllum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A vigorous grower that benefits from feeding every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Mature climbing specimens up potted regularly appreciate the extra nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"syngonium-rayii","common_name":"Syngonium rayii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. This slow grower needs little; over-fertilising harms the fine roots. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scindapsus-aureus","common_name":"Scindapsus aureus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It grows well even with minimal feeding; pause through autumn and winter. Over-fertilising can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhaphidophora-korthalsii","common_name":"Rhaphidophora korthalsii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel its climbing growth. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Consistent feeding while it climbs helps drive the transition to larger adult leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amydrium-medium","common_name":"Amydrium medium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop in autumn and winter. Steady feeding while it climbs encourages the transition to larger, split leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amydrium-zippelianum","common_name":"Amydrium zippelianum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous climbing growth. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter. Regular feeding while climbing aids the shift to larger, lobed adult leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-first-diamond","common_name":"Aglaonema ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salt build-up that browns leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-emerald-beauty","common_name":"Aglaonema ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid houseplant fertiliser. Pause in autumn and winter. This light feeder is easily overfed, which browns the leaf margins, so err on the lean side.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-sparkling-sarah","common_name":"Aglaonema ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support colour and growth. Stop feeding in the dormant autumn and winter months. Flush salts periodically to keep leaf edges clean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-creta","common_name":"Aglaonema ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid fertiliser to support the vivid colour. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter. Avoid overfeeding, which scorches the brightly coloured leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-lady-valentine","common_name":"Aglaonema ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid houseplant fertiliser. Stop in autumn and winter. Because the pink foliage is sensitive, avoid overfeeding, which browns the leaf margins and pink patches.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-nitidum","common_name":"Aglaonema nitidum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced half-strength liquid houseplant fertiliser. Pause feeding in autumn and winter. This light feeder browns at the leaf margins if overfed, so keep applications modest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-wallisii","common_name":"Homalomena wallisii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. It is salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the pot occasionally to prevent leaf-edge burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"homalomena-emerald-gem","common_name":"Homalomena ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its dense foliage. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Flush the pot occasionally to clear salts that brown leaf edges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-tropic-snow","common_name":"Dieffenbachia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Flush the pot occasionally to clear fertiliser salts, which can brown the leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-camille","common_name":"Dieffenbachia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Occasionally flush the soil to wash out salts that can otherwise brown the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-compacta","common_name":"Dieffenbachia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during spring and summer, then stop for autumn and winter. Periodically flush the pot with plain water to remove accumulated salts that brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-white-queen","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to fuel the lush foliage. Stop feeding as leaves begin to die back in late summer and through dormancy. Resume once new leaves emerge in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-florida-sweetheart","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to sustain the colourful foliage. Stop feeding as the plant enters dormancy in late summer/autumn and resume when new leaves appear in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caladium-red-flash","common_name":"Caladium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support the large, vigorous leaves. Stop feeding as the plant dies back in late summer/autumn, and resume when fresh leaves emerge in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"xanthosoma-lime-zinger","common_name":"Xanthosoma ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder: apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks through the warm growing season, or use a slow-release feed, to drive the large lush leaves. Stop feeding when growth slows in autumn and over winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-crystal-blush","common_name":"Zantedeschia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth and flowering with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium liquid fertiliser to support blooms. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers. Stop feeding as the foliage dies back into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zantedeschia-elliottiana","common_name":"Zantedeschia elliottiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich liquid feed to support flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of spathes. Stop feeding entirely once foliage begins to yellow and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-ace-of-spades","common_name":"Anthurium ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a dilute (quarter to half strength) balanced liquid fertiliser; these plants are sensitive to fertiliser salts. Flush the mix periodically to prevent buildup, and reduce or pause feeding in the lower light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spathiphyllum-sensation","common_name":"Spathiphyllum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. Over-feeding causes brown leaf tips, so err on the weak side and flush the soil occasionally. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spathiphyllum-domino","common_name":"Spathiphyllum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. Variegated peace lilies have less chlorophyll and grow slowly, so over-feeding causes brown tips quickly; keep feed weak and flush the soil occasionally. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-standleyana","common_name":"Monstera standleyana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser to support its vigorous growth. Reduce to roughly monthly or pause in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which can cause salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstera-acacoyaguensis","common_name":"Monstera acacoyaguensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser to fuel its vigorous climbing growth. Scale back to monthly or pause in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding to prevent salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-pinnatum-albo-variegata","common_name":"Epipremnum pinnatum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser. Variegated plants grow slowly with less chlorophyll, so keep feed weak to avoid salt buildup and tip burn on the white sectors. Flush the mix occasionally and pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epipremnum-amplissimum","common_name":"Epipremnum amplissimum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser to support vigorous climbing growth. Reduce to monthly or pause in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which causes salt buildup and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pothos-shangri-la","common_name":"Pothos ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arum-italicum","common_name":"Arum italicum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced general-purpose feed in autumn as growth begins; little feeding is needed for established plants in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pistia-stratiotes","common_name":"Pistia stratiotes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Usually fed by nutrient-rich pond or tank water; in clean water add a dilute liquid aquatic fertiliser sparingly. Excess nutrients trigger explosive, weedy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"typhonium-venosum","common_name":"Typhonium venosum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser only while the leaf is actively growing; do not feed the dormant tuber.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taccarum-weddellianum","common_name":"Taccarum weddellianum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength only while the leaf is actively growing; withhold all feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lasia-spinosa","common_name":"Lasia spinosa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, or top-dress aquatic-planting baskets; well-fed plants in rich, wet soil produce the largest leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-lilacina","common_name":"Echeveria lilacina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus and succulent fertiliser; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-purple-pearl","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus and succulent feed; withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-afterglow","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly during the spring-summer growing season, about once a month, with a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-subsessilis","common_name":"Echeveria subsessilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser roughly once a month during spring and summer. Stop feeding entirely through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-pulidonis","common_name":"Echeveria pulidonis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-setosa","common_name":"Echeveria setosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-harmsii","common_name":"Echeveria harmsii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-agavoides","common_name":"Echeveria agavoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-agavoides-ebony","common_name":"Echeveria agavoides ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-neon-breakers","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-raindrops","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to quarter strength. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth stalls; over-feeding produces soft, weak growth that loses the compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-cubic-frost","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a cactus or balanced feed at quarter strength. No fertiliser in autumn or winter. Excess nitrogen causes lush green growth that loses the frosted lilac colour and weakens the rosette structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-violet-queen","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted cactus or balanced fertiliser at quarter strength once monthly through spring and summer. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. Too much nitrogen produces soft, elongated growth and dulls the lilac tones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-colorata","common_name":"Echeveria colorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a cactus or balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this vigorous species tolerates slightly more feed than dainty hybrids. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to avoid soft growth that spoils the tight form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-shaviana","common_name":"Echeveria shaviana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a diluted cactus or balanced fertiliser at quarter strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. Over-feeding produces soft, green, elongated growth that loses the prized frills and pink blush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-blue-atoll","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted cactus or balanced fertiliser at quarter strength. No feed in autumn or winter. Excess nitrogen produces soft, green, stretched growth and dulls the blue and pink colouring.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"echeveria-duchess-of-nurnberg","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted cactus or balanced fertiliser at quarter strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. Too much nitrogen yields soft, green, elongated growth that loses the prized purple shimmer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-gibbiflora","common_name":"Echeveria gibbiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a cactus or balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this vigorous, large species uses slightly more feed than small hybrids. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to keep growth firm and the rosette compact.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-meridian","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength, once a month during spring and summer growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter; overfeeding produces weak, leggy growth and dull leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptopetalum-amethystinum","common_name":"Graptopetalum amethystinum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once a month in spring and summer only. These lean-soil natives need little feeding; excess nitrogen causes soft, stretched growth and weaker colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptopetalum-bellum","common_name":"Graptopetalum bellum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. A small feed as growth resumes supports its showy spring bloom; avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptopetalum-macdougallii","common_name":"Graptopetalum macdougallii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. It needs little feeding; excess nitrogen produces soft, leggy growth and weaker leaf colour. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-bashful","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Little feeding is needed; too much nitrogen yields soft, leggy growth and muted colour. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-debbie","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. It needs little feeding; excess nitrogen causes soft, leggy growth and dulls the purple colour. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-opalina","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Minimal feeding is needed; too much nitrogen produces soft growth and weaker colour. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-silver-star","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Little feeding is needed; excess nitrogen brings soft, leggy growth and weaker colour. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-titubans","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent/cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachyphytum-compactum","common_name":"Pachyphytum compactum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter; this slow grower needs very little supplemental nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachyphytum-bracteosum","common_name":"Pachyphytum bracteosum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once monthly through spring and summer. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses; it is a light feeder.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pachyphytum-hookeri","common_name":"Pachyphytum hookeri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer using a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed during autumn and winter dormancy; it requires only modest nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachyphytum-werdermannii","common_name":"Pachyphytum werdermannii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; this slow-growing species is a very light feeder.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pachyveria-clavifolia","common_name":"Pachyveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn and winter when growth slows; it needs little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachyveria-exotica","common_name":"Pachyveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter when growth is dormant; it is a light feeder.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pachyveria-powder-puff","common_name":"Pachyveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows; it needs only modest nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-calcareum","common_name":"Sempervivum calcareum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needed. A single dilute (quarter-strength) feed of low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser in late spring is plenty; rich feeding causes soft, rot-prone growth and dulls leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-montanum","common_name":"Sempervivum montanum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Essentially none. An alpine adapted to poor scree, it resents feeding; at most a single very dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed in spring. Rich nutrients produce soft, floppy, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-reinhard","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very little. One dilute quarter-strength low-nitrogen succulent feed in late spring is sufficient. Over-feeding causes soft, leggy growth and washes out the dark tip colour that makes the cultivar attractive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-red-lion","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. A single dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed in late spring suffices. Feeding too richly pushes soft green growth and suppresses the very red colouration the cultivar is grown for, so keep it lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-commander-hay","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very little. A single dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed in late spring is ample. Over-feeding produces soft, oversized, rot-prone growth and washes out the red-bronze colour, so keep nutrients lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-killer","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. One dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed in late spring is enough. Rich feeding pushes soft green growth and suppresses the red colour the cultivar is prized for, so keep nutrients lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-pacific-blue-ice","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very little. A single dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed in late spring suffices. Over-feeding produces soft growth and dulls the icy blue-grey colouring, so keep nutrients lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-dasyphyllum","common_name":"Sedum dasyphyllum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. A single dilute (quarter- to half-strength) low-nitrogen succulent feed in spring is plenty. Rich feeding produces soft, floppy, rot-prone growth and dulls the leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-ice-green","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly during spring and summer growth, roughly once a month, with a balanced fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter; over-feeding produces soft, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-pallida","common_name":"Echeveria pallida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month through spring and summer only. Withhold feed in autumn and winter to keep growth firm and well-coloured.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-strictiflora","common_name":"Echeveria strictiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength once a month during spring and summer. Skip feeding in autumn and winter; this lean-growing species needs little supplementary nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-perle-dazur","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter; excess nitrogen produces soft, etiolated, easily-marked growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptosedum-vera-higgins","common_name":"Graptosedum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. Withhold feed in autumn and winter; this vigorous hybrid needs little.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptosedum-francesco-baldi","common_name":"Graptosedum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter; this fast-growing hybrid thrives on lean conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-heuffelii","common_name":"Sempervivum heuffelii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly or not at all. At most, a single dilute, low-nitrogen feed in spring is plenty; rich conditions produce soft growth and dull the colour of this lean-loving alpine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sempervivum-oddity","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed minimally; a single weak, low-nitrogen feed in spring is more than enough, or none at all. Rich soil produces soft, loose growth and washes out the colour of this lean-loving alpine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-orion","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-chroma","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced succulent feed once a month during the spring-summer growing season. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-dondo","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Withhold feed entirely through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-mira","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Do not feed during the autumn and winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-tarantula","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-palmeri","common_name":"Sedum palmeri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. It is naturally adapted to lean soils and needs little feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-hernandezii","common_name":"Sedum hernandezii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pachyphytum-glutinicaule","common_name":"Pachyphytum glutinicaule","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptopetalum-rusbyi","common_name":"Graptopetalum rusbyi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced succulent or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. This species needs very little; over-feeding produces soft, etiolated, rot-prone growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"echeveria-minima","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month through spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength, or use a slow-release granule sparingly. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding makes the rosette loose and leggy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echeveria-tsunami","common_name":"Echeveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in autumn and winter. Light feeding supports the large rosette without forcing soft, rot-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graptoveria-acaulis","common_name":"Graptoveria ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. No feeding in autumn or winter. This robust hybrid needs little; over-feeding loosens the rosette and softens growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sedum-clavatum","common_name":"Sedum clavatum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. No feeding in autumn or winter. Sedums are light feeders; excess fertiliser produces weak, etiolated, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sedum-burrito","common_name":"Sedum burrito","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. No feeding in autumn or winter. Light feeding supports the trailing stems without forcing soft, leaf-shedding growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sempervivum-emerald-empress","common_name":"Sempervivum ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needs feeding. At most apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once in spring. These tough alpines thrive in poor soil; over-feeding produces soft, weak rosettes and dulls the colour. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"echeveria-subsessilis-morning-beauty","common_name":"Echeveria subsessilis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Modest feeding keeps the rosette plump and well-coloured without forcing soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coopers-haworthia-pilifera","common_name":"Cooper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Excess feeding forces soft, weak growth and dulls the prized leaf translucency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"truncate-haworthia","common_name":"Truncate Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month during spring and autumn growth, with a half-strength succulent feed. Skip feeding in midsummer rest and winter. This slow grower needs very little; over-feeding distorts the prized squared leaf shape.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cushion-aloe-haworthia","common_name":"Cushion Aloe Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half or quarter strength. No feeding in autumn and winter. This vigorous offsetter needs little; over-feeding produces soft, floppy growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"banded-haworthia","common_name":"Banded Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. Withhold feed in autumn and winter. This tough, slow species needs minimal feeding; excess pushes weak growth and can blur the crisp leaf banding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pearl-haworthia","common_name":"Pearl Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength. No feeding in autumn or winter. This slow grower needs little; over-feeding causes soft growth and can dull the contrast of the white pearly tubercles.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"haworthia-turgida","common_name":"Haworthia Turgida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser at half or quarter strength. Withhold in autumn and winter. This quick-clumping plant needs little; over-feeding yields soft, floppy growth more prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-pygmaea","common_name":"Haworthia Pygmaea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and autumn with a quarter to half-strength succulent feed; skip midsummer rest and winter. This slow dwarf needs very little feeding, and excess can distort the compact rosette and dull the window detail.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-bayeri","common_name":"Haworthia Bayeri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once a month in spring and autumn with a quarter to half-strength succulent feed; skip the summer rest and winter. This slow collector","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reinwardtii-haworthia","common_name":"Reinwardtii Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute, balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength once in spring and once in summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter; over-feeding causes weak, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coarctata-haworthia","common_name":"Coarctata Haworthia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute cactus or balanced feed at half strength once or twice across spring and summer only. Withhold fertiliser in the cooler months to avoid soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-tessellata","common_name":"Haworthia Tessellata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. Avoid feeding during winter rest to prevent soft, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-magnifica","common_name":"Haworthia Magnifica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a dilute, half-strength cactus or balanced feed once or twice during spring and summer only. Skip feeding in autumn and winter to avoid forcing soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-obtusa","common_name":"Haworthia Obtusa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. Avoid feeding in the dormant winter months to prevent weak, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-mucronata","common_name":"Haworthia Mucronata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, half-strength cactus or balanced feed once or twice across spring and summer only. Do not fertilise in the cooler months, when over-feeding causes soft, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-venosa","common_name":"Haworthia Venosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer. Withhold feeding during winter rest to avoid soft, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-herbacea","common_name":"Haworthia Herbacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter to prevent soft, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthiopsis-viscosa","common_name":"Haworthiopsis Viscosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth stalls; over-feeding causes weak, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-obliqua","common_name":"Gasteria Obliqua","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice over spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or succulent fertiliser. Withhold feeding in winter. Gasterias are light feeders and over-fertilising encourages soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-gasteria","common_name":"Spotted Gasteria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or succulent fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer only. Do not feed in winter. These slow growers need very little feeding and dislike rich, soggy conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-acinacifolia","common_name":"Gasteria Acinacifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength succulent fertiliser. Skip feeding in winter. As a robust but slow grower it needs only light feeding; excess nitrogen produces soft, weak leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-armstrongii","common_name":"Gasteria Armstrongii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice over spring and summer, with a half-strength succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in winter. This very slow grower needs minimal feeding and resents rich, wet soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-batesiana","common_name":"Gasteria Batesiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength succulent fertiliser. Withhold in winter. This hardy, slow grower needs little feeding and develops the best colour and form in lean conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-pillansii","common_name":"Gasteria Pillansii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength succulent fertiliser. Avoid feeding in winter. This lean-habitat species needs minimal nutrients and resents rich or soggy soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-glomerata","common_name":"Gasteria Glomerata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice over spring and summer with a half-strength succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in winter. This small, slow grower needs very little feeding and develops the best form in lean soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-nitida","common_name":"Gasteria Nitida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength. It is a slow grower with modest needs; over-feeding causes soft, etiolated growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spiral-aloe","common_name":"Spiral Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed. It is slow and does not need much; excess nitrogen produces soft growth prone to rot. Skip feeding in the hot dormant midsummer and in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-carol-aloe","common_name":"Christmas Carol Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice through spring and summer with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Light feeding keeps colour and form compact; over-feeding produces soft green growth that masks the red. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"short-leaved-aloe","common_name":"Short-Leaved Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. It needs little; over-feeding loosens the compact rosettes. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-aloe","common_name":"Mountain Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a couple of times across spring and summer with a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at half strength to support its larger frame. Stop feeding in winter. Mature specimens in the ground need little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-aloe","common_name":"Red Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Lean conditions deepen the red, so go light; over-feeding produces lush green growth. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"soap-aloe","common_name":"Soap Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice across spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. It is undemanding; light feeding is plenty. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-aloe","common_name":"Climbing Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a couple of times in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser to fuel its faster growth and prolific flowering. Ease off in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"torch-aloe","common_name":"Torch Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring and once in midsummer with a diluted balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a light feeder; avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gold-tooth-aloe","common_name":"Gold Tooth Aloe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single dilute feed in spring and another in summer is plenty. Use a half-strength cactus fertiliser; do not feed in the cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-aculeata","common_name":"Aloe Aculeata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, once or twice over spring and summer with a dilute cactus fertiliser. Slow growth means it needs little; never feed when dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-castillon","common_name":"Aloe Castillon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice through spring and summer with a dilute cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed in the cool, dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-dorotheae","common_name":"Aloe Dorotheae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding once or twice in spring and summer with dilute cactus fertiliser is ample. Avoid feeding in winter; over-feeding mutes the red colour with soft green growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-erinacea","common_name":"Aloe Erinacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at most once a year in spring with a very dilute cactus fertiliser. This slow desert aloe needs almost no feeding; over-feeding causes weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aloe-ferox","common_name":"Aloe Ferox","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring and once in summer with a dilute balanced or cactus fertiliser. A modest feeder; do not fertilise in the cooler months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-haworthioides","common_name":"Aloe Haworthioides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a dilute cactus fertiliser. Light feeding keeps it growing without forcing soft, rot-prone growth; none in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-humilis","common_name":"Aloe Humilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. None in autumn or winter; this slow grower needs very little feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-microstigma","common_name":"Aloe Microstigma","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A slow grower needing little feeding. One or two applications of a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser across spring and summer is ample. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-minima","common_name":"Aloe Minima","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Needs minimal feeding. A very dilute balanced succulent feed once or twice during the growing season is plenty; skip feeding during dormancy and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-mitis","common_name":"Aloe Mitis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser. No feeding in the cooler dormant months.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aloe-peglerae","common_name":"Aloe Peglerae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, at most once or twice in spring and summer with a heavily diluted balanced succulent fertiliser. Excess feeding produces soft, atypical growth on this slow species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-petricola","common_name":"Aloe Petricola","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder; one or two doses of diluted balanced succulent fertiliser in spring and summer suffice. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-pluridens","common_name":"Aloe Pluridens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a diluted balanced fertiliser once in spring and again in summer. Avoid over-fertilising, which produces weak, leggy growth; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-rauhii","common_name":"Aloe Rauhii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during spring and summer with a diluted balanced succulent fertiliser. None in winter; this small, slow grower needs little.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-reitzii","common_name":"Aloe Reitzii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once in late spring and once in midsummer. Skip feeding entirely from autumn to early spring during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-rubroviolacea","common_name":"Aloe Rubroviolacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice during the spring-to-summer growing season is plenty. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter so the plant rests and colours up rather than producing soft green growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-secundiflora","common_name":"Aloe Secundiflora","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once in late spring and again in summer. No feeding from autumn through winter, when the plant rests.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aloe-speciosa","common_name":"Aloe Speciosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder: half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice across spring and summer. Withhold feed through autumn and winter so growth stays firm and the rosette colours well.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-suzannae","common_name":"Aloe Suzannae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed cautiously to support its slow metabolism: a quarter- to half-strength cactus fertiliser once or twice in the warm season only. Do not feed in cool months; overfeeding produces weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-thraskii","common_name":"Aloe Thraskii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice through spring and summer is sufficient. Withhold in autumn and winter; it grows naturally in nutrient-poor sand and dislikes overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-tomentosa","common_name":"Aloe Tomentosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer. No feeding from autumn to early spring, when the plant rests.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aloe-vanbalenii","common_name":"Aloe Vanbalenii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once or twice over spring and summer is enough. Withhold in autumn and winter so growth stays firm and the foliage colours up rather than running to soft green.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-vera-chinese","common_name":"Aloe Vera ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring and once in midsummer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-wickensii","common_name":"Aloe Wickensii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single dilute feed of cactus or low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is plenty. Avoid rich or frequent feeding, which produces soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-burgersfortensis","common_name":"Aloe Burgersfortensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. No feeding in the dormant cooler months.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"aloe-comosa","common_name":"Aloe Comosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very light feeder. One weak cactus feed in spring is sufficient; over-feeding causes soft growth that spoils its tight, sculptural form.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-descoingsii","common_name":"Aloe Descoingsii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, a quarter-strength cactus fertiliser once or twice over the growing season. The plant is tiny, so very little nutrition is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-gariepensis","common_name":"Aloe Gariepensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder; a single weak cactus feed in spring suffices. Excess nitrogen produces lush, weak growth unlike its naturally tough form.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-globuligemma","common_name":"Aloe Globuligemma","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in the growing season with a dilute cactus fertiliser. Avoid heavy feeding, which softens its naturally tough leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-greatheadii","common_name":"Aloe Greatheadii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed while it is resting in cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-hereroensis","common_name":"Aloe Hereroensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a slow, lean grower and over-feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-krapohliana","common_name":"Aloe Krapohliana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at most once or twice during autumn-to-spring growth with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus feed. It is naturally slow and lean; heavy feeding causes soft, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-linearifolia","common_name":"Aloe Linearifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser to support its vigorous, clumping growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-longibracteata","common_name":"Aloe Longibracteata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser to support its vigorous rosette. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-massawana","common_name":"Aloe Massawana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength; this vigorous tropical aloe responds well to regular feeding in warmth. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astroloba-foliolosa","common_name":"Astroloba Foliolosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus fertiliser. This is a slow grower that needs very little feed; excess produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astroloba-corrugata","common_name":"Astroloba Corrugata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once or twice across spring and summer with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus feed. As a slow grower it needs little fertiliser, and over-feeding causes soft, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astroloba-spiralis","common_name":"Astroloba Spiralis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer with a quarter-to-half-strength cactus fertiliser. It is naturally slow-growing and needs little feed; over-fertilising softens the leaves and invites rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astroloba-bullulata","common_name":"Astroloba Bullulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the spring-to-autumn growing season with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in winter or when dormant; these slow growers are easily over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astroloba-congesta","common_name":"Astroloba Congesta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced cactus feed once or twice across spring and summer only. Withhold entirely in autumn and winter; this slow grower needs very little supplementary nutrition and resents over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulista-pumila","common_name":"Tulista Pumila","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed during autumn and winter dormancy; the pearl plant grows slowly and needs minimal nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulista-marginata","common_name":"Tulista Marginata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice over spring and summer with a half-strength balanced cactus fertiliser. Withhold in autumn and winter; this slow-growing succulent needs little feeding and is easily over-fertilised.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-doran-black","common_name":"Aloe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; this compact hybrid needs only modest nutrition to stay healthy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-hercules","common_name":"Aloe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during spring and summer with a balanced cactus or low-nitrogen fertiliser at half strength. Withhold in winter. As a vigorous grower it benefits from occasional feeding more than slower aloes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-blue-elf","common_name":"Aloe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-supporting cactus fertiliser at half strength to encourage flowering. Stop in autumn and winter; this tough hybrid needs only light feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-firebird","common_name":"Aloe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month through spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser at half strength to support its frequent flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; this little hybrid needs only modest nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-pink-blush","common_name":"Aloe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding causes soft, floppy growth and dulls the pink colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aloe-delta-lights","common_name":"Aloe ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen produces weak, soft growth and mutes the leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-cooperi-var-truncata","common_name":"Haworthia cooperi var. truncata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, with a cactus fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Do not feed in winter. These slow growers need very little, and over-feeding causes soft, distorted growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-lockwoodii","common_name":"Haworthia Lockwoodii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks during active growth in spring and autumn with a quarter to half-strength cactus feed. Skip feeding during summer rest and winter. Excess feeding produces weak, swollen growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-emelyae","common_name":"Haworthia Emelyae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly every 4-6 weeks in spring and autumn growth with a quarter to half-strength cactus fertiliser. Do not feed during summer rest or winter. Over-feeding swells and distorts the compact rosette.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworthia-springbokvlakensis","common_name":"Haworthia Springbokvlakensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly, every 4-6 weeks during spring and autumn growth, with a quarter-strength cactus feed. Do not feed during summer rest or winter. This slow species needs little, and over-feeding distorts the compact rosette.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-rawlinsonii","common_name":"Gasteria Rawlinsonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Gasterias are light feeders, and excess fertiliser produces soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gasteria-pulchra","common_name":"Gasteria Pulchra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. As a light feeder, it develops soft, weak growth if over-fertilised.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"purple-prickly-pear","common_name":"Purple Prickly Pear","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice during the spring-summer growing season with a balanced low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer diluted to half strength. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter; excess nitrogen produces soft, weak pads and dulls the purple coloration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paper-spine-cactus","common_name":"Paper Spine Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single half-strength feed of low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer in late spring is plenty; one more in midsummer is the maximum. Overfeeding produces weak, swollen segments that fall off at the slightest touch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowball-pincushion","common_name":"Snowball Pincushion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer. No feeding in autumn or winter. Light feeding keeps the body firm and supports flowering without forcing soft growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"thimble-cactus","common_name":"Thimble Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A half-strength low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice across spring and summer is sufficient. Avoid feeding in dormancy. This easy-going species needs little fertilizer to stay healthy and offset freely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"button-cactus","common_name":"Button Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice in spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer to support its vigorous clustering and fruiting. No feeding during the winter rest; too much nitrogen yields soft, rot-prone heads.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fishhook-barrel","common_name":"Fishhook Barrel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice over spring and summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer to support growth and flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter; excess nitrogen yields soft growth and dulls the spine coloration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-barrel-cactus","common_name":"Twisted Barrel Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, once or twice in spring and summer, with a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer. None in autumn or winter. Barrels grow slowly and over-fertilizing produces soft, distorted, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinopsis","common_name":"Echinopsis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Because it grows quickly, feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted cactus fertilizer to support its vigorous columns. Stop feeding in autumn and winter to let it harden off for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quehlianum-chin-cactus","common_name":"Quehlianum Chin Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month spring through summer with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pygmy-cactus","common_name":"Pygmy Cactus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus feed high in potassium to support flowering. Stop completely from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-ball-cactus","common_name":"Silver Ball Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser once a month from spring to late summer. Do not feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-club-cactus","common_name":"Spiny Club Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced-to-low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength; its fast growth uses nutrients readily. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monstrose-apple-cactus","common_name":"Monstrose Apple Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly spring through summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser; the monstrose form grows slowly, so over-feeding gives little benefit. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"silver-torch-cactus","common_name":"Silver Torch Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month spring through summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed entirely during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-cleistocactus","common_name":"Scarlet Cleistocactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly spring through summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser to fuel its fast growth and flowering. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"samaipatensis-cactus","common_name":"Samaipatensis Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month spring through summer with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser to support fast growth. Stop feeding from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pencil-cactus-rhipsalis","common_name":"Pencil Cactus Rhipsalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced or cactus-specific liquid feed diluted to half strength. A light feed encourages flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cassytha-rhipsalis","common_name":"Cassytha Rhipsalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced or cactus liquid fertiliser about once a month through spring and summer to support growth and flowering. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"triangular-rhipsalis","common_name":"Triangular Rhipsalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or cactus liquid feed at half strength roughly monthly from spring through summer to fuel new growth and encourage flowering. Stop feeding in autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schlumbergera-white-christmas","common_name":"Schlumbergera ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid feed at half strength to support growth and flowering; a potassium-rich feed aids bloom. Stop feeding in autumn during the cool, short-day bud-setting period and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peyote","common_name":"Peyote","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during the growing season, around once a month or less, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Because it grows extremely slowly, it needs very little feeding; over-fertilising forces soft, rot-prone growth. No feeding in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hikuri","common_name":"Hikuri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed only lightly in the growing season, about monthly or less, with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed. Its very slow growth means minimal feeding is needed; excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-prone tissue. Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-man-cactus","common_name":"Old Man Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support its slow growth. Avoid excess nitrogen, which forces soft growth. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"night-blooming-cereus","common_name":"Night-Blooming Cereus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash cactus liquid feed at half to full strength; potassium supports flowering. Reduce and then stop feeding in autumn and winter during the cooler resting period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-fruit-cactus","common_name":"Dragon Fruit Cactus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly low-nitrogen liquid feed; a high-potassium tomato feed when flowering encourages fruit set. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowcap-cactus","common_name":"Snowcap Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support flowering and offset production. Do not feed in autumn or winter while the plant rests. A cool, dry winter rest promotes spring blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-lady-pincushion","common_name":"Old Lady Pincushion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed monthly during spring and summer to support growth and the spring flower ring. Stop feeding entirely over autumn and winter while the plant rests cool and dry.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"finger-cactus","common_name":"Finger Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to fuel the rapid clumping and spring flowers. Cease feeding through autumn and winter while the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-lace-cactus","common_name":"Golden Lace Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support clumping and the small spring flowers. Stop feeding over autumn and winter during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"notch-cactus","common_name":"Notch Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice across spring and summer is plenty for this slow grower. Over-feeding causes soft, rot-prone growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tephrocactus","common_name":"Tephrocactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly — a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice over spring and summer is enough for this slow grower. Avoid rich feeding, which causes soft, swollen, rot-prone joints. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"totem-pole-cactus","common_name":"Totem Pole Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser to support the slow columnar growth. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests cool and dry.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saguaro-cactus","common_name":"Saguaro Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice through summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"organ-pipe-cactus","common_name":"Organ Pipe Cactus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once or twice in spring and summer only. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"turks-cap-cactus","common_name":"Turk","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice in summer. Avoid feeding once the cephalium has formed and in the cool season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ariocarpus-fissuratus","common_name":"Ariocarpus Fissuratus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Barely needs feeding. At most, a very dilute low-nitrogen cactus feed once in the autumn growth period. Overfeeding causes unnatural, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stenocactus-multicostatus","common_name":"Stenocactus Multicostatus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer. No feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"coryphantha-elephantidens","common_name":"Coryphantha Elephantidens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer to support its large flowers. None in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"consolea-moniliformis","common_name":"Consolea Moniliformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice during spring and summer. No feeding in the cool, low-light months.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cleistocactus-hyalacanthus","common_name":"Cleistocactus Hyalacanthus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser monthly through spring and summer — it responds well to feeding when growing. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hatiora-salicornioides","common_name":"Hatiora Salicornioides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. A low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed in late summer supports flowering. Stop feeding through the winter rest while the plant is dormant and being kept cool and dry.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"notocactus-magnificus","common_name":"Notocactus Magnificus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser high in potassium and phosphorus to support flowering rather than soft growth. Do not feed during the cool, dry winter dormancy. Over-feeding produces weak, swollen tissue prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dendrobium-phalaenopsis","common_name":"Dendrobium phalaenopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly during active growth with a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom formula as spikes form. Flush the pot with plain water monthly to clear salt build-up. Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows, but do not stop entirely for this evergreen warm grower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dendrobium-emma-white","common_name":"Dendrobium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly each week during growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser, moving to a bloom-booster (higher phosphorus) as flower spikes develop. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt accumulation in the bark. Ease off, but don","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dendrobium-loddigesii","common_name":"Dendrobium loddigesii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly each week during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser, tapering to a higher-phosphorus feed late in the season to firm the canes. Stop feeding entirely during the cool, dry winter rest. Resume only when new growth and roots appear in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cattleya-walkeriana","common_name":"Cattleya walkeriana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly each week with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, shifting to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as the new growth matures. Flush with plain water monthly to clear salts. Reduce feeding during the post-flowering rest and resume when new roots appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cattleya-luteola","common_name":"Cattleya luteola","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly each week with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as new growths mature. Flush monthly with plain water to remove salts. Ease off feeding in the cooler, lower-light months and resume as new growth appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhyncholaeliocattleya-pastoral-innocence","common_name":"Rhyncholaeliocattleya ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly each week with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, switching to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed as new growths mature and buds form. Flush monthly with plain water to clear salt build-up in the bark. Reduce feeding during the cooler post-growth rest, resuming when new roots emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oncidium-sphacelatum","common_name":"Oncidium sphacelatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly weekly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength, flushing plain water periodically to clear salts. Reduce to monthly in winter once growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oncidium-ornithorhynchum","common_name":"Oncidium ornithorhynchum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength every week or two during active growth with balanced orchid food, flushing with plain water monthly. Cut back to occasional feeding once the plant is in flower and resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tolumnia-variegata","common_name":"Tolumnia variegata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very dilute, around an eighth to quarter strength, with most waterings during growth, since there is little medium to hold nutrients. Flush regularly with plain water to prevent salt damage to the exposed roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paphiopedilum-malipoense","common_name":"Paphiopedilum malipoense","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength every two to three waterings year-round, since it never goes fully dormant, and flush with plain water in between. A balanced orchid feed with occasional calcium-magnesium supports this limestone dweller.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paphiopedilum-venustum","common_name":"Paphiopedilum venustum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength every second or third watering through the year, flushing with plain water in between. A balanced orchid fertiliser with occasional calcium-magnesium keeps the marbled foliage strong.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paphiopedilum-bellatulum","common_name":"Paphiopedilum bellatulum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly at quarter strength every second or third watering year-round, with extra calcium-magnesium to suit its limestone needs. Flush regularly with plain low-mineral water to keep salts off the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paphiopedilum-pinocchio","common_name":"Paphiopedilum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength every second or third watering year-round to fuel its near-continuous flowering, flushing with plain water between feeds. A balanced orchid fertiliser with occasional cal-mag keeps growth steady.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-tracyanum","common_name":"Cymbidium tracyanum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at half strength weekly through spring and summer growth, using a higher-nitrogen feed early in the season and a higher-potassium feed in late summer to ripen the bulbs and promote spikes. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-devonianum","common_name":"Cymbidium devonianum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength, switching to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed in late summer to ripen pseudobulbs. Feed monthly or not at all through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-erythrostylum","common_name":"Cymbidium erythrostylum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during spring and summer growth, shifting to a higher-potassium feed in late summer to ripen the bulbs and set autumn flowers. Reduce feeding sharply in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-red-beauty","common_name":"Cymbidium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser from spring through midsummer, then change to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in late summer to ripen bulbs and promote flowering. Feed lightly or not at all in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-showgirl","common_name":"Cymbidium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser in spring and summer, then move to a higher-potassium feed in late summer to firm up the bulbs and encourage flowering. Reduce feeding through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cymbidium-golden-elf-sundust","common_name":"Cymbidium Golden Elf ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser through the growing season, easing to a higher-potassium feed before expected flowering. Because it can rebloom, keep a light, steady feed going except in the coolest, darkest weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vanda-roberts-delight","common_name":"Vanda ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeders in active growth — apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength with most waterings during warm months (the classic weakly, weekly approach), flushing with plain water periodically. Reduce feeding in cooler, lower-light spells.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"vanda-fuchs-delight","common_name":"Vanda ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A heavy feeder during warm growth — feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser at most waterings (weakly, weekly), with periodic plain-water flushes to clear salts. Cut back feeding in cooler, lower-light months.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"miltoniopsis-phalaenopsis","common_name":"Miltoniopsis phalaenopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks in growth, flushing regularly with plain water because this orchid is very sensitive to fertiliser salts. Reduce feeding in winter and during cool, low-light spells.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miltoniopsis-roezlii","common_name":"Miltoniopsis roezlii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly-weakly at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing the pot with plain water monthly to clear salts. Reduce feeding in winter. Its fine roots are sensitive to fertiliser burn, so under-dosing is always safer than over-dosing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miltoniopsis-red-tide","common_name":"Miltoniopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength weakly-weekly during growth, flushing with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up. Ease off in the cooler, lower-light months. The fine roots scorch easily, so always lean toward dilute feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miltoniopsis-augres","common_name":"Miltoniopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly-weekly at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid food during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water to clear salts; reduce in winter. Its fine, salt-sensitive roots are easily burned, so dilute feeding is the rule.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brassia-caudata","common_name":"Brassia caudata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength every one to two weeks during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce or stop during the cooler winter rest. A higher-phosphorus feed in late summer can encourage spiking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zygopetalum-mackaii","common_name":"Zygopetalum mackaii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water. Reduce in winter. Zygopetalums are moderately hungry but their roots still burn from concentrated feed, so keep doses dilute.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zygopetalum-intermedium","common_name":"Zygopetalum intermedium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every one to two weeks during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly to clear salts. Cut back in winter. Keep feed dilute to protect the salt-sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zygopetalum-artur-elle","common_name":"Zygopetalum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water; reduce in winter. A robust grower, it still does best with dilute, frequent feeding rather than occasional strong doses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zygopetalum-titanic","common_name":"Zygopetalum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, flushing monthly with plain water to clear salts; reduce in winter. Keep feed dilute, as the roots scorch readily from concentrated fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ludisia-discolor-alba","common_name":"Ludisia discolor ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid or houseplant fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during active growth in spring and summer; reduce to monthly or pause in winter. Flush the mix occasionally to prevent salt buildup on the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anoectochilus-roxburghii","common_name":"Anoectochilus roxburghii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer; this jewel orchid is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so dilute well and flush the medium regularly. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbophyllum-falcatum","common_name":"Bulbophyllum falcatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly to fortnightly during active growth (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbophyllum-longissimum","common_name":"Bulbophyllum longissimum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly and frequently, a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly to fortnightly during active growth, reducing in winter. Periodic plain-water flushing prevents fertiliser-salt accumulation on roots and mount.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbophyllum-vaginatum","common_name":"Bulbophyllum vaginatum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly to fortnightly while in active growth, easing back in cooler months. Flush with plain water regularly to keep salts from building up on roots and mount.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phalaenopsis-violacea","common_name":"Phalaenopsis violacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed weakly and regularly: a quarter- to half-strength balanced or urea-free orchid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks in active growth, reducing in winter. Flush the bark monthly with plain water to remove accumulated salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phalaenopsis-brother-girl","common_name":"Phalaenopsis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed weakly and weekly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced or urea-free orchid fertiliser during active growth, easing off in winter. Flush the medium with plain water monthly to prevent salt buildup. A cooler autumn night dip helps trigger spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phalaenopsis-sogo-yukidian","common_name":"Phalaenopsis ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed weakly and weekly with a quarter- to half-strength balanced or urea-free orchid fertiliser in active growth, reducing in winter. Flush monthly with plain water to clear salts. A cool autumn night drop encourages this hybrid","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epidendrum-ibaguense","common_name":"Epidendrum ibaguense","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser (one-quarter to one-half strength) during active growth; flush with plain water monthly and reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encyclia-tampensis","common_name":"Encyclia tampensis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly (one-quarter to one-half strength balanced orchid food) every week or two in growth, tapering off during the cooler, drier rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maxillaria-tenuifolia","common_name":"Maxillaria tenuifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength during growth; reduce to monthly through the cooler, drier winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maxillaria-variabilis","common_name":"Maxillaria variabilis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength weekly during growth; flush with plain water periodically and feed sparingly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coelogyne-cristata","common_name":"Coelogyne cristata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly (one-quarter to one-half strength orchid fertiliser) every week or two during active growth; stop feeding through the cool, dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coelogyne-flaccida","common_name":"Coelogyne flaccida","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength every week or two in growth; suspend feeding during the cooler, drier winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coelogyne-massangeana","common_name":"Coelogyne massangeana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly weekly with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength during growth, reducing modestly in winter; flush with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lycaste-aromatica","common_name":"Lycaste aromatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly (one-quarter to one-half strength balanced orchid fertiliser) every week or two while in active leaf; stop entirely during the leafless winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lycaste-skinneri","common_name":"Lycaste skinneri","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks at half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active spring-to-autumn growth; switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom feed late in the season. Stop feeding entirely through the leafless winter rest and flush the mix monthly to prevent salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anguloa-clowesii","common_name":"Anguloa clowesii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser through the spring-to-autumn growth surge, easing off as growth matures. Withhold feed during the cooler winter rest and flush the mix monthly with plain water to prevent salt accumulation around the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stanhopea-tigrina","common_name":"Stanhopea tigrina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during the vigorous spring-to-autumn growth, which suits its fast, hungry habit. Reduce feeding in winter as growth slows, and flush the basket regularly with plain water since the mossy medium can hold fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rodriguezia-secunda","common_name":"Rodriguezia secunda","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, suiting its frequent-flowering, evenly moist regime. Ease off in cooler months. Because mounted and fine-bark culture flushes nutrients quickly, light regular feeding works better than occasional strong doses; rinse mounts periodically to avoid salt crusting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhynchostylis-gigantea","common_name":"Rhynchostylis gigantea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during warm active growth, applied to the wet roots after watering. Reduce feeding during the cooler winter rest. Because bare roots cannot store fertiliser the way potted media can, light, frequent feeding suits this orchid best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhynchostylis-retusa","common_name":"Rhynchostylis retusa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser through warm active growth, applying to roots wet from watering. Reduce in cooler months. Bare-root culture flushes nutrients quickly, so frequent light feeding outperforms occasional strong doses; rinse the roots periodically to prevent salt crusting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aerangis-luteoalba","common_name":"Aerangis luteoalba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, applied to wet roots, and ease off in cooler darker months. Mounted and fine-bark culture flushes nutrients fast, so light, frequent feeding suits it best; rinse mounts regularly to prevent salt accumulation on the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aerangis-biloba","common_name":"Aerangis biloba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, applied to roots wet from watering, easing off in cooler months. Because mounted and fine-bark culture flushes nutrients quickly, frequent light feeding suits it best; rinse the roots or mount regularly to avoid salt buildup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angraecum-distichum","common_name":"Angraecum distichum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly with every watering during active growth: a balanced orchid fertiliser at roughly quarter strength (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemboglossum-rossii","common_name":"Lemboglossum rossii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every second watering through the growing season. A higher-potassium feed as pseudobulbs mature can aid flowering. Flush with plain water monthly and ease off in winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"odontoglossum-crispum","common_name":"Odontoglossum crispum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly and regularly: a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength with most waterings during growth, easing back in low light. These cool growers are sensitive to salt, so feed weakly and flush the medium with plain water often.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"intergeneric-aliceara-pacific-sabre","common_name":"Intergeneric Aliceara ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed weakly with most waterings in active growth: a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zygopetalum-blue-eyes","common_name":"Zygopetalum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every second watering during growth; these are relatively hungry orchids. Switch to a higher-potassium feed as the new pseudobulb matures to support flowering, and flush with plain water monthly to avoid salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phragmipedium-besseae","common_name":"Phragmipedium besseae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very lightly and very frequently: a balanced orchid fertiliser at roughly one-eighth to one-quarter strength with most waterings. Because the roots are extremely salt-sensitive, keep feed dilute and flush the medium often with pure water to prevent damaging build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phragmipedium-longifolium","common_name":"Phragmipedium longifolium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly and frequently: a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-eighth to one-quarter strength with most waterings during growth. Keep feed very dilute owing to the roots","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phragmipedium-living-fire","common_name":"Phragmipedium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly and frequently with a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-eighth to one-quarter strength on most waterings. Keep feed very dilute because the roots are salt-sensitive, and flush the medium with pure water often. Steady light feeding supports its near-continuous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crispy-wave-fern","common_name":"Crispy Wave Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Ferns are light feeders and salt-sensitive, so over-feeding scorches the fronds. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"leslie-birds-nest-fern","common_name":"Leslie Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder it is prone to fertiliser burn, so dilute well and flush the soil occasionally. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cobra-birds-nest-fern","common_name":"Cobra Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. These ferns are salt-sensitive, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding; flush the soil periodically and stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrans-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Fragrans Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter or half strength. Maidenhairs are very salt-sensitive, so weak and regular beats strong and occasional. Do not feed in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"venus-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Venus Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so keep feeds weak and flush the soil occasionally. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hillii-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Hillii Staghorn Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, applied to the root mass or by adding to soak water. Some growers tuck a banana skin behind the shield fronds. Feed sparingly in winter or not at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wandae-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Wandae Staghorn Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, applied to the root mass or in soak water; this large, fast grower appreciates regular feeding. Reduce markedly in winter. Avoid letting fertiliser pool in the crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-in-red-fern","common_name":"Lady in Red Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring and early summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks, or top-dress with leaf mould or compost. It is not a heavy feeder. Stop feeding by late summer as it prepares to die back for winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"wart-fern","common_name":"Wart Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Ferns are salt-sensitive, so flush the mix occasionally and pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallichiana-fern","common_name":"Wallichiana Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid feed. This wood fern is a modest feeder; over-feeding scorches roots. Stop entirely over the cool, semi-dormant winter period.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"crested-wood-fern","common_name":"Crested Wood Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser. It naturally grows in lean, wet ground, so heavy feeding does more harm than good; suspend feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tasmanian-holly-fern","common_name":"Tasmanian Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer. This robust fern is not a heavy feeder, so light, regular feeding beats strong doses; stop over the cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"tremula-pteris-fern","common_name":"Tremula Pteris Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to fuel its quick growth. Flush the mix occasionally to clear salts, and stop feeding through the winter slowdown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sword-brake-fern","common_name":"Sword Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. This small fern is easily over-fed, so keep doses light, flush occasionally to clear salts, and pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spider-brake-fern","common_name":"Spider Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. It is an undemanding feeder; light, regular doses suit it better than strong feeds, and feeding should stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"river-water-fern","common_name":"River Water Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, every 4-6 weeks in the growing season, with a dilute balanced or ericaceous-friendly liquid feed. It grows naturally in lean, acidic ground, so heavy feeding harms it; suspend feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-tree-fern","common_name":"Miniature Tree Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the labelled strength. Ferns are salt-sensitive, so flush the pot occasionally and stop feeding from late autumn through winter while growth is slow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watercress-fern","common_name":"Watercress Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month in spring and summer only. Over-feeding scorches the fine foliage; rest it entirely through the cool, dormant winter months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sensitive-fern","common_name":"Sensitive Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light needs. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during active spring-summer growth. Stop entirely as fronds die back in autumn, since this fern is fully deciduous and rests through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"interrupted-fern","common_name":"Interrupted Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A modest feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month through spring and summer, or top-dress with leaf mould annually. Halt feeding as fronds yellow and die back for its winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hares-foot-fern","common_name":"Hare","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. As an epiphyte it is salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the medium occasionally. Reduce feeding to none over the low-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-ribbon-fern","common_name":"Silver Ribbon Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Ribbon ferns are salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the pot periodically. Stop feeding through the darker winter months when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shaggy-shield-fern","common_name":"Shaggy Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer, or top-dress with leaf mould yearly. Stop feeding over winter when this semi-evergreen fern slows or partly dies back.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"leatherleaf-fern","common_name":"Leatherleaf Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Like most ferns it is salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the pot occasionally. Ease off feeding through the lower-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"table-fern","common_name":"Table Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength. Ferns are salt-sensitive, so dilute well and flush the pot occasionally. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-clover-fern","common_name":"Water Clover Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Push an aquatic plant tablet or slow-release pond fertiliser into the soil at the roots in spring and midsummer. Do not add liquid fertiliser to the water itself, as it fuels algae rather than the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-rabbits-foot-fern","common_name":"Blue Rabbit","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Ferns dislike salt build-up, so dilute well and flush the pot occasionally. Pause feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elks-horn-fern","common_name":"Elk","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, applied to the soak water or rootball. Some growers tuck a banana skin behind the shield as a slow nutrient source. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"andinum-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Andinum Staghorn Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength via the soak water. This species resents heavy feeding; keep it gentle and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-ear-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength applied to the soak water or tucked behind the shield. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oak-leaf-fern","common_name":"Oak Leaf Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. The litter-collecting nest fronds also feed the plant naturally, so it does not need heavy feeding. Pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cretan-climbing-fern","common_name":"Cretan Climbing Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It grows vigorously, so light regular feeding supports the long climbing fronds. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"walking-fern","common_name":"Walking Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, no more than every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. This low-nutrient rock dweller is easily burned, so under-feed rather than over-feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brauns-holly-fern","common_name":"Braun","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, or top-dress with leaf mould annually. It is not a heavy feeder; excess nitrogen produces weak, floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"metallic-blue-fern","common_name":"Metallic Blue Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, or mist on a dilute foliar feed. This slow grower is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so dilute heavily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tongue-fern","common_name":"Tongue Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. This slow, undemanding fern needs little feeding; over-fertilising can scorch the felted fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shoestring-fern","common_name":"Shoestring Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a quarter-strength balanced liquid or foliar feed applied to the moss and roots. This delicate epiphyte is easily burned by concentrated fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-brake-fern","common_name":"Painted Brake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Steady, light feeding supports the colourful new growth; avoid strong doses, which can burn the frond tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crispum-harts-tongue-fern","common_name":"Crispum Hart","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, or top-dress with leaf mould yearly. It is a modest feeder; excess fertiliser can distort the frilled fronds.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"polypody-fern","common_name":"Polypody Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, around once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, or top-dress with leaf mould. This adaptable, low-nutrient fern needs little feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"licorice-fern","common_name":"Licorice Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly only during active growth (fall to spring) with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks. Do not feed during summer dormancy. Ferns are sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the mix occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"triangle-fern","common_name":"Triangle Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding — it thrives in poor soils and over-feeding promotes weedy overgrowth. If grown in a container, a single light spring application of dilute balanced fertiliser is ample.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cyclops-staghorn-fern","common_name":"Cyclops Staghorn Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed in the warm growing season with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser roughly monthly, applied to the moss and shield fronds during watering. Ease off in cooler, lower-light months. Avoid heavy feeding, which can burn the fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crispy-wave-hurricane","common_name":"Crispy Wave ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Apply to the soil, not the crown, and flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup, to which ferns are sensitive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishbone-fern","common_name":"Fishbone Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop in winter. A vigorous grower, it responds well to regular light feeding but is sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scots-maidenhair-spleenwort","common_name":"Scot","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — it is adapted to lean, rocky soils. A very dilute balanced feed once or twice in the growing season is plenty; over-feeding harms this frugal alpine. A touch of ground limestone keeps the mix sweet.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rattlesnake-plant","common_name":"Rattlesnake Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; pause in winter. It is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so under-feed rather than over-feed and flush the soil occasionally to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-white-star","common_name":"Calathea White Star","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop in winter. Sensitive to fertiliser salts, so feed lightly and flush the soil occasionally to avoid tip and edge burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"network-calathea","common_name":"Network Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Marantaceae are salt-sensitive — flush the pot occasionally and pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-calathea","common_name":"Velvet Calathea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength. It is a more vigorous grower than dwarf calatheas, so feed consistently in the growing season and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-louisae","common_name":"Calathea Louisae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Avoid salt build-up by flushing the pot occasionally; suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-lietzei","common_name":"Calathea Lietzei","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly and monthly through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength — the low-chlorophyll foliage is easily burned by excess salts. Stop feeding in winter and flush the pot periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-leopardina","common_name":"Calathea Leopardina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the pot occasionally to avoid salt build-up and pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-picturata","common_name":"Calathea Picturata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength. Marantaceae are salt-sensitive, so dilute well, flush the pot occasionally, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-concinna","common_name":"Calathea Concinna","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a quick grower it appreciates regular feeding in season; flush occasionally to clear salts and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-setosa","common_name":"Calathea Setosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a strong grower it benefits from consistent in-season feeding; flush salts periodically and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-cylindrica","common_name":"Calathea Cylindrica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Calatheas are sensitive to fertiliser-salt build-up, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-burle-marxii","common_name":"Calathea Burle-Marxii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. Flush the pot periodically to clear salts, and stop feeding over autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-ecuatoriana","common_name":"Calathea Ecuatoriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength monthly during spring and summer. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally and pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-majestica-royal-blue","common_name":"Calathea Majestica Royal Blue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Flush the pot now and then to prevent salt build-up, and stop feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-prayer-plant","common_name":"Green Prayer Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Marantas are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-arundinacea","common_name":"Maranta Arundinacea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed a fertile crop generously: work compost or a balanced fertiliser into the soil at planting and side-dress or liquid-feed through the growing season. For houseplants, a balanced feed monthly in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-bicolor","common_name":"Maranta Bicolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Flush the soil periodically to clear salts, and stop feeding over autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-sanguinea","common_name":"Stromanthe Sanguinea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stromanthe is salt-sensitive, so flush the pot occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-sanguinea-magicstar","common_name":"Stromanthe Sanguinea Magicstar","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stromanthe-jacquinii","common_name":"Stromanthe Jacquinii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the soil periodically and pause feeding over the dormant autumn-winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ctenanthe-compressa","common_name":"Ctenanthe Compressa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Avoid overfeeding, which scorches the leaf margins, and stop in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-majestica-sanderiana","common_name":"Calathea Majestica Sanderiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent build-up and stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-veitchiana","common_name":"Calathea Veitchiana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. As a salt-sensitive species, flush the soil now and then to clear residues, and stop feeding over autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-mirabilis","common_name":"Calathea Mirabilis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally to avoid build-up and stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is paused.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-warscewiczii-jungle-velvet","common_name":"Calathea Warscewiczii Jungle Velvet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its vigorous growth. It is salt-sensitive, so flush the soil periodically and stop feeding through the dormant autumn-winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-ornata-beauty","common_name":"Calathea Ornata Beauty","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent build-up at the leaf edges, and stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-compact-star","common_name":"Calathea Compact Star","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas are salt-sensitive, so flush the pot occasionally and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-zebrina-humilior","common_name":"Calathea Zebrina Humilior","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer. Avoid over-feeding, which scorches the sensitive roots; flush the soil occasionally and pause feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-crotalifera","common_name":"Calathea Crotalifera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed actively in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser every 2-4 weeks, as this large species is a hungry grower. Reduce or stop in winter; flush periodically to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-stromanthifolia","common_name":"Calathea Stromanthifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts and stop feeding through the dormant winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-princeps","common_name":"Calathea Princeps","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Calatheas resent salt build-up, so flush the pot now and then and stop feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-micans","common_name":"Calathea Micans","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this small plant needs little. Flush occasionally and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-albertii","common_name":"Calathea Albertii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil periodically to clear salts, and pause feeding over the dormant winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-warscewiczii-jungle-velvet-dark","common_name":"Calathea Warscewiczii Jungle Velvet Dark","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength to support the large foliage. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-leuconeura-green-beauty","common_name":"Maranta Leuconeura Green Beauty","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. It is sensitive to salt buildup, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertiliser-induced tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-tropic-snow","common_name":"Calathea Tropic Snow","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Sensitive to fertiliser salts, so avoid overfeeding and flush the soil periodically to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-network-gold","common_name":"Calathea Network Gold","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Sensitive to salt accumulation, so flush the soil occasionally to avoid leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-exotica","common_name":"Calathea Exotica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Highly salt-sensitive, so underfeed rather than overfeed and flush the soil occasionally to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-ornata-dark-pink","common_name":"Calathea Ornata Dark Pink","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Sensitive to fertiliser salts, so flush the soil periodically to prevent leaf-tip scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-binotii","common_name":"Calathea Binotii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Salt-sensitive, so avoid overfeeding and flush the soil occasionally to prevent tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-warscewiczii-velvet-touch","common_name":"Calathea Warscewiczii Velvet Touch","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Sensitive to fertiliser salts, so underfeed and flush the soil periodically to prevent leaf-tip scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-orbifolia-silver","common_name":"Calathea Orbifolia Silver","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Salt-sensitive, so avoid overfeeding and flush the soil occasionally to prevent leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-leopardina-splash","common_name":"Calathea Leopardina Splash","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the pot periodically to clear salt build-up, and stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-rufibarba-blue-grass","common_name":"Calathea Rufibarba Blue Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt accumulation, and stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-crocata-tassmania","common_name":"Calathea Crocata Tassmania","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser at half strength; some growers use a slightly higher-potassium feed to support flowering. Stop in autumn and winter. Flush periodically to clear salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-zebrina-starter","common_name":"Calathea Zebrina Starter","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support the large leaves. Flush the soil occasionally to clear salts, and pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-bacillaris","common_name":"Calathea Bacillaris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt build-up, and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-propinqua","common_name":"Calathea Propinqua","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil occasionally to clear accumulated salts, and pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calathea-undulata","common_name":"Calathea Undulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Flush the soil periodically to clear salts, and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watermelon-peperomia-variegata","common_name":"Watermelon Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength; peperomias are light feeders and dislike excess. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-obtusifolia-variegata","common_name":"Peperomia obtusifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Peperomias are light feeders and salt-sensitive, so over-fertilising browns leaf tips. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"silverleaf-peperomia","common_name":"Silverleaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced houseplant feed once a month in spring and summer. It is a light feeder; excess fertiliser causes leaf-edge burn and salt buildup. Withhold feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-scandens","common_name":"Peperomia scandens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder it is prone to fertiliser salt burn; rinse the soil periodically and stop feeding in the cooler, low-growth months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-verticillata","common_name":"Peperomia verticillata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder and salt-sensitive, so leaf-tip burn signals over-feeding. Pause fertilising through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-dolabriformis","common_name":"Peperomia dolabriformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at quarter to half strength. As a slow-growing succulent it needs little; over-feeding causes soft, weak growth. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-incana","common_name":"Peperomia incana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed about once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder; over-feeding produces weak, leggy growth and salt buildup. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-deppeana","common_name":"Peperomia deppeana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder, so over-feeding burns the tiny leaf tips and builds up salts. Stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-pereskiifolia","common_name":"Peperomia pereskiifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder and salt-sensitive; over-feeding browns leaf tips. Pause fertilising over autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-velutina","common_name":"Peperomia velutina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Peperomias are light feeders; over-feeding causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-nitida","common_name":"Peperomia nitida","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength once a month in spring and summer. These are modest feeders; excess fertiliser scorches the leaf tips. Pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-tetragona","common_name":"Peperomia tetragona","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the recommended dose. As a light feeder it is prone to salt-burn from over-feeding. Withhold fertiliser through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-axillaris","common_name":"Peperomia axillaris","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Excess feeding spoils the compact succulent form. No fertiliser in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-glabella","common_name":"Peperomia glabella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a light feeder it is sensitive to over-feeding and salt build-up. Stop feeding in the dormant autumn-winter months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-glabella-variegata","common_name":"Peperomia glabella ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Light feeding supports the variegated leaves without causing salt-burn. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-trinervula","common_name":"Peperomia trinervula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer. These light feeders scorch easily if over-fed. Withhold feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-maculosa","common_name":"Peperomia maculosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. As a light feeder it is prone to salt-burn from over-feeding. Stop fertilising over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-angulata","common_name":"Peperomia angulata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength. This light feeder is easily over-fed, which causes salt build-up and leaf-edge burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-obtusifolia-golden-gate","common_name":"Peperomia obtusifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed at half strength. Variegated foliage has less chlorophyll, so avoid over-feeding, which causes salt burn on leaf tips. No fertiliser is needed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-caperata-luna-red","common_name":"Peperomia caperata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This compact, light-feeding plant burns easily, so err on the dilute side and flush the pot occasionally. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-albovittata-rana-verde","common_name":"Peperomia albovittata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed diluted to half strength. As a small, light feeder it is sensitive to fertiliser salts, so keep doses weak and flush the pot occasionally. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-marmorata","common_name":"Peperomia marmorata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. As a small, light feeder it is prone to fertiliser burn, so keep concentrations low and flush the soil periodically. Stop feeding in the autumn and winter rest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-columella","common_name":"Peperomia columella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, only two or three times across spring and summer, with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength. This slow desert succulent needs very little; over-feeding causes weak, stretched growth and salt build-up. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"peperomia-emarginella","common_name":"Peperomia emarginella","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, monthly in spring and summer, with a balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength. This tiny plant needs very little and is easily over-fed; in closed terrariums feed even more lightly. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-orba","common_name":"Peperomia orba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. As a small, light feeder it burns easily, so keep doses dilute and flush the pot occasionally. Do not feed during autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-clusiifolia","common_name":"Peperomia clusiifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. These are light feeders; stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser causes salt buildup and leaf-edge burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-albovittata","common_name":"Peperomia albovittata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month in spring and summer only. Skip feeding in the cooler months; over-fertilising scorches leaf edges and disrupts the variegation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-caperata-burgundy","common_name":"Peperomia caperata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month spring through early autumn with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a modest feeder, so do not overdo it; suspend feeding in winter. Salt accumulation from over-feeding browns the leaf edges.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-napoli-nights","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength during the spring and summer growing season. It is a light feeder; stop in autumn and winter. Over-feeding leads to salt buildup and browning leaf margins.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-watermelon-ginny-hybrid","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Variegated plants grow more slowly and need less feed; stop in winter. Excess fertiliser browns the delicate pale leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-peppermill","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength through spring and summer. A modest feeder; suspend feeding in the cooler months. Over-feeding causes salt buildup and browning along the variegated leaf edges.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-urocarpa","common_name":"Peperomia urocarpa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder; stop feeding in autumn and winter. Over-feeding causes salt accumulation and leaf-edge browning.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-fraseri","common_name":"Peperomia fraseri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer; a slightly higher-phosphorus feed can support flowering. Stop in autumn and winter. It is a light feeder, so avoid over-application, which browns leaf edges.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-serpens","common_name":"Peperomia serpens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength. It is a light feeder, so over-fertilising causes salt build-up and leaf burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-asperula","common_name":"Peperomia asperula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about once a month in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus feed at half strength. It grows slowly and needs little; over-feeding burns the roots and leaf tips. Do not feed in the dormant winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-nivalis","common_name":"Peperomia nivalis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. It is a modest feeder; too much causes soft growth and tip burn. Withhold feed during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-pseudovariegata","common_name":"Peperomia pseudovariegata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength. As a small, slow grower it needs little; flush the soil occasionally to prevent salt build-up. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-caperata-suzanne","common_name":"Peperomia caperata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength. It is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes leaf-tip burn and salt build-up. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-albovittata-minima","common_name":"Peperomia albovittata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed diluted to half strength. As a small, slow grower it needs little; flush the soil occasionally to clear salts. Stop feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-obtusifolia-marble","common_name":"Peperomia obtusifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at half strength. It is a light feeder; excess fertiliser burns the leaf tips and builds salts. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-perciliata","common_name":"Peperomia perciliata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, about monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant feed at quarter to half strength. In an enclosed terrarium feed even more sparingly to avoid salt build-up. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-argyreia-soccer-ball","common_name":"Peperomia argyreia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. This is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes salt build-up and leaf-tip damage. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-hoffmannii","common_name":"Peperomia hoffmannii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength once a month in spring and summer. It needs little feeding; flush the pot occasionally to clear salts. Withhold fertiliser in the cooler, low-light months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-ecklonii","common_name":"Peperomia ecklonii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. As a light feeder, it is easily over-fed, which burns leaf edges; pause feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-arifolia","common_name":"Peperomia arifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder prone to salt damage, so flush occasionally and stop feeding in the low-light months.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-blanda","common_name":"Peperomia blanda","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. As a light feeder, avoid over-application, which scorches leaf edges; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-caperata-teresa","common_name":"Peperomia caperata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. It is a light feeder; over-feeding damages leaf tips and edges. Withhold fertiliser through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-mollis","common_name":"Pilea mollis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support its fast growth. Reduce to roughly monthly or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-involucrata","common_name":"Pilea involucrata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Cut back to monthly or stop entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows and light is lower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-nummulariifolia","common_name":"Pilea nummulariifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. The vigorous growth benefits from steady but gentle feeding. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-pumila","common_name":"Pilea pumila","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile woodland soil. If grown in containers, a light feed of dilute balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during active growth is plenty. As a short-lived annual it does not require sustained feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pilea-grandifolia","common_name":"Pilea grandifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength to support the larger leaves. Withhold feed in autumn and winter while growth slows, resuming when new growth appears in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-serpyllacea","common_name":"Pilea serpyllacea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 4 weeks during spring and summer is ample for this small plant. Over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-peperomioides-mojito","common_name":"Pilea peperomioides ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Steady but moderate feeding supports the variegated growth without forcing weak stems. Stop feeding over autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-cadierei-minima","common_name":"Pilea cadierei ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. The compact form needs only moderate feeding to stay bushy. Stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-pubescens","common_name":"Pilea pubescens","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Moderate feeding keeps growth bushy and the foliage well coloured. Pause feeding through autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-pubescens-silver-cloud","common_name":"Pilea pubescens ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Moderate feeding keeps the foliage dense and well coloured. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-libanensis","common_name":"Pilea libanensis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. This light feeder is easily scorched by full-strength fertiliser.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-involucrata-norfolk","common_name":"Pilea involucrata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Over-feeding causes leggy growth and can burn the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-nummuarlifolia-bunny-ears","common_name":"Pilea nummuarlifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter. This fast but light feeder scorches easily at full concentration.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-aquarum","common_name":"Pilea aquarum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, every four to six weeks in the growing season, with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. In terrariums and planted tanks, feed sparingly to avoid algae and nutrient build-up. Pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-microphylla-variegata","common_name":"Pilea microphylla ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser pushes weak, green-reverted growth, so keep it light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-peperomioides-sugar","common_name":"Pilea peperomioides ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. Light feeding supports the slightly slower variegated growth without forcing weak, soft stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-tetraphylla","common_name":"Peperomia tetraphylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Stop in autumn and winter. As a light feeder, it is easily over-fertilised, which causes soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-rotundifolia-trailing-jade","common_name":"Peperomia rotundifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. It is a light feeder, and over-feeding produces soft, leggy stems prone to breaking.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-viridispica","common_name":"Peperomia viridispica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Peperomias are light feeders; over-fertilising causes salt buildup and leaf-tip damage. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-crassifolia","common_name":"Peperomia crassifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. As a light feeder it needs little; excess fertiliser causes salt buildup and brown leaf margins. Pause feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-quito","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. A modest feeder, it needs little; over-feeding burns leaf tips and builds up salts. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-rana-verde","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. As a light feeder it needs little; over-feeding scorches leaf tips and builds salts. Stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-napoli-nights-dark-form","common_name":"Peperomia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. A light feeder, it needs little; over-feeding burns leaf tips and accumulates salts. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-floribunda","common_name":"Peperomia floribunda","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. A modest feeder, it needs little; over-feeding scorches leaf tips and builds up salts. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-elongata","common_name":"Peperomia elongata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. A light feeder; over-feeding burns leaf tips and builds salts. Stop feeding through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-caperata-red-ripple","common_name":"Peperomia caperata ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. A light feeder; over-feeding scorches leaf tips and builds salts. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-obtusifolia-lemon-lime","common_name":"Peperomia obtusifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. It is a light feeder; stop in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising causes salt buildup and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-nitida-variegata","common_name":"Peperomia nitida ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid houseplant feed. A light feeder; pause in autumn and winter and flush occasionally to clear fertiliser salts.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-rubella-zippy","common_name":"Peperomia rubella ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly, monthly in spring and summer, with a balanced liquid feed at quarter to half strength. The small root system is easily over-fed; stop in the cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-cadierei-silver-tree","common_name":"Pilea cadierei ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Pause in autumn and winter. Steady feeding supports its faster, bushier growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-friendship","common_name":"Pilea ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Stop in the cooler months. Light, steady feeding supports its dense growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-graveolens-ruby-glow","common_name":"Peperomia graveolens ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, about once a month in spring and summer, with a balanced or succulent fertiliser at quarter to half strength. It needs little feeding; none in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-magnoliifolia","common_name":"Peperomia magnoliifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. A light feeder; stop in autumn and winter and flush occasionally to avoid salt buildup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-magnoliifolia-variegata","common_name":"Peperomia magnoliifolia ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. A light feeder; stop in autumn and winter. Avoid over-feeding, which burns the variegated leaf margins.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pilea-peperomioides-minima","common_name":"Pilea peperomioides ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Pause feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peperomia-trifolia","common_name":"Peperomia trifolia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. Peperomias are light feeders; over-feeding causes leaf damage. Stop in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"african-violet-optimara-little-maya","common_name":"African Violet ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks year-round with a balanced or bloom-formulated African violet fertiliser at the dilution on the label. Consistent dilute feeding sustains the near-continuous flowering these plants are bred for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-violet-robs-boolaroo","common_name":"African Violet ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks year-round with a balanced or bloom-type African violet fertiliser at label-dilute strength to sustain repeat flowering across the multiple crowns.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-violet-blue-nile","common_name":"African Violet ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks year-round with a balanced or bloom-formula African violet fertiliser at label-dilute strength to keep the rosette flowering reliably.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-falling-stars","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potash or balanced liquid feed at half strength to fuel prolific blooming. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"streptocarpus-black-panther","common_name":"Streptocarpus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer with a high-potash or balanced liquid feed at half strength to drive the long bloom display. Ease off in autumn and stop over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-sinningia","common_name":"Miniature Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, every 2-4 weeks during active growth, with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength. This miniature is sensitive to over-feeding, so keep doses dilute and infrequent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinningia-duchess-of-york","common_name":"Sinningia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks while in active growth and bud with a balanced or bloom-boosting (lower-nitrogen) fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding entirely as the plant enters dormancy and the leaves die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kalanchoe-kerinci","common_name":"Kalanchoe ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer growth with a balanced or cactus fertiliser at half strength. A higher-potassium (tomato-type) feed in the run-up to flowering supports bud development; stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cyclamen-victoria","common_name":"Cyclamen ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks while in active leaf and flower with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium (tomato-type) feed at half strength. Stop feeding once the leaves begin to yellow and the plant enters its summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anthurium-black-love","common_name":"Anthurium ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser at quarter to half strength; a slightly higher-phosphorus feed supports flowering. Anthuriums are sensitive to salt build-up, so flush the pot occasionally and feed lightly in winter, if at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clivia-doris-joy","common_name":"Clivia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring after flowering through summer with a balanced feed, switching to a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed in late summer to support next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gardenia-veitchii","common_name":"Gardenia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with an ericaceous (acid-loving) or sequestered-iron fertiliser to keep foliage green and support flowering. Reduce feeding in autumn and winter. Yellowing between green veins signals a need for iron/magnesium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gardenia-radicans","common_name":"Gardenia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with an ericaceous or acid-loving fertiliser, adding sequestered iron if leaves yellow between the veins. Ease off feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jasminum-sambac-maid-of-orleans","common_name":"Jasminum sambac ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly higher-potassium (flowering) fertiliser to fuel its near-continuous blooming. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows in cooler, darker conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jasminum-sambac-grand-duke-of-tuscany","common_name":"Jasminum sambac ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser to support flowering; a high-potash bloom feed boosts flush size. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"episcia-cleopatra","common_name":"Episcia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute (quarter- to half-strength) balanced or African-violet fertiliser. Over-feeding scorches roots and dulls variegation; reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"begonia-dragon-wing-red","common_name":"Begonia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or slightly higher-potash liquid fertiliser to fuel continuous bloom; it is a hungry, fast grower. Ease off in winter if kept as a houseplant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-guinea-impatiens","common_name":"New Guinea Impatiens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or use a slow-release feed at planting. Steady feeding keeps the bloom flush dense; avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxalis-tetraphylla","common_name":"Oxalis tetraphylla","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks while in active leaf and flower with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding once the foliage begins to die back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primula-polyantha","common_name":"Primula × polyantha","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks during active growth and flowering with a balanced or slightly high-potash liquid feed. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primula-malacoides","common_name":"Primula malacoides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks while in active growth and flower with a dilute balanced or high-potash liquid feed. Light, regular feeding sustains the long succession of bloom whorls; avoid strong nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chrysanthemum","common_name":"Chrysanthemum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks during active growth with a balanced fertiliser, switching to a high-potash feed as buds form to boost flowering. Stop feeding once blooms open and through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"passiflora-caerulea","common_name":"Passiflora caerulea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a high-potassium fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) to favour flowers over leaf. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which drive lush foliage at the expense of bloom. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fuchsia-magellanica","common_name":"Fuchsia magellanica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser to sustain continuous flowering. Container plants are hungry and benefit most. Stop feeding in autumn so growth hardens off before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-cooper","common_name":"Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks spring through summer with a high-potassium fertiliser to encourage blooms; avoid heavy nitrogen, which can dull variegation and reduce flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter. Hibiscus dislike high-phosphorus feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schlumbergera-buckleyi","common_name":"Schlumbergera × buckleyi","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced or half-strength houseplant fertiliser. Stop feeding in early autumn as bud-setting begins, and resume after flowering. A low-nitrogen or cactus feed suits it well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhipsalidopsis-gaertneri","common_name":"Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer growth with a balanced or half-strength houseplant or cactus fertiliser. Pause feeding in autumn and winter while the plant rests and sets buds, resuming once active growth returns.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnea","common_name":"Columnea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium or African violet fertiliser at half to full strength to support continuous flowering. Reduce to monthly or stop in winter. Use tepid, dilute feed to protect the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kohleria","common_name":"Kohleria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks through the growing season with a balanced or high-potassium fertiliser at half strength, or an African violet feed, to sustain heavy flowering. Stop feeding as the plant enters dormancy and resume when new shoots emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achimenes","common_name":"Achimenes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks once growth is established and through flowering, using a balanced or high-potassium fertiliser at half strength, or an African violet feed. Stop feeding as the plant begins to die back in late summer and through dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spathiphyllum-mauna-loa","common_name":"Spathiphyllum ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 6-8 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Over-feeding causes leaf-tip burn and discourages flowering. Stop or reduce feeding in autumn and winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"torenia-fournieri","common_name":"Torenia fournieri","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks through the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or incorporate a slow-release feed at planting. Regular light feeding sustains the heavy, season-long flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuphea-hyssopifolia","common_name":"Cuphea hyssopifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser, or apply a slow-release feed in spring. A light bloom-boosting feed supports continuous flowering. Ease off in winter, especially for plants overwintered indoors.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-eyed-susan","common_name":"Black-Eyed Susan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; a single spring application of compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser is plenty. Over-feeding, especially high nitrogen, produces floppy growth and fewer flowers. In fertile soil it often needs no supplemental feeding at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rudbeckia-maxima","common_name":"Rudbeckia maxima","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; an annual spring topdressing of compost is usually enough. Excess nitrogen produces tall, weak stems prone to flopping. In poor soil a light balanced feed in spring supports the dramatic flower stalks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echinacea-magnus","common_name":"Echinacea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; an annual spring application of compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser is sufficient. Avoid rich, high-nitrogen feeding, which causes floppy growth and fewer flowers. In reasonable soil it performs well with no extra feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"echinacea-white-swan","common_name":"Echinacea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; an annual spring topdressing of compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding, which produces weak, floppy growth and fewer blooms. It flowers well in lean soil with minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"caradonna-salvia","common_name":"Caradonna Salvia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeding needs; a light spring application of compost or balanced slow-release fertiliser is plenty. Over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, produces floppy, leafy growth and fewer flowers. It thrives in lean soil with minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"may-night-salvia","common_name":"May Night Salvia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feed is plenty. Topdress with compost or a single balanced slow-release feed in early spring; over-feeding produces lush, weak growth that flops and flowers poorly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-nemorosa-ostfriesland","common_name":"Salvia nemorosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A spring compost topdress or one balanced slow-release feed suffices; excess nitrogen drives floppy foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-sylvestris-blauhugel","common_name":"Salvia × sylvestris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. Topdress with compost in spring or use one balanced slow-release feed; avoid high nitrogen, which causes lush, flop-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-verticillata-purple-rain","common_name":"Salvia verticillata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. A spring compost topdress or one balanced slow-release application is enough; rich feeding produces floppy stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salvia-yangii","common_name":"Salvia yangii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little to no feeding; it performs best in lean soil. An occasional light spring compost topdress is ample, and over-feeding causes weak, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hosta-june","common_name":"Hosta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring as growth emerges with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, optionally repeated in early summer. An annual mulch of compost supplies steady nutrition for the lush foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hosta-sieboldiana-elegans","common_name":"Hosta sieboldiana ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release feed in spring as growth emerges, supporting the large leaves. An annual compost mulch keeps this hungry, big-leaved hosta well nourished.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hosta-first-frost","common_name":"Hosta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as growth begins, optionally again in early summer. An annual compost mulch sustains the foliage and conserves moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heuchera-villosa-autumn-bride","common_name":"Heuchera villosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost in spring or apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once as growth resumes. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush but floppy foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"heucherella-tapestry","common_name":"Heucherella ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. Apply a thin spring top-dressing of compost or one balanced slow-release feed as growth starts. Excess nitrogen makes foliage floppy and dulls leaf coloring.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-autumn-joy","common_name":"Sedum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder; usually needs none. If soil is truly poor, a single light spring feed is plenty. Avoid fertiliser and rich soil, which cause the classic mid-summer flop.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-spectabile-iceberg","common_name":"Sedum spectabile ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeder; generally needs no fertiliser. On very poor soil a single light spring feed suffices. Rich feeding produces lush, floppy, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-matrona","common_name":"Sedum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder needing little or no fertiliser. A single light spring feed only on impoverished soil. Heavy feeding negates ","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sedum-telephium-purple-emperor","common_name":"Sedum telephium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; generally needs no fertiliser. One light spring feed only on very poor soil. Over-feeding causes lush, floppy growth and washes out the dark foliage color.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"yarrow-moonshine","common_name":"Yarrow ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder; usually needs no fertiliser. On poor soil one light spring feed is enough. Excess feeding produces leggy, flop-prone growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"achillea-millefolium-cerise-queen","common_name":"Achillea millefolium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder needing little or no fertiliser. One light spring feed only on very poor soil. Over-feeding produces lax stems, fewer flowers, and faster spread.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"achillea-terracotta","common_name":"Achillea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding and best kept lean. A light spring mulch of garden compost is plenty; skip rich feeds and high-nitrogen fertiliser, which cause floppy growth and reduce flowering. Over-fed plants are shorter-lived and need staking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achillea-ptarmica-the-pearl","common_name":"Achillea ptarmica ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding; an annual spring mulch of compost suffices. Avoid rich nitrogen feeds, which worsen the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-geranium-rozanne","common_name":"Hardy Geranium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feed needs. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced slow-release feed at growth start is enough for borders; container plants benefit from monthly liquid feed in the growing season. Excess nitrogen produces leaf at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-sanguineum","common_name":"Geranium sanguineum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feed needs and best kept lean. A thin spring mulch of compost is ample; rich feeding produces loose, floppy growth and fewer flowers. Skip high-nitrogen fertilisers entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-psilostemon","common_name":"Geranium psilostemon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder for a cranesbill given its size. A spring mulch of compost or a balanced slow-release feed at growth start supports the large leafy clump; avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages flop over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-macrorrhizum-bevans-variety","common_name":"Geranium macrorrhizum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Essentially self-sufficient. An occasional spring mulch of compost is plenty; it flowers and covers ground reliably even in poor soil without feeding. Avoid rich fertiliser, which is unnecessary and softens growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geranium-oxonianum-wargrave-pink","common_name":"Geranium × oxonianum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feed needs. A spring mulch of compost supports its long flowering; an optional balanced slow-release feed at growth start helps on poor soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes leaf and flop over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astilbe-chinensis-pumila","common_name":"Astilbe chinensis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A moderate feeder for steady growth. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch annually with compost or leaf mould; astilbes flower more strongly in fertile soil. Avoid letting the soil go lean and dry.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"astilbe-bridal-veil","common_name":"Astilbe ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser or top-dress with well-rotted compost; a second light feed after flowering supports the crown. Heavy feeders in poor soil benefit most — avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of plumes.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"astilbe-simplicifolia-sprite","common_name":"Astilbe simplicifolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced spring feed or top-dress with compost as growth begins; a light feed after flowering supports the crown. Being compact, it needs only modest feeding — avoid excess nitrogen that floods foliage at the cost of plumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dianthus-doris","common_name":"Dianthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced or slightly potassium-rich fertiliser to encourage flowering; a small dose of lime on acid soils suits its preference. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft foliage prone to flopping and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dianthus-deltoides","common_name":"Dianthus deltoides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs very little feeding — it performs best in lean soil. A light spring feed or a thin compost top-dressing is ample. Rich fertiliser produces lax, flop-prone growth and fewer flowers, so err on the side of starving it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dianthus-gratianopolitanus-firewitch","common_name":"Dianthus gratianopolitanus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a light balanced or potassium-rich spring feed encourages bloom, and a touch of lime suits acid soils. It thrives in lean conditions; excess nitrogen causes soft, disease-prone growth and a loose, flop-prone habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dianthus-mrs-sinkins","common_name":"Dianthus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced or potassium-rich fertiliser, and lime acid soils to suit its preference. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which makes the stems softer and the already top-heavy double blooms more likely to flop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phlox-paniculata-starfire","common_name":"Phlox paniculata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser and top-dress with compost; a second light feed in early summer supports the big flower heads. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phlox-subulata-emerald-blue","common_name":"Phlox subulata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support the spring bloom; it performs well in lean soil and needs little. Over-feeding produces soft, sparse growth and fewer flowers, so keep feeding modest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phlox-maculata-alpha","common_name":"Phlox maculata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring as growth resumes; a light midseason feed supports bloom. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-husker-red","common_name":"Penstemon ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding and best kept lean. A light topdressing of compost in spring is plenty; avoid rich feeding, which yields soft, floppy growth, fewer flowers and washed-out foliage colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-barbatus-rondo","common_name":"Penstemon barbatus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Keep feeding minimal. A light compost topdressing in spring suffices; overly fertile soil produces lush, floppy growth and reduces flowering. Lean conditions improve flower count and stem strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penstemon-heterophyllus-electric-blue","common_name":"Penstemon heterophyllus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs very little feeding. A light spring compost mulch is ample; rich fertiliser produces soft growth, fewer flowers and reduced winter hardiness. Lean soil suits this species best.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coreopsis-zagreb","common_name":"Coreopsis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low feeding needs. A light compost mulch in spring is enough; rich fertiliser causes floppy, leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Lean soil keeps it compact and free-flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coreopsis-grandiflora-early-sunrise","common_name":"Coreopsis grandiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. A spring compost mulch is sufficient; excess fertiliser produces lush foliage and fewer flowers. Lean conditions keep the plant compact and prolific.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"new-england-aster-purple-dome","common_name":"New England Aster ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in spring. A midseason feed supports the heavy autumn bloom, but avoid excess nitrogen, which weakens stems and invites mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aster-frikartii-monch","common_name":"Aster × frikartii ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in spring. It is not a heavy feeder; avoid excess nitrogen, which can soften the otherwise strong, self-supporting stems.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"symphyotrichum-oblongifolium-raydons-favorite","common_name":"Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring topdressing of compost is usually enough; skip high-nitrogen feeds, which produce floppy, mildew-prone stems and fewer flowers on this lean-soil native.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupinus-the-governor","common_name":"Lupinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it needs no nitrogen feed; a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser in spring supports bloom. Excess nitrogen yields leafy growth and weak, floppy spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupinus-chandelier","common_name":"Lupinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. No nitrogen feed is needed thanks to nitrogen fixation; a spring dose of low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser supports flowering. Too much nitrogen makes soft, floppy, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupinus-polyphyllus-gallery-blue","common_name":"Lupinus polyphyllus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. Skip nitrogen feeds because the plant fixes its own; a balanced low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feed in spring supports the compact flush of bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lupinus-manhattan-lights","common_name":"Lupinus ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. No nitrogen feed is required given nitrogen fixation; a spring application of low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser supports flowering. Excess nitrogen brings floppy, leafy, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delphinium-black-knight","common_name":"Delphinium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A hungry plant. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again as buds form, plus rich compost or well-rotted manure at planting. Steady feeding supports the tall, dense spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delphinium-galahad","common_name":"Delphinium ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed generously. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and again at bud stage, with rich compost or rotted manure worked in at planting; consistent feeding builds the tall, dense white spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delphinium-grandiflorum-blue-butterfly","common_name":"Delphinium grandiflorum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Lighter feeders than tall delphiniums. A balanced fertiliser in spring and a deadheading-time feed encourage repeat bloom; avoid overfeeding, which makes lax growth on this naturally compact plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helleborus-hybridus","common_name":"Helleborus × hybridus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with garden compost or well-rotted manure in autumn, and apply a balanced general fertiliser as new growth emerges in late winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leaf at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helleborus-foetidus","common_name":"Helleborus foetidus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding; an annual autumn mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient. A light dressing of balanced fertiliser in late winter supports flowering on poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helleborus-orientalis-ivory-prince","common_name":"Helleborus orientalis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with compost in autumn and feed with a balanced fertiliser as growth resumes in late winter. Container plants benefit from a controlled-release feed in spring to sustain the long flowering display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paeonia-lactiflora-festiva-maxima","common_name":"Paeonia lactiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser or bonemeal in early spring and again after flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which promotes foliage and weak stems at the expense of blooms. A compost mulch in autumn feeds the crown.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paeonia-lactiflora-bowl-of-beauty","common_name":"Paeonia lactiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a low-nitrogen, phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertiliser or bonemeal, repeating lightly after flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft foliage and weak stems. Mulch the crown with compost in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paeonia-lactiflora-karl-rosenfield","common_name":"Paeonia lactiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser or bonemeal high in phosphorus and potassium in early spring, and feed lightly again after flowering. Excess nitrogen weakens stems and reduces bloom. Top-dress the crown with compost in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paeonia-mlokosewitschii","common_name":"Paeonia mlokosewitschii","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with bonemeal or a low-nitrogen, phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertiliser, and mulch with compost in autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that favour leaf over flower and soften stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bleeding-heart","common_name":"Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or leaf mould in spring and again as growth emerges. A light balanced feed in spring is ample; it is not a heavy feeder and over-fertilising is unnecessary. Avoid disturbing the brittle roots when mulching.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lamprocapnos-spectabilis-alba","common_name":"Lamprocapnos spectabilis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a top-dressing of compost in early spring as growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft, floppy foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lamprocapnos-spectabilis-gold-heart","common_name":"Lamprocapnos spectabilis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light feeder. Top-dress with compost or apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lush foliage but can mute the gold colour and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dicentra-formosa-luxuriant","common_name":"Dicentra formosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Top-dress with compost in spring or apply a balanced slow-release feed. A light midseason feed can support its long rebloom. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"brunnera-macrophylla-jack-frost","common_name":"Brunnera macrophylla ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeder. A spring top-dressing of compost or a single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser is plenty. Over-feeding is unnecessary and offers no benefit to this tough groundcover.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brunnera-macrophylla-looking-glass","common_name":"Brunnera macrophylla ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring top-dressing of compost or one application of balanced slow-release fertiliser suffices. No heavy feeding is needed for this woodland groundcover.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"brunnera-macrophylla","common_name":"Brunnera macrophylla","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low feeder. A spring application of compost or balanced slow-release fertiliser is ample. This undemanding species rarely needs more.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"agastache-blue-fortune","common_name":"Agastache ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder; thrives in lean soil. A light spring compost top-dressing is sufficient. Avoid rich feeding and excess nitrogen, which cause weak, floppy stems and reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"veronicastrum-virginicum-fascination","common_name":"Veronicastrum virginicum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder for a perennial. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or generous compost top-dressing in spring to fuel its tall growth. Avoid heavy nitrogen alone, which can weaken stems and cause flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veronica-spicata-royal-candles","common_name":"Veronica spicata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A single spring application of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a topdressing of compost is plenty. Avoid high nitrogen, which produces floppy, leggy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"knautia-macedonica","common_name":"Knautia macedonica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. It flowers best on poor soil, so skip rich feeding. A thin spring mulch of compost is sufficient; excess fertility produces lax, short-lived plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scabiosa-columbaria-butterfly-blue","common_name":"Scabiosa columbaria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A balanced spring feed or compost topdressing supports its long bloom season. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours foliage over the all-important flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"persicaria-amplexicaulis-firetail","common_name":"Persicaria amplexicaulis ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Modest feeder. A spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure that also conserves moisture is ideal. A single balanced feed in spring suffices; it is not a hungry plant.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nepeta-walkers-low","common_name":"Nepeta ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. It performs best on lean soil; a thin compost topdressing in spring is enough. Avoid rich feeding, which produces lax, sprawling growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nepeta-racemosa-blue-wonder","common_name":"Nepeta racemosa ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeder, best on lean soil. A light spring compost topdressing is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeding that loosens the otherwise tidy mound.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liatris-spicata","common_name":"Liatris spicata","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder adapted to lean prairie soils. A modest balanced feed or compost topdressing in spring is ample; excess fertility produces weak, flopping stems.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"liatris-spicata-kobold","common_name":"Liatris spicata ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. A modest spring feed or compost topdressing keeps it going; avoid heavy nitrogen, which can soften even this compact form into floppier growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"campanula-lactiflora-loddon-anna","common_name":"Campanula lactiflora ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced general fertiliser and compost in early spring. A second light feed after the first flush can support rebloom; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces lax, flop-prone stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campanula-persicifolia","common_name":"Campanula persicifolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring mulch of compost plus a single balanced feed is usually enough. Over-feeding encourages floppy growth; deadheading rather than fertilising is the better route to extended flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thalictrum-delavayi-hewitts-double","common_name":"Thalictrum delavayi ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch annually in spring with leaf mould or garden compost and apply a balanced general feed as growth begins. Rich, organic soil suits it better than frequent chemical feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alchemilla-mollis","common_name":"Alchemilla mollis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in reasonable soil; a spring mulch of compost is usually sufficient. A light balanced feed in spring on poor soils encourages lush foliage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"roma-tomato","common_name":"Roma Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potassium tomato feed weekly once the first fruits set. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beefsteak-tomato","common_name":"Beefsteak Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed generously: balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potassium tomato feed weekly once fruit sets. As a heavy feeder it benefits from rich soil, but avoid excess nitrogen, which delays fruiting.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-100-cherry-tomato","common_name":"Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced fertiliser at planting, then a high-potassium tomato feed weekly once fruiting starts; the heavy crop benefits from regular feeding. Curb nitrogen once flowering to favour fruit over foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gardeners-delight-tomato","common_name":"Gardeners Delight Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium tomato fertiliser weekly once the first truss sets fruit; a balanced feed earlier supports establishment. Avoid heavy nitrogen late on, which favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tigerella-tomato","common_name":"Tigerella Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Once the first fruit truss sets, feed weekly with a high-potash tomato fertiliser. Excess nitrogen gives lush leaves and few fruit, so switch from balanced to high-potash feed at flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ghost-pepper","common_name":"Ghost Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 1-2 weeks once flowering starts with a high-potash tomato feed for better fruiting. Use a balanced feed during early leafy growth; avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cayenne-pepper","common_name":"Cayenne Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Once flowering begins, feed weekly with a high-potash tomato fertiliser to boost fruiting. Use a balanced feed during early growth and avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serrano-pepper","common_name":"Serrano Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a high-potash tomato fertiliser once the first flowers appear. Use a balanced feed early on and avoid heavy nitrogen, which delays and reduces fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"butterhead-lettuce","common_name":"Butterhead Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Usually needs little feeding in fertile soil. A light balanced or nitrogen-leaning feed early on supports leafy growth; avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, disease-prone leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-gem-lettuce","common_name":"Little Gem Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally needs minimal feeding in good soil. A light balanced feed early supports leafy growth; avoid heavy nitrogen, which gives soft, mildew-prone leaves and looser hearts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lollo-rosso-lettuce","common_name":"Lollo Rosso Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Needs little feeding in fertile soil. A light balanced feed supports steady leaf production for repeat picking; avoid excess nitrogen, which dilutes the red colour and softens leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iceberg-lettuce","common_name":"Iceberg Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser early to support steady growth and firm heading; avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft heads that are slow to firm and prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oak-leaf-lettuce","common_name":"Oak Leaf Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly; a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed every 2-3 weeks supports fast leafy growth. Rich compost at sowing often supplies enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, disease-prone growth and can accumulate nitrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cos-romaine-lettuce","common_name":"Cos Romaine Lettuce","category":"edible","fertilising":"A balanced liquid feed or one nitrogen side-dressing during active growth supports heart formation. Compost-rich soil usually needs little extra. Avoid overfeeding nitrogen, which makes loose, soft heads that are prone to rot and slower to firm up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-kale","common_name":"Curly Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry crop. Work compost or a balanced base feed into the bed, then side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertiliser once or twice during active growth to keep leaves coming. Ease off feeding in late autumn so winter growth hardens off before hard frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cavolo-nero","common_name":"Cavolo Nero","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry leafy crop. Base-dress with compost or balanced fertiliser, then side-dress with nitrogen once or twice in the growing season to sustain leaf production. Reduce feeding into late autumn so winter growth hardens before hard frosts arrive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"savoy-cabbage","common_name":"Savoy Cabbage","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Base-dress generously with compost or balanced fertiliser, then side-dress with nitrogen once or twice during leafy growth before hearting. Ease off feeding as heads form to keep them firm rather than soft and split-prone.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"red-cabbage","common_name":"Red Cabbage","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder over a long season. Base-dress with compost or balanced fertiliser and side-dress with nitrogen once or twice during leafy growth. Reduce nitrogen as heads firm to keep them dense and storable rather than soft.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"calabrese-broccoli","common_name":"Calabrese Broccoli","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry crop. Base-dress with compost or balanced fertiliser and side-dress with nitrogen during leafy growth before heading. Steady, uninterrupted feeding prevents the growth checks that cause premature buttoning; ease off once heads start to form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"courgette","common_name":"Courgette","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder. Plant into compost-rich soil, then once fruiting begins feed every 1-2 weeks with a high-potassium tomato-type liquid feed to sustain flowering and fruit set. Too much nitrogen gives lush leaves but few fruits.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"patty-pan-squash","common_name":"Patty Pan Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry crop. Work compost into the bed at planting, then feed every 10-14 days with a high-potassium liquid tomato feed once flowering and fruiting begin to sustain output.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-prince-squash","common_name":"Crown Prince Squash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very hungry. Build the bed with manure, then feed fortnightly with a high-potassium tomato feed from flowering onward to size and sweeten the fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jack-o-lantern-pumpkin","common_name":"Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Enrich the bed with manure before planting, then apply a high-potassium tomato feed every 10-14 days once fruits set to maximise size and colour.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-french-bean","common_name":"Climbing French Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder as a nitrogen-fixer. Compost-enriched soil is usually enough; an occasional high-potassium liquid feed during heavy cropping supports pod production without excess leaf.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-french-bean","common_name":"Dwarf French Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low-input nitrogen-fixer. Compost-enriched soil generally suffices; a light high-potassium liquid feed during peak cropping helps sustain pod set without lush, unproductive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-bean","common_name":"Broad Bean","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder as a nitrogen-fixer. Manured ground usually needs no extra feed; avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which gives soft growth prone to aphids and disease.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"garden-pea","common_name":"Garden Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low-input nitrogen-fixer needing little feeding; compost-enriched soil is enough. Avoid high-nitrogen fertiliser, which produces leafy growth and few pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sugar-snap-pea","common_name":"Sugar Snap Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light-feeding nitrogen-fixer; compost-enriched soil is usually enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that drive leaf at the expense of pods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"telephone-pea","common_name":"Telephone Pea","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeder thanks to nitrogen fixation. Work compost into the bed before sowing; if growth is weak, apply a balanced, low-nitrogen feed once at flowering. Skip high-nitrogen fertiliser, which delays podding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"telegraph-cucumber","common_name":"Telegraph Cucumber","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry once fruiting. Feed every 7-14 days with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato feed) from first fruit set. Too much nitrogen gives leaf at the cost of fruit, so switch to high-potash as flowers appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crystal-apple-cucumber","common_name":"Crystal Apple Cucumber","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Enrich the bed with compost before planting, then apply a high-potash liquid feed every 10-14 days once fruiting starts. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marketmore-cucumber","common_name":"Marketmore Cucumber","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Prepare the bed with compost, then feed every 10-14 days with a high-potash (tomato) liquid feed from the first fruit set. Limit nitrogen once fruiting to avoid leafy, fruitless plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burpless-cucumber","common_name":"Burpless Cucumber","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry when cropping. Start in compost-rich soil, then feed every 7-14 days with a high-potash liquid feed once fruit sets. Cut back nitrogen at fruiting to keep the plant productive rather than leafy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-beauty-aubergine","common_name":"Black Beauty Aubergine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry crop. Feed every 10-14 days with a high-potash (tomato) liquid feed once the first fruit sets, easing the plant from leafy growth into fruiting. A balanced feed early on builds the framework; switch to high-potash at flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosa-bianca-aubergine","common_name":"Rosa Bianca Aubergine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry feeder. Use a balanced feed to build the plant, then switch to a high-potash (tomato) liquid feed every 10-14 days from first fruit set to push fruiting over leaf. Don","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"thai-aubergine","common_name":"Thai Aubergine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry and free-fruiting. Build the plant with a balanced feed, then feed every 10-14 days with a high-potash (tomato) liquid feed from first fruit set to sustain the long run of small fruit. Keep nitrogen modest once flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweetcorn","common_name":"Sweetcorn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Work in a balanced base dressing at sowing, then side-dress with a high-nitrogen feed when plants are knee-high and again at tasselling. A liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during cob development sustains yield.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"baby-sweetcorn","common_name":"Baby Sweetcorn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed like standard corn but slightly lighter, since cobs are harvested young. A balanced base dressing plus a high-nitrogen feed when knee-high keeps successional cobs coming; liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"popcorn","common_name":"Popcorn","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. A balanced base dressing plus a nitrogen side-dressing when knee-high is ample; avoid heavy late nitrogen, which keeps plants green and delays the drying the cobs need.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"detroit-dark-red-beetroot","common_name":"Detroit Dark Red Beetroot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. A fertile bed with compost dug in before sowing is usually enough. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy top growth at the expense of root size; a balanced or potassium-leaning feed suits root development.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cylindra-beetroot","common_name":"Cylindra Beetroot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Compost-enriched soil at sowing is generally sufficient. Skip high-nitrogen feeds that favour foliage; a balanced or potash-rich feed supports the long root development.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"chantenay-carrot","common_name":"Chantenay Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Grow in soil that was manured for a previous crop, not freshly fed. Excess nitrogen causes forking and hairy roots; a low-fertility, well-structured bed gives the best carrots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"nantes-carrot","common_name":"Nantes Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Best grown on ground manured for a previous crop. Avoid fresh manure and high-nitrogen feeds, which cause forking and hairy, split roots; lean, well-structured soil gives the cleanest carrots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-king-carrot","common_name":"Autumn King Carrot","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very light feeder despite its size. Grow on ground manured for a previous crop; avoid fresh manure and high-nitrogen feeds that cause forking and coarse, split roots. Lean, deep, well-structured soil produces the best long maincrop carrots.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"rainbow-chard","common_name":"Rainbow Chard","category":"edible","fertilising":"Hungry crop: work compost or a balanced general fertiliser into the bed before sowing, then side-dress with a nitrogen-rich feed (or liquid seaweed/diluted nettle feed) every 3-4 weeks through the growing season to keep leaves coming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ruby-chard","common_name":"Ruby Chard","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder: incorporate compost or a balanced fertiliser before sowing, then top up with a high-nitrogen liquid feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth to sustain leafy regrowth after cutting.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"new-zealand-spinach","common_name":"New Zealand Spinach","category":"edible","fertilising":"Not a heavy feeder. A compost-enriched bed plus an occasional balanced or seaweed liquid feed every 4-6 weeks is plenty; too much nitrogen produces lush leaves but can raise nitrate and oxalate levels.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"celery","common_name":"Celery","category":"edible","fertilising":"A heavy feeder over its long season. Enrich the bed with plenty of compost or manure at planting, then feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed to keep stalks growing fast and tender.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"leek","common_name":"Leek","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder over a long season. With a compost-improved bed, give a balanced or nitrogen-leaning feed every 3-4 weeks through summer to bulk the shafts; ease off nitrogen late so plants stand firm over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-onion","common_name":"Spring Onion","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder grown fast in fertile soil; usually no extra feed is needed for a short crop. For successional rows or overwintered plants, a light balanced or seaweed feed once or twice keeps the leaves lush and green.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"white-onion","common_name":"White Onion","category":"edible","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. In a compost-improved bed, give a balanced or slightly nitrogen-leaning feed early in the season to build leaves, then stop feeding once bulbing begins so the bulbs ripen and store well rather than staying soft.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweetpotato","common_name":"Sweetpotato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low to moderate feeder and very sensitive to excess nitrogen, which produces rampant foliage and few roots. A bed with modest compost plus a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed mid-season favours good tuber development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"globe-artichoke","common_name":"Globe Artichoke","category":"edible","fertilising":"A hungry feeder. Work compost or aged manure into the bed at planting, then top-dress with a balanced general fertiliser in spring and again as buds form. A nitrogen-rich feed early in the season drives the leafy growth that supports a good bud crop.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"jerusalem-artichoke","common_name":"Jerusalem Artichoke","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder that crops well without much input. A single dose of compost or a balanced fertiliser at planting is plenty. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes towering leafy growth at the expense of tuber size and makes the stems prone to toppling.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"purple-basil","common_name":"Purple Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"A modest feeder. In rich soil it may need nothing; otherwise feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-leaning liquid feed at half strength to keep leaves coming. Over-feeding dilutes the aromatic oils and the purple colour.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lettuce-leaf-basil","common_name":"Lettuce Leaf Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"A vigorous feeder given its leaf size. Start in rich soil and feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid feed leaning slightly to nitrogen to keep producing big, tender leaves. Ease off as flowering approaches; excess feed thins the flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-thyme","common_name":"Silver Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Needs very little. Thyme actually performs best in lean soil, so feeding is largely unnecessary; an annual light dressing of compost or one weak balanced feed in spring is ample. Rich feeding produces lush, weak growth, dilutes the aroma, and reduces hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"watermint","common_name":"Watermint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in fertile, moist ground, where it grows rampantly on its own. In a nutrient-poor pond basket a slow-release aquatic plant fertiliser tablet in spring is enough. Avoid adding loose fertiliser near open water, which can fuel algae.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tuscan-blue-rosemary","common_name":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder that thrives in poor soil. Little to no feeding is needed in the ground; in pots a single application of balanced or slow-release fertiliser in spring suffices. Over-feeding gives lush, weak, less aromatic growth that is more cold-tender.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"golden-sage","common_name":"Golden Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder that does best in lean soil. Little feeding is needed; an annual light dressing of compost or one weak balanced feed in spring is plenty. Rich feeding gives lush, weak, less aromatic growth and reduces winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"flat-leaf-parsley","common_name":"Flat-Leaf Parsley","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Work compost in at planting, then feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning liquid feed to keep leaves lush. Avoid over-feeding, which dilutes flavor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-parsley","common_name":"Curly Parsley","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Mix compost in before planting and feed every 3-4 weeks during growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer to keep the curls dense and richly green. Ease off feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hamburg-parsley","common_name":"Hamburg Parsley","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light to moderate feeder. Enrich soil with compost before sowing and avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favor leaves over roots. A balanced or potassium-leaning feed mid-season supports clean root growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garlic-chives","common_name":"Garlic Chives","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. A spring topdressing of compost plus an occasional balanced liquid feed during growth is plenty. Excess nitrogen weakens flavor and can flop the foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lavandin","common_name":"Lavandin","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Avoid rich feeding, which produces soft, floppy growth and fewer flowers. A light dressing of compost or a low dose of balanced fertilizer in spring is ample; lean conditions concentrate the fragrance.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"bronze-fennel","common_name":"Bronze Fennel","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Too much nitrogen produces soft, floppy growth. A spring topdressing of compost is usually enough; on poor soils, an occasional balanced feed during growth supports the tall stems.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pot-marjoram","common_name":"Pot Marjoram","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Over-feeding dilutes flavor and softens growth. A light spring compost dressing is usually enough; in containers, an occasional weak balanced feed during the growing season suffices.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"hyssop","common_name":"Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder. Rich feeding produces soft, floppy growth and weakens the scent. A spring compost dressing is usually all it needs; lean conditions yield the most aromatic, free-flowering plants.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"angelica","common_name":"Angelica","category":"herb","fertilising":"Not a heavy feeder if grown in rich soil. A single application of balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a top-dressing of compost in spring is usually sufficient; excess nitrogen produces lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-tarragon","common_name":"Mexican Tarragon","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light feeder. One application of balanced fertiliser or compost in spring is plenty; over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, dilutes the essential oils and reduces flavour intensity.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"shiso","common_name":"Shiso","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced or nitrogen-leaning fertiliser to keep leaf production going, or work compost into the bed at planting. Avoid over-feeding, which can soften flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"culantro","common_name":"Culantro","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth with a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser to sustain leafy rosette production, or mulch with compost. Steady feeding keeps leaves tender and delays bolting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kaffir-lime","common_name":"Kaffir Lime","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed regularly through the growing season with a dedicated citrus fertiliser, typically a high-nitrogen summer formula switched to a winter citrus feed in the cooler months; citrus are hungry and prone to nutrient deficiencies if underfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tulsi-vana","common_name":"Tulsi Vana","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to sustain leafy growth, or incorporate compost at planting. Pinch tips regularly and avoid excessive nitrogen, which softens flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elecampane","common_name":"Elecampane","category":"herb","fertilising":"Not demanding in fertile soil. A spring top-dressing of compost or a single application of balanced general fertiliser supports the large leaves and tall flowering stems; avoid excess nitrogen, which causes floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"valerian","common_name":"Valerian","category":"herb","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or one application of balanced general fertiliser is sufficient; avoid heavy feeding, which produces tall floppy stems at the expense of root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"milk-thistle","common_name":"Milk Thistle","category":"herb","fertilising":"Essentially none. Milk thistle performs best in low-fertility soil; rich feeding produces lush leaves at the expense of seed and increases nitrate accumulation. Skip fertiliser entirely in average garden ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elder","common_name":"Elder","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light needs. A spring mulch of compost or well-rotted manure is usually sufficient. On poor soils, a balanced general fertiliser in early spring supports vigorous growth and fruiting; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"st-johns-wort","common_name":"St. John","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal. Performs well in poor soil and rarely needs feeding; a light spring compost mulch is ample. Excess fertiliser produces lax, disease-prone growth and worsens its weedy spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"feverfew","common_name":"Feverfew","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light needs. A spring compost mulch or a single balanced feed at the start of growth is plenty. Over-feeding produces weak, leggy stems that flop and flower poorly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yarrow","common_name":"Yarrow","category":"herb","fertilising":"None to minimal. Yarrow performs best in unimproved soil and rarely needs feeding; fertiliser produces weak, floppy stems. Skip feeding in average ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wild-bergamot","common_name":"Wild Bergamot","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light needs. A spring compost mulch is usually enough; on poor soils, one balanced feed in early spring supports flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which produces soft, mildew-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-bee-balm","common_name":"Scarlet Bee Balm","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a spring compost mulch plus a balanced general fertiliser as growth begins to fuel its lush foliage and heavy bloom. Keep soil fertile and moist, but avoid excess nitrogen, which intensifies mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-mountain-tea","common_name":"Greek Mountain Tea","category":"herb","fertilising":"None to minimal. Thrives on poor soil and rarely needs feeding; rich conditions produce soft growth that loses the silvery felt, flowers poorly, and rots more easily. Skip fertiliser in average free-draining ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spearmint-kentucky-colonel","common_name":"Spearmint ","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder; apply a balanced liquid feed monthly through spring and summer, or top-dress with compost. Over-fertilising dilutes the essential-oil flavor, so go easy.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-mint","common_name":"Pineapple Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder; a monthly balanced liquid feed or annual compost top-dress in spring is ample. Excess nitrogen weakens variegation and dilutes flavor.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ginger-mint","common_name":"Ginger Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder; monthly balanced liquid feed in the growing season or a spring compost mulch suffices. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which softens growth and weakens flavor.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tasmanian-blue-gum","common_name":"Tasmanian Blue Gum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Low feeder; apply a light, low-phosphorus balanced feed in spring if growth is poor. Eucalyptus is adapted to lean soils and dislikes high phosphorus, so avoid rich fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ashwagandha","common_name":"Ashwagandha","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeder adapted to lean soils; little or no fertiliser is needed. A light compost amendment at planting is enough; rich feeding promotes leaf at the expense of root quality.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"tulsi-kapoor","common_name":"Tulsi Kapoor","category":"herb","fertilising":"Moderate feeder; a balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season supports leafy growth. Pinch flower spikes regularly to keep it producing foliage rather than going to seed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-maple","common_name":"Japanese Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; apply a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which force soft growth prone to scorch and weaken autumn color.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-maple-crimson-queen","common_name":"Japanese Maple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; one application of slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Skip high-nitrogen feeds, which force weak growth that scorches and mutes autumn color.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-maple-sango-kaku","common_name":"Japanese Maple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in early spring with a balanced slow-release or ericaceous granular fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and late-season feeding, which produce soft growth prone to scorch and frost damage. A mulch of leaf mould often supplies enough nutrition in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-maple-dissectum","common_name":"Japanese Maple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dose of balanced slow-release or ericaceous fertiliser in early spring only. Avoid high-nitrogen and late-season feeds, which force weak growth that scorches and suffers frost damage. Leaf-mould mulch usually supplies adequate nutrition in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-maple-osakazuki","common_name":"Japanese Maple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release or ericaceous fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen and late-season feeding, which encourage soft, scorch-prone growth and frost damage. In good soil a leaf-mould mulch often provides sufficient nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"full-moon-maple","common_name":"Full Moon Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly in early spring with a balanced slow-release or ericaceous fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen and late feeds, which cause soft growth that scorches and frosts. A leaf-mould mulch usually meets the tree","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lacecap-hydrangea","common_name":"Lacecap Hydrangea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, or an ericaceous feed if maintaining blue colour. Avoid excess high-phosphate feeds, which lock up aluminium and shift blues toward pink. Stop feeding by midsummer so growth hardens before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panicle-hydrangea-pinky-winky","common_name":"Panicle Hydrangea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser to support the vigorous new growth that carries the flowers. Avoid heavy late-season nitrogen, which produces soft, floppy stems and delays hardening before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-camellia","common_name":"Japanese Camellia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed after flowering in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser to support bud formation. A second light feed in early summer helps, but stop by late summer so growth hardens. Avoid lime-based feeds, which raise pH and cause leaf yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camellia-donation","common_name":"Camellia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser after flowering in spring to fuel new growth and next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sasanqua-camellia","common_name":"Sasanqua Camellia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once after flowering and again in early summer with an ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser. Avoid feeding after midsummer so new growth hardens before frost. A spring mulch of composted bark or leaf mould supplies slow-release nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camellia-jurys-yellow","common_name":"Camellia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous fertiliser once after flowering in late spring and again in early summer. Stop feeding by midsummer so growth ripens before autumn. Top-dress containers annually and mulch open-ground plants with leaf mould.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhododendron-catawbiense-boursault","common_name":"Rhododendron ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring after flowering with an ericaceous (acid) fertiliser; a second light feed in early summer is optional. Avoid high-nitrogen or late feeding. Mulch annually with leaf mould or composted bark to nourish surface roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhododendron-pjm","common_name":"Rhododendron ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring after bloom; avoid late or high-nitrogen feeding that produces frost-tender growth. An annual mulch of leaf mould or composted bark feeds the surface roots and conserves moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhododendron-cunninghams-white","common_name":"Rhododendron ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring after flowering with an ericaceous fertiliser; a light early-summer feed is optional. Avoid late-season or high-nitrogen feeding. Mulch yearly with leaf mould or composted bark to support the shallow root system.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deciduous-azalea-gibraltar","common_name":"Deciduous Azalea ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous fertiliser once in spring after flowering; avoid high-nitrogen or late feeds. An annual leaf-mould or composted-bark mulch supplies gentle nutrition and is essential for keeping the shallow roots cool and moist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-magnolia","common_name":"Star Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser, or simply mulch annually with well-rotted compost or leaf mould, which usually supplies enough nutrition. Avoid heavy feeding; magnolias are not gross feeders and over-feeding favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnolia-susan","common_name":"Magnolia ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser or, more simply, mulch annually with well-rotted compost or leaf mould, which usually meets its needs. Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-magnolia","common_name":"Southern Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced or acidic, slow-release tree-and-shrub fertiliser. Established trees in decent soil rarely need feeding; over-feeding pushes soft growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sweetbay-magnolia","common_name":"Sweetbay Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light spring feed with an acidic, slow-release tree-and-shrub fertiliser. In rich, moist native-type soil it rarely needs feeding; excess nitrogen reduces bloom.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-pieris","common_name":"Japanese Pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring after flowering with an ericaceous (acidic) slow-release fertiliser. Avoid lime and general-purpose feeds, which raise pH and cause yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-pieris-forest-flame","common_name":"Japanese Pieris ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release feed in spring after flowering. Avoid lime and general fertilisers, which raise pH and trigger chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-pieris","common_name":"Mountain Pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring after flowering with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser. In rich woodland-type soil it needs little; avoid lime and high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blackhaw-viburnum","common_name":"Blackhaw Viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs none in reasonable soil. A light spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser supports young plants; avoid over-feeding established specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arrowwood-viburnum","common_name":"Arrowwood Viburnum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in decent soil. A light spring feed of balanced slow-release fertiliser helps young plants; mature shrubs do well on mulch alone.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"weigela-bristol-ruby","common_name":"Weigela ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertiliser, and again lightly after the main flowering flush to support repeat bloom. Mulch annually with compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"border-forsythia","common_name":"Border Forsythia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeders. Apply a balanced general-purpose granular fertiliser once in early spring as growth resumes, and mulch with compost. Over-feeding produces leggy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"greenstem-forsythia","common_name":"Greenstem Forsythia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A single spring application of balanced granular feed plus an organic mulch is ample. Excess nitrogen yields leaf at the expense of flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-lilac","common_name":"Common Lilac","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; a handful of garden lime or bonemeal every couple of years suits its preference for sweeter soil. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilac-charles-joly","common_name":"Lilac ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single spring feed with a balanced fertiliser, plus periodic lime or bonemeal to keep the soil sweet, is sufficient. Skip high-nitrogen feeds that favour foliage over flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-tree-lilac","common_name":"Japanese Tree Lilac","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; a balanced slow-release feed in early spring while young is enough, tapering off as the tree matures. Mulch annually to conserve moisture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-kim-lilac","common_name":"Miss Kim Lilac","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder; one balanced spring feed and an annual compost mulch suffice. A little lime keeps the soil to its liking. Avoid heavy nitrogen.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"flowering-dogwood","common_name":"Flowering Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced or acidifying fertiliser and maintain an organic mulch. Avoid heavy feeding; lush growth is more prone to disease and the tree naturally grows slowly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dogwood-eddies-white-wonder","common_name":"Dogwood ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced or acidifying fertiliser and mulch with leaf mould or compost. Avoid over-feeding, which encourages soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pagoda-dogwood","common_name":"Pagoda Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally low-feeding. Top-dress with compost or leaf mold annually rather than heavy synthetic feed. If growth is weak, a single light application of balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring suffices; over-feeding promotes soft growth vulnerable to canker.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornelian-cherry-dogwood","common_name":"Cornelian Cherry Dogwood","category":"edible","fertilising":"Low feeding needs. A spring top-dressing of compost or a light balanced fertilizer supports growth and fruiting. Excess nitrogen favors foliage over flowers and fruit, so feed sparingly once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-tree-eureka","common_name":"Lemon Tree ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Use a dedicated high-nitrogen citrus fertilizer through the growing season (spring-summer) and a winter citrus feed in cooler months, following label rates. Citrus are prone to magnesium and iron deficiencies — choose a feed with trace elements and treat yellowing leaves promptly.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-tree-meyer","common_name":"Lemon Tree ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder like all citrus. Apply a high-nitrogen citrus fertilizer spring through summer and a winter citrus formula in cooler months. Watch for magnesium and iron deficiency (interveinal yellowing) and correct with a trace-element citrus feed.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lime-tree","common_name":"Lime Tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Use a high-nitrogen citrus fertilizer through spring and summer and a winter citrus feed in cooler months, at label rates. Supply trace elements to prevent the magnesium and iron deficiencies citrus are prone to; treat interveinal yellowing promptly.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"kumquat","common_name":"Kumquat","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Use a high-nitrogen citrus fertilizer spring through summer and a winter citrus feed in cooler months, at label rates. Choose a feed with trace elements to head off the magnesium and iron deficiencies common in citrus, and correct interveinal yellowing promptly.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"calamondin-orange","common_name":"Calamondin Orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder — its continuous flowering and fruiting demand steady nutrition. Use a high-nitrogen citrus fertilizer spring through summer and a winter citrus feed in cooler months. Supply trace elements to prevent the magnesium and iron deficiencies citrus are prone to.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"seville-orange","common_name":"Seville Orange","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder like all citrus. Apply a high-nitrogen citrus fertilizer through spring and summer and a winter citrus feed in cooler months, at label rates. Use a feed with trace elements to prevent magnesium and iron deficiencies, and treat interveinal yellowing promptly.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"common-fig","common_name":"Common Fig","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed container figs with a high-potash liquid feed (tomato food) every two weeks from spring to late summer to support fruiting. Open-ground trees rarely need feeding; excess nitrogen drives leaf at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fig-brown-turkey","common_name":"Fig ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid feed (tomato fertiliser) fortnightly from spring through late summer for container plants. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which encourage soft growth and reduce fruiting; open-ground trees seldom need feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fig-black-mission","common_name":"Fig ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed container trees with a high-potash liquid fertiliser every one to two weeks through the growing season. In the ground, only feed poor soils lightly; surplus nitrogen favours foliage over the heavy fruiting this cultivar is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fig-celeste","common_name":"Fig ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Use a balanced or high-potash liquid feed every two weeks for container plants through spring and summer. In-ground trees on reasonable soil need little; go easy on nitrogen to keep fruiting strong rather than leafy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olive-tree","common_name":"Olive Tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser in spring and midsummer; container olives benefit from a slow-release feed or fortnightly liquid feed in the growing season. Olives are low-feeders, so avoid overfeeding, which produces soft, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olive-arbequina","common_name":"Olive ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed container plants with a slow-release feed in spring plus an occasional balanced liquid feed through summer. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blueberry-bluecrop","common_name":"Blueberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring and early summer with a fertiliser formulated for ericaceous plants (acidic, e.g. for rhododendrons). Avoid lime and ordinary fertilisers; chlorosis (yellowing leaves) usually signals the soil is too alkaline rather than short of feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blueberry-top-hat","common_name":"Blueberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in spring and early summer with an ericaceous (acidic) fertiliser suited to acid-loving plants. Avoid lime and standard feeds; yellowing leaves usually mean the soil pH has drifted too high rather than a nutrient shortage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raspberry-heritage","common_name":"Raspberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser high in potassium, and top-dress with rotted manure or compost. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft, disease-prone canes at the expense of fruit. A potassium-rich feed as fruit forms improves cropping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raspberry-autumn-bliss","common_name":"Raspberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, potassium-rich fertiliser in early spring and mulch with rotted manure or compost. Go easy on nitrogen to avoid soft, floppy canes. Because all canes are cut down in winter, feeding focuses on fuelling vigorous fresh growth each spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blackberry-triple-crown","common_name":"Blackberry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser and mulch with rotted manure or compost. A potassium-rich feed as fruit forms supports good cropping. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which drives excessive cane growth at the expense of fruit and increases disease risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple-honeycrisp","common_name":"Apple ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; a potassium-rich feed supports fruiting and colour. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages soft, scab- and aphid-prone growth. Honeycrisp is prone to bitter pit, a calcium-related disorder, so steady moisture and avoiding over-feeding help more than chasing high yields.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple-gala","common_name":"Apple ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring, with potassium to support fruiting and colour. Limit nitrogen, which promotes soft, disease-prone growth. An annual mulch of compost or rotted manure keeps established trees in good health without forcing excessive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple-coxs-orange-pippin","common_name":"Apple ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced, potassium-rich fertiliser and mulch with compost or rotted manure. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which makes Cox even more prone to scab and canker. Keeping the tree moderately, steadily fed rather than pushed hard reduces disease problems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple-bramleys-seedling","common_name":"Apple ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with rotted manure or compost. Because Bramley is naturally very vigorous, go easy on nitrogen to avoid rampant, disease-prone growth; potassium supports its heavy fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"conference-pear","common_name":"Conference Pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, with potassium to support fruiting, and mulch with rotted manure or compost. Pears tolerate slightly more nitrogen than apples but still avoid excess, which encourages soft growth prone to scab and aphids.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"williams-pear","common_name":"Williams Pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced general fertiliser (such as Growmore) plus sulphate of potash to promote fruiting. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Avoid excess nitrogen, which drives soft, scab-prone growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plum-victoria","common_name":"Plum ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. A spring top-dressing of sulphate of potash supports flowering and fruiting. Go easy on nitrogen to avoid lush, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plum-stanley","common_name":"Plum ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced fertiliser and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. Add sulphate of potash in spring to support fruiting. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-cherry-stella","common_name":"Sweet Cherry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced general fertiliser plus sulphate of potash for fruiting, and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. Avoid high nitrogen, which produces lush growth and softer, split-prone fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-cherry-sunburst","common_name":"Sweet Cherry ","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter with sulphate of potash to aid fruiting, and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. Limit nitrogen to avoid soft growth and even softer, split-prone fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"morello-cherry","common_name":"Morello Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced fertiliser and sulphate of potash, then mulch with well-rotted manure or compost. Modest feeding suits its naturally restrained growth; avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flowering-cherry-kanzan","common_name":"Flowering Cherry ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little feeding once established. On poor soils apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which encourages soft growth prone to canker.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yoshino-cherry","common_name":"Yoshino Cherry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually needs minimal feeding once established. On poorer soils give a balanced general fertiliser in spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes canker-prone soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ornamental-plum-nigra","common_name":"Ornamental Plum ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary in decent garden soil. If growth is weak, apply a balanced slow-release tree fertiliser or mulch with compost in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crabapple-evereste","common_name":"Crabapple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced general fertiliser or top-dress with well-rotted compost. Avoid excess nitrogen, which fuels soft growth that is more susceptible to scab and aphids.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crabapple-john-downie","common_name":"Crabapple ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost top-dressing in early spring. Keep nitrogen modest; lush growth increases scab and aphid problems on this older, less-resistant variety.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"witch-hazel","common_name":"Witch Hazel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Mulch with leaf mould or compost in spring and, on poor soils, add a balanced or ericaceous-leaning fertiliser. Avoid lime, which can induce leaf chlorosis.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"wintersweet","common_name":"Wintersweet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced general fertiliser and mulch with compost. Excess nitrogen encourages leafy growth at the expense of the winter flowers, so keep feeding moderate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisteria-amethyst-falls","common_name":"Wisteria ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed (such as a rose or tomato-type fertiliser) in spring to promote flowering; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce rampant leafy growth and few blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mock-orange","common_name":"Mock Orange","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced feed is plenty; on fertile soil it may need no feeding at all. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which favours leaf over flower.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"flowering-quince-crimson-and-gold","common_name":"Flowering Quince ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance. A spring mulch of compost or a single balanced feed suffices; rich feeding is unnecessary and can reduce flowering in favour of leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quince","common_name":"Quince","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter or early spring with a balanced general fertiliser or a high-potassium fruit feed to support flowering and fruit; mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which drives soft growth prone to leaf blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burgundy-rubber-plant","common_name":"Burgundy Rubber Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fiddle-leaf-fig-bambino","common_name":"Fiddle-Leaf Fig Bambino","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser, or use a fig-specific feed at recommended strength; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"audrey-fig","common_name":"Audrey Fig","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; reduce or stop in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"triangle-fig","common_name":"Triangle Fig","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ginseng-ficus","common_name":"Ginseng Ficus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, or use slow-release bonsai pellets; feed lightly in winter only if growth continues. Regular feeding matters because the small soil volume holds few nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alii-fig","common_name":"Alii Fig","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength; stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-tree-colorama","common_name":"Dragon Tree Colorama","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; avoid over-feeding, which causes salt buildup and leaf-tip burn, and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"song-of-india","common_name":"Song of India","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter. Dracaenas are light feeders and prone to fluoride and salt damage, so under-feeding is safer than over-feeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"warneckii-dracaena","common_name":"Warneckii Dracaena","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; none in winter. As a light feeder prone to salt and fluoride injury, avoid fertilisers containing superphosphate and flush accumulated salts occasionally.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"gold-dust-dracaena","common_name":"Gold Dust Dracaena","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength; pause in winter. A light feeder; avoid salt and fluoride buildup by using filtered water and flushing the soil occasionally.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"petra-croton","common_name":"Petra Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; reduce to none in winter. Adequate feeding supports the dense, brightly coloured foliage, but avoid over-feeding, which can cause salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mammy-croton","common_name":"Mammy Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; stop in winter. Steady feeding supports dense, colourful foliage; avoid over-feeding to prevent salt buildup and leaf burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oakleaf-croton","common_name":"Oakleaf Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; none in winter. Consistent feeding maintains the thick, colourful foliage; avoid over-feeding, which causes salt injury.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zanzibar-croton","common_name":"Zanzibar Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; stop in winter. Regular feeding sustains the dense, colourful, cascading foliage; avoid over-feeding to prevent salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eleanor-roosevelt-croton","common_name":"Eleanor Roosevelt Croton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; none in winter. Consistent feeding maintains the dense, speckled foliage; avoid over-feeding to prevent salt injury.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-ti-plant","common_name":"Red Ti Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser at half strength; flush the pot occasionally to clear salt buildup, which ti plants are prone to. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tricolor-ti-plant","common_name":"Tricolor Ti Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Periodically flush the soil to remove accumulated salts, to which ti plants are sensitive. Withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cordyline-australis","common_name":"Cordyline australis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A light feeder. Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser once or twice in spring and early summer, or a slow-release granular feed at the start of the season. Avoid overfeeding, which produces weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"umbrella-plant","common_name":"Umbrella Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at label or half strength. This vigorous grower responds well to regular feeding in the growing season; stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-umbrella-plant","common_name":"Dwarf Umbrella Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength. This fast grower benefits from regular feeding during active growth; pause feeding over autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-dwarf-schefflera","common_name":"Variegated Dwarf Schefflera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half to full strength. Regular feeding in active growth keeps the variegated foliage healthy; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dieffenbachia-reflector","common_name":"Dieffenbachia Reflector","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Steady feeding supports the large leaves; flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup and stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zebra-plant-dania","common_name":"Zebra Plant Dania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength to support its hungry growth and flowering. Reduce feeding to monthly or stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-fittonia","common_name":"Red Fittonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce to every 6-8 weeks in autumn and stop in winter. It is a light feeder and salt-sensitive, so flush the soil occasionally to prevent buildup.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pink-fittonia","common_name":"Pink Fittonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength monthly in spring and summer, tapering to every 6-8 weeks in autumn and pausing in winter. It is salt-sensitive, so under-feed rather than over-feed and flush the soil periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-red","common_name":"Aglaonema Red","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. It is a light feeder; stop entirely in autumn and winter. Excess fertiliser causes leaf-tip burn, so under-feeding is safer than overdoing it.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-silver-bay","common_name":"Aglaonema Silver Bay","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer, then stop for autumn and winter. As a slow grower it needs little feeding; over-fertilising leads to crusty soil and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aglaonema-cutlass","common_name":"Aglaonema Cutlass","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4-6 weeks in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; pause in autumn and winter. It is a modest feeder, and over-fertilising shows quickly as brown, scorched leaf tips, so err on the lean side.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-cast-iron-plant","common_name":"Variegated Cast Iron Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A very light feeder: apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month only in spring and summer. Skip feeding in autumn and winter entirely. Over-fertilising a variegated form can wash out the variegation, so feed sparingly.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"croton-gold-dust","common_name":"Croton Gold Dust","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half to full strength to fuel colourful new growth; reduce to monthly or stop in autumn and winter. Adequate feeding plus good light keeps the gold variegation strong.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tradescantia-sillamontana","common_name":"Tradescantia Sillamontana","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop in autumn and winter. It is a modest feeder, and over-feeding produces soft, leggy growth at the expense of the compact, woolly look.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-fig-variegata","common_name":"Weeping Fig Variegata","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength. Stop or sharply reduce feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Over-feeding can cause salt build-up and leaf-tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neanthe-bella-palm","common_name":"Neanthe Bella Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. This palm is a light feeder and prone to fertiliser burn, so do not overdo it; stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"venus-flytrap-dente","common_name":"Venus Flytrap ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never add root fertiliser; it kills the plant. It feeds itself by trapping insects. If grown indoors away from insects, drop a small live or rehydrated dried insect into an occasional trap during the growing season. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Pale Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add soil fertiliser; it feeds by trapping insects in its pitchers. Outdoors it catches ample prey. Indoors, occasionally drop a small insect into a pitcher during the growing season if needed. Never feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-pitcher-plant-ventrata","common_name":"Tropical Pitcher Plant ","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It feeds via its pitchers; indoors, occasionally drop a small insect into a functioning pitcher during active growth. Some growers apply a very dilute foliar orchid feed sparingly, but this is optional and easy to overdo, so when in doubt, simply let it catch its own prey.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lowii-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Lowii Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It traps insects, and in the wild gains nutrients from tree-shrew droppings collected in its upper pitchers. In cultivation, occasionally offer a small insect to a pitcher; some growers use very dilute foliar orchid feed sparingly. It is slow-growing, so do not force it with heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maxima-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Maxima Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It feeds by trapping insects; indoors, occasionally offer a small insect to a working pitcher during active growth. A very dilute foliar orchid feed can be used sparingly by experienced growers, but it is unnecessary if the plant catches its own prey. Avoid over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pygmy-sundew","common_name":"Pygmy Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never add soil fertiliser; it feeds by trapping small insects on its sticky tentacles. Indoors with few insects, occasionally let it catch tiny flies or offer a very small piece of rehydrated bloodworm to a leaf. The plant is tiny, so feed minimally if at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-sundew","common_name":"King Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil. This plant feeds by catching insects; in a bug-free room, drop a small gnat, fruit fly or rehydrated bloodworm onto an active leaf every couple of weeks during growth. Very dilute foliar carnivorous-plant feed is optional but never root fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-butterwort","common_name":"Alpine Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser. It feeds on tiny gnats and springtails stuck to its leaves; indoors you can occasionally dust the leaves with a few rehydrated bloodworms. Root feeding burns this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gypsicola-butterwort","common_name":"Gypsicola Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No root fertiliser. It feeds on small flies and fungus gnats trapped on its sticky carnivorous leaves; indoors, occasional rehydrated bloodworms on the leaves are enough. Soil feed scorches the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corkscrew-plant","common_name":"Corkscrew Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser. It captures protozoa and tiny invertebrates in its underground corkscrew traps, so it feeds itself from a healthy living medium. Adding nutrients to the soil or water damages it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-andreana","common_name":"Tillandsia Andreana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a dilute (quarter-strength) bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser added to soak water about once a month in the growing season. Over-feeding burns the trichomes; skip feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-streptophylla","common_name":"Tillandsia Streptophylla","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Add a dilute (quarter-strength) bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser to soak water roughly once a month in spring and summer. Avoid over-feeding, which damages the trichomes; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-seleriana","common_name":"Tillandsia Seleriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use a dilute (quarter-strength) bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser in soak water about once a month during spring and summer. Over-feeding scorches the trichomes; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-gardneri","common_name":"Tillandsia Gardneri","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Add a dilute (quarter-strength) bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser to misting or soak water about once a month in the growing season. Over-feeding harms the trichomes; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-hearts-silver-glory","common_name":"String of Hearts ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month through spring and summer. It is a light feeder; skip feeding entirely in autumn and winter to avoid weak, stretched growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-tears","common_name":"String of Tears","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly: a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer is plenty. Over-feeding produces soft, weak growth prone to rot. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ant-plant","common_name":"Ant Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute (quarter- to half-strength) balanced or orchid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. As an epiphyte it is a very light feeder; flush occasionally to prevent salt buildup, and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"stephania-erecta","common_name":"Stephania Erecta","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength balanced fertiliser once a month only while in active leaf during spring and summer. Do not feed a dormant or leafless tuber. Over-feeding encourages weak growth and stresses the caudex.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stephania-suberosa","common_name":"Stephania Suberosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once a month only while actively in leaf during spring and summer. Never feed a leafless, dormant tuber, and avoid over-feeding, which weakens the plant and risks rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starfish-sansevieria","common_name":"Starfish Sansevieria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. It is a slow, light feeder; over-feeding does more harm than good. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"euphorbia-trigona-rubra","common_name":"Euphorbia Trigona ","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. It is not a heavy feeder; over-feeding produces soft, weak growth. Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"firesticks-plant","common_name":"Firesticks Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a half-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. It needs little feeding; over-feeding causes weak green growth and dulls the colour. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-euphorbia","common_name":"Crested Euphorbia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter while growth is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candelabra-euphorbia","common_name":"Candelabra Euphorbia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced cactus feed. Withhold fertiliser through the autumn and winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-violet-optimara","common_name":"African Violet ","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a dilute high-phosphorus African violet fertiliser to encourage continuous flowering. Ease off slightly in the lower light of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boea-hygroscopica","common_name":"Boea Hygroscopica","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant or African violet fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-baileyi","common_name":"Tillandsia Baileyi","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Mist or dunk monthly with a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength during spring and summer. Over-feeding burns the leaf tips, so keep it dilute and infrequent.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-velutina","common_name":"Tillandsia Velutina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at quarter strength once a month in spring and summer via misting or the soak water. Keep it dilute to avoid scorching the soft leaf surfaces.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceropegia-haygarthii","common_name":"Ceropegia Haygarthii","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced or cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Stop feeding in autumn and winter while growth rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ceropegia-ampliata","common_name":"Ceropegia Ampliata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month through spring and summer with a half-strength balanced or cactus fertiliser. Withhold feed during the autumn and winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nepenthes-sanguinea","common_name":"Nepenthes Sanguinea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Generally none needed — it catches its own insects. If grown in a bug-free room, drop a tiny pinch of diluted (1/4 strength) orchid fertiliser or a small insect into a pitcher every few weeks. Never put fertiliser on the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bicalcarata-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Bicalcarata Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Not required — it feeds on insects. If insect-free, place a small bug or a drop of very dilute (1/4 strength) orchid feed into a pitcher occasionally. Keep all fertiliser off the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-minor","common_name":"Sarracenia Minor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"None at the roots. It feeds on insects it catches outdoors; if grown bug-free, drop an occasional small insect into a pitcher. Root fertiliser will kill it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-bladderwort","common_name":"Yellow Bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"None. It captures microscopic aquatic prey in its bladder traps. Keep the water lean and unfertilised; nutrient pollution causes algae that smother it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-gigantea","common_name":"Pinguicula Gigantea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"None at the roots. It catches gnats and fruit flies on its leaves; in a bug-free room, occasionally dust the leaves with a few rehydrated dried bloodworms or a tiny insect. Root fertiliser is harmful.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinguicula-esseriana","common_name":"Pinguicula Esseriana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"None at the roots. It catches gnats and fruit flies on its leaves; if no insects are around, occasionally offer a rehydrated dried bloodworm or two on the leaves. Avoid all root feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drosera-filiformis","common_name":"Drosera Filiformis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"None at the roots. It catches its own insects on the sticky leaves; in a bug-free room, offer occasional tiny insects or rehydrated bloodworms on the dew. Root fertiliser will kill it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curio-ficoides","common_name":"Curio Ficoides","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. A dilute (half-strength) balanced or cactus fertiliser once or twice in spring and summer is plenty; do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sarracenia-rubra","common_name":"Sarracenia Rubra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil — root feeding burns and kills carnivorous plants. It gathers nitrogen from trapped insects. If grown indoors with no access to bugs, drop a freeze-dried bloodworm or small insect into a few pitchers monthly during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-capitata","common_name":"Tillandsia Capitata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a bromeliad or low-copper air-plant fertiliser diluted to quarter strength, added to the soaking water. Copper is toxic to Tillandsia, so avoid general houseplant feeds that contain it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-concolor","common_name":"Tillandsia Concolor","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser diluted to about quarter strength in the soaking water. Avoid standard houseplant feeds containing copper, which is toxic to Tillandsia.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tillandsia-pruinosa","common_name":"Tillandsia Pruinosa","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a copper-free bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser at roughly quarter strength, applied via misting or the dunk water. Avoid copper-containing houseplant feeds, which are toxic to Tillandsia.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-star-orchid","common_name":"Fringed Star Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength every 2 weeks during active growth (spring–autumn). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula in late summer to encourage blooming. Reduce to once monthly in winter and flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"night-scented-epidendrum","common_name":"Night-Scented Epidendrum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at quarter-strength with every second watering during the growing season. Switch to a phosphorus-rich formula in late summer to encourage bloom initiation. Reduce feeding in winter and flush with plain water monthly to remove salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parkinson-s-epidendrum","common_name":"Parkinson","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength weekly during active growth. A high-phosphorus, low-nitrogen formulation from late summer supports bloom set. Flush with plain water monthly. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plastic-plant-orchid","common_name":"Plastic Plant Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply orchid fertiliser at quarter to half the recommended dose weekly during active growth. Use a balanced formula (e.g. 20-20-20) through spring and summer, switching to a bloom-boosting high-phosphorus formulation from late summer. Flush roots with plain water monthly and reduce feeding to fortnightly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedgehog-lip-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Hedgehog-Lip Bulbophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, balanced orchid fertiliser (quarter strength) at every second watering during the growing season. Reduce to monthly in cooler months. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which promote lush growth at the expense of the spectacular flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-bulb-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Large-Bulb Bulbophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly at half strength during spring and summer. Reduce to monthly in autumn and winter. A potassium-rich formula in late summer can help encourage flowering in mature plants. Flush the medium with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neat-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Neat Bulbophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser at every second watering during active growth. Reduce to monthly in cooler or drier periods. High-nitrogen feeds are unnecessary — a balanced formulation supports the frequent flowering cycles without forcing excessive vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-flowered-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Long-Flowered Bulbophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength at every other watering during active growth. Reduce to monthly in cooler periods. Flush the medium or mount with plain water once a month to prevent salt accumulation. Avoid overfeeding — lean growing conditions often encourage more profuse flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virgin-orchid","common_name":"Virgin Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength with every other watering during active growth (spring through early autumn). Reduce to once a month in winter. Flush the pot with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-leaf-lycaste","common_name":"Large-Leaf Lycaste","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 7–10 days at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth. Switch to a lower-nitrogen bloom booster in early autumn. Cease or minimise feeding in winter when growth slows. Flush with clean water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-colored-lycaste","common_name":"Three-Colored Lycaste","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at quarter-strength every two weeks during active growth from spring through summer. Reduce to once a month in autumn and winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-flowered-lycaste","common_name":"White-Flowered Lycaste","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every other watering at half-strength (or every watering at quarter-strength) with a balanced soluble orchid fertiliser during active growth. Cut back to once per month in autumn and stop during the deepest rest period in winter. Flush with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-coelogyne","common_name":"Showy Coelogyne","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth (spring through autumn). Switch to a higher-phosphorus formula in late summer to support flowering. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush the medium with plain water every 4 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-cupped-coelogyne","common_name":"Hairy-Cupped Coelogyne","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise weekly at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser in spring and summer. Switch to a higher-phosphorus formula in late summer and early autumn to support inflorescence development. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water every 4 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lawrence-s-coelogyne","common_name":"Lawrence","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 7–10 days at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth. Use a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium formula in late summer and autumn to harden growths and encourage bud initiation. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moore-s-coelogyne","common_name":"Moore","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength with every watering during active growth from spring through late summer. Switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula in early autumn to encourage flowering. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ochre-coelogyne","common_name":"Ochre Coelogyne","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every two weeks during active growth (spring–autumn). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formulation in late summer to harden pseudobulbs. Withhold fertiliser entirely during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-laelia","common_name":"White Laelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every two weeks during spring and post-flowering growth. Use a high-potassium blend in late summer just before the dry rest. Cease feeding entirely during the summer dry rest and winter flowering period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scurfy-laelia","common_name":"Scurfy Laelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) at quarter strength every two weeks in spring and early autumn. Switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula in late summer to harden pseudobulbs. Withhold fertiliser during the summer dry rest and the winter flowering period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-laelia","common_name":"Showy Laelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every two weeks during the spring growth flush only. Apply a potassium-rich formula once in late spring before the dry rest begins. No feeding during the dry rest or flowering period; this species is adapted to nutrient-poor substrates.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"autumn-laelia","common_name":"Autumn Laelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every two weeks from February through June. Switch to a high-potassium, bloom-booster formula in late June for 3–4 applications, then cease entirely during the dry rest and flowering season. Resume lightly after flowering in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-lipped-brassavola","common_name":"Heart-Lipped Brassavola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every two weeks during spring and summer. Taper to monthly feeding in autumn and winter. High-nitrogen formulas support vegetative growth; switch to low-nitrogen, high-potassium in late summer to encourage blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whip-brassavola","common_name":"Whip Brassavola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every 7–10 days during the active growing season (spring through early autumn). Reduce to monthly in winter. A high-potassium feed in late summer can encourage spike initiation. Always water before fertilising to protect roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"warty-brassavola","common_name":"Warty Brassavola","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every two weeks during spring and summer. In late summer, switch to a high-potassium, low-nitrogen formula for 4–6 weeks to harden growth and encourage bloom spikes. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter. Flush with clean water monthly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lion-s-angraecum","common_name":"Lion","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength weekly during active growth (spring–autumn). Reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winter. Flush roots with plain water monthly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scott-s-angraecum","common_name":"Scott","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser weekly at quarter-strength during the growing season, reducing to every 10–14 days in December and January. Rinse roots monthly with plain water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magdalene-angraecum","common_name":"Magdalene Angraecum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every two weeks during active growth (spring–autumn). Withhold feeding entirely during the winter dry rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-angraecum","common_name":"Compact Angraecum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent mineral salt accumulation in the open mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"viguier-s-angraecum","common_name":"Viguier","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 30-10-10) from spring to midsummer to support leafy growth, then switch to a high-phosphorus formulation (e.g. 10-30-20) from late summer through autumn to encourage flowering. Apply at quarter-strength weekly during active growth; monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-stanhopea","common_name":"Twisted Stanhopea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) at half-strength weekly during active growth. Reduce to monthly in winter. Switch to a high-phosphorus feed as new pseudobulbs mature in late summer to encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-stanhopea","common_name":"Fragrant Stanhopea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at half-strength with a high-nitrogen fertiliser during early new growth. Switch to a high-phosphorus formulation once new shoots reach half their mature size. Reduce to every 2–3 weeks in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-stanhopea","common_name":"Large-Flowered Stanhopea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at half-strength with a balanced fertiliser during active growth. As temperatures rise in summer, increase slightly. Reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winter. Flush monthly with plain water to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"martius-s-stanhopea","common_name":"Martius","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply diluted balanced fertilizer (20-20-20) every 1–2 weeks during active growth. Alternate with a high-nitrogen formula (30-10-10) for vegetative growth, switching to a blossom-booster (10-30-20) from early summer through flowering. Cease feeding during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pouched-catasetum","common_name":"Pouched Catasetum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder during active growth. Apply high-nitrogen fertilizer (30-10-10 or 10-5-5) weekly from spring through midsummer as leaves expand. Switch to a phosphorus-rich blossom-booster (3-12-6 or 10-30-20) from midsummer through early autumn. Stop all feeding when leaves begin to yellow at dormancy onset.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"capped-catasetum","common_name":"Capped Catasetum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Strong feeder — apply balanced fertilizer (20-20-20) weekly at recommended strength during active growth. Use high-nitrogen formula (30-10-10) from spring through midsummer to support vegetative growth, then switch to high-phosphorus (10-30-20) from midsummer through early autumn to promote blooming. Stop all feeding at dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-catasetum","common_name":"Dark Catasetum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply orchid fertilizer at 1/4 to 1/2 the recommended dose weekly during the growing season. Use nitrogen-enriched formulas (30-10-10) from spring through midsummer for vegetative growth, then switch to phosphorus-enriched formulas (10-30-20) until autumn to encourage flowering. Stop feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-catasetum","common_name":"Crested Catasetum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed heavily during active growth. Apply high-nitrogen fertilizer (10-5-5 or 30-10-10) weekly from spring through midsummer. Switch to a phosphorus-enriched formula (3-12-6 or 10-30-20) as leaves fully unfurl and approaching autumn bloom. Stop all feeding when leaves begin to yellow at the onset of dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ram-s-head-catasetum","common_name":"Ram","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A notoriously heavy feeder during active growth. Use high-nitrogen fertilizer (30-10-10) weekly from the moment new roots emerge in spring through midsummer. Switch to blossom-booster formula (10-30-20) from late summer through autumn. Apply dilute concentrations at every watering rather than strong doses occasionally. Stop feeding entirely at dormancy.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"apricot-gongora","common_name":"Apricot Gongora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed regularly during active growth with a balanced or high-nitrogen fertilizer (30-10-10) applied weekly at half-strength from spring through midsummer. Switch to a high-phosphorus formula (10-30-20) in late summer to support autumn flowering. Reduce to monthly applications in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"truncated-gongora","common_name":"Truncated Gongora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply orchid fertilizer at 1/4 to 1/2 strength weekly throughout the year, adjusting the formula seasonally. Use high-nitrogen (30-10-10) from spring through midsummer, then high-phosphorus (10-30-20) from late summer through autumn to promote flowering. Reduce to monthly in winter during slower growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"helmet-shaped-gongora","common_name":"Helmet-Shaped Gongora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength with every watering during the growing season (spring–summer). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula in late summer to encourage flowering. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thick-gongora","common_name":"Thick Gongora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) weakly during the growing season. Transition to a bloom-boosting low-N formula (e.g. 10-30-20) from late summer through early autumn. Flush with pure water every 4–6 weeks to clear salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-sepal-gongora","common_name":"Broad-Sepal Gongora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength weekly during active growth (spring–summer). In late summer, switch to a high-phosphorus bloom formula to encourage flowering. Withhold fertiliser during the winter rest period. Flush medium with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variable-epidendrum","common_name":"Variable Epidendrum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at half to quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) every watering during active growth. Mounted plants benefit from more frequent, dilute feeding as nutrients leach quickly. Reduce fertiliser to monthly during winter. Flush medium with clean water every 4–6 weeks.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stamford-s-epidendrum","common_name":"Stamford","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply high-nitrogen fertiliser (30-10-10) monthly during spring growth, transitioning to a balanced formula (20-20-20) in summer. Switch to a high-phosphorus bloom formula (10-30-20) in late summer to encourage the winter flower spikes. Withhold fertiliser during the cool-dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"epidendrum-cocleatum","common_name":"Clamshell Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 at quarter strength) during the growing season. Transition to a high-phosphorus formula (10-30-20) in late summer. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter. Flush the medium with clean water every 4–6 weeks to remove fertiliser salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strongly-scented-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Strongly-Scented Bulbophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength with every watering during the growing season. Given the near-constantly moist growing conditions, leaching of nutrients is rapid — weekly dilute feeding is more effective than monthly heavy doses. Flush medium monthly to prevent salt build-up. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coconut-scented-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Coconut-Scented Bulbophyllum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during the growing season. Due to the small root system and fast-drying medium, dilute frequent feeding is superior to infrequent stronger doses. Reduce to fortnightly in autumn and monthly in winter. Always flush the medium or mount with plain water periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campbell-s-lycaste","common_name":"Campbell","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength every two weeks during active growth. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus feed as pseudobulbs ripen. Cease feeding entirely during the winter dry rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grasshopper-lycaste","common_name":"Grasshopper Lycaste","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) fortnightly during active growth. Shift to a bloom-booster (high-P) formula as pseudobulbs approach maturity in late summer. Stop feeding entirely through the dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-coelogyne","common_name":"Rough Coelogyne","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every 10–14 days during active growth (spring–autumn). Reduce to once monthly in winter. Flush with plain water every third watering to prevent salt buildup around roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sooty-coelogyne","common_name":"Sooty Coelogyne","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 14 days during active growth. Taper off in autumn and withhold feed through the winter rest. Resume in early spring when new growths emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miller-s-laelia","common_name":"Miller","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, low-nitrogen orchid fertiliser (tomato-type or bloom formula) at quarter strength every 2–3 weeks in the growing season. This mimics nutrient-poor rocky substrates. Stop fertilising entirely during the dry winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"germinyan-s-angraecum","common_name":"Germinyan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength weekly during active growing periods, or half strength every two weeks. Reduce to monthly feeding in cooler, slower-growth months. Flush with plain water periodically to prevent mineral salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"freely-flowering-angraecum","common_name":"Freely Flowering Angraecum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a very dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (one-quarter to one-eighth strength) at every second or third watering during active growth. Miniatures are sensitive to salt buildup; flush the mount or mix with plain water regularly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"costa-rican-stanhopea","common_name":"Costa Rican Stanhopea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at half strength every 10–14 days during active growth. Switch to a high-potassium formula (bloom booster) as pseudobulbs near maturity in late summer. Reduce to once monthly in winter and do not feed during any dormant rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"entire-lipped-catasetum","common_name":"Entire-Lipped Catasetum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter to half recommended strength during active growth. Use a high-nitrogen formula (e.g. 30-10-10) from spring through midsummer, then switch to a high-phosphorus formula (e.g. 10-30-20) in late summer and autumn to harden pseudobulbs. Discontinue fertiliser completely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-yellow-catasetum","common_name":"Green-Yellow Catasetum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply high-nitrogen fertiliser (30-10-10 or similar) weekly at half strength from spring until the pseudobulbs begin forming, then switch to a bloom booster (10-30-20) to harden growth. Cease all feeding when leaves yellow. Resume with high-nitrogen once new growth reaches several centimetres.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-gongora","common_name":"Spotted Gongora","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength every two weeks during the growing season (spring through summer). Reduce to monthly in autumn and winter. Flush the medium with plain water once a month to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wendland-s-bulbophyllum","common_name":"Wendland","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute orchid fertiliser (quarter strength) every two to three weeks during the growing season (spring through autumn). Low fertiliser requirements compared to many orchids — over-feeding causes salt build-up on the mount. Flush with clean water monthly. Minimal or no feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"many-flowered-epidendrum","common_name":"Many-Flowered Epidendrum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) at half strength during active growth. Flush the medium with plain water monthly to prevent fertiliser salt accumulation. Reduce feeding to monthly in winter without a complete stop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"martius-s-brassavola","common_name":"Martius","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks at half strength with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-rich orchid fertiliser during active growth. Switch to a bloom-booster fertiliser (higher phosphorus) in late summer to encourage flowering. Reduce to monthly feeding in winter during the rest phase.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"browning-coelogyne","common_name":"Browning Coelogyne","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength weekly during active growth. Use high-nitrogen formulas from spring through midsummer, transitioning to high-phosphorus from late summer through early autumn. Reduce or cease feeding entirely during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"didier-s-angraecum","common_name":"Didier","category":"tropical","fertilising":"During active growth, fertilise every 7–10 days at half strength using a balanced fertiliser (e.g. NPK 8-8-8 or 20-20-20). Alternate between root drenches and foliar misting to maximise uptake. Reduce to monthly feeding during the brief winter rest. Flush with plain water periodically to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tuerckheim-s-pleurothallis","common_name":"Tuerckheim","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. Pleurothallids are sensitive to salt build-up; flush the medium with plain water monthly. Avoid lime-based formulas.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"johnson-s-pleurothallis","common_name":"Johnson","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) at every third or fourth watering. Flush monthly with plain water to prevent salt accumulation. Avoid over-feeding; roots brown quickly with excess salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strap-leaf-pleurothallis","common_name":"Strap-leaf Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertilizer at quarter strength every third to fourth watering during active growth. Reduce or withhold fertilizer during winter dormancy when leaves have dropped. Resume feeding as new growth appears in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiked-pleurothallis","common_name":"Spiked Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"During active growth, apply quarter to half-strength balanced orchid fertilizer weekly. Use nitrogen-enriched formula in spring–midsummer; switch to phosphorus-enriched formula in late summer–autumn to promote flowering. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rowlee-s-pleurothallis","common_name":"Rowlee","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer at every third or fourth watering throughout the year. Flush with plain water monthly. The species is sensitive to salt build-up; do not increase fertilizer concentration in an effort to accelerate growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fiery-masdevallia","common_name":"Fiery Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. Avoid lime or dolomite lime additions. Flush medium with plain water monthly. This genus is highly sensitive to salt — brown root tips are an early warning sign of over-fertilizing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tailed-masdevallia","common_name":"Tailed Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertilizer at quarter strength every third or fourth watering throughout the year. Do not use lime or dolomite lime. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt accumulation; roots brown quickly if over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-masdevallia","common_name":"Many-flowered Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertilizer at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. Avoid lime-based products. Flush medium monthly with plain water. This genus is salt-sensitive; brown root tips indicate over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"triangular-masdevallia","common_name":"Triangular Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. These plants are salt-sensitive — never exceed half strength. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent media salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nesting-masdevallia","common_name":"Nesting Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every third or fourth watering throughout the year. Flush with plain water monthly. Avoid fertilisers with high urea nitrogen content, which can damage roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reichenbach-s-masdevallia","common_name":"Reichenbach","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. This cool-growing species is particularly sensitive to salt build-up; flush media with pure water monthly. Avoid lime-based amendments.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strobel-s-masdevallia","common_name":"Strobel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply high-nitrogen orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Switch to a phosphorus-rich formula in late summer to encourage blooming. Flush media with plain water between feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angel-frost-masdevallia","common_name":"Angel Frost Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every third or fourth watering throughout the year. Avoid over-feeding — these plants are salt-sensitive. Flush medium monthly with clean rainwater or distilled water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"copper-angel-masdevallia","common_name":"Copper Angel Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter to half strength every 2–3 weeks during active growth. Reduce to every 4–6 weeks in winter. Flush medium with plain water monthly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chimera-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Chimera Dragon Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at very low concentration (target 120–130 µS / 60–65 ppm TDS) every 3–4 weeks. A conductivity meter is strongly recommended to avoid the salt sensitivity that causes root burn. Flush with ultra-pure water between feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"benedict-s-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Benedict","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. Switch to a high-phosphorus formula in early autumn to encourage flowering. Flush with plain low-conductivity water between feeds. Reduce fertiliser to monthly applications during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lotax-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Lotax Dragon Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly and frequently — quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) every third watering during active growth. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up. Reduce in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-bristled-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Red-bristled Dragon Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer every third or fourth watering year-round, with a light reduction in winter. Flush with plain water every 4–6 weeks to prevent mineral accumulation in the sphagnum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallis-s-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Wallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20 or similar) every second or third watering during the growing season. Leach with plain water monthly. Minimal fertilizer in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fly-catching-restrepia","common_name":"Fly-catching Restrepia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter- to half-strength balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) every second or third watering during active growth (spring–autumn). Reduce to once a month in winter. Flush medium with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-tongued-restrepia","common_name":"Hairy-tongued Restrepia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer every second or third watering year-round, tapering off in winter. A low-nitrogen formula in autumn can encourage flowering. Leach monthly with pure water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-restrepia","common_name":"Twisted Restrepia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly throughout the year — quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) every second or third watering. Flush with plain water once a month to prevent salt accumulation. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-stemmed-restrepia","common_name":"Short-stemmed Restrepia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer every second or third watering during active growth. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water once a month to remove accumulated salts from the potting medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-red-restrepia","common_name":"Blood-red Restrepia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a quarter-strength balanced orchid fertilizer every second or third watering from spring through autumn. In winter, reduce to once a month. Monthly plain-water flushes prevent salt accumulation in the medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-net-lepanthes","common_name":"Beautiful-net Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) weekly during active growth, flushing roots monthly with plain water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"escobar-s-lepanthes","common_name":"Escobar","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during active growth (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gargoyle-lepanthes","common_name":"Gargoyle Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly when in active growth. Reduce to monthly in cool, slow-growth periods. Always water before applying fertiliser to avoid burning fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wendland-s-lepanthes","common_name":"Wendland","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser applied weekly during active growing season (spring–summer). Reduce to every 3–4 weeks in cool dormant period (autumn–winter) when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bristly-lepanthes","common_name":"Bristly Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during the growing season. Flush thoroughly with plain water every month to prevent mineral salt accumulation on the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-leather-lepanthes","common_name":"Little Leather Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth. Flush with plain water once a month. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-tipped-lepanthes","common_name":"Sharp-tipped Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during active growth. Monthly flushing with plain water prevents mineral salt accumulation. Avoid over-fertilising, which promotes soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silvery-stelis","common_name":"Silvery Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during active growth. As with all miniature pleurothallids, flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up on the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-stelis","common_name":"Purple Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, quarter-strength orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) weekly during active growth (","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-stelis","common_name":"Fringed Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during growth. A high-nitrogen formula in spring supports vegetative development; switch to a bloom formula in autumn. Flush monthly with plain water to clear salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"superb-stelis","common_name":"Superb Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply dilute balanced orchid fertiliser (quarter strength) with each watering during active growth. Reduce to every two to three weeks in cooler months. Flush the medium monthly with plain water to prevent fertiliser salt build-up on roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"immersed-stelis","common_name":"Immersed Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every watering at one-eighth to one-quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth. In cool winter months, fertilise every two to three weeks. Monthly plain-water flushes prevent mineral accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"membrane-flowered-stelis","common_name":"Membrane-flowered Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during active growth. Transition to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium formula in late summer to encourage flowering. Flush with plain water every fourth watering to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-miniature-stelis","common_name":"Fringed Miniature Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply one-eighth-strength balanced orchid fertiliser with every watering during the growing season. Due to the tiny root mass, full-strength or even quarter-strength fertiliser risks root burn. Flush monthly with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lance-leaf-stelis","common_name":"Lance-leaf Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth. In cooler months, reduce to every two weeks. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas early in the season; switch to a bloom booster only after the plant is well established and healthy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"groby-s-specklinia","common_name":"Groby","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength weekly during the growing season. A formula containing calcium and magnesium benefits the dense root system. Reduce to biweekly in winter. Flush monthly with pure water to prevent mineral build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thorny-specklinia","common_name":"Thorny Specklinia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) weakly — every watering during active growth, monthly in cool or resting periods. Flush with plain water every fourth application to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"inner-grooved-specklinia","common_name":"Inner-grooved Specklinia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser applied with every second or third watering during active growth. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush regularly to prevent mineral accumulation on the delicate root system.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moss-dwelling-specklinia","common_name":"Moss-dwelling Specklinia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Very dilute (quarter-strength or less) balanced orchid fertiliser with every second watering. Avoid fertilising in the coolest months. Excess fertiliser salts damage the fine roots particularly when growing in sphagnum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brigham-s-specklinia","common_name":"Brigham","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) applied every watering during the growing season. Reduce to every two to three weeks in cooler or less active periods. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mossy-porroglossum","common_name":"Mossy Porroglossum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every second or third watering during active growth. Reduce significantly or cease in the coldest months. Over-fertilising damages the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"echidna-orchid","common_name":"Echidna Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Very dilute quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser with every third or fourth watering during active growth. This cool-grower has low nutrient needs; excess fertiliser causes root burn. Flush monthly with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"biting-porroglossum","common_name":"Biting Porroglossum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) applied every second or third watering during active growth. Reduce to monthly applications during the coolest months. Flush with plain water regularly to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amethyst-porroglossum","common_name":"Amethyst Porroglossum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser with every second or third watering year-round, since this species flowers continuously. Flush monthly with plain water. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas that can damage the fine root tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olive-porroglossum","common_name":"Olive Porroglossum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) every second or third watering during active growth. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up. Reduce feeding to once monthly in winter when growth slows. Excess fertiliser harms the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dalstroem-s-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Dalstroem","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced, low-urea orchid fertiliser every 2-3 waterings during active growth (typically spring to early autumn). Flush with plain water at least once monthly. Do not feed when the plant is stressed or temperatures are at the lower end of its range. Over-fertilising causes root tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-tailed-masdevallia","common_name":"Long-tailed Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-chloride orchid fertiliser at quarter strength with every second or third watering during active growth, typically spring through summer. Flush with plain water once a month to leach salt accumulation. Reduce feeding in winter. The ASPCA lists Masdevallia as non-toxic, and the species is listed individually on the ASPCA site.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prince-masdevallia","common_name":"Prince Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser diluted to quarter strength every 2-3 waterings during spring and summer. Monthly flushing with plain water prevents mineral salt build-up, which is particularly damaging to the fine roots. Suspend feeding or reduce to once monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barla-s-masdevallia","common_name":"Barla","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced, low-urea orchid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength every 2-3 waterings in spring and summer. Flush the medium thoroughly with clean water once a month to prevent salt accumulation. Reduce feeding significantly in winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dove-masdevallia","common_name":"Dove Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 2-3 waterings during active growth (spring through summer). Flush with plain water once monthly to prevent mineral salt build-up around the fine roots. Reduce to once monthly in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raceme-masdevallia","common_name":"Raceme Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every 2-3 waterings during active growing periods in spring and summer. Monthly flushing with plain water is important to prevent fertiliser salt accumulation. Reduce feeding to once monthly in winter. The racemose flowering habit means the plant may require slightly more energy reserves than single-flowered Masdevallia species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooded-pleurothallis","common_name":"Hooded Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter to one-eighth strength with every second or third watering during active growth. Because of the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-edged-pleurothallis","common_name":"Two-edged Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weakly and frequently — use a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at ¼ strength every watering during active growth, flushing with plain water monthly. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-leaf-pleurothallis","common_name":"Heart-leaf Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) at ¼ recommended strength with every other watering in the growing season. Flush monthly. Withhold fertiliser almost entirely in the coolest rest months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunken-pleurothallis","common_name":"Sunken Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced, low-phosphorus orchid fertiliser at ¼ strength applied weekly in active growth. Flush monthly with plain water to prevent salt accumulation. Reduce to monthly feeds in cool winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hirtz-s-lepanthes","common_name":"Hirtz","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Extremely dilute feeding — ¼ to ⅛ strength balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) applied every 1–2 weeks during active growth via misting. Flush with pure water weekly. Reduce or stop entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ribes-lepanthes","common_name":"Ribes Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at ⅛–¼ strength balanced orchid fertiliser weekly during active growth, delivered via misting rather than drenching. Flush monthly with pure water. Reduce to monthly or stop feeding in winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twiggy-lepanthes","common_name":"Twiggy Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"¼ strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) applied every 7–10 days during active growth via misting or watering. Flush monthly. Reduce to monthly or skip feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-panther-restrepia","common_name":"Pink Panther Restrepia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser at ¼ strength every 7–10 days during active growth (spring through autumn). Switch to a low-nitrogen formulation in late autumn. Flush monthly with clean water to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiny-stelis","common_name":"Tiny Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with balanced orchid fertiliser at ¼ strength every 7–14 days during active growth. Flush with plain water monthly. Reduce feeding frequency to monthly during the coolest months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-cloaked-stelis","common_name":"Large-cloaked Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength every third watering year-round. Flush the medium with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up, which damages the fine roots characteristic of Stelis species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roezl-s-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Roezl","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength every third watering. These cool-growing plants have modest nutrient needs; over-fertilising burns fine roots. Flush with plain water weekly to prevent salt accumulation in the sphagnum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amalia-s-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Amalia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every third watering year-round. Flush medium monthly with plain soft water to prevent salt accumulation. Dracula roots are sensitive to mineral build-up; low-EC feeding is essential.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hirtz-s-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Hirtz","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every third watering. Monthly plain-water flush to remove mineral salts. Hirtz","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chaparensis-masdevallia","common_name":"Chaparensis Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every third or fourth watering throughout the year. These high-altitude plants have modest nutrient requirements. Monthly plain-water flush prevents salt accumulation. A 6–12°C day-to-night temperature differential aids flower initiation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ayabaca-masdevallia","common_name":"Ayabaca Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced fertiliser at quarter-strength every third watering year-round. Flush monthly with plain water. These plants are salt-sensitive; root tips turn brown with over-fertilisation. A high-potassium feed in autumn can encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"exquisite-masdevallia","common_name":"Exquisite Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every third or fourth watering. Flush medium monthly with plain water. A day-to-night temperature differential of 6–12°C assists flower initiation in summer. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds, which promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"minute-masdevallia","common_name":"Minute Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every third watering year-round. Monthly plain-water flush to clear accumulated mineral salts. A slight temperature drop of 5–8°C at night in late summer to autumn encourages flowering. Avoid heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bent-masdevallia","common_name":"Bent Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at quarter-strength weekly during active growth (spring–summer), or monthly in winter. The mantra ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chain-pleurothallis","common_name":"Chain Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) every 7-10 days during the growing season. Reduce to monthly in winter. Flush with plain water between feeding cycles to prevent mineral salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loranthus-leaf-pleurothallis","common_name":"Loranthus-leaf Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser every 1-2 weeks in spring and summer. Reduce to monthly in autumn and winter. Use a nitrogen-rich formula in early spring to support new leaf growth, then switch to a bloom booster (high phosphorus) in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sekete-s-restrepia","common_name":"Sekete","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly at quarter-strength with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) during active growth. Monthly in winter. Flush with plain water every fourth watering to prevent salt accumulation. Restrepia are sensitive to high soluble salts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lansberg-s-restrepia","common_name":"Lansberg","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or urea-free equivalent) every week in spring and summer, monthly in winter. Use a high-potassium feed in late summer to harden growth before the cooler autumn period. Flush medium monthly with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dodson-s-lepanthes","common_name":"Dodson","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply an extremely dilute balanced orchid fertiliser — no more than one-eighth strength — every 7-10 days during the growing period. Lepanthes roots are fine and sensitive to salt burn. Alternatively, use a foliar spray at the same dilution. Flush the mount or medium with plain water weekly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-petal-lepanthes","common_name":"Red-petal Lepanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser at one-eighth to one-quarter strength every 7-10 days during the growing season. Foliar feeding by misting dilute solution onto foliage is effective for mounted plants. Rinse weekly with plain water to avoid fertiliser salt accumulation on roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-specklinia","common_name":"Clustered Specklinia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20 or urea-free equivalent) at quarter-strength every 7-10 days in spring and summer. Reduce to once monthly in autumn and winter. Flush the root zone with plain water every fourth watering to prevent soluble salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-foot-stelis","common_name":"Spotted-foot Stelis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at one-quarter the recommended strength every third or fourth watering year-round. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up, which damages the fine root system.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rolfe-s-masdevallia","common_name":"Rolfe","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round; switch to a high-phosphorus formula in summer to support blooming. Flush with plain water monthly. Masdevallia are salt-sensitive — less is more.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-dragon-orchid","common_name":"Giant Dragon Orchid","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. Flush with plain water monthly to clear salt accumulation from the sphagnum. Never fertilise a stressed or recently repotted plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herradura-masdevallia","common_name":"Herradura Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 20-20-20 orchid fertiliser diluted to half or quarter strength every 2–4 weeks during the growing season. Reduce to once a month in winter. Flush with plain water every fourth watering to prevent salt accumulation, which damages fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"restrepia-mimic-pleurothallis","common_name":"Restrepia-mimic Pleurothallis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (20-20-20) diluted to quarter strength every 2–4 weeks during active growth. Reduce to once every 6–8 weeks in the coolest, lowest-light period. Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up on fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"joseph-s-lepanthes","common_name":"Joseph","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser diluted to one-eighth to one-quarter strength. The tiny root system is extremely salt-sensitive — less fertiliser is always safer. Flush with plain water at every other watering. Skip fertilising in the dimmest, coolest months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"constricted-masdevallia","common_name":"Constricted Masdevallia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at quarter strength every third or fourth watering year-round. Avoid lime-based products — salt accumulation damages the fine roots. Flush with plain water at least once a month. A 6–12°C day-to-night temperature drop aids flower initiation, not additional fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teague-s-porroglossum","common_name":"Teague","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply slow-release orchid fertiliser pellets at 2–3 pellets per 250 ml of medium, refreshed every 3–4 months. Alternatively, use a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every fourth watering during active growth. Flush with plain water monthly. This species is not a heavy feeder — over-fertilising damages the fine roots.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"mauna-loa-peace-lily","common_name":"Mauna Loa Peace Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn and withhold entirely in winter. Over-fertilising causes brown leaf tips and salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-sails","common_name":"White Sails","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from March to September. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not feed in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sensation-peace-lily","common_name":"Sensation Peace Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the manufacturer","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canna-leaved-peace-lily","common_name":"Canna-leaved Peace Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (half strength) once every three to four weeks during spring and summer. Avoid high-potassium ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-leaved-homalomena","common_name":"Heart-leaved Homalomena","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. The slower growth rate of Homalomena means it needs less frequent fertilising than faster-growing aroids. Withhold feed entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnificent-homalomena","common_name":"Magnificent Homalomena","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month during the growing season (April to September). Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause brown leaf tips from salt accumulation. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tectured-schismatoglottis","common_name":"Tectured Schismatoglottis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly — a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once every four to six weeks during the growing season is sufficient for this small, slow-growing species. Over-fertilising causes rapid soft growth prone to disease. Withhold entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-schismatoglottis","common_name":"Many-flowered Schismatoglottis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced fertiliser at quarter to half strength once every four weeks during the growing season. This slow-growing species does not benefit from heavy feeding. Excess fertiliser causes salt build-up and root damage. Skip entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-konjac","common_name":"White Konjac","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced NPK fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during active growth (late spring through midsummer). Switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed in late summer to support corm development. Do not feed dormant corms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blushing-arisaema","common_name":"Blushing Arisaema","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser at planting time in spring. Supplement with a dilute liquid feed (balanced NPK) monthly during active growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of corm and spathe development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-dragon","common_name":"Green Dragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-composted leaf mold or slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge. Monthly liquid feed during active growth is beneficial but not essential in fertile woodland soils. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages foliage over corm development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-cobra-lily","common_name":"Fringed Cobra Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mold or balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A monthly dilute liquid feed (balanced NPK) during active growth supports good corm development and flowering. Avoid feeding after late summer to allow the corm to harden before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roxburgh-s-typhonium","common_name":"Roxburgh","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half-strength, 10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. Do not feed dormant tubers in winter. A light top-dressing of slow-release fertiliser at repotting in spring is also effective.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blume-s-typhonium","common_name":"Blume","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10, half-strength) every 4 weeks during the active growing season. Do not fertilise dormant tubers. A light top-dressing of balanced slow-release granules at the start of the growing season supports healthy corm and leaf development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rodent-tuber","common_name":"Rodent Tuber","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10, half-strength) every 3–4 weeks during active growth. In its native habitat, this plant benefits from rich alluvial soils; replicating this with regular organic feeding (worm castings or compost tea) supports healthy growth. Do not feed dormant tubers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-typhonium","common_name":"Giant Typhonium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting in spring. Supplement with a liquid feed (balanced NPK, full strength) every 3–4 weeks during active growth to support the large leaf and tuber development. Do not feed dormant tubers. An autumn mulch of well-rotted compost enriches the soil for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-leaved-pinellia","common_name":"Heart-leaved Pinellia","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to late summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of corm development. Do not fertilise during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"welwitsch-s-anchomanes","common_name":"Welwitsch","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) monthly during the active growing season. A light feed high in potassium and phosphorus before dormancy can support tuber development. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooker-s-anchomanes","common_name":"Hooker","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or similar) at half strength. Incorporate a slow-release granular fertiliser into the potting mix at planting time. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pink-calla-lily","common_name":"Pink Calla Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) to encourage flower production. Begin feeding when growth emerges in spring and cease after the plant finishes flowering and begins to die back. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-calla-lily","common_name":"Black Calla Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed formula) every 2 weeks from when shoots emerge until the flower spathes begin to fade. This promotes the deep pigmentation and strong stem development the cultivar is selected for. Switch to a balanced feed at planting if soil has not been pre-enriched.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-allusion-arrowhead-plant","common_name":"Pink Allusion Arrowhead Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength. Excessive nitrogen encourages all-green reversion; a balanced or low-nitrogen formula maintains the pink colouring. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-swamp-taro","common_name":"Giant Swamp Taro","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply organic matter — composted plant material, green manure, or fish waste — into the planting pit before planting and as a top dressing annually. In traditional cultivation, banana stalks and organic debris are packed into pits. Synthetic fertilisers are used in some modern trials; a balanced NPK with high potassium supports corm development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"johnston-s-cyrtosperma","common_name":"Johnston","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser incorporated into the growing medium at planting. Top-dress with decomposed organic matter (leaf mould or composted material) annually. Liquid balanced fertiliser can be applied monthly during the warmest months. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote weak, sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-arrow-arum","common_name":"White Arrow Arum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in nutrient-rich bog or pond soil. If grown in containers, apply a balanced aquatic or slow-release fertiliser once in spring at half the recommended rate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-skunk-cabbage","common_name":"Eastern Skunk Cabbage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required in organically rich bog soil. If growth is slow, top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould in autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of the thermogenic flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lords-and-ladies","common_name":"Lords-and-Ladies","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn mimics natural woodland conditions. Balanced slow-release fertiliser in early autumn at half rate can be used if soil is poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dioscorides-arum","common_name":"Dioscorides","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (such as a bulb feed) once in early autumn as growth resumes, and again in mid-winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cretan-arum","common_name":"Cretan Arum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser in early autumn as new growth commences. A second application in mid-winter is beneficial. Do not feed in spring as the plant heads towards dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-biarum","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Biarum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very little fertiliser needed. A very light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in autumn, once growth commences, is sufficient. Rich feeding promotes soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rauwolff-s-eminium","common_name":"Rauwolff","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser in late winter as growth commences is sufficient. Avoid over-feeding, which promotes soft, disease-prone growth. No fertiliser during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-theriophonum","common_name":"Lesser Theriophonum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during the active growing season (monsoon period). Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-remusatia","common_name":"Dwarf Remusatia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during the growing season (spring–autumn). Do not fertilise during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poison-lagenandra","common_name":"Poison Lagenandra","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute aquatic or liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth. In paludarium use, liquid root tabs or very dilute liquid fertiliser work well; avoid excess nutrients that cause algae blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meebold-s-lagenandra","common_name":"Meebold","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use root tabs or a dilute liquid aquatic fertiliser. Apply every 4–6 weeks during active growth. Avoid high nitrogen levels, which promote algae rather than plant growth in aquarium settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stalked-podolasia","common_name":"Stalked Podolasia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during growing periods. In waterlogged conditions, use an aquatic slow-release formulation to avoid nutrient leaching.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-lettuce","common_name":"Sea Lettuce","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of the active growing season (autumn) with a very dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Excess fertiliser causes lush, weak growth that is prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fingertips","common_name":"Fingertips","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at the onset of autumn growth. More frequent feeding is unnecessary and promotes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"island-liveforever","common_name":"Island Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in autumn with a very dilute, balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser. No feeding is needed during summer dormancy. Over-fertilising leads to soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greene-s-liveforever","common_name":"Greene","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of autumn growth with a highly diluted, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in summer. Lean conditions replicate the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-liveforever","common_name":"Rock Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early autumn and once in late winter with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5 NPK) diluted to 50%. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cedros-island-liveforever","common_name":"Cedros Island Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single half-strength balanced fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) in early autumn only. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor rocky soils; over-fertilising causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cliff-cotyledon","common_name":"Cliff Cotyledon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength. Cease feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-cotyledon","common_name":"Velvet Cotyledon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from spring to early autumn. Do not fertilise in winter; excessive feeding produces lush but rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-s-cotyledon","common_name":"Wood","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Monthly half-strength balanced liquid feed during spring and summer. Withhold entirely in winter. Excess nitrogen encourages soft, disease-prone growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elise-s-cotyledon","common_name":"Elise","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through early autumn. No feeding in winter. Over-fertilising can cause rank, soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"botterboom","common_name":"Botterboom","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single half-strength low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early autumn at leaf flush. No feeding during dormancy. Over-fertilising produces weak soft growth on this naturally slow-growing plant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"candelabra-tylecodon","common_name":"Candelabra Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single half-strength application of low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early autumn when new leaves emerge is sufficient. No feeding during dormancy. This plant is adapted to very poor, rocky soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wire-stem-tylecodon","common_name":"Wire-stem Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength liquid cactus or succulent fertiliser (low-nitrogen, high-potassium) once a month during the active winter growing season only. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pearson-s-tylecodon","common_name":"Pearson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a half-strength liquid succulent fertiliser (low nitrogen, e.g. 2-7-7) during the active growing season (autumn through early spring). Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-tylecodon","common_name":"Large-flowered Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength liquid cactus fertiliser (low nitrogen) once a month during winter and spring only. A light feed can be given as flower buds form in late summer. Skip entirely during the hottest dormant months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buchholz-s-tylecodon","common_name":"Buchholz","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen liquid cactus fertiliser once a month during the active growing season (autumn to early spring) only. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pencil-leaf-tylecodon","common_name":"Pencil-leaf Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Once a month during the growing season (autumn to early spring) with a half-strength low-nitrogen liquid succulent or cactus fertiliser. Withhold completely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schaefer-s-tylecodon","common_name":"Schaefer","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (autumn–early spring) with a very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen liquid succulent fertiliser. Withhold entirely in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-dunce-cap","common_name":"Japanese Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light application of balanced, diluted (half-strength) succulent fertiliser (e.g., 2-4-4 NPK) once or twice during the growing season is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas which promote soft, rot-prone growth. Do not feed during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soft-leaf-dunce-cap","common_name":"Soft-leaf Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced succulent fertiliser at half strength once or twice during the active growing season (spring and summer). Excess feeding, particularly nitrogen, promotes overly lush, rot-prone growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chanet-s-dunce-cap","common_name":"Chanet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7). Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spike-dunce-cap","common_name":"Spike Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Over-fertilising promotes lush growth prone to rot. No feeding needed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"houseleek-rosularia","common_name":"Houseleek Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dilute, balanced or low-nitrogen feed (10-10-10 or cactus formula) in early spring. Excessive fertility promotes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stonecrop-rosularia","common_name":"Stonecrop Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus or alpine fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which cause soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkish-rosularia","common_name":"Turkish Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single light application of low-nitrogen alpine or cactus fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Avoid feeding in summer, autumn, or winter. Excess nitrogen produces weak, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-flowered-rosularia","common_name":"Golden-flowered Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dilute, low-nitrogen cactus or alpine fertiliser once in early spring. Excessive feeding produces soft, vulnerable growth and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glandular-rosularia","common_name":"Glandular Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single, very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser in early spring only. The species is adapted to lean soils; over-fertilising causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wall-monanthes","common_name":"Wall Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a very dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monanthes-brachycaulos","common_name":"Short-stemmed Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a diluted (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser or low-nitrogen cactus feed. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loose-flowered-monanthes","common_name":"Loose-flowered Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted quarter-strength cactus or balanced fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid feeding from late summer through winter to prevent soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canary-island-monanthes","common_name":"Canary Island Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of spring and once mid-summer with a highly diluted (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Never feed in winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anaga-monanthes","common_name":"Anaga Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once in spring with a diluted quarter-strength balanced fertiliser is sufficient. Native habitat soils are nutrient-poor; over-feeding causes lush, soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-aichryson","common_name":"Twisted Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from March to August with a diluted half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser or dedicated cactus feed. Withhold fertiliser entirely from September through February to encourage a natural rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loose-aichryson","common_name":"Loose Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a diluted balanced fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed during the winter rest period. Excess nitrogen produces soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-aichryson","common_name":"Spotted Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly from March to August. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Excess feeding dulls the spotted leaf markings with oversized, pale growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-aichryson","common_name":"Hairy Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced or cactus liquid fertiliser. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter. The species naturally grows in low-nutrient soils; over-fertilising produces weak, sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bethencourt-s-aichryson","common_name":"Bethencourt","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise during summer semi-dormancy or in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thick-stemmed-aichryson","common_name":"Thick-stemmed Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) once a month during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can cause soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-cliff-stonecrop","common_name":"Golden Cliff Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilise very sparingly — a single application of low-nitrogen granular fertiliser worked into the top soil layer in spring is sufficient. Overly rich soil encourages lax, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"houseleek-cliff-stonecrop","common_name":"Houseleek Cliff Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single very light dose of low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser in early spring. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor soils; excess feeding produces soft, weak growth susceptible to rot and frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-cliff-stonecrop","common_name":"Fringed Cliff Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single light application of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid over-feeding, which produces weak growth and increases susceptibility to disease and frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lance-leaf-liveforever","common_name":"Lance-leaf Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser at quarter strength once in early spring, at the start of active growth. Do not fertilise in summer or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laguna-beach-liveforever","common_name":"Laguna Beach Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute (quarter strength) balanced fertiliser once in early spring only. This species inhabits nutrient-poor sandstone; excess feeding promotes soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-liveforever","common_name":"Variegated Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced fertiliser once at the start of active leaf emergence in autumn. A second light feed in late winter is optional. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hasse-s-liveforever","common_name":"Hasse","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early autumn and once in late winter during active growth. Do not fertilise in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"san-gabriel-mountains-liveforever","common_name":"San Gabriel Mountains Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One application of half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early autumn at the onset of the growing season. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds that promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-stemmed-liveforever","common_name":"Many-stemmed Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once in autumn and once in February. Do not feed during summer dormancy. Low-nitrogen formulas prevent soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-crown","common_name":"Silver Crown","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once a month during spring and summer. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Excess nitrogen produces lax, soft growth that loses the characteristic compact silver form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swollen-stem-tylecodon","common_name":"Swollen-stem Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Once or twice in the growing season (autumn and late winter) with a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Never fertilise in summer dormancy. Excess feeding causes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-tylecodon","common_name":"Chinese Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength succulent fertiliser (low nitrogen) once in autumn and once in late winter during active growth. Do not fertilise in summer. Over-fertilising produces weak growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boehmer-s-dunce-cap","common_name":"Boehmer","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced succulent or alpine fertiliser at half strength once in spring and once in early summer. Do not feed in late summer (to avoid pushing growth that won","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haussknecht-s-rosularia","common_name":"Haussknecht","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feed once in early spring with a half-strength, low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser to support summer flowering. A second feed in early summer is optional. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they produce soft, disease-prone growth and undermine the compact rosette form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lebanese-rosularia","common_name":"Lebanese Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a half-strength, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Excess nitrogen produces lush but weak growth vulnerable to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aizoon-rosularia","common_name":"Aizoon Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g., tomato feed diluted to quarter strength) in mid-spring. No feeding is needed in summer, autumn, or winter. Over-fertilising leads to soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"orcutt-s-liveforever","common_name":"Orcutt","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in late autumn and once in early spring with a dilute (quarter-strength), low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. Do not feed during summer dormancy. Excessive nutrients produce fast but unnaturally soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blochman-s-liveforever","common_name":"Blochman","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single very dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen fertiliser in mid-autumn when growth resumes. One additional feed in February is sufficient. No feeding in spring or summer.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"candelabrum-liveforever","common_name":"Candelabrum Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in November and once in January with a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser. No additional feeding required. This species naturally grows in low-nutrient environments and does not benefit from frequent fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"santa-barbara-island-liveforever","common_name":"Santa Barbara Island Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once in November and once in February with a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor island rock; excess feeding causes lush, structurally weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"verity-s-liveforever","common_name":"Verity","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One very dilute (eighth-strength) low-nitrogen liquid feed in November and one in February during active growth. No feeding at any other time. Excess nutrients produce coarse, uncharacteristic growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cloud-liveforever","common_name":"Cloud Liveforever","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in November with a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced fertiliser and once more in February. No feeding in spring through autumn. This high-altitude species thrives in low-nutrient conditions and does not require regular fertilisation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"striped-tylecodon","common_name":"Striped Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (high-potassium, e.g. 5-5-10) once in early autumn at the start of the growing season. Do not feed in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arid-mountain-tylecodon","common_name":"Arid Mountain Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of the growing season (early autumn) with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent feed. No feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hairy-leaf-tylecodon","common_name":"Hairy-leaf Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium succulent fertiliser once at the beginning of the growing season in autumn. Avoid feeding in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glandular-stemmed-monanthes","common_name":"Glandular-stemmed Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (at quarter strength) once a month during spring and summer only. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"atlantic-monanthes","common_name":"Atlantic Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. Cease feeding in autumn and do not feed at all during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bushy-aichryson","common_name":"Bushy Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid succulent fertiliser at quarter strength once a month during summer. Do not feed during the winter dormancy period (November–February).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forked-aichryson","common_name":"Forked Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during active growth (spring–summer). Move to a cooler, slightly less bright location in winter and cease feeding entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaf-rosularia","common_name":"Round-leaf Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10 or bone meal phosphorus boost) in spring at the start of growth. One annual feed is sufficient; overfeeding produces soft, rot-prone rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elymaitic-rosularia","common_name":"Elymaitic Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a balanced fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-rosularia","common_name":"Persian Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer. Skip autumn and winter feeding entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-dunce-cap","common_name":"Clustered Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a diluted balanced cactus fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen products that promote soft, rot-prone growth. No feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tiny-dunce-cap","common_name":"Tiny Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single light application of diluted balanced cactus fertiliser in late spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising produces soft growth prone to rot. No feeding in dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spartan-cliff-stonecrop","common_name":"Spartan Cliff Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a weak, balanced fertiliser (at half the recommended strength) once in spring. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor substrates and does not need or benefit from frequent feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elk-horns-pig-s-ear","common_name":"Elk Horns Pig","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. A single additional dose in early summer is optional. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-bear-s-paw","common_name":"Variegated Bear","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced succulent fertiliser once in spring. One further dose in early summer is optional. Variegated plants need even less nitrogen than the all-green species — over-feeding promotes reversion to green growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"super-silver-chalk-dudleya","common_name":"Super Silver Chalk Dudleya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once or twice per year during the active growing season (autumn to spring) with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-candelabra-tylecodon","common_name":"Common Candelabra Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once at the start of the growing season in autumn and once in mid-winter. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkestan-rosularia","common_name":"Turkestan Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen succulent or 5-10-10 fertiliser once in spring and optionally again in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-rosularia","common_name":"Alpine Rosularia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute low-nitrogen cactus or 5-10-10 fertiliser once in spring. Over-fertilising promotes lush, susceptible growth inconsistent with the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arizona-chalk-dudleya","common_name":"Arizona Chalk Dudleya","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser in late autumn, at the start of the growing season, is sufficient. Overfeeding destroys the characteristic compact, farinose rosette form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-scaled-tylecodon","common_name":"Yellow-scaled Tylecodon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single dose of low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich cactus fertiliser at the onset of the growing season in early autumn is sufficient. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blushing-dunce-cap","common_name":"Blushing Dunce Cap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced dilute fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 at quarter strength) once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce excessively lush, rot-prone rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"opposite-leaf-cliff-stonecrop","common_name":"Opposite-leaf Cliff Stonecrop","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single dilute application of low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. The plant is adapted to nutrient-poor conditions; feeding encourages soft growth incompatible with its natural compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stonecrop-leaf-aichryson","common_name":"Stonecrop-leaf Aichryson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser during the autumn-to-spring growing period. Withhold feeding entirely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-monanthes","common_name":"Yellow Monanthes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the active growing season (October to April). Omit entirely through summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"britten-s-tiger-jaws","common_name":"Britten","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in late summer with a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (half strength). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft, rot-prone growth. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"few-toothed-tiger-jaws","common_name":"Few-Toothed Tiger Jaws","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen liquid cactus fertiliser once in late summer at the start of the active season. Over-fertilising promotes soft growth susceptible to rot and pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-flush-split-rock","common_name":"Royal Flush Split Rock","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at most once per year with a highly diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during mid-active-growth. Over-fertilising causes abnormal splitting and soft, rot-prone growth. Most growers omit feeding entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-baby-toes","common_name":"Yellow Baby Toes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a very diluted cactus fertiliser (quarter strength) once in early autumn at the start of the active season. Do not fertilise in summer or more than once a year — excess nutrients cause soft growth and impair flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wilmot-s-dinteranthus","common_name":"Wilmot","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. In the wild, Dinteranthus wilmotianus grows in extremely nutrient-poor substrate. Fertiliser promotes soft, uncharacteristic growth that is prone to rot. If growth appears very slow even after several years, apply a minimal amount of very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus food once during autumn active growth only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"unequal-leaf-gibbaeum","common_name":"Unequal-Leaf Gibbaeum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once per year with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser in autumn at the start of the active growing period. Never fertilise in summer or during dormancy. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which promote soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-gibbaeum","common_name":"Hairy Gibbaeum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once per year in early autumn, at the start of the active growing period. Do not fertilise in summer. Avoid any fertiliser with high nitrogen content, which causes abnormal, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shand-s-gibbaeum","common_name":"Shand","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) at the start of each active growth flush (autumn and spring). Do not fertilise during summer dormancy or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compton-s-gibbaeum","common_name":"Compton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) once at the beginning of autumn growth and once in spring. Never fertilise during summer dormancy or in mid-winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-silver-skin-plant","common_name":"Pale Silver Skin Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One very dilute application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (5-10-10) at the start of the autumn growth period only. Argyroderma are adapted to extremely nutrient-poor soils; over-fertilising causes abnormal growth and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-silver-skin","common_name":"Clustered Silver Skin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single very dilute dose of low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-10 or similar) at the onset of autumn growth only. Never fertilise during dormancy. These plants are adapted to some of the poorest soils on Earth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grinning-argyroderma","common_name":"Grinning Argyroderma","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One very dilute application (quarter-strength) of a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at the start of autumn growth only. Avoid all fertilising during dormancy. Excess nutrients produce soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"engraved-cone-plant","common_name":"Engraved Cone Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply one dose of dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-10) at the very start of autumn growth only. Conophytum are adapted to nutrient-poor substrates; over-feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meyer-s-cone-plant","common_name":"Meyer","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"One dilute application of low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus-potassium cactus fertiliser at the start of the autumn growth period. No feeding at any other time of year.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"stephan-s-cone-plant","common_name":"Stephan","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single, highly diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (5-10-10) at the start of autumn growth only. Conophytum are adapted to extremely nutrient-deficient, rocky substrates. Excess fertiliser produces overly soft, rot-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"witteberg-cone-plant","common_name":"Witteberg Cone Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once at the start of the active growing season (early autumn). No feeding in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"peculiar-cheiridopsis","common_name":"Peculiar Cheiridopsis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single application of dilute (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at the onset of the growing season (October) is sufficient. No feeding from late spring to early autumn.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"orpen-s-aloinopsis","common_name":"Orpen","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (diluted to quarter-strength) at the start of the growing season in early autumn. Excess nitrogen produces lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"muir-s-rhinephyllum","common_name":"Muir","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once at the beginning of the spring growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which cause soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bracteate-rhinephyllum","common_name":"Bracteate Rhinephyllum","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once per year with quarter-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at the start of the spring growing season. Over-feeding leads to soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-vygie","common_name":"Red Vygie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a single application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) at the start of the growing season in early spring. Do not feed in summer or autumn — excess nitrogen reduces flower intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-vygie","common_name":"Pale Vygie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-feeding reduces flower production and creates lush growth that is vulnerable to rot. No feeding in summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-vygie","common_name":"Purple Vygie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. diluted tomato feed) at the start of spring. No additional feeding is required or beneficial — excess nitrogen reduces flowering and hardens cold tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-colour-vygie","common_name":"Two-Colour Vygie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed diluted to half strength). Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which produce soft growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-iceplant","common_name":"Trailing Iceplant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer at half strength. Excess nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowering. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haworth-s-lampranthus","common_name":"Haworth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in late autumn (the start of its growing season) with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser. A second light feed in late winter supports flowering. Avoid overfeeding, which causes excess leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glaucous-lampranthus","common_name":"Glaucous Lampranthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required. If needed, apply a single, diluted low-nitrogen liquid feed in spring. Lean growing conditions produce more compact growth and better flowering; rich soils lead to excess foliage and reduced bloom.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pink-vygie","common_name":"Pink Vygie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed at half strength) in early spring. One feed per year is sufficient; excessive feeding reduces flowering and encourages lush, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hottentot-fig","common_name":"Hottentot Fig","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Plants grow vigorously in poor soil with no feed. If growth is very slow, a single application of balanced liquid fertiliser in spring at quarter strength is sufficient. Rich feeding encourages invasive spread and reduces flower density.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sally-my-handsome","common_name":"Sally-My-Handsome","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires no regular feeding in garden conditions. A single application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early spring may support flowering on very poor soils. Overfeeding leads to excessive vegetative spread at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-ice-plant","common_name":"Hardy Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser once in early spring at half strength to support flowering. One application per year is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, disease-prone growth and greatly reduce flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-ice-plant","common_name":"Yellow Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in spring as growth resumes. Do not feed in summer, autumn, or winter. Over-fertilising produces lush, weak growth prone to rotting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stardust-ice-plant","common_name":"Stardust Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 at half strength) once in early spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. No feeding from late summer through winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pickle-plant","common_name":"Pickle Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7). Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding produces soft, distorted growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lehmann-s-iceplant","common_name":"Lehmann","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced liquid succulent fertiliser once in early spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas. Do not feed from late summer through winter. Minimal feeding produces the best, most compact growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-tongue-plant","common_name":"Dwarf Tongue Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once in spring with a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7 at half strength). Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen, causes uncharacteristic leaf swelling and soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-desert-rose","common_name":"Miniature Desert Rose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7) once in early spring and once in midsummer. Over-fertilising reduces the compact, bonsai-like form. No feeding from late summer through winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bulbous-trichodiadema","common_name":"Bulbous Trichodiadema","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring and once in early summer with a dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser. High-nitrogen feeds produce soft, non-characteristic growth. Do not feed from late summer through winter. Modest fertility encourages the compact, woody bonsai form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dense-trichodiadema","common_name":"Dense Trichodiadema","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7 N-P-K) every 3–4 weeks during the active autumn-through-spring growing season, as recommended by RHS. Do not feed in midsummer. Excessive nitrogen produces soft, non-compact growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-ruschia","common_name":"Many-Flowered Ruschia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of the growing season (early autumn) with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stone-mimicry-plant","common_name":"Stone Mimicry Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once per year in early autumn at the onset of growth with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Never feed in summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lydia-s-window-plant","common_name":"Lydia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once at the start of the growing season (early autumn) with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"friedrich-s-window-plant","common_name":"Friedrich","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength cactus fertiliser once at the start of the growing season (early autumn). Avoid feeding in summer or during periods of stress.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mouse-head-plant","common_name":"Mouse Head Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once at the start of the growing season (early autumn). A second very dilute feed can be given in mid-spring. Do not fertilise during the post-flowering rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-juttadinteria","common_name":"White Juttadinteria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Repotting every 2 years typically provides sufficient nutrients. If not repotting, apply a single half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser feed in early spring at the start of active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"simpson-s-juttadinteria","common_name":"Simpson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser feed at the start of the growing season in early autumn. Do not fertilise in summer or when the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"striped-nananthus","common_name":"Striped Nananthus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus or succulent fertiliser once at the start of the growing season (early autumn). A second dilute feed in mid-spring is optional. Do not fertilise in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-antimima","common_name":"Dwarf Antimima","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed at quarter-strength) two or three times during the active autumn-to-spring growing season. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-stomatium","common_name":"Fragrant Stomatium","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once or twice during the autumn–spring growing season with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half the recommended dose. Avoid feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolus-stomatium","common_name":"Bolus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen fertiliser once or twice in autumn and once in early spring during active growth. Skip feeding entirely through the summer dormancy period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-iceplant","common_name":"Common Iceplant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeding only — this plant is adapted to poor soils. A balanced fertiliser at half-strength once a month during the growing season is sufficient. Over-feeding reduces the characteristic salty flavour of the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-iceplant","common_name":"Slender Iceplant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeding is rarely needed. If desired, apply a very diluted balanced fertiliser once during the growing season. Over-feeding in fertile soil produces weak, lax growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"madagascar-palm","common_name":"Madagascar Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times during the summer growing season with a balanced or low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser at half the recommended dose. Do not feed in winter or when the plant is dormant and leafless.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-s-foot-pachypodium","common_name":"Elephant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month during summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid feeding during winter dormancy. Excess nitrogen can produce lush, rot-prone growth at the expense of the caudex.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"succulentum-pachypodium","common_name":"Succulentum Pachypodium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed two or three times during the summer growing season with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser at half strength. Avoid feeding in winter. In its natural habitat it grows in low-fertility, rocky soils, so feeding requirements are modest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madagascar-palm-geay","common_name":"Madagascar Palm Geay","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during the active growing season (late spring through early autumn). Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"horombe-pachypodium","common_name":"Horombe Pachypodium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10 or 5-10-10) during the growing season only. Never fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bonsai-pachypodium","common_name":"Bonsai Pachypodium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g., 2-7-7) once a month from late spring to late summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage weak leafy growth at the expense of the caudex.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baron-s-pachypodium","common_name":"Baron","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. Withhold all feeding during winter dormancy. A low-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus formulation encourages better flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dense-flowered-pachypodium","common_name":"Dense-flowered Pachypodium","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth (late spring through early autumn). Withhold completely in winter. A phosphorus-enriched feed in late spring can enhance flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rutenberg-s-pachypodium","common_name":"Rutenberg","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Withhold entirely during winter dormancy. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push weak soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-clubfoot","common_name":"Cape Clubfoot","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the active growing season (spring through autumn). Withhold entirely in winter. Overfeeding promotes weak lush growth that is prone to pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-s-foot","common_name":"Elephant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at quarter strength every 3–4 weeks during the vine-growth season only (autumn through late spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forest-elephant-s-foot","common_name":"Forest Elephant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 at half strength) during the active growing season (autumn through spring). Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-tortoise-plant","common_name":"Mexican Tortoise Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) at half strength once a month during the active growing season (spring through summer). Withhold all feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"half-hidden-yam","common_name":"Half-hidden Yam","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once every 6–8 weeks during the growing season with a very diluted (quarter strength) balanced liquid fertiliser. This slow-growing species does not need heavy feeding; excess nitrogen encourages lush vines at the expense of caudex development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-yam","common_name":"Purple Yam","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting and again 6 weeks later. Switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed (e.g. 5-10-15) from mid-season to support tuber bulking rather than leafy growth. Avoid excess nitrogen late in the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dioscorea-batatas","common_name":"Chinese Yam","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as vines emerge. Supplement with a liquid feed every 6–8 weeks through the growing season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages top growth over tuber development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"air-potato","common_name":"Air Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting and supplement monthly during active growth. Moderately heavy feeder given its rapid growth rate. A balanced NPK (e.g. 10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season is sufficient.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"edible-fockea","common_name":"Edible Fockea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a diluted balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at half strength to encourage caudex rather than vine development. Do not fertilise in winter. Overfertilising produces lush vines at the expense of the caudex.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-fockea","common_name":"Cape Fockea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a diluted liquid fertiliser higher in nitrogen (e.g. 10-5-5) to encourage caudex expansion, switching to a balanced feed from midsummer. Withhold fertiliser completely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-fockea","common_name":"Many-flowered Fockea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (April–September) with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium succulent fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Excess nitrogen promotes soft, weak growth at the expense of the caudex.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-fockea","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Fockea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month from spring through early autumn. Cease feeding completely by October. Over-fertilising encourages excessive vine growth but weakens the all-important caudex.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hayata-s-stephania","common_name":"Hayata","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Cease feeding as soon as vine growth slows in late summer/early autumn. Never fertilise a dormant plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leafed-stephania","common_name":"Round-leafed Stephania","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK) at half strength every 2 weeks throughout active growth. Switch to a low-nitrogen fertiliser in late summer to encourage the plant to store energy back into the caudex before dormancy. Do not feed dormant plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pierre-s-stephania","common_name":"Pierre","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength while actively growing. Reduce feeding frequency in late summer to encourage the plant to prepare for dormancy. Stop all feeding once vines begin to yellow and drop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bastard-cobas","common_name":"Bastard Cobas","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once a month in summer with a very low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser at quarter strength. Over-feeding promotes soft, untypical growth. Never feed in autumn or winter. In the ground in suitable climates, established plants generally require no supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baines-cyphostemma","common_name":"Baines","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute (quarter strength), low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once monthly from April to August only. The natural habitat is nutrient-poor; over-feeding produces lush but atypical and structurally weak growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"curror-s-cyphostemma","common_name":"Curror","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser at quarter strength once a month from late spring to midsummer only. The nutrient-poor rocky soils of its native habitat mean this plant is adapted to lean conditions; excessive fertiliser produces atypical, structurally weak growth and may increase disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bladder-cyphostemma","common_name":"Bladder Cyphostemma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month during active growth (late spring through summer) with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laza-cyphostemma","common_name":"Laza Cyphostemma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth (spring and summer). Cease feeding entirely once the plant drops its leaves in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-foot-cyphostemma","common_name":"Elephant-foot Cyphostemma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth (spring through summer) with a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. Avoid fertilising in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"copal-bursera","common_name":"Copal Bursera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth (spring through summer) with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser at half strength. For bonsai applications, use a specialised bonsai fertiliser following label rates during the growing season only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-tree","common_name":"Elephant Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"In its native habitat this species grows in nutrient-poor soils; fertiliser is not essential. If desired, apply a very dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once in spring and once in midsummer. Over-fertilising promotes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hinds-torchwood","common_name":"Hinds","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once in spring and once in midsummer. Native to nutrient-poor desert soils; excessive feeding promotes lush but weak, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gumbo-limbo","common_name":"Gumbo Limbo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Not required for established landscape trees. For container specimens or newly planted trees in poor soils, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and summer to encourage establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-bursera","common_name":"Fragrant Bursera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month during active growth (spring through summer) with a dilute, low-nitrogen cactus or bonsai fertiliser. Cease feeding in early autumn as the plant prepares for dormancy. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palo-santo","common_name":"Palo Santo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month during the active growing season (spring–summer) with a dilute, low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10 at half strength). Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brush-tipped-bursera","common_name":"Brush-tipped Bursera","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (such as 5-10-10 or 2-7-7) monthly from late spring through summer. Cease feeding entirely from autumn through winter when the plant is dormant and leafless.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-onion","common_name":"Climbing Onion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not feed during dormancy. A fertiliser with moderate potassium supports bulb development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orange-river-climbing-onion","common_name":"Orange River Climbing Onion","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once a month during active vine growth only. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"blue-green-adenia","common_name":"Blue-green Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth with a dilute low-nitrogen, high-potassium succulent fertiliser (e.g. 2-7-7 at half strength). Excess nitrogen produces lush, rot-prone growth at the expense of caudex development. Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thorny-adenia","common_name":"Thorny Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once a month during the growing season only. High nitrogen softens the tissue and makes the caudex more prone to rot. Cease all feeding when the plant drops its leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-adenia","common_name":"Spiny Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen, higher-potassium cactus fertiliser (e.g. 3-9-9) at half strength once monthly during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that weaken tissue. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"poisonous-adenia","common_name":"Poisonous Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly during active growth only, using a dilute (half-strength) low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser. High-nitrogen fertilisers produce soft, disease-prone growth that does not support healthy caudex formation. Stop all feeding when the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"isalo-adenia","common_name":"Isalo Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus/potassium succulent fertiliser once monthly from April through August only. Do not fertilise during dormancy — it promotes soft growth vulnerable to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"keramanthus-adenia","common_name":"Keramanthus Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during spring and summer. Suspend feeding completely from autumn through winter. Excess nitrogen produces lush, soft growth prone to rot and pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shrubby-adenia","common_name":"Shrubby Adenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen cactus/succulent fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during summer only. Withhold entirely from September through March. Over-fertilisation causes rapid, soft growth that detracts from the characteristic succulent stem architecture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jacaranda-tree-succulent","common_name":"Jacaranda Tree Succulent","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser monthly from April through August. Withhold entirely during dormancy. In bonsai cultivation, low-nitrogen feeding is especially important to maintain compact internodes and encourage trunk thickening over vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thick-footed-operculicarya","common_name":"Thick-footed Operculicarya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen cactus/bonsai fertiliser at quarter to half strength, monthly from May through August only. Excess nitrogen produces soft growth and undermines trunk development. Many collectors fertilise even less frequently — 3–4 times per season — to maintain compact growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smelly-dorstenia","common_name":"Smelly Dorstenia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium, high-phosphorus fertiliser (such as tomato feed diluted to half strength) once every 3–4 weeks during spring through early autumn. Suspend feeding entirely in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which produce lax growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barnim-s-dorstenia","common_name":"Barnim","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once per growing season, or a very dilute dose (quarter strength) monthly from April through August. The species has modest nutritional needs; over-fertilisation leads to floppy, sappy growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-dorstenia","common_name":"Giant Dorstenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength from spring through early autumn. Suspend feeding entirely in winter. A fertiliser with a moderate potassium level supports the thick trunk tissue; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft vegetative growth over structural development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"contrayerba","common_name":"Contrayerba","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) at half strength during the active growing season (spring through early autumn). Withhold entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grandidier-s-uncarina","common_name":"Grandidier","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium succulent fertiliser (e.g. NPK 3-9-9) from late spring through August. Do not feed in autumn or winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roesl-s-uncarina","common_name":"Roesl","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen succulent or cactus fertiliser (NPK 2-7-7 or similar) monthly from May to August only. High nitrogen promotes soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"star-fruited-uncarina","common_name":"Star-fruited Uncarina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (NPK 3-9-9) from late spring through late summer only. Over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush, disease-prone growth incompatible with dry-season dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ocotillo","common_name":"Ocotillo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Rarely needed in-ground in native soil. Container specimens benefit from a single application of slow-release, low-nitrogen desert-plant fertiliser in spring. Excess nitrogen promotes soft growth susceptible to cold and disease.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"boojum-tree","common_name":"Boojum Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser only. Boojum trees grow extremely slowly (a few centimetres per year) and excess nutrients produce uncharacteristic soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teotl-palo","common_name":"Teotl Palo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a single dose of low-nitrogen, high-potassium cactus fertiliser in spring when new growth begins. Do not feed in summer heat or during the cool dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guatemalan-ponytail-palm","common_name":"Guatemalan Ponytail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute balanced fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising produces lush leaf growth that is disproportionate to the trunk and inconsistent with the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sacahuista","common_name":"Sacahuista","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a diluted balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft, rot-prone growth. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"texas-sacahuista","common_name":"Texas Sacahuista","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a single light application of a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring. Excess nitrogen encourages lush growth that is more susceptible to rot. No feeding from late summer through winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gout-plant","common_name":"Gout Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote lush, weak growth. Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"berlandier-s-jatropha","common_name":"Berlandier","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in early summer with a balanced or phosphorus-rich liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. High nitrogen promotes weak growth. Stop feeding entirely as the plant enters summer dormancy dormancy pattern or winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purging-jatropha","common_name":"Purging Jatropha","category":"tropical","fertilising":"A single application of a diluted balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer in late spring is sufficient. Avoid feeding in autumn or winter when the plant is dormant. Over-fertilizing produces lush, rot-prone growth inconsistent with the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coral-plant","common_name":"Coral Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) diluted to half strength. A slightly higher potassium formulation supports flower production. Cease feeding in winter or when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peregrina","common_name":"Peregrina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or tomato feed at half strength) to support prolific flowering. Cease feeding in winter. A slow-release granular fertilizer can be applied in early spring as an alternative.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mallow-leaved-pyrenacantha","common_name":"Mallow-leaved Pyrenacantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) at half strength once a month during the active growing season when the vines are extending. Do not feed during winter dormancy or when the plant is in a dry rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kaurima-pyrenacantha","common_name":"Kaurima Pyrenacantha","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter-strength) once a month during the active growing season (spring through summer). Withhold completely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-kedrostis","common_name":"African Kedrostis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during the active growing season (spring to late summer). Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leloja-kedrostis","common_name":"Leloja Kedrostis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength monthly during active vine growth in spring and summer. Withhold during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balsam-gourd","common_name":"Balsam Gourd","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen cactus or succulent fertiliser once or twice during the growing season (spring–summer). Feeding is not essential; this species is adapted to lean soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sonoran-ibervillea","common_name":"Sonoran Ibervillea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser once during the growing season in early summer. Feeding is minimal; the plant is adapted to nutrient-poor desert soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-floss-silk-tree","common_name":"White Floss Silk Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season (spring), and supplement with a liquid feed every 4–6 weeks through summer. Young trees benefit from higher nitrogen to build structure; mature trees benefit from a balanced feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silk-floss-tree","common_name":"Silk Floss Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a liquid balanced feed monthly through summer. Young trees respond well to higher-nitrogen feeding in the first few years.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-silk-cotton-tree","common_name":"Red Silk Cotton Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. Supplement with a balanced liquid feed every 4–6 weeks through summer. Young trees respond to higher nitrogen in their first few years to build canopy quickly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-baobab","common_name":"African Baobab","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Cease feeding entirely in winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grandidier-s-baobab","common_name":"Grandidier","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or diluted liquid feed once a month during the growing season only. A low-nitrogen, higher-potassium formulation helps thicken the trunk. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"za-baobab","common_name":"Za Baobab","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring through early autumn. Cease feeding entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drumstick-tree","common_name":"Drumstick Tree","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser monthly during the growing season. For leaf production, a nitrogen-rich formula encourages lush foliage. Reduce feeding in autumn and cease in winter for container specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-moringa","common_name":"African Moringa","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season. A slightly nitrogen-forward formula promotes lush leaf growth for harvest. Reduce feeding in autumn and cease through winter for container plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"khimp","common_name":"Khimp","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed and may promote soft, rot-prone growth. If desired, apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen, balanced feed once or twice in the growing season only.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hairy-raphionacme","common_name":"Hairy Raphionacme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength once or twice a month during the active growing season. Do not feed when dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burke-s-raphionacme","common_name":"Burke","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (or a cactus/succulent formula) at half strength during the growing season only. Excessive nitrogen promotes soft, susceptible growth. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prostrate-raphionacme","common_name":"Prostrate Raphionacme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed at quarter-strength) monthly during active growth only. Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"seyrig-s-caudex-vine","common_name":"Seyrig","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a very dilute, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser (quarter-strength) once a month during the active growing season. Avoid feeding when dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"custard-apple","common_name":"Custard Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (NPK 8-3-9 or similar) three times per year in spring, early summer, and late summer. Once fruiting, increase potassium feeds to promote flavour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that stimulate leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pond-apple","common_name":"Pond Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced tropical tree fertiliser (NPK 6-6-6 or similar) in spring and midsummer. The tree is relatively undemanding nutritionally in rich swamp soil but responds well to moderate organic fertilisation in container or garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soncoya","common_name":"Soncoya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release tropical fertiliser (NPK 8-3-9) three times annually. During fruit development, supplement with additional potassium. Young trees benefit from monthly liquid feeds at half-strength during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-custard-apple","common_name":"Wild Custard Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Low-input plant; fertilise once in spring with a balanced organic or slow-release fertiliser. In nutrient-poor soils, an additional mid-summer application improves fruit production. Avoid over-feeding — it is adapted to lean savanna conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-soursop","common_name":"Mountain Soursop","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (NPK 8-3-9 or equivalent) three times a year — in early spring, early summer, and early autumn. Supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed during fruit development to improve flavour and yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gamboge","common_name":"Gamboge","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or similar) three times per year — spring, early summer, and early autumn. For fruiting specimens, supplement with a potassium-rich feed during fruit set. Young trees benefit from monthly half-strength liquid feeding during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malabar-tamarind","common_name":"Malabar Tamarind","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK) three times per year during the growing season. Increase potassium at pre-flowering stage to support fruit set. Supplement with micronutrients (iron, zinc) if grown in alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mundu","common_name":"Mundu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium three times per year. Supplement with compost or well-rotted manure annually to maintain organic matter levels. Avoid excessive nitrogen once the tree is of fruiting age.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gamboge-tree","common_name":"Gamboge Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly three times per year with a slow-release balanced formula, applied 25 cm away from the base. Excessive feeding promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruiting. Organic mulch or compost dressing annually is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-mangosteen","common_name":"African Mangosteen","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Once established, this tree requires minimal fertilisation. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once or twice a year. Supplement with organic compost mulch. Over-fertilising with nitrogen promotes leafy growth but suppresses fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kokum","common_name":"Kokum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 NPK) three times during the growing season. Switch to a higher-potassium formula before and during fruiting to improve yield and flavour. Top-dress with compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-drop-mangosteen","common_name":"Lemon Drop Mangosteen","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise three times per year with a slow-release balanced fertiliser applied 25 cm from the trunk base. Prolific fruiting benefits from additional potassium. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds once the tree is established, as this promotes foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"achachairu","common_name":"Achachairu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser three times per year. In high-pH or calcareous soils, supplement with chelated iron, zinc, and boron to prevent deficiency-related chlorosis. Organic compost mulch applied annually improves soil structure and nutrient retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"java-plum","common_name":"Java Plum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a year with a balanced slow-release fertiliser. Organic mulch and compost top-dressing annually improves growth in lean soils. Prune dead or crossing branches once yearly. Very low-maintenance once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-apple","common_name":"Water Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) monthly during the growing season (spring–summer). Increase potassium content when flowering and fruiting begins to improve fruit quality. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clove","common_name":"Clove","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Cloves grown on poor soils benefit from additional potassium and phosphorus to support flowering. Reduce feeding to once every 6–8 weeks in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indonesian-bay-laurel","common_name":"Indonesian Bay Laurel","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring through summer). An NPK ratio such as 10-10-10 or a slow-release granular fertiliser applied in early spring is effective. Reduce feeding in autumn and winter as growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-apple","common_name":"Sea Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed twice yearly (early spring and early autumn) with a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser. Supplement with monthly liquid feeding during the growing season for container plants. Coastal specimens benefit from occasional trace element supplementation, particularly iron and magnesium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"riberry","common_name":"Riberry","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a native slow-release fertiliser (low phosphorus, suitable for Australian species) in spring to support the main growth flush and flowering. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers, which can be toxic to Proteaceae-adapted soils; riberry benefits from a fertiliser specifically formulated for native plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brush-cherry","common_name":"Brush Cherry","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Brush cherry grows slowly and requires minimal fertiliser — annual replacement of the top layer of potting soil or a single application of native slow-release fertiliser in spring typically suffices. Over-fertilising, particularly with high-nitrogen products, produces lush soft growth susceptible to pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"araza","common_name":"Araza","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser with a slightly higher potassium content (e.g., 6-4-8) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support both vegetative growth and fruit development. Switch to a high-potassium feed as fruits begin to swell to improve flavour and yield. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"uvaia","common_name":"Uvaia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer. Supplement with a liquid fertiliser high in potassium during the fruiting season (September–January in the Southern Hemisphere, adjusted for Northern Hemisphere cultivation). Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cas-guava","common_name":"Cas Guava","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring and midsummer. During fruit development supplement with a potassium-rich liquid feed every 3–4 weeks. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds once flowering begins as they promote vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cherry-of-the-rio-grande","common_name":"Cherry of the Rio Grande","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced controlled-release fertiliser (8-3-9 or similar) in spring and again in early summer. Supplement with a liquid kelp or fish emulsion monthly during the growing season. Reduce feeding in autumn and withhold entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cherry-of-the-ri-o-grande","common_name":"Cherry of the Río Grande","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring and midsummer. During fruit development, a potassium-emphasizing feed (e.g. 5-10-15) applied monthly encourages fruit size and sweetness. Avoid excess nitrogen on mature trees as it delays fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cedar-bay-cherry","common_name":"Cedar Bay Cherry","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a low-phosphorus native plant fertiliser in spring and autumn. Eugenia reinwardtiana is adapted to low-nutrient soils and over-fertilising, particularly with phosphorus, can cause toxicity in plants adapted to phosphorus-poor Australian soils. A light organic mulch provides adequate slow nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rainforest-plum","common_name":"Rainforest Plum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, organic fertiliser rich in micronutrients in spring and again in early summer. A monthly liquid feed of seaweed extract during fruiting season supports fruit development. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"breadnut","common_name":"Breadnut","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (14-14-14) three times per year — at the start of the rainy season, mid-season, and at flowering. Young trees benefit from monthly liquid feeds of a balanced NPK during the first two years to drive establishment. Mature trees respond well to organic mulch supplemented with annual phosphorus and potassium applications.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monkey-jack","common_name":"Monkey Jack","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertiliser (15-15-15) twice yearly in spring and at the onset of the fruiting season. In organically managed systems, incorporate well-rotted cattle manure or compost as a surface mulch in early spring. Potassium supplementation in the run-up to fruiting improves fruit quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pedalai","common_name":"Pedalai","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-quality balanced tropical fruit fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 with micronutrients) three times per year. During the main growth flush, supplement monthly with a liquid seaweed and fish emulsion blend. Given the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"terap","common_name":"Terap","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release tropical fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 NPK) three times per year — at the start of the wet season, mid-season, and post-fruiting. Supplement with compost mulch annually to maintain soil fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nephelium-longana","common_name":"Longan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer (8-3-9 NPK or similar) four times per year: late winter, late spring, midsummer, and early autumn. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications in late summer, which can delay flowering. A foliar potassium spray in late summer promotes fruit quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nephelium-ramboutan-ake","common_name":"Pulasan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release tropical fertilizer (NPK 15-15-15 or similar) three times per year — at the start of the rainy season, mid-season, and post-harvest. Supplement with organic mulch annually to improve soil biology and moisture retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korlan","common_name":"Korlan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced tropical fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) three times per year during the active growing season. Incorporate compost into the soil annually. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-sapote","common_name":"Green Sapote","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilize every 6–8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 6-6-6 or 8-3-9 NPK). Young trees benefit from higher nitrogen to establish; mature fruiting trees benefit from higher potassium applications pre-flowering. Avoid fertilizing in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lucuma","common_name":"Lucuma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 6-6-6) three times per year — early spring, midsummer, and early autumn. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization. In containers, use a controlled-release fertilizer supplemented with monthly liquid feeds during the growing season. Trees have a long juvenile period of up to 15 years from seed before fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cutite","common_name":"Cutite","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced tropical fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10 or similar) three times per year during the growing season. Incorporate organic compost mulch annually to sustain the rich soil biology that supports growth. Avoid fertilizing during any cooler rest periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"araca-boi-sapote","common_name":"Araca-boi Sapote","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced tropical fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) three times per year during the growing season. Supplement with annual compost mulch to maintain the rich soil organic matter characteristic of the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-star-apple","common_name":"Wild Star Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas on coastal sandy soils. In ground, established trees rarely need supplementation beyond an annual organic mulch.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-sapote","common_name":"White Sapote","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply 6-6-6-2 (N-P-K + Mg) fertiliser every 6–8 weeks for young trees, scaling up as the tree grows. Mature trees benefit from 2–3 applications of 6-6-6 or 8-3-9 per year (spring, early summer, early autumn), supplemented by minor-element foliar sprays April–September to prevent deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wooly-leaf-white-sapote","common_name":"Wooly-leaf White Sapote","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced subtropical-tree fertiliser (e.g. 8-3-9 or equivalent) two to three times per year — spring, early summer, and early autumn. Foliar minor-element sprays help prevent deficiencies on alkaline-tending soils. Avoid over-fertilisation with nitrogen, which promotes vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"matasano","common_name":"Matasano","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser requirements in its native substrate. In cultivation, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush growth susceptible to pest damage in dry-climate trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"satinleaf","common_name":"Satinleaf","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise young trees with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) two to three times during the growing season. Established trees in fertile soil require minimal feeding; supplement with minor elements (iron, manganese) if leaf yellowing suggests deficiency on alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-star-apple","common_name":"African Star Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertiliser (e.g. 15-15-15) at the beginning of the rainy season and again mid-season. Supplement with organic compost annually to maintain soil structure and microbiota. Foliar potassium and micronutrient sprays support fruit development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"khirni","common_name":"Khirni","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or equivalent) once in spring at the start of the monsoon season and once more in early summer. Supplement with organic compost annually. Fruiting trees respond well to additional potassium during flower and fruit development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"biriba","common_name":"Biriba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, high-organic fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 plus compost) at the start of the warm season and again 2 months later. Fast growth and heavy fruiting create high nutrient demand; supplement with potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruit set. Avoid nitrogen excess, which delays flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"custard-biriba","common_name":"Custard Biriba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 6–8 weeks during the growing season. Supplement with additional potassium during fruit development. Avoid excess nitrogen once the tree matures, as it promotes foliage over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-fleshed-durian","common_name":"Red-fleshed Durian","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a high-potassium tropical tree fertiliser (e.g. 12-12-17-2 MgO) during active growth. Apply micronutrient foliar sprays (Boron, Zinc) twice yearly to support flowering. Mulch with decomposed wood chips to maintain soil biology.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dalit-durian","common_name":"Dalit Durian","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply granular NPK fertiliser (15-15-15 or 12-12-17) at quarterly intervals, increasing potassium rates at the onset of flowering. Supplement with composted manure mulch applied to the drip line twice yearly. Foliar boron spray during bud break improves fruit set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"langsat","common_name":"Langsat","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertiliser (e.g. 8-8-8 or 12-12-17) every 2–3 months during the active growing season. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula as flowering approaches. Organic compost applications twice yearly improve soil biology and long-term fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"santol","common_name":"Santol","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a complete NPK fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) three times per year: at the start of the wet season, mid-season, and after harvest. Top-dress with compost annually. Potassium applications before flowering improve fruit sweetness and size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brewster-lychee","common_name":"Brewster Lychee","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced acid fertiliser (e.g. 6-4-6 or 8-3-9) every 6–8 weeks from spring through summer. Avoid fertilising in autumn to allow the tree to harden off for winter bloom induction. Supplement with iron chelate foliar spray if interveinal chlorosis appears on new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"litchi-chinensis-mauritius","common_name":"Mauritius Lychee","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply an acid-forming balanced fertiliser (e.g. 8-3-9 or similar citrus/subtropical formula) every 6–8 weeks from spring through to harvest. Cease all nitrogen fertiliser by mid-autumn to allow hardening off before winter bloom induction. Iron chelate and manganese sulphate supplements address common micronutrient deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mamey-apple","common_name":"Mamey Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release complete fertiliser (e.g. 8-3-9 or tropical tree blend) every 3 months during the growing season. Young trees benefit from more frequent applications (every 6–8 weeks) of dilute liquid feed to establish quickly. Reduce or cease fertilisation in winter to avoid stimulating soft growth susceptible to cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamanu","common_name":"Tamanu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) in spring and mid-summer. Young trees benefit from light nitrogen supplementation to encourage canopy establishment. Avoid heavy fertilising on established trees in poor soils — they are naturally adapted to nutrient-sparse coastal conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-mombin","common_name":"Yellow Mombin","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 8-3-9 or similar tropical fruit blend) twice yearly — at the start of the wet season and mid-season. Phosphorus supports root development in young trees; potassium improves fruit quality. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-mombin","common_name":"Red Mombin","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, higher potassium and phosphorus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once or twice per year. Organic compost mulch around the root zone is beneficial. Avoid heavy feeding — trees naturally thrive in low-fertility soils and excessive nitrogen stimulates leaf growth over fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ambarella","common_name":"Ambarella","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced tropical fruit fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) three times per year — spring, early summer, and early autumn in subtropical regions. Young trees benefit from more frequent light applications to support fast growth. Supplement with micronutrients (zinc, manganese) if leaf yellowing occurs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-apple","common_name":"Golden Apple","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or tropical fruit blend) 2–3 times yearly during the growing season. Supplement with organic compost mulch to build soil fertility. Young trees benefit from nitrogen-richer feeding to support fast early growth; mature fruiting trees need more potassium to support fruit development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nance","common_name":"Nance","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Light fertilisation only — excessive nutrients, especially nitrogen, promote vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting and can harm trees adapted to poor soils. A light application of low-nitrogen organic fertiliser or compost once per year at the start of the wet season is sufficient. Avoid synthetic high-nutrient fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"myrciaria-cauliflora","common_name":"Jaboticaba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply an acidic slow-release fertiliser formulated for camellias or blueberries (high sulphur, iron, and manganese) 3–4 times per year during the growing season. Supplement with chelated iron if interveinal chlorosis appears. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers which can lock out micronutrients in acidic soils. Organic acidic mulch (pine bark, coffee grounds) applied annually maintains pH and feeds the root zone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camu-camu","common_name":"Camu Camu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced acidic fertiliser (suitable for blueberries or acid-loving tropical plants) monthly during the growing season. Supplement with chelated iron and micronutrients if chlorosis appears on alkaline or low-fertility soils. Organic matter (leaf mould, peat, composted bark) incorporated into soil and as mulch supports the nutrient needs. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-jaboticaba","common_name":"Yellow Jaboticaba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10) three times per year in spring, midsummer, and early autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds near flowering; supplement with micronutrients (iron, manganese) if leaves yellow on alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cambuci","common_name":"Cambuci","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer (NPK 6-6-6 or similar) in spring and mid-summer. Light feeding suits this small tree; over-fertilising with nitrogen reduces fruit quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rio-jaboticaba","common_name":"Rio Jaboticaba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a citrus-type or balanced fertilizer (NPK 8-3-9 or similar) in early spring, summer, and early autumn. Supplement with iron chelates if leaves show interveinal chlorosis. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rambai","common_name":"Rambai","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertilizer (e.g. 12-12-12) with added potassium during fruiting season. Feed every 6–8 weeks through the warm growing season. Use organic compost as a base mulch to build long-term soil fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burmese-grape","common_name":"Burmese Grape","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced NPK fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during active growth. Use organic compost as a base dressing twice yearly. Supplement with potassium-rich feed (banana peel tea, sulphate of potash) approaching fruiting season to improve fruit size and sweetness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tampoi","common_name":"Tampoi","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season (spring through autumn). Incorporate well-rotted compost into the soil annually. Avoid excess synthetic nitrogen which stimulates leafy growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ice-cream-bean","common_name":"Ice Cream Bean","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Due to nitrogen fixation, supplemental nitrogen is rarely needed. Feed with a phosphorus and potassium-emphasising fertilizer (e.g. 0-10-10 or 5-10-10) in spring and again before fruiting to support pod development. Organic compost mulch is the most beneficial amendment.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cherapu","common_name":"Cherapu","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fruit-tree fertilizer (e.g. NPK 8-3-9) three times per year. Supplement with potassium and phosphorus approaching flowering to improve fruit set. Organic compost top-dressing twice yearly builds long-term soil health.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magenta-cherry","common_name":"Magenta Cherry","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer. For bonsai or container plants, use a liquid fertiliser for acid-loving plants every 4 weeks from spring to early autumn, reducing to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guapeva","common_name":"Guapeva","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser (NPK 8-3-9 or similar) in early spring and again in midsummer. Supplement with phosphorus at planting to encourage root establishment. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrus-communis-conference","common_name":"Conference pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fruit-tree fertiliser (e.g. Growmore or equivalent) in early spring at bud-break. Top-dress with sulphate of potash in late autumn to improve fruit quality and winter hardiness. Mulch the root zone with well-rotted compost after feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrus-communis-williams-bon-chre-tien","common_name":"Bartlett pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit fertiliser or Growmore at bud-break in early spring. Top-dress with high-potash fertiliser (sulphate of potash) in late summer to improve fruit flavour and colour. Mulch with garden compost after feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen applications in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"comice-pear","common_name":"Comice pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser at bud-break in early spring. Apply sulphate of potash in late summer to enhance fruit sugar levels and skin colour. Annual compost mulch around the root zone is strongly recommended. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hardy-pear","common_name":"Hardy pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (Growmore or equivalent) in early spring. High-potash feed (sulphate of potash) in late summer aids ripening and hardiness. Mulch after feeding with well-rotted compost. Note: Beurré Hardy can have biennial bearing tendencies; avoid over-feeding with nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"concorde-pear","common_name":"Concorde pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (Growmore or fruit-tree granules) at bud-break in early spring. Top-dress with sulphate of potash in late summer to boost fruit flavour. Mulch after feeding. Concorde is a strong grower, so avoid excess nitrogen, which can encourage fireblight-susceptible soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrus-communis-doyenne-du-comice","common_name":"Doyenne du Comice pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser (Growmore) at bud-break in early spring. High-potash feed (sulphate of potash) in late summer improves late-season fruit quality and ripening. Annual compost or manure mulch. Avoid excess nitrogen — Doyenné du Comice is susceptible to fireblight, which thrives in lush growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrus-communis-beth","common_name":"Beth pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser (e.g. Growmore) in late winter/early spring at 70 g/m². Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes soft growth susceptible to fireblight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrus-communis-beurre-bosc","common_name":"Bosc pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced fertiliser (70–100 g/m² Growmore or equivalent) in February–March. Supplement with potassium-rich feed (e.g. sulphate of potash) in spring to support fruit quality. Annual mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"louise-bonne-pear","common_name":"Louise Bonne pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. Growmore at 70 g/m²) in late winter. Supplement potassium in spring using sulphate of potash. Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"josephine-de-malines-pear","common_name":"Josephine de Malines pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed in late winter with a balanced fertiliser (Growmore or equivalent, 70 g/m²). Apply potassium in spring to improve fruit sweetness. Annual mulch with well-rotted compost benefits the shallow root system. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that stimulate vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"packham-pear","common_name":"Packham pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertiliser (Growmore at 70–100 g/m²) in late winter. Potassium feed in spring supports fruit development. Mulch with compost or manure annually. As a vigorous tree, monitor for excessive vegetative growth and adjust nitrogen accordingly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"merton-pride-pear","common_name":"Merton Pride pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser (Growmore, 70 g/m²) in late winter. Annual mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Potassium supplement in spring encourages quality fruit. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can make the tree susceptible to fireblight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"onward-pear","common_name":"Onward pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply Growmore or equivalent balanced fertiliser at 70 g/m² in late February to early March. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost in autumn. Supplement with sulphate of potash in spring to support fruit development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-nelis-pear","common_name":"Winter Nelis pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced general fertiliser (Growmore, 70 g/m²) in late winter. Top-dress with well-rotted organic matter in autumn. Potassium supplement in spring supports fruit sugar and quality. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush growth vulnerable to fireblight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anjou-pear","common_name":"Anjou pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Supplement with potassium-rich feed in late spring to support fruit development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in mid-summer, which promote soft vegetative growth susceptible to fire blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrus-pyrifolia-hosui","common_name":"Hosui Asian pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. Supplement with a potassium feed at fruit set. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications in summer; excess nitrogen increases fire blight susceptibility and produces soft, poorly coloured fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shinseiki-asian-pear","common_name":"Shinseiki Asian pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser in early spring. A potassium-emphasising feed in late spring supports fruit sizing and firmness. Nitrogen rates should be conservative — ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chojuro-asian-pear","common_name":"Chojuro Asian pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring just before bud break. A second application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in late spring improves fruit size, skin colour, and storage quality. Avoid feeding after July to prevent soft late-season growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vranja-quince","common_name":"Vranja quince","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser in early spring. Quinces are not heavy feeders; excessive nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit. A light potassium-rich feed in early summer supports fruit development. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"leskovac-quince","common_name":"Leskovac quince","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"portugal-quince","common_name":"Portugal quince","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a general-purpose fruit fertiliser in early spring. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meech-s-prolific-quince","common_name":"Meech","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a general balanced fertiliser (e.g. Growmore or 7-7-7) in early spring. A sulphate of potash dressing in mid-summer helps ripen fruit and harden wood before winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which delay ripening and increase disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smyrna-quince","common_name":"Smyrna quince","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Top-dress with well-rotted compost annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nottingham-medlar","common_name":"Nottingham medlar","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light annual feed in early spring with a balanced fruit fertiliser or well-rotted manure mulch. Medlars are not heavy feeders; excess nitrogen produces vigorous leafy growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"royal-medlar","common_name":"Royal medlar","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or well-rotted compost mulch in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen inputs. A potassium-rich feed in midsummer can encourage improved fruit flavour and colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dutch-medlar","common_name":"Dutch medlar","category":"edible","fertilising":"Annual application of a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted manure mulch in early spring is sufficient. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stern-s-medlar","common_name":"Stern","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light application of a balanced fertiliser in early spring. As a naturally slow-growing, low-input species, heavy feeding is unnecessary and may encourage soft growth susceptible to pest damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sheerwater-seedling-rowan","common_name":"Sheerwater Seedling rowan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no regular feeding once established in garden soil. A top-dressing of general-purpose fertiliser in spring in the first two years aids establishment on poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote sappy growth susceptible to aphids.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardinal-royal-rowan","common_name":"Cardinal Royal rowan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required once established. A slow-release balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring benefits young trees in their first 2–3 years. Excess nitrogen reduces berry quality and promotes sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rossica-major-rowan","common_name":"Rossica Major rowan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient once established. A balanced general fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring benefits young trees in the first 2–3 years. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can reduce berry set and increase disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-mountain-ash","common_name":"American mountain ash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush growth susceptible to fire blight. Mature trees in good soil rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"showy-mountain-ash","common_name":"Showy mountain ash","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if soil is poor. Most sites do not need regular feeding. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which increases fire blight vulnerability.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vilmorin-s-rowan","common_name":"Vilmorin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. In fertile garden soil, annual mulching with leaf mould or garden compost is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kashmir-rowan","common_name":"Kashmir rowan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring suffices. Mulching with well-rotted compost annually supports growth in leaner soils without risk of excessive soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tibetan-whitebeam","common_name":"Tibetan whitebeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility requirement. Annual mulch of well-rotted compost in autumn or spring is sufficient for most soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage sappy growth prone to fire blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"koehne-s-rowan","common_name":"Koehne","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring on poor soils. In average garden loam, annual mulching with leaf mould or compost provides adequate nutrition without promoting excessive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"viking-black-chokeberry","common_name":"Viking black chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally low fertility requirement. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring if growth is poor or berries are undersized. Excessive nitrogen reduces fruiting and promotes vegetative growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nero-black-chokeberry","common_name":"Nero black chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring on poor soils. On fertile soils, annual mulching with compost is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which favour leafy growth over fruit production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-magic-chokeberry","common_name":"Autumn Magic chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. Light feeding only — over-fertilising reduces fruit set. Topdress with compost annually as an alternative.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brilliantissima-red-chokeberry","common_name":"Brilliantissima red chokeberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding in early spring with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote vegetative growth over flowering. Compost mulch applied annually is usually sufficient on reasonable garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aronia-prunifolia","common_name":"Purple chokeberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if growth is weak. Generally low-fertility needs; compost mulch annually is usually sufficient. Avoid excess nitrogen which favours foliage over fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smoky-saskatoon","common_name":"Smoky saskatoon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. A second light feeding after harvest may be beneficial on sandy soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers close to harvest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thiessen-saskatoon","common_name":"Thiessen saskatoon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) applied in early spring. In commercial settings, soil testing guides rates. On productive soils, annual compost topdressing may be sufficient to sustain yields.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northline-saskatoon","common_name":"Northline saskatoon","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light application of a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes lush foliage susceptible to disease and pest pressure. Annual compost mulch supports steady production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allegheny-serviceberry","common_name":"Allegheny serviceberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in good garden soils. Apply a light balanced fertiliser or compost in early spring if growth is poor. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote sappy growth susceptible to fire blight.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"autumn-brilliance-serviceberry","common_name":"Autumn Brilliance serviceberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. On fertile soils, no regular feeding may be needed. Avoid excess nitrogen. Mulching with composted bark or wood chips provides slow nutrient release.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"robin-hill-serviceberry","common_name":"Robin Hill serviceberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush growth at the expense of flowers. Established trees in decent soil often need no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowy-mespilus","common_name":"Snowy mespilus","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally unfussy; a light top-dressing of compost in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. On poor, thin soils, a balanced fertiliser (5-5-5) applied once in spring can support establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"running-serviceberry","common_name":"Running serviceberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; excess fertiliser promotes foliage over fruit. A light application of composted bark or aged leaf mulch in autumn is adequate. On very impoverished soils, apply a balanced slow-release feed (5-5-5) in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nivalis-flowering-quince","common_name":"Nivalis flowering quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general-purpose fertiliser (e.g., Growmore in the UK) in early spring. A potash-rich feed (e.g., sulphate of potash) in mid-summer promotes harder wood and better flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"apple-blossom-flowering-quince","common_name":"Apple Blossom flowering quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"General-purpose feed in early spring (e.g., Growmore). A potassium-rich feed in July hardens growth and encourages prolific flower bud set for the following year. Excess nitrogen promotes vegetative growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-and-gold-quince","common_name":"Crimson and Gold quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular feed (e.g., Growmore) in early spring. Follow with a high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser or sulphate of potash) in midsummer to ripen wood and promote flower bud formation for next year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geisha-girl-flowering-quince","common_name":"Geisha Girl flowering quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced general-purpose feed (e.g., Growmore) in early spring. High-potassium fertiliser in midsummer to ripen stems and encourage flowering spurs. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes leafy growth at the cost of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sargent-s-quince","common_name":"Sargent","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility requirements. A light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient on most soils. High potassium in midsummer helps ripen wood and promotes prolific flowering the following spring. Generally unfussy on established plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"knap-hill-scarlet-quince","common_name":"Knap Hill Scarlet quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser (e.g. Growmore) in early spring. Wall-trained specimens benefit from an additional feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser in early summer to promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rowallane-quince","common_name":"Rowallane quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced fertiliser in early spring. Wall-trained plants benefit from a high-potash feed (tomato fertiliser) in June to build flower bud for the following year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-lady-flowering-quince","common_name":"Pink Lady flowering quince","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth begins. A supplementary high-potash feed in early summer supports flower bud initiation for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-quince","common_name":"Chinese quince","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertiliser in early spring. A phosphorus-rich feed (superphosphate or bone meal) at planting and in early autumn encourages root establishment and fruit production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chanticleer-ornamental-pear","common_name":"Chanticleer ornamental pear","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Young trees benefit from a slow-release balanced fertiliser applied in early spring for the first 3 years. Established trees in fertile urban soils need little additional feeding; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush growth vulnerable to fireblight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-silver-pear","common_name":"Weeping silver pear","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Young trees benefit from a balanced fertiliser in early spring for the first 2–3 years. Established trees rarely need feeding; excess nitrogen produces soft growth susceptible to fireblight and reduces the silver leaf quality.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"jargonelle-pear","common_name":"Jargonelle pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. Growmore at 70 g/m²) over the root zone in early March. Potassium sulphate in late winter improves fruit flavour and disease resistance. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush growth vulnerable to fireblight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fertility-pear","common_name":"Fertility pear","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced fertiliser (Growmore or similar at 70 g/m²) in early spring. Supplement with potassium sulphate in late winter to improve fruit flavour and skin finish. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after mid-summer to harden growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragaria-ananassa-albion","common_name":"Albion Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting, then switch to a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g. tomato feed) every 10–14 days once flowering begins. Avoid excess nitrogen during fruiting — it promotes leafy growth over berries. Cease feeding in late autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragaria-ananassa-seascape","common_name":"Seascape Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 6-month granular) at planting. From first flower, apply a liquid high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser) every 14 days through the fruiting season. In mild-winter areas with year-round growth, continue light feeding in winter at half strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chandler-strawberry","common_name":"Chandler Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Pre-plant: incorporate balanced granular fertiliser and compost into bed. In-season: high-potassium liquid feed every 10–14 days from first open flower until harvest ends. Avoid heavy nitrogen post-establishment as it encourages soft, disease-prone growth and reduces shelf life.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragaria-ananassa-honeoye","common_name":"Honeoye Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a granular balanced fertiliser (5-5-5 or similar) in early spring when growth resumes. Switch to a high-potassium liquid feed fortnightly during flowering and fruiting. In the UK, a general-purpose strawberry fertiliser applied in March and again post-harvest (August) supports crown development for the following year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"earliglow-strawberry","common_name":"Earliglow Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as crowns break dormancy. Once flowers open, switch to a liquid high-potassium fertiliser every 14 days until end of harvest. Post-harvest renovation fertiliser application (August in the UK/northern US) supports strong crown development for the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camarosa-strawberry","common_name":"Camarosa Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder in production systems. Apply balanced pre-plant fertiliser with micronutrients. From flowering, feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser every 10–14 days. In warmer climates with extended seasons, monthly soil-applied balanced granules support sustained cropping. Excess nitrogen reduces fruit firmness.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"jewel-strawberry","common_name":"Jewel Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring at crown break. Transition to a liquid high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser) every 14 days from first flower to harvest. Post-harvest renovation feed in late summer or early autumn supports bud development for next season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ozark-beauty-strawberry","common_name":"Ozark Beauty Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Switch to liquid high-potassium (tomato) feed every 14 days from first flower through both fruiting flushes. A light foliar feed with a seaweed extract between the two flushes supports plant recovery. In containers, feed more frequently (weekly at half-strength) as nutrients leach faster.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragaria-vesca-alexandria","common_name":"Alexandria Alpine Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting, then switch to a high-potassium liquid feed (tomato fertiliser) every 2 weeks once flowering begins, through to late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragaria-vesca-mignonette","common_name":"Mignonette Alpine Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Work a balanced fertiliser into the soil at planting. From first flower bud formation, switch to a high-potassium (tomato-type) liquid fertiliser every 10–14 days until late summer to support fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-beauty-elderberry","common_name":"Black Beauty Elderberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which can promote soft growth vulnerable to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laced-up-elderberry","common_name":"Laced Up Elderberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. A single annual application is generally sufficient for established plants in fertile soil. Avoid over-feeding, which produces excessive vigour at the expense of flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adams-elderberry","common_name":"Adams Elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. Established plants in fertile soil need only one application per year. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sambucus-nigra-bob-gordon","common_name":"Bob Gordon Elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"In early spring apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 at the label rate for shrubs). In productive stands, a supplemental potassium feed at flowering helps berry development. Avoid heavy nitrogen in late season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nova-elderberry","common_name":"Nova Elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) in early spring as buds break. A well-composted mulch applied annually delivers slow-release nutrition and retains soil moisture simultaneously. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-elderberry","common_name":"Red Elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Requires minimal fertilisation in humus-rich woodland soils. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring if growth is weak. Annual topdressing with leaf mould or well-rotted compost is typically sufficient for sustained vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-elder","common_name":"Dwarf Elder","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. A single annual feed is usually sufficient in fertile soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-white-mulberry","common_name":"Weeping White Mulberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring when leaves begin to emerge. Young trees benefit from a second application in early summer to support establishment. Mature specimens rarely need feeding if grown in fertile garden soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chelsea-black-mulberry","common_name":"Chelsea Black Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium fertiliser such as sulphate of potash in late winter to encourage fruit quality. Supplement with a balanced NPK in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen which stimulates leafy growth at the expense of fruiting. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-mulberry","common_name":"Korean Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. A light application of high-potassium fertiliser in late spring promotes fruit quality. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding which stimulates vegetative growth and reduces fruiting. Established plants in fertile soil need minimal supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-mulberry","common_name":"Chinese Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring at bud-break. Supplement with a high-potassium fertiliser in early summer to promote fruit quality and ripening. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications which produce excess leafy growth. Young trees benefit from annual feeding; mature trees in good soil need less.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shahtoot-mulberry","common_name":"Shahtoot Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced NPK fertiliser in early spring and a high-potassium feed in late spring. In warm climates a third application in midsummer supports the heavy cropping habit. Avoid excess nitrogen. In the UK, grow under glass or against a warm wall and feed fortnightly with a tomato-type high-K fertiliser during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hayward-kiwi","common_name":"Hayward Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser with a slight nitrogen emphasis (e.g. 12-6-6) in early spring at bud-break. Follow with a high-potassium fertiliser in early summer to support fruit development. A third potassium feed in late summer aids fruit ripening and improves cold hardiness. Avoid nitrogen after midsummer, which promotes soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zespri-gold-kiwi","common_name":"Zespri Gold Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (12-6-6) at bud-break in early spring. Switch to a high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. sulphate of potash) from early summer through to late summer to support fruit development and flavour. Avoid nitrogen applications after July to prevent late soft growth that is frost-susceptible. Foliar zinc applications are beneficial if deficiency symptoms appear (small, mottled leaves).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"issai-hardy-kiwi","common_name":"Issai Hardy Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as buds break, then a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in midsummer to support fruit development. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes vine growth at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-kiwi","common_name":"Red Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Switch to a potassium-rich feed in early summer to promote fruit development and ripening. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after midsummer, which can delay hardening of new growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-vine","common_name":"Silver Vine","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a general balanced fertiliser in spring as growth begins. A low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in early summer supports flowering and fruit set. Avoid overfeeding nitrogen, which promotes excessive vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-kiwi","common_name":"Purple Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring at bud break. Switch to high-potassium feed by midsummer to support fruit maturation. Avoid excess nitrogen later in the season to allow shoots to harden before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-lantern-plant","common_name":"Chinese Lantern Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a balanced general fertiliser once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage aggressive spreading and leafy growth over calyx production. Top-dress with compost in spring if soil is poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bladder-cherry","common_name":"Bladder Cherry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. In poor soils, a light top-dressing of compost in spring improves vigour without promoting excessive spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-tomatillo","common_name":"Mexican Tomatillo","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at transplanting, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus/potassium tomato-type feed once flowering begins. Excess nitrogen produces abundant foliage with poor fruit set. Repeat every 2–3 weeks through the fruiting season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cutleaf-ground-cherry","common_name":"Cutleaf Ground Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeding with a balanced fertiliser at transplanting or seedling establishment. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds on mature plants — moderate fertility produces better fruiting. A potassium-rich feed during fruit development improves yield and flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"husk-tomato","common_name":"Husk Tomato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 5-10-10 or tomato-formula fertiliser every 4–6 weeks from transplanting through fruit set. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"longleaf-ground-cherry","common_name":"Longleaf Ground Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Light feeder. Side-dress with compost or a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser in spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications, which promote leafy growth over fruit. Established clumps rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fragaria-ananassa-mara-des-bois","common_name":"Mara des Bois Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced strawberry or tomato fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Switch to a potassium-rich feed (such as tomato feed) as flowers appear to support fruit development. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tristar-strawberry","common_name":"Tristar Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. Side-dress with a high-potassium liquid feed every 4–6 weeks during the bearing season. Remove first-year flowers to build root strength and maximise subsequent yields.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hautbois-strawberry","common_name":"Hautbois Strawberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. A potassium-rich liquid feed once or twice as flowers appear supports fruiting. Avoid heavy nitrogen which promotes runners and foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"samdal-elderberry","common_name":"Samdal Elderberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature shrubs as it promotes lush growth at the expense of fruit. Young plants benefit from a 10-10-10 feed in their first two springs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taiwan-kiwi","common_name":"Taiwan Kiwi","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as buds break. A high-potassium feed in summer supports fruit development. Avoid heavy nitrogen once established — excessive vegetative growth makes management difficult on a large vine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-ground-cherry","common_name":"Strawberry Ground Cherry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. Side-dress with a 5-10-10 or tomato-formula feed every 4–6 weeks through the fruiting season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which push leafy growth at the cost of fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silkworm-mulberry","common_name":"Silkworm Mulberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) in early spring as growth begins. A second light feed in early summer supports fruit development. Avoid excess nitrogen late in the season, which promotes soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-valerian","common_name":"Indian Valerian","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced organic fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring. A mid-season top-dress with a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich feed supports rhizome development. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of the medicinally valued root.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marsh-valerian","common_name":"Marsh Valerian","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little feeding required in naturally fertile, organic-rich fen soil. If grown in garden conditions, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush growth susceptible to pest damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celtic-valerian","common_name":"Celtic Valerian","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply very little fertiliser — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor alpine soils. An annual light dressing of bone meal or a dilute balanced feed in early spring is sufficient. Rich feeding produces weak, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tagar","common_name":"Tagar","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply balanced organic fertiliser or compost in early spring to stimulate growth. A phosphorus-rich feed in midsummer supports rhizome bulking. Harvest rhizomes in autumn of the third year for peak medicinal potency; feed lightly in subsequent seasons if retaining plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tobacco-root","common_name":"Tobacco Root","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost in early spring. A phosphorus and potassium-rich feed in early summer supports taproot development. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications which promote excessive leaf growth at the expense of the edible root.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tutsan","common_name":"Tutsan","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding suits this species. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring. A mulch of well-rotted compost applied annually provides sufficient nutrients in most soils. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds which promote lush, disease-susceptible leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olympic-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Olympic St. John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very little fertiliser required — excess feeding promotes rank, soft growth and reduces flowering. A single light application of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. In very poor soils, a top-dress of coarse grit mixed with a little bone meal in spring is adequate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shrubby-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Shrubby St. John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in average garden soils. If growth is poor, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring at half the recommended rate. Excess nitrogen reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Golden St. John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring (e.g. 10-10-10) is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. No fertiliser required in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldencup-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Goldencup St. John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5 or similar) in early spring as growth resumes. Avoid excess nitrogen. In fertile garden soils, annual feeding may not be needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hollyhock","common_name":"Hollyhock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate well-rotted compost or manure at planting. Top-dress with a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in spring. During bud formation, switch to a potassium-rich feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) to encourage flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen which produces lush leaves and poor blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemp-leaved-marshmallow","common_name":"Hemp-leaved Marshmallow","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. In very poor soils, a single application of balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds which produce lush, weak growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-marshmallow","common_name":"Rough Marshmallow","category":"herb","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Native to infertile ground; feeding produces lax, floppy growth and reduces flowering. Grow in lean soil for the best results.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"symphytum-uplandicum","common_name":"Russian Comfrey","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needed — this plant is the fertiliser. Its leaves are cut and applied as mulch or composted into a liquid feed (dilute 1:10–1:20). If growing purely as an ornamental, no feeding is required; its deep roots access subsoil nutrients independently.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tuberous-comfrey","common_name":"Tuberous Comfrey","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal requirements in naturally fertile woodland soils. An annual top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn mimics natural conditions and promotes vigorous spring growth. No additional fertiliser normally needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caucasian-comfrey","common_name":"Caucasian Comfrey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A mulch of well-rotted compost each autumn provides sufficient nutrition in most garden soils; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, disease-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-comfrey","common_name":"Creeping Comfrey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A thin mulch of leaf mould or garden compost applied in autumn maintains vigour. In very poor soils, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring encourages denser coverage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-comfrey","common_name":"White Comfrey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or generous compost mulch in early spring as new growth appears. A second application of liquid balanced feed after flowering encourages healthy foliage. Avoid excess nitrogen which produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-mullein","common_name":"Common Mullein","category":"herb","fertilising":"No fertilising needed or recommended. Adding fertiliser encourages lush, soft growth more prone to disease and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olympic-mullein","common_name":"Olympic Mullein","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required in poor soils; this is the preferred condition. In moderately fertile garden soil, a light dressing of slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring of year two supports flower spike development. Over-feeding produces fast, weak growth and reduces the striking silver colouring of the leaf rosette.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-mullein","common_name":"Purple Mullein","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring. Unlike coarser mulleins, V. phoeniceum benefits from moderately fertile soil; a second liquid feed (high-potash) as flower spikes form extends and improves bloom. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-mullein","common_name":"Dark Mullein","category":"herb","fertilising":"No supplemental fertiliser needed in most garden soils. On very poor, gravelly soils, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports the development of a healthy flowering stem. Over-fertilising in richer soils produces floppy, coarse growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moth-mullein","common_name":"Moth Mullein","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required in typical garden soils. Moth mullein flowers best in low-fertility conditions. In very poor sandy soils, a light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring encourages a stronger flowering spike without causing the lax, overly lush growth seen in over-fed plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dense-flowered-mullein","common_name":"Dense-flowered Mullein","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally unfertilised — rich conditions reduce flowering and longevity. On very poor soils, a single light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser (5-10-10) in spring of the flowering year is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nettle-leaved-mullein","common_name":"Nettle-leaved Mullein","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. An annual top-dressing of low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. bonemeal or 5-10-10) in early spring is adequate. Avoid high nitrogen, which produces soft, floppy growth prone to flopping.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-mullein","common_name":"Silver Mullein","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertilising needed or beneficial. Excess fertility reduces ornamental quality. On genuinely impoverished soils, a very light application of general balanced fertiliser in early spring of the flowering year only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dalmatian-chrysanthemum","common_name":"Dalmatian Chrysanthemum","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding only. A balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) applied once in spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising reduces pyrethrin content and makes plants more susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-daisy","common_name":"Painted Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. A second light feed after the first flush of blooms promotes rebloom. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which reduces flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-tansy","common_name":"Silver Tansy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. A very light balanced granular feed in early spring on very poor soils is the maximum required. Rich feeding produces lax, disease-prone growth that destroys the ornamental quality.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rayed-tansy","common_name":"Rayed Tansy","category":"herb","fertilising":"A balanced all-purpose fertiliser (10-10-10) applied in early spring supports vigorous growth. One additional mid-season feed may be beneficial in poorer soils. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can make stems overly tall and prone to lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-sage-brush","common_name":"White Sage Brush","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed or desirable. Feeding encourages rampant, floppy, soft growth that loses the compact silvery quality. On very impoverished soils, a single spring application of a low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) is the maximum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beach-wormwood","common_name":"Beach Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising produces rank, soft growth prone to flopping and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-mugwort","common_name":"White Mugwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as growth resumes. Side-dress with compost annually. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce tall, floppy stems requiring staking.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-wormwood","common_name":"Tree Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to none needed. A light top-dress of balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Rich feeding produces soft, disease-prone growth. In poor sandy soils, a single annual application of slow-release granules is adequate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roman-wormwood","common_name":"Roman Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly or not at all in established plantings. A light application of balanced granular fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Rich feeding encourages lax, spreading growth that loses the desirable compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-wormwood","common_name":"African Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in spring. Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen-rich feeds, produces soft, disease-prone growth and reduces essential oil concentration in the foliage.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"sea-wormwood","common_name":"Sea Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very little fertiliser required or beneficial. A light application of low-nitrogen, balanced feed in spring is the maximum needed. Avoid fertilising in autumn. Lean conditions maintain compact habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-angelica","common_name":"Wild Angelica","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring in the second year, when the flowering stem begins to elongate. First-year rosettes need minimal supplemental feeding in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-angelica","common_name":"Chinese Angelica","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply balanced organic fertiliser or a top-dress of compost in spring each year. In year two, as the plant builds towards flowering, a phosphorus-rich feed encourages root development. Avoid high nitrogen, which pushes leaf growth at the expense of roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-angelica","common_name":"Korean Angelica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. A further liquid feed of potassium-rich fertiliser when flower buds form encourages strong bloom. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bai-zhi","common_name":"Bai Zhi","category":"herb","fertilising":"Work well-rotted compost into soil before planting. Apply a balanced fertiliser (5-10-5) in early spring to support vigorous growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce root aromatic oil content. A potassium-rich feed in midsummer aids root development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purplestem-angelica","common_name":"Purplestem Angelica","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally requires little fertilisation in rich, moist native soils. Top-dress with compost in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage excessive soft growth susceptible to fungal disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnificent-inula","common_name":"Magnificent Inula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (6-12-6) in early spring as shoots emerge. Top-dress with well-rotted manure or compost annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes floppy growth on the already tall stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooker-s-inula","common_name":"Hooker","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost in spring. Apply a balanced general fertiliser in early spring to support vigorous growth. Once established, plants are not heavy feeders and excessive fertilisation encourages overly invasive spread.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"indian-elecampane","common_name":"Indian Elecampane","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. A potassium-rich feed in midsummer supports root development. Top-dress with well-rotted compost annually. For medicinal root harvest, avoid excessive nitrogen that promotes leafy growth over root biomass.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"british-yellowhead","common_name":"British Yellowhead","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertilisation needed; over-feeding encourages rank growth and fewer flowers. A light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. In very poor soils, a single balanced feed in early spring can help.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"himalayan-inula","common_name":"Himalayan Inula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (6-12-6) in early spring. Top-dress with compost annually to maintain soil fertility and moisture retention. A light potassium-rich liquid feed when flower buds form supports large, long-lasting blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"irish-fleabane","common_name":"Irish Fleabane","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser needed. Apply a light topdressing of balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring if soil is very poor. Over-feeding encourages rank growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mentha-piperita","common_name":"Peppermint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 or fish emulsion) every 4-6 weeks during the active growing season. Avoid over-feeding with high-nitrogen formulas, which dilute essential oil content. Topdress with compost in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-foxglove","common_name":"Woolly Foxglove","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) in early spring to support root and stem development before flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush foliage but reduce flowering in the second year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ribwort-plantain","common_name":"Ribwort Plantain","category":"herb","fertilising":"Virtually no fertiliser needed — this species thrives in poor soils. In a dedicated herb garden, a light topdressing of compost in spring is sufficient. Rich feeding produces coarse leaves with fewer medicinal secondary metabolites.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-plantain","common_name":"Greater Plantain","category":"herb","fertilising":"No regular fertilising required. In a formal herb garden, a single application of compost in spring is sufficient. Excess nitrogen produces large, rank leaves at the cost of medicinal secondary metabolites.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"psyllium","common_name":"Psyllium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) sparingly at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which reduce seed yield. In good garden soil, no additional feeding is usually needed once plants are established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-agrimony","common_name":"Fragrant Agrimony","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. In very poor soils, apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Over-feeding suppresses the natural fragrance and encourages leafy rather than flowering growth. Agrimony is traditionally grown without supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-horehound","common_name":"White Horehound","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser required. In very nutrient-poor soil, a single application of a balanced granular feed in early spring is sufficient. High-nitrogen feeding produces rank, floppy stems and reduces the bitterness valued in herbal preparations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-vervain","common_name":"Common Vervain","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed — overly fertile soil reduces potency and causes rank, floppy growth. A single application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient if soil is very poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baikal-skullcap","common_name":"Baikal Skullcap","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding only — excessive nutrients reduce root medicinal quality. Apply a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) once in early spring to support root development. Avoid feeding after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liquorice","common_name":"Liquorice","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. Liquorice is a nitrogen-fixing legume, so supplemental nitrogen is minimal; focus on phosphorus and potassium to support root development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of root yield.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-ginseng","common_name":"Siberian Ginseng","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, organic-based fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring as growth begins. Annual mulching with leaf mould or compost feeds the plant gradually and retains moisture. Avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asian-ginseng","common_name":"Asian Ginseng","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply leaf mould compost as a mulch annually in autumn. A balanced slow-release organic fertiliser (e.g. fish meal or bone meal) in early spring supports growth without the rapid surge that chemical fertilisers produce. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliar disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-ginseng","common_name":"American Ginseng","category":"herb","fertilising":"Mimic natural forest nutrition — apply a generous autumn mulch of shredded oak or maple leaves 10–15 cm deep annually. Supplement with a small amount of well-composted material or fish emulsion in early spring. Avoid synthetic fertilisers which can promote aggressive top growth and disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"huang-qi","common_name":"Huang Qi","category":"herb","fertilising":"As a nitrogen-fixing legume, supplemental nitrogen is unnecessary and counterproductive. Apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 0-10-10 or bone meal) once in early spring to support deep root development. Annual mulching with compost is sufficient in most cases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-posie-thyme","common_name":"Silver Posie Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — over-feeding produces lush, soft growth with reduced aromatic oil content and flavour. Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. dilute seaweed) once in early spring. Container plants benefit from a slow-release granule worked into the compost at potting time. No additional feeding required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-thyme","common_name":"Compact Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — excess nitrogen reduces aromatic oil concentration. Apply a balanced liquid feed (e.g., 5-5-5) once in spring and once in early summer. Container plants benefit from a half-strength feed monthly during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elfin-thyme","common_name":"Elfin Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Requires almost no feeding. A single light top-dressing of horticultural grit or a dilute balanced liquid feed (quarter strength) in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising promotes rank growth and reduces the tight mat habit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"golden-lemon-thyme","common_name":"Golden Lemon Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed (e.g., 10-10-10) monthly from April to August. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft green growth that suppresses variegation. No feeding needed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"camphor-thyme","common_name":"Camphor Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed minimally — a single application of slow-release balanced granules in spring is sufficient. Excess nutrition produces soft, disease-prone growth. This species thrives in poor soil; overfeeding is counterproductive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"headed-thyme","common_name":"Headed Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed only sparingly — one application of a very dilute balanced fertiliser in early spring. This species is adapted to nutrient-poor conditions; heavy feeding produces weak, floppy growth with reduced aromatic oil content.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mentha-spicata-moroccan","common_name":"Moroccan Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) every 4 weeks during the growing season. Container-grown plants benefit from monthly feeding as frequent watering leaches nutrients. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas; nitrogen supports leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mentha-piperita-chocolate","common_name":"Chocolate Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Nitrogen-forward feeds support leafy growth. Avoid feeding in winter when the plant is dormant or near-dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eau-de-cologne-mint","common_name":"Eau de Cologne Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed (e.g., 10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during active growth from spring to early autumn. Container plants require more frequent feeding than border plants. Suspend feeding in winter during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mentha-suaveolens-variegata","common_name":"Pineapple Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once a month during active growth in spring and summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage lush leafy growth at the expense of essential-oil production and flavour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"origanum-vulgare-aureum","common_name":"Golden Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little feeding needed — lean soil maintains compact growth and strong flavour. Apply a single light dressing of balanced slow-release granules in early spring if growth is weak. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which cause lax, pale, flavour-poor growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herrenhausen-oregano","common_name":"Herrenhausen Oregano","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a single light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Overly fertile soil reduces bract colour intensity and produces lax growth. No feeding needed on naturally poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lebanese-oregano","common_name":"Lebanese Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single light dose of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early spring supports flowering without promoting lax growth. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"savory-of-crete","common_name":"Savory of Crete","category":"herb","fertilising":"No regular feeding required. Lean soil is beneficial for essential-oil production. A very light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient to maintain health in containers. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"east-african-savory","common_name":"East African Savory","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. In lean soils, a top-dressing of slow-release granules in early spring maintains health. Avoid over-feeding, which reduces essential-oil concentration and flavour intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-hyssop","common_name":"White Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light annual feeding is sufficient. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy growth. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lax, soft growth with reduced flowering and poorer aromatic character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-hyssop","common_name":"Pink Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Excessive feeding — particularly nitrogen — produces soft, lax growth with reduced flowering. On naturally fertile chalk soils, no additional feeding may be needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-catnip","common_name":"Lemon Catnip","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft, floppy stems susceptible to lodging and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"walker-s-low-catmint","common_name":"Walker","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required. A light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient. Heavy feeding causes lush, floppy growth. This plant thrives on neglect in lean conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-catmint","common_name":"Persian Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced feed in spring only if the soil is very poor. Excessive fertility leads to lax growth. This species thrives in lean, unfertilised conditions typical of its native range.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"big-flowered-catmint","common_name":"Big-Flowered Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost in spring. Supplemental fertiliser is rarely needed. Overly rich soil results in tall, floppy stems prone to wind damage. Staking may be needed in exposed positions.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-catmint","common_name":"Japanese Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring or work compost into the soil. Being more of a woodland species, it benefits from organic matter more than lean-soil catmints.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nerved-catmint","common_name":"Nerved Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A very light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is adequate. Rich soil causes lax, uncharacteristic growth. Grows best on lean, mineral substrates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tuberous-catmint","common_name":"Tuberous Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed regularly. A single very light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is the maximum. This is a plant of poor soils; feeding promotes disease and weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-jubilee-anise-hyssop","common_name":"Golden Jubilee Anise Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which causes lush green growth at the expense of the golden leaf colour and flower production. A low-nitrogen formula (e.g. 5-10-10) is preferred.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liquorice-blue-korean-mint","common_name":"Liquorice Blue Korean Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) once in early spring. Excess nitrogen encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers. In poor soils, a second light feed in early summer is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mosquito-plant","common_name":"Mosquito Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental feeding in lean soils. If growth is very slow in poor sandy soil, apply a dilute balanced fertiliser once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sunset-hyssop","common_name":"Sunset Hyssop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — one application of a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-5) in early spring. Excess nitrogen produces leafy growth and poor bloom. No feeding needed after midsummer.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"apricot-sprite-hyssop","common_name":"Apricot Sprite Hyssop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One light application of a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring. Container specimens benefit from a monthly dilute feed during the growing season. Cease feeding by late summer to allow hardening before autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nettleleaf-giant-hyssop","common_name":"Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation needed. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in spring in poor soils. Overfertilising produces tall, floppy plants. No supplemental feeding required in fertile garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-mexico-giant-hyssop","common_name":"New Mexico Giant Hyssop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed — native to nutrient-poor mountain soils. A single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient in garden settings. Overfeeding produces lush, floppy, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-giant-hyssop","common_name":"Purple Giant Hyssop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in spring. In reasonably fertile garden soils, no supplemental feeding is needed. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage excessive vegetative growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"perilla-frutescens-var-crispa-f-viridis","common_name":"Green Shiso","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a nitrogen-rich balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to support lush leafy growth. In rich garden soil, monthly feeding is sufficient. Reduce feeding once flower spikes appear (or remove spikes to prolong leaf harvest).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"britton-perilla","common_name":"Britton Perilla","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, general-purpose fertiliser (10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during active growth, or top-dress with compost monthly. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes overly soft growth at the expense of flavor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"melissa-officinalis-aurea","common_name":"Golden Lemon Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a balanced fertiliser once in spring. Overfertilising reduces essential oil concentration and can cause the plant to revert toward plain green foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"melissa-officinalis-all-gold","common_name":"All Gold Lemon Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which cause reversion to green and excessive leafy growth that dilutes aroma.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quedlinburg-lemon-balm","common_name":"Quedlinburg Lemon Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light annual dressing of balanced fertiliser in spring. In production settings, a balanced NPK with moderate nitrogen supports leaf mass without compromising oil quality. Avoid heavy autumn feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penny-mountain-thyme","common_name":"Penny Mountain Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed. An optional light top-dressing of grit and a small amount of slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Rich feeding weakens the plant and dilutes aroma.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shiny-thyme","common_name":"Shiny Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single light application of slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is adequate. Rich feeding results in soft, rank growth that loses the characteristic compact, glossy habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stemmed-thyme","common_name":"Long-Stemmed Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Requires very little feeding. An optional light top-dressing with a low-nitrogen, balanced granular fertiliser in early spring supports vigorous mat formation. Avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent soft growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hart-s-pennyroyal","common_name":"Hart","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring. In bog and marginal plantings, nutrient availability from rich organic substrates is usually sufficient without supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gattefosse-s-mint","common_name":"Gattefosse","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Avoid over-feeding, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of essential oil concentration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-oregano","common_name":"Compact Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once in spring with a low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed or 5-10-10). Over-fertilising produces lush, weakly flavoured growth and reduces hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amanus-oregano","common_name":"Amanus Oregano","category":"herb","fertilising":"Fertilise once in spring with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed to encourage flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce soft, poorly scented growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wedge-leaved-savory","common_name":"Wedge-Leaved Savory","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen fertiliser once in early spring. Over-rich feeding dilutes aromatic oil production and produces disease-prone, soft growth. No supplemental feeding is needed in outdoor rock garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camphor-catmint","common_name":"Camphor Catmint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce soft, weakly scented growth prone to flopping. In lean garden soils, no supplemental feeding is typically necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkish-catmint","common_name":"Turkish Catmint","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required. A single light application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early spring is sufficient to support flowering. Rich feeding produces soft, disease-prone growth contrary to the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-giant-hyssop","common_name":"Yellow Giant Hyssop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost in early spring. Supplemental fertilising is rarely necessary in average garden soils. In very poor soils, a single application of balanced slow-release granules in spring supports good growth without promoting floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-giant-hyssop","common_name":"Scarlet Giant Hyssop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser once in spring. Excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers. In poor, sandy soils, a top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient. No supplemental feeding needed in average garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"axillary-balm","common_name":"Axillary Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer as they promote soft growth susceptible to frost damage. No feeding needed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"seravshan-hyssop","common_name":"Seravshan Hyssop","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed. An application of a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports flowering without producing excessive soft growth. Avoid feeding after midsummer. Rich feeding diminishes essential oil content and reduces winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vetter-s-oregano","common_name":"Vetter","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light dressing of a slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid rich, high-nitrogen fertilisers which reduce essential oil concentration, produce soft growth, and make plants less winter-hardy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"encrusted-saxifrage","common_name":"Encrusted Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very little feeding needed. Apply a single light dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas which produce lush, frost-prone growth and reduce the compact, silvery character of the rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-mountain-saxifrage","common_name":"Purple Mountain Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser. Apply a very light dressing of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser or slow-release alpine granules in early spring only. Overfeeding produces atypically lush growth that performs poorly in cold snaps and is out of character for this plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-mountain-saxifrage","common_name":"Yellow Mountain Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A single application of a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Excess nutrients are not needed in its preferred, nutrient-moderate, calcareous soils. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-saxifrage","common_name":"Meadow Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or compost top-dressing in early spring as growth emerges. A single annual application is all that is needed. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding which can produce excessively leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-pyramidal-saxifrage","common_name":"Greater Pyramidal Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light dressing of low-nitrogen, slow-release alpine fertiliser in early spring. Avoid rich fertilisers which produce soft, oversized rosettes that are prone to winter injury and less visually authentic. No feeding during the dormant winter period.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"london-pride","common_name":"London Pride","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. A single annual feeding is generally sufficient; over-fertilising promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cloth-of-gold-saxifrage","common_name":"Cloth of Gold Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed (e.g. 5-5-5) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage soft growth susceptible to rot. The cultivar performs best when kept slightly lean.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burser-s-saxifrage","common_name":"Burser","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser (e.g. 3-9-6) once in early spring. Over-feeding causes the tight cushion to become loose and susceptible to rot. Lean conditions mimic natural scree habitat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"margined-saxifrage","common_name":"Margined Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of low-nitrogen alpine feed (e.g. 4-8-6) in early spring is sufficient. The encrustation process and cushion habit are maintained by lean growing conditions; excess nitrogen produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-whitlowgrass","common_name":"Yellow Whitlowgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser (e.g. 3-8-5) once in early spring. Over-fertilising produces coarse, loose growth that is more susceptible to disease. Lean, gritty conditions produce the tightest and most floriferous cushions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rigid-draba","common_name":"Rigid Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single, very dilute low-nitrogen feed (e.g. 3-7-5) applied once in early spring is ample. Lean nutrition produces the hardest, most architecturally compact cushions. Never apply high-nitrogen fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-fruited-draba","common_name":"Hairy-fruited Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute low-nitrogen alpine feed (e.g. 4-8-6) once in early spring. Minimal feeding maintains the compact cushion habit and encourages flowering. Rich feeding produces soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-haired-draba","common_name":"Many-haired Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single very dilute low-nitrogen alpine feed (e.g. 3-7-5) in early spring only. This species is adapted to extremely nutrient-poor volcanic substrates; any enrichment encourages soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-draba","common_name":"Spanish Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very lightly, if at all. A single application of slow-release low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Excess nutrients encourage soft growth susceptible to rot and reduce the compact cushion habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cushion-draba","common_name":"Cushion Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed. An optional light top-dressing of grit mixed with a very small amount of slow-release alpine fertiliser in early spring can support flowering without promoting lush, rot-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-jasmine","common_name":"Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser once in early spring. Avoid overfeeding, which promotes lush, disease-prone growth at the expense of flowers. A grit top-dressing in lieu of heavy fertilising helps maintain soil structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Pink Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding only. A light dusting of slow-release alpine or rock plant fertiliser at the start of spring is the maximum required. Overfeeding destroys the tight cushion habit and induces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swiss-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Swiss Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding. This species inhabits nearly nutrient-free limestone rock. Any fertiliser application will disrupt the tight cushion habit and increase susceptibility to rot. The lean growing medium provides all necessary minerals.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"woolly-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Woolly Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced liquid feed once or twice between late spring and midsummer to support the extended flowering period. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. A granular slow-release alpine fertiliser incorporated into the compost at planting is an effective alternative.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Hairy Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. A single light application of slow-release alpine fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. The species is adapted to lean, nutrient-poor mountain soils; excess nutrients promote lush, weakly rooted growth vulnerable to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cylindrical-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Cylindrical Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None. The species is adapted to near-sterile limestone cliff substrate. Fertiliser of any kind promotes abnormal soft growth incompatible with the tight cylindrical rosette form and increases susceptibility to fungal disease. The lime-rich grit provides all required calcium and trace minerals.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosette-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Rosette Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to none. An annual top-dressing of fresh gritty compost in early spring is sufficient. Feeding with a standard fertiliser encourages lush, loose growth that is prone to rot and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stemless-gentian","common_name":"Stemless Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Excess feeding reduces flowering. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring is adequate. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-gentian","common_name":"Spring Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost in early spring. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers, which encourage soft, leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-gentian","common_name":"Chinese Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with an ericaceous (acid) liquid fertiliser in late spring. Avoid standard (phosphate-heavy) feeds. A mulch of composted leaf mould or pine bark in spring provides slow-release organic nutrition without altering pH.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-gentian","common_name":"Crested Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual feeding in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. Top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted compost. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trumpet-gentian","common_name":"Trumpet Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal. Top-dress with a thin layer of gritty, slightly alkaline compost each spring. Avoid acidic or ericaceous fertilisers entirely. No additional feeding is necessary in well-prepared alkaline rock garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-gentian","common_name":"Yellow Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual top-dressing with well-rotted compost or a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen. The plant is slow-growing and does not respond well to heavy feeding; good soil preparation at planting time is more important.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"willow-gentian","common_name":"Willow Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually with leaf mould or well-rotted garden compost in spring. A light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring can benefit plants in poorer soils. Avoid over-feeding with high-nitrogen products, which produce rank foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-gentian","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed once in early spring as growth resumes. Over-feeding promotes lush, disease-prone foliage at the expense of flowers. No feeding in summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"alpine-pink","common_name":"Alpine Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular feed in early spring. Excess nitrogen promotes soft, floppy growth susceptible to disease. No feeding after midsummer.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sand-pink","common_name":"Sand Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser required. At most, a very light application of slow-release low-nitrogen feed in spring. Rich feeding destroys the compact habit and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-scaled-pink","common_name":"Small-scaled Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding — a very light application of slow-release, low-nitrogen feed in early spring only. Rich feeding destroys the characteristic compact cushion habit. Do not feed in summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balkan-pink","common_name":"Balkan Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed once in early spring. No other feeding required or beneficial. Excess fertility leads to lax growth and susceptibility to pests and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peacock-pink","common_name":"Peacock Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very light dose of slow-release, low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in spring only. No mid-season or autumn feeding. Overfertilising is more harmful than underfeeding for this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glacier-pink","common_name":"Glacier Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed or recommended. At most, a minute quantity of slow-release low-nitrogen feed added to the potting mix at planting. Any additional feeding risks softening the growth and killing the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-cress","common_name":"Rock Cress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring is optional and sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce excessive leafy growth. Lean soils naturally keep plants compact and floriferous.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cascade-purple-aubrieta","common_name":"Cascade Purple Aubrieta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring as growth resumes. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers. A light top-dressing of garden lime every two to three years benefits plants on acidic soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-blue-aubrieta","common_name":"Royal Blue Aubrieta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Overly fertile soil suppresses flowering. On acid soils, a lime dressing every few years keeps the pH in the preferred range.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"column-aubrieta","common_name":"Column Aubrieta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed. On very poor substrates, a half-strength balanced feed applied once in early spring is sufficient. Avoid rich composts or high-nitrogen feeds entirely.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bitterroot-lewisia","common_name":"Bitterroot Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser during spring flowering. Cease feeding completely during summer dormancy. Overfeeding produces lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tweedy-s-lewisia","common_name":"Tweedy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid feeding once summer dormancy begins. Excess nutrients promote soft, disease-prone tissue.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nevada-bitterroot","common_name":"Nevada Bitterroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is largely unnecessary and can be detrimental. If plants appear weak, apply a very dilute balanced liquid feed once in early spring only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bitterroot","common_name":"Bitterroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed or desired. Nutrient-poor substrate is essential for authentic performance. Any supplemental feeding risks promoting soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-lewisia","common_name":"Dwarf Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding required or recommended. Native to impoverished, gravelly substrates. Even a single application of a balanced fertiliser can promote soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fairies-thimbles","common_name":"Fairies","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) lightly in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage over blooms. A top-dressing of grit doubles as mulch and eliminates the need for heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zoys-s-bellflower","common_name":"Zoys","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very lightly — a single application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato-type) at half strength in late spring. Over-feeding produces lax growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rainer-s-bellflower","common_name":"Rainer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One light application of a balanced granular fertiliser (5-5-5 or similar) worked into the top layer in early spring. Alternatively a single half-strength liquid feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potash formula in late spring. Do not feed in summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adriatic-bellflower","common_name":"Adriatic Bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at half the recommended rate in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. Plants in wall crevices need no feeding; fertile soil reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"piper-s-bellflower","common_name":"Piper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding — a single, very dilute application of a balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) in late spring only. Excess nutrients produce weak, floppy growth prone to rot and poor flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"douglas-phlox","common_name":"Douglas Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Plants in lean soil are longer-lived and more floriferous than over-fed specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-thrift","common_name":"Sea Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. At most, a light application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular fertiliser in early spring. In poor coastal soils no feeding is required. Excess fertility produces leafy, open growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"juniper-leaved-thrift","common_name":"Juniper-leaved Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding needed. In very lean inert gravel mixes, a single half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser in late spring is the maximum. Over-fertilising disrupts the tight, compact cushion habit that makes this plant desirable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-sandwort","common_name":"Mountain Sandwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Rich feeding promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers and increases disease susceptibility. No additional feeding required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cushion-sandwort","common_name":"Cushion Sandwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding; one very light application of a low-nitrogen granular fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early spring is sufficient. Rich soil destroys the tight cushion habit that makes this plant desirable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"larch-leaved-sandwort","common_name":"Larch-leaved Sandwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required. A very dilute balanced fertiliser applied once in spring (quarter-strength) is sufficient. Overfeeding causes loose, weak growth uncharacteristic of the species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"moss-campion","common_name":"Moss Campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed; rich soils are harmful. At most, top-dress with a thin layer of grit and a few granite or limestone chips annually to maintain drainage around the cushion collar. Any fertiliser application risks destroying the compact habit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sea-campion","common_name":"Sea Campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single light application of a balanced granular fertiliser in spring is adequate. Overfeeding promotes lush, sappy growth susceptible to aphids and reduces the characteristic neat habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-catchfly","common_name":"Autumn Catchfly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at half the recommended rate in early spring. A second light feeding in midsummer extends the autumn flowering display. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; they promote foliage at the expense of the notable late flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prostrate-speedwell","common_name":"Prostrate Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. An optional single light application of a balanced fertiliser in early spring can encourage vigour in very poor soils. Do not feed in fertile garden soils — excess nutrients produce weak, uncharacteristic growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"comb-speedwell","common_name":"Comb Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required. The species naturally thrives in poor soils; fertilising promotes lush, soft growth at the expense of the silver-grey leaf texture and compact mat habit. Top-dress with fine grit each spring instead.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whitley-s-speedwell","common_name":"Whitley","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular fertiliser (e.g. tomato-type 5-5-10) once in early spring. Over-feeding produces lush growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-speedwell","common_name":"Grey Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required. A very light top-dressing of balanced slow-release granules (10-10-10) in early spring is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"doerfler-s-thyme","common_name":"Doerfler","category":"herb","fertilising":"Very light feeding only. Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) once in early spring. Excess nutrients reduce essential-oil concentration and make plants susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-balsam","common_name":"Alpine Balsam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilising required. A light dressing of balanced granular feed (10-10-10) in early spring is sufficient. Over-feeding suppresses flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-fleabane","common_name":"Mexican Fleabane","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in spring. In poor soils an additional liquid feed in midsummer prolongs flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cutleaf-fleabane","common_name":"Cutleaf Fleabane","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single light application of balanced slow-release granules in early spring is sufficient. Excess fertiliser, especially nitrogen, reduces the compact, cushion-like habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-alyssum","common_name":"Mountain Alyssum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced slow-release granules (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring only. High-nitrogen feeds are detrimental, producing weak, floppy growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wulfen-s-alyssum","common_name":"Wulfen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Virtually no feeding required. At most, a very light dusting of balanced slow-release granules in early spring. Lean growing conditions are essential to maintain the characteristic tight cushion form.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"perennial-candytuft","common_name":"Perennial Candytuft","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Established plants in reasonable soil need little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-candytuft","common_name":"Rock Candytuft","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light top-dressing of low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising promotes soft, lush growth that is susceptible to disease and reduces floral density.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-rock-cress","common_name":"Alpine Rock Cress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Excess nitrogen encourages sprawling, leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Plants in poor soils may benefit from a second light application after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coast-rock-cress","common_name":"Coast Rock Cress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation needed. A light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in early autumn (when active growth resumes) is sufficient. Avoid feeding in summer during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caucasian-rock-cress","common_name":"Caucasian Rock Cress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only. A balanced granular fertiliser applied in early spring supports flowering without promoting excessive leafy growth. Plants in poor soils may benefit from an autumn feed. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snow-in-summer","common_name":"Snow-in-Summer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertilising required or desired. Feeding encourages excessive, weak growth that sprawls untidily and is more prone to disease. If growth is very poor, a very light application of a balanced fertiliser in spring is the maximum needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-mouse-ear","common_name":"Alpine Mouse-ear","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation. A very light top-dressing of alpine grit with a small amount of slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring is the most that should be applied. Over-feeding produces untypical, weak growth inconsistent with the compact alpine habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"auricula-primrose","common_name":"Auricula Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed at half-strength) from bud formation until flowering ends. Switch to a balanced fertiliser in late summer to support root development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-edged-primrose","common_name":"Silver-edged Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) from late winter through early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush foliage prone to rot. Do not feed in summer dormancy or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-alpine-primrose","common_name":"Hairy Alpine Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser formulated for ericaceous plants once a month from bud break to early summer. Avoid feeding in summer dormancy or winter. Excess nitrogen produces lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"least-primrose","common_name":"Least Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor scree soils. Apply a single very dilute dose of balanced fertiliser (quarter strength) in early spring only. Overfeeding causes soft, disease-prone growth that is out of character for this compact species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"entire-leaved-primrose","common_name":"Entire-leaved Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a very dilute ericaceous liquid feed (quarter strength). This calcifuge species grows in nutrient-poor mountain soils and does not respond well to high fertiliser inputs. Never use standard balanced feeds containing lime-based additives.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silvery-yarrow","common_name":"Silvery Yarrow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required. Achillea clavennae grows naturally in nutrient-poor limestone soils. An annual topdress of grit around the plant is more beneficial than fertiliser. If growth appears very weak, a single application of a low-nitrogen slow-release granular feed in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"golden-cinquefoil","common_name":"Golden Cinquefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring at half the manufacturer","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-cinquefoil","common_name":"Alpine Cinquefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A light application of a balanced granular fertiliser in spring is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds which encourage soft, disease-prone growth. In very poor, sandy soils, a thin mulch of well-rotted compost in spring provides adequate nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-cinquefoil","common_name":"Shining Cinquefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplementary feeding is required or desirable. Potentilla nitida grows naturally on near-sterile limestone rock with minimal nutrient availability. Any significant fertiliser input creates soft, disease-prone growth incompatible with the species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-everlasting","common_name":"Mountain Everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly or not at all. At most apply a single light top-dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen granules in early spring. Rich feeding produces lax, disease-prone growth contrary to its natural habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-leaved-globe-daisy","common_name":"Heart-leaved Globe Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very light top-dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring only. Excess nutrients produce soft, floppy growth that is prone to rot and looks untypical. Feed is rarely necessary if planted in fresh gritty compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-globe-daisy","common_name":"Creeping Globe Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires minimal fertilisation. A very light, single application of slow-release, low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Rich feeding disrupts the compact habit and may encourage rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-aster","common_name":"Alpine Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as growth resumes. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A light top-dressing of compost in autumn also benefits the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"edelweiss","common_name":"Edelweiss","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — at most a single light application of low-nitrogen, potassium-rich alpine fertiliser in early spring. Overfeeding ruins the characteristic compact, woolly appearance and makes plants disease-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-baby-s-breath","common_name":"Creeping Baby","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser once in early spring. Overfeeding, especially with nitrogen, produces lax, floppy stems and excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers. Lean soil keeps the mats tight and floriferous.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cushion-baby-s-breath","common_name":"Cushion Baby","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. This species is adapted to severely impoverished rocky substrates. Any fertiliser application disrupts the characteristic hard, tight cushion form and may encourage disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-niponicum-pictum","common_name":"Japanese Painted Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which may reduce the intensity of the silver variegation. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-beauty-japanese-painted-fern","common_name":"Red Beauty Japanese Painted Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, susceptible growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when the plant is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"athyrium-niponicum-ghost","common_name":"Ghost Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser every four weeks from April through August. Avoid overfeeding — excess fertiliser produces oversized, weak fronds that lose their distinctive silver coloring. No feeding required in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"burgundy-lace-japanese-painted-fern","common_name":"Burgundy Lace Japanese Painted Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to August with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising leads to lush but color-diluted fronds that are more prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vidal-s-lady-fern","common_name":"Vidal","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every four to six weeks during spring and summer. This species benefits from light feeding due to its vigorous growth habit. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spinulose-lady-fern","common_name":"Spinulose Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every six to eight weeks during spring and summer only. Over-fertilising in small terrariums or pots causes rapid soft growth prone to rot. Omit feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tatting-fern","common_name":"Tatting Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from April through August. The compact, slow-growing nature of this cultivar means it requires less feeding than vigorous species. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"victoria-lady-fern","common_name":"Victoria Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from April through August. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations that produce overlush growth at the expense of the cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-lady-fern","common_name":"Alpine Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very light, quarter-strength acidic fertiliser (formulated for ericaceous plants) once in spring and once in early summer. Alpine Lady Fern grows in naturally nutrient-poor soils and is sensitive to overfeeding, which produces lush growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"korean-rock-fern","common_name":"Korean Rock Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (April–September) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half the recommended strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising causes brown frond tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-holly-fern","common_name":"Northern Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once a month in spring and early summer only with a low-nitrogen, balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength. This species is adapted to low-nutrient rocky soils; excess feeding causes lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"divisilobum-soft-shield-fern","common_name":"Divisilobum Soft Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from March to August. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-feeding reduces the intricate texture of the fronds by forcing rank, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plumose-shield-fern","common_name":"Plumose Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once monthly from April to August. Excess nitrogen causes soft, sprawling growth that spoils the compact, plume-like habit this cultivar is prized for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"richard-s-shield-fern","common_name":"Richard","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from September to March (Southern Hemisphere growing season) or April to August in the Northern Hemisphere. Avoid feeding in the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-shield-fern","common_name":"California Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once monthly during the growing season (March–September) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. This species is native to low-nutrient forest soils; excess feeding causes soft frond growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishtail-holly-fern","common_name":"Fishtail Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from April to September. Do not feed in winter. Cyrtomium ferns are light feeders; over-fertilising produces weak, dark fronds with poor sori development.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"cyrtomium-falcatum-rochfordianum","common_name":"Rochford","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. No feeding in autumn or winter. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which produce soft, pale growth; a balanced or low-nitrogen formula keeps fronds dark, glossy, and firm.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hooker-s-holly-fern","common_name":"Hooker","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to August with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-holly-fern","common_name":"Narrow Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted (half-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from April through August. Withhold feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows significantly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virginia-chain-fern","common_name":"Virginia Chain Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a slow-release, low-phosphorus fertiliser. In nutrient-rich, organic soils no additional feeding is necessary. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage lush, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodwardia-areolata","common_name":"Netted Chain Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once in spring. In organically rich, woodland soils supplementary feeding is rarely needed. Over-fertilising causes rank, soft growth susceptible to pest damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"oriental-chain-fern","common_name":"Oriental Chain Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Withhold feeding in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas in poor-drainage situations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-royal-fern","common_name":"Japanese Royal Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser to the soil surface in early spring as fronds emerge. Alternatively, use a diluted liquid feed monthly from spring through midsummer. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-royal-fern","common_name":"Purple Royal Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost or apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser around the crown in early spring. A diluted liquid feed monthly from spring to midsummer is beneficial for container-grown plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oriental-ostrich-fern","common_name":"Oriental Ostrich Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser around the crown in early spring, or feed with a diluted liquid fertiliser monthly from April through July. Avoid feeding after midsummer to allow fronds to harden before autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"adiantum-raddianum-fritz-luth","common_name":"Fritz Luth Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK). Do not fertilise in autumn or winter when growth slows. Over-feeding causes salt burn on frond tips.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"graceful-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Graceful Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) once a month from April through September. Skip feeding entirely in winter. Excess fertiliser causes dark-tipped, distorted pinnules.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Broad Maidenhair Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer. In tropical outdoor conditions, monthly feeding year-round is appropriate. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, soft growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crescent-leaved-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Crescent-Leaved Maidenhair Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3–4 weeks from March to September. This species responds well to regular light feeding during the growing season. Avoid heavy doses, which cause leaf tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diamond-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Diamond Maidenhair Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or slightly nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser (e.g. 3-1-2 ratio) at half strength every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer. The larger size means greater nutrient demand than compact cultivars. Reduce to monthly or cease in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kidney-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Kidney Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength from April to September. This slow-growing, compact species has low nutrient requirements. Excess feeding causes lush, soft growth prone to fungal issues.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"California Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength once a month from March to August. This native species has low nutrient requirements. Do not feed from September through February during its natural rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Slender Maidenhair Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks from April through August. This species benefits from regular light feeding during active growth but is sensitive to salt build-up — flush the pot with plain water every 2 months to prevent mineral accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"filmy-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Filmy Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push lush but fragile growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poiret-s-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Poiret","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks from spring through summer. Over-fertilising leads to salt burn on sensitive frond tips. Flush the soil with plain water every 2 months to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"imbricate-sword-fern","common_name":"Imbricate Sword Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once per month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength. This species is adapted to low-nutrient soils; excess feeding promotes weak, susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mourning-holly-fern","common_name":"Mourning Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly from April through September. The species is naturally adapted to nutrient-lean woodland soils; avoid over-fertilising, which leads to lush but weak fronds prone to pest damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scaly-stemmed-holly-fern","common_name":"Scaly-Stemmed Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. This fern is naturally adapted to low-fertility woodland soils; over-feeding results in overly lush, susceptible growth and salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-holly-fern","common_name":"Chinese Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April through August with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Do not feed in autumn or winter. Over-fertilising causes salt burn on leaf tips and unnaturally fast, weak frond extension.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-chain-fern","common_name":"Japanese Chain Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks from March through September. This is a vigorous grower and benefits from regular feeding during the growing season. Avoid winter feeding when growth has paused.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silvery-glade-fern","common_name":"Silvery Glade Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through midsummer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Stop feeding from late summer onward as the plant prepares for winter dormancy. Over-feeding in autumn disrupts the natural dormancy cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-spleenwort","common_name":"Narrow-Leaved Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. Avoid overfeeding, which can cause lush but soft growth prone to pest damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-lady-fern","common_name":"American Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser once a month from spring through early autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late season, which promote soft growth vulnerable to cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-frond-lady-fern","common_name":"Short-Frond Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid feed at half-strength once a month during spring and summer. Avoid fertilising in autumn and winter when the plant rests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yokosca-lady-fern","common_name":"Yokosca Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding only: a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from spring to early autumn. This species tolerates poor soils, so over-feeding is more of a risk than under-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herrenhausen-shield-fern","common_name":"Herrenhausen Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring, or use a half-strength liquid feed monthly through the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-shield-fern","common_name":"Prickly Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Liquid feeding at half-strength monthly during active growth is beneficial but not essential given its adaptability to poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wollaston-s-holly-fern","common_name":"Wollaston","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A balanced slow-release fertiliser applied in early spring is sufficient. Alternatively, apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly from spring through early autumn. Avoid fertilising in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-maid-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Pacific Maid Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength once a month during spring and summer. Always water the plant first before feeding to protect the delicate roots from fertiliser burn. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brilliantelse-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Brilliantelse Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-sharples-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Miss Sharples Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) monthly in spring and summer only. Excess feeding produces soft, weak fronds prone to browning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cliff-holly-fern","common_name":"Cliff Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Low fertiliser requirement. Apply a single topdressing of well-rotted compost or organic slow-release fertiliser in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-royal-fern","common_name":"American Royal Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in spring, or topdress with well-rotted leaf mould. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that force soft, scorch-prone growth. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"california-giant-chain-fern","common_name":"California Giant Chain Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a nitrogen-based liquid fertiliser or slow-release granules once in spring. A single annual topdressing with well-composted leaf mould in late winter supports vigorous frond production. Do not overfeed — excessive nitrogen produces soft, weak fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wildwood-twist-painted-fern","common_name":"Wildwood Twist Painted Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser lightly in spring. Alternatively, topdress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost. Avoid excess feeding, which produces lush, weak growth prone to slug damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-christmas-fern","common_name":"Crested Christmas Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single spring topdressing with leaf mould or a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser is sufficient. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces lax, less vigorous growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barbados-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Barbados Maidenhair Fern","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every four weeks during the growing season (spring through autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength. Do not fertilise in winter. Excess fertiliser causes salt burn on the delicate fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ursula-s-red-painted-fern","common_name":"Ursula","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through late summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push lush growth at the expense of the signature red and silver coloration. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-lobed-shield-fern","common_name":"Sharp-Lobed Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from April through August. Over-fertilising promotes lush but weak growth prone to pest attack. No feeding is needed from September through March.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"butterfield-holly-fern","common_name":"Butterfield Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (half strength) once a month from spring through early autumn. Cyrtomium is a moderate feeder; over-fertilising causes salt build-up and root burn. Flush the pot thoroughly with plain water every few months to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"the-king-ostrich-fern","common_name":"The King Ostrich Fern","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a granular balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) to the soil in early spring as new croziers emerge. A second application of compost mulch in midsummer maintains soil fertility and moisture. Avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds, which push soft, sappy frond growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"imbricate-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Imbricate Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly from March through September with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Adiantum is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up; always water thoroughly after feeding and flush the pot monthly with plain water. No feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"golden-bamboo","common_name":"Golden Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. lawn feed or dedicated bamboo fertiliser) in spring as new shoots emerge, and again in midsummer. Nitrogen drives vigorous cane and foliage production. In containers, liquid feeding every 2–3 weeks during the growing season is essential as nutrients leach rapidly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-bamboo","common_name":"Black Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a high-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge and again in June. A granular slow-release fertiliser with an NPK around 20-5-10 suits bamboo well. In containers, supplement with liquid high-nitrogen feed every 2 weeks during the growing season. Avoid feeding after late summer to discourage soft growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-timber-bamboo","common_name":"Japanese Timber Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (granular bamboo or lawn feed) in early spring and again in June, plus a balanced fertiliser in late summer to harden new canes before winter. In containers, liquid high-nitrogen feeding every 1–2 weeks throughout the growing season is necessary to support the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moso-bamboo","common_name":"Moso Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 30-10-10) in early spring before shooting and again in midsummer. Slow-release granular fertiliser at the drip line works well for established groves. Avoid feeding after late summer to prevent tender new growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-groove-bamboo","common_name":"Yellow Groove Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced or high-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring. A second application in early summer supports culm thickening. Avoid late-season feeding as it encourages frost-tender new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bisset-s-bamboo","common_name":"Bisset","category":"tropical","fertilising":"High-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring as new culms emerge, and optionally again in midsummer. Lawn fertiliser (high N) applied around the root zone works well. Annual mulching with compost reduces reliance on supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-timber-bamboo","common_name":"Chinese Timber Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (30-10-10 or equivalent) in early spring before shooting and again in early summer. Side-dress with well-rotted compost annually. Large groves benefit from slow-release spike fertiliser around the perimeter rhizome zone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zigzag-bamboo","common_name":"Zigzag Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply high-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring to promote vigorous culm production. A second application in early summer is beneficial for newly establishing groves. Compost mulch applied annually reduces the need for mineral fertiliser over time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iridescent-bamboo","common_name":"Iridescent Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"High-nitrogen balanced fertiliser in early spring; repeat in early summer for established groves. Slow-release granules applied around the drip line of the grove are convenient. Annual compost mulch sustains long-term soil fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nude-sheath-bamboo","common_name":"Nude Sheath Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring to fuel the shooting season. A balanced slow-release fertiliser in early summer maintains grove health. Annual compost mulch applied in autumn builds long-term soil fertility and insulates rhizomes from hard frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-powder-bamboo","common_name":"White-Powder Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"High-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring before culms emerge, and again in midsummer. Slow-release granular formulas around the drip line of the grove work well for established plants. Top-dress with well-rotted compost each autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-margin-bamboo","common_name":"Red Margin Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen granular fertiliser (e.g. 30-10-10) in early spring as new shoots emerge, and again in midsummer. Avoid feeding in late autumn, which can stimulate tender growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"robert-young-bamboo","common_name":"Robert Young Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced high-nitrogen fertiliser (30-10-10 or similar) in early spring and again in early summer. A third light application in midsummer can be given in warm climates. Cease feeding by late August to avoid frost-tender flush growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-glaucous-bamboo","common_name":"Green Glaucous Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a nitrogen-rich fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge and in early summer. Organic mulches such as composted wood chip provide slow-release nutrition and help maintain soil moisture around the shallow rhizome network.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"umbrella-bamboo","common_name":"Umbrella Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. A secondary application of nitrogen-rich feed in early summer promotes lush foliage and strong new cane production. Avoid late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fountain-bamboo","common_name":"Fountain Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or composted bark in autumn feeds the plant through winter. High-nitrogen feeds are unnecessary given the naturally slower growth rate of this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clumping-bamboo","common_name":"Clumping Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or nitrogen-forward granular fertiliser in early spring at the start of the growing season. A second application in early summer sustains the rapid culm elongation period. Organic mulch top-dressing provides ongoing slow-release nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-head-bamboo","common_name":"Dragon-Head Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and a light organic top-dressing of leaf mould or compost in autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push lush tender growth susceptible to late frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-panda-bamboo","common_name":"Green Panda Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. A second application of general fertiliser in early summer supports rapid new culm production. Top-dress with composted bark or leaf mould each autumn to maintain soil fertility and structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"naked-bamboo","common_name":"Naked Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) in early spring and again in midsummer. Supplement with a high-nitrogen liquid feed monthly during the growing season to support vigorous cane production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asian-wonder-bamboo","common_name":"Asian Wonder Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Apply a high-nitrogen supplement monthly through the growing season to encourage vigorous cane growth and dense foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaf-fountain-bamboo","common_name":"Narrow-Leaf Fountain Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Supplement monthly with a high-nitrogen liquid fertiliser through the growing season. Avoid over-fertilising in autumn, which can promote soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-bamboo","common_name":"Common Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 30-10-10) in early spring and monthly through the growing season. Supplement with balanced granular fertiliser mid-season. Heavy nitrogen feeders during the shooting season; do not under-fertilise.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-timber-bamboo","common_name":"Giant Timber Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (30-10-10 or similar) monthly from early spring through summer. Supplement with a balanced fertiliser in autumn. Do not fertilise after late autumn as soft new growth is frost-susceptible.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedge-bamboo","common_name":"Hedge Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced or high-nitrogen liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Slow-release granular fertiliser applied in spring reduces the need for frequent liquid feeding. Avoid fertilising in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buddha-s-belly-bamboo","common_name":"Buddha","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid excessive nitrogen when growing for the belly effect — overly vigorous, well-fed plants produce straighter internodes. Moderate feeding maintains the ornamental character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weaver-s-bamboo","common_name":"Weaver","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly from early spring through summer to support vigorous cane growth. Switch to a balanced fertiliser in late summer to harden growth before cooler weather. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-timber-bamboo","common_name":"Indian Timber Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 or a high-nitrogen formulation) in early spring as new shoots emerge, and again in midsummer. High nitrogen supports rapid culm growth. Avoid fertilising after late summer to prevent frost-tender new growth in marginal climates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"female-bamboo","common_name":"Female Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (such as urea or a 30-10-10 NPK formulation) at the start of the growing season and again two months later to fuel rapid culm elongation. Organic matter incorporation at planting reduces dependence on synthetic inputs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thorny-bamboo","common_name":"Thorny Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced or nitrogen-rich fertiliser at the beginning of the wet season to coincide with shoot emergence. A second application mid-season supports culm maturation. Organic mulch and compost around the clump base can substitute for synthetic fertiliser in home gardens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"punting-pole-bamboo","common_name":"Punting-Pole Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring and a nitrogen-rich feed in midsummer to support shoot production. In the ground, established clumps benefit from an annual top-dressing of well-rotted manure or compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-thorny-bamboo","common_name":"Giant Thorny Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply high-nitrogen fertiliser at the onset of the monsoon or growing season to fuel rapid shoot growth. A second application in mid-season supports culm wall thickening and maturation. Supplement with organic mulch (compost or manure) applied annually around the clump.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-hair-bamboo","common_name":"Golden-Hair Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive green growth at the expense of golden variegation. Top-dress with leaf mould or compost annually to maintain soil fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-dwarf-bamboo","common_name":"Chinese Dwarf Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring when new shoots emerge. A midsummer topdress of composted manure supports continued growth. Avoid late-season nitrogen applications which produce soft growth susceptible to autumn cold.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-fernleaf-bamboo","common_name":"Dwarf Fernleaf Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as new shoots emerge. A light top-dressing of compost or well-rotted manure in autumn maintains soil fertility. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces lax, floppy growth and reduces the neat, compact habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-bamboo","common_name":"Dwarf Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new shoots emerge. A second application of nitrogen-rich feed in midsummer supports rhizome development. Avoid feeding after late summer to prevent frost-susceptible soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pygmy-bamboo","common_name":"Pygmy Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) in spring when shoots emerge. A high-nitrogen liquid feed monthly through summer supports vigorous leaf production. Withhold fertiliser from September onwards.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tsuboii-bamboo","common_name":"Tsuboii Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10). Follow with monthly high-nitrogen liquid feeds (e.g. 20-10-10) from May to July to support vigorous leafy growth. Do not feed after August to avoid tender late growth before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-greenstripe-bamboo","common_name":"Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Top up with a high-nitrogen liquid feed monthly from May through July to support the vigorous leafy growth that shows best colour. Cease feeding by late August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"simon-bamboo","common_name":"Simon Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen granular fertiliser (e.g. 20-10-10) in spring as new shoots push. Feed again with a balanced fertiliser in midsummer. Avoid autumn feeding which stimulates tender late growth vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broadleaf-bamboo","common_name":"Broadleaf Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in spring. Apply a nitrogen-rich liquid feed monthly from May to August to support the production of large, vigorous leaves. Avoid feeding after September.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kuma-bamboo-grass","common_name":"Kuma Bamboo Grass","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost annually in autumn to enrich the soil over winter. Monthly high-nitrogen liquid feed from May to July supports dense leafy growth. Avoid late-season feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tsubo-bamboo-grass","common_name":"Tsubo Bamboo Grass","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser. Top-dress annually with well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost in late autumn to maintain soil fertility. A high-nitrogen liquid feed applied monthly from May to July supports dense, lush foliage production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kuril-bamboo","common_name":"Kuril Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring. A second light feed in midsummer supports vigorous rhizome spread. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which can produce soft growth vulnerable to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masaguno-sasa","common_name":"Masaguno Sasa","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced granular fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or similar) in early spring as new culms emerge. One further application in early summer maintains lush foliage. Avoid autumn feeding which encourages frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chilean-bamboo","common_name":"Chilean Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 20-5-10) in early spring to drive vigorous cane production. A balanced slow-release feed in midsummer maintains foliar health. Avoid feeding after late summer to harden growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-south-american-bamboo","common_name":"Giant South American Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (20-5-10 or similar) in early spring as new culms push. Feed again with a balanced fertiliser in midsummer. Large specimens benefit from supplemental compost mulch applied annually around the root zone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-bamboo","common_name":"Crown Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) monthly during active growth from spring through early autumn. A topdressing of well-rotted compost in spring provides slow-release nutrition. Do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"valdivia-bamboo","common_name":"Valdivia Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. In fertile, moisture-rich soils, supplemental feeding may be minimal — an annual mulch of leaf mold or garden compost around the clump is often sufficient. Avoid high-potassium feeds which suit drier-climate bamboos.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quila-bamboo","common_name":"Quila Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring and again in early summer. An annual mulch of composted bark or garden compost around the base provides background nutrition and moisture retention through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shenandoah-switchgrass","common_name":"Shenandoah Switchgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility requirements — avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which cause floppy, rank growth and diminish autumn colour. If soil is very poor, a single light application of a balanced granular fertiliser (5-5-5 or similar) in early spring is sufficient. Most established plants require no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heavy-metal-switchgrass","common_name":"Heavy Metal Switchgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not needed. If growth is very sparse in poor sand, a single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising causes floppy stems and reduces ornamental form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northwind-switchgrass","common_name":"Northwind Switchgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not routinely required. In very lean sandy soils, a light spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser helps. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they undermine the signature upright form that makes this cultivar valuable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-sky-switchgrass","common_name":"Prairie Sky Switchgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal to none. Excessive fertilisation causes soft, floppy growth and dilutes the blue leaf colour. If soil is very poor, a single spring application of low-nitrogen slow-release granules is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"witchgrass","common_name":"Witchgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required or recommended. Fertilising in a garden context simply produces coarser growth and more aggressive self-seeding. Witchgrass thrives in lean conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schizachyrium-scoparium-the-blues","common_name":"The Blues Little Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising. Rich soils and added nutrients cause The Blues to lose its upright habit and blue colouration — the two traits that define the cultivar. No supplemental feeding is needed in any landscape context.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-little-bluestem","common_name":"Creeping Little Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not needed. Fertilising disrupts the natural low-nutrient ecology this species is adapted to and may encourage excessive spread. Grow in lean soils without amendment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broomsedge-bluestem","common_name":"Broomsedge Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Broomsedge is specifically adapted to infertile soils and becomes more aggressive and weedy if nutrients are added. In nutrient-enriched soils it may be outcompeted by more vigorous species, losing its niche advantage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-bluestem","common_name":"Sand Bluestem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. A native of nutrient-poor sandy soils, Sand Bluestem requires no fertilisation. Adding fertiliser stimulates soft, uncharacteristic growth and undermines the deep-rooting drought-adaptation strategy that makes this grass ecologically valuable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maiden-grass","common_name":"Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes lax, floppy growth. Established plants in decent soil need little or no feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"zebra-grass","common_name":"Zebra Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Excess nitrogen results in over-lush, weaker stems that flop. Established plants in average garden soil rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"miscanthus-sinensis-morning-light","common_name":"Morning Light Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring. Heavy feeding causes lax growth and dilutes the characteristic silvery variegation. No supplemental feeding needed in fertile garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miscanthus-sinensis-adagio","common_name":"Adagio Maiden Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; compact habit is one of ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hameln-fountain-grass","common_name":"Hameln Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Single application of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Feeding is rarely necessary in good garden soil. Do not use high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of the characteristic bottlebrush flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"calamagrostis-acutiflora-karl-foerster","common_name":"Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is optional. Established plants growing in reasonable soil need little or no feeding. Overly fertile conditions can cause stems to lean. This is one of the most self-sufficient ornamental grasses available.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"overdam-feather-reed-grass","common_name":"Overdam Feather Reed Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light balanced slow-release feed in early spring. Excessive fertiliser leads to lush, floppy growth. Established plants in average garden soil need little supplemental feeding. Variegation is not affected by feeding level.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"molinia-caerulea-variegata","common_name":"Variegated Purple Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required and preferred — native to nutrient-poor moorland soils. A very light application of slow-release, low-phosphorus, acidic fertiliser in early spring is acceptable if growth is weak. Avoid rich general-purpose feeds, which cause excessively lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-purple-moor-grass","common_name":"tall purple moor grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in mid-spring. Excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of the characteristic airy, upright flowering stems. One light application per year is sufficient; avoid feeding on very fertile soils entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silky-thread-grass","common_name":"silky thread grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise. Nasella tenuissima performs best in poor to infertile soils. Fertilising produces soft, lax, over-large growth that loses the characteristic fine texture and increases susceptibility to lodging. No supplemental feeding is needed or recommended at any stage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-grass","common_name":"indian grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed on established plants. In very poor, infertile soils, a single light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring of the first or second year aids establishment. Avoid feeding thereafter — excess nitrogen causes floppy growth and weakens the upright prairie habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sioux-blue-indian-grass","common_name":"sioux blue indian grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising established plants. A single light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring of the first year can support establishment in very poor soils, but is generally unnecessary. Excess nitrogen destroys the distinctive blue colour and causes floppy, over-large growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"frost-grass","common_name":"frost grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in mid-spring, incorporated around the base of the clump. Unlike drought-adapted grasses that perform best in poor soils, frost grass benefits from moderate fertility. Avoid excessive high-nitrogen feeds that promote overly lush, disease-prone growth. One application annually is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rice-cutgrass","common_name":"rice cutgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental fertilising is needed or recommended. Rice cutgrass naturally thrives in nutrient-rich wetland soils and performs best without additional inputs. In nutrient-poor water gardens, top-dress with aquatic planting compost at establishment only. Excess nutrients in water bodies promote algal blooms and should be avoided.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teff-grass","common_name":"teff grass","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or similar) at seedbed preparation. For hay production, a modest nitrogen application (25–50 kg N/ha) after first cutting encourages rapid regrowth for a second cut. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush vegetative growth at the expense of grain production and increases lodging risk.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-reed-grass","common_name":"giant reed grass","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or composted organic matter in spring to support vigorous growth. In frost-prone climates where plants die back to ground level each winter, spring feeding helps canes regenerate quickly to full height in a single season. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may promote over-soft, wind-prone canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-giant-reed","common_name":"Variegated Giant Reed","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) in spring as new growth emerges. A second application in midsummer supports continued rapid growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage overly lush, floppy canes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-pampas-grass","common_name":"Dwarf Pampas Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring just as new growth begins. Do not over-fertilise — excessive nitrogen produces lush floppy foliage at the expense of plumes. One annual feeding is usually sufficient in reasonably fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-bamboo","common_name":"Rough Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 30-10-10 or well-rotted manure) in spring and midsummer to support rapid culm production. Nitrogen drives culm diameter and height. Supplement with potassium in late summer to harden new culms before the dry season. Mature clumps benefit from annual top-dressing with compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-bamboo","common_name":"Giant Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feeding with a high-nitrogen fertiliser is critical for achieving maximum culm dimensions. Apply balanced NPK in spring, then switch to a 3:1:2 nitrogen-dominant formulation monthly through the growing season. Supplement with silica-rich amendments (diatomaceous earth, horticultural silica) to strengthen culm walls. Annual compost mulch is essential.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guadua-bamboo","common_name":"Guadua Bamboo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (NPK 14-14-14 or similar) in spring and early summer. Supplement with nitrogen-rich amendments (composted chicken manure, fish emulsion) monthly during the shooting season to maximise culm wall thickness. Top-dress annually with compost. Silicon supplementation improves culm structural strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-bugle","common_name":"Common Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support foliage and flowering. Excessive nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth prone to crown rot. In fertile garden soil, established plants often need no supplemental feeding. A top-dressing of compost in autumn is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-bugle","common_name":"Purple Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Excess nitrogen promotes excessive green growth that dilutes the purple colouration. A top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or compost in autumn maintains soil structure without over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burgundy-glow-bugle","common_name":"Burgundy Glow Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote vigorous green growth at the expense of the distinctive tricolour variegation. A thin compost or leaf-mould top-dressing in autumn is beneficial and usually sufficient in fertile garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catlin-s-giant-bugle","common_name":"Catlin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. A single annual feed is sufficient; over-fertilising promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers and can encourage crown rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-scallop-bugle","common_name":"Black Scallop Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Too much nitrogen leads to green-tinted foliage, diminishing the dark coloration that makes this cultivar desirable. Do not feed in late summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chocolate-chip-bugle","common_name":"Chocolate Chip Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser in early spring. Excess feed produces coarser, greener foliage inconsistent with the cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"geneva-bugle","common_name":"Geneva Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in average garden soil. In very poor or sandy soil, a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring can support flowering. Over-feeding in fertile soil produces lush, floppy growth and fewer blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyramidal-bugle","common_name":"Pyramidal Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed. This mountain species is adapted to lean soils; rich feeding produces coarse, floppy growth that detracts from its neat pyramidal habit. A light compost top-dress every other spring is adequate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-periwinkle","common_name":"Lesser Periwinkle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally self-sufficient — fertiliser is not required in average to fertile garden soil. A light balanced feed in early spring can improve flowering in very poor, sandy soils. Over-fertilising produces excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-periwinkle","common_name":"White Periwinkle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no feeding required in average garden soil. In very poor soils, a balanced spring feed improves flower number. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote excessive vegetative spread at the expense of the white blooms.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"illumination-periwinkle","common_name":"Illumination Periwinkle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and early summer to support healthy variegated growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can encourage reversion to plain green shoots. Remove any all-green reverted stems immediately as they appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burgundy-periwinkle","common_name":"Burgundy Periwinkle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) once in early spring as new growth emerges. Over-fertilising with high nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers and can increase susceptibility to stem blight.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-periwinkle","common_name":"Greater Periwinkle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring–early autumn). In containers, feed more frequently (every 2–3 weeks) as nutrients leach with watering. Reduce feeding in late summer to harden growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-greater-periwinkle","common_name":"Variegated Greater Periwinkle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks from spring through early autumn. High-nitrogen feeds encourage green reversion in variegated shoots — use a balanced or slightly potassium-high formula to maintain colour and flower production. Remove any all-green reverted stems promptly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-spurge","common_name":"Japanese Spurge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular acid-forming fertiliser (e.g. formulated for azaleas/rhododendrons) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote lush, disease-prone growth. In very poor soils, a second light application in early summer can help; do not feed after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-sheen-japanese-spurge","common_name":"Green Sheen Japanese Spurge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an acid-forming slow-release fertiliser in early spring. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-japanese-spurge","common_name":"Variegated Japanese Spurge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with an acid-forming fertiliser (rhododendron/azalea formula). ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allegheny-spurge","common_name":"Allegheny Spurge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually with composted leaf mould in autumn, mimicking the natural leaf-litter decomposition of its woodland habitat. If additional feeding is needed, apply a light dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which dilutes attractive leaf patterning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-dead-nettle","common_name":"Spotted Dead Nettle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. Over-fertilising with high nitrogen causes lush, flopping growth at the expense of flowers and silver leaf patterning. In very poor soils, a second light liquid feed in early summer helps sustain flowering through summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-nancy-dead-nettle","common_name":"White Nancy Dead Nettle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid feeding in late summer, as soft new growth will be damaged by early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beacon-silver-dead-nettle","common_name":"Beacon Silver Dead Nettle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring encourages lush foliage. A second application in early summer can be given if growth appears slow. Avoid late-summer feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-pewter-dead-nettle","common_name":"Pink Pewter Dead Nettle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular or slow-release fertiliser once in early spring. A second light feed in early summer sustains flowering. Do not feed after late summer as frost will damage any resulting soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-dragon-dead-nettle","common_name":"Purple Dragon Dead Nettle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient. An early-summer top-dress can extend flowering. Cease feeding by late summer to avoid vulnerable new growth before frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-archangel","common_name":"Yellow Archangel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally does not require feeding if grown in humus-rich soil. A light topdress of garden compost in spring supports healthy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that promote excessive, invasive spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hermann-s-pride-yellow-archangel","common_name":"Hermann","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with garden compost or well-rotted leaf mould in spring. A balanced granular fertiliser can be applied in early spring if growth is slow. Excess nitrogen reduces the compact, clumping habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-dead-nettle","common_name":"White Dead Nettle","category":"herb","fertilising":"Does not require fertilising in typical garden soils. In very poor, thin soils, a light spring application of balanced granular fertiliser improves vigour and flower production. Over-fertilising promotes excessive, weedy spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-creeping-jenny","common_name":"Golden Creeping Jenny","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only; apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once in spring. Overly rich conditions promote rampant spread. In humus-rich soil, no feeding is necessary. Avoid high-phosphate fertilisers near pond plantings.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"yellow-loosestrife","common_name":"Yellow Loosestrife","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers. In nutrient-rich, moist soils, supplemental feeding is often unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-loosestrife","common_name":"Fringed Loosestrife","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost in spring. A light application of balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) can support flowering in poorer soils. Rich, moist soils rarely need supplemental feeding. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes excessive vegetative spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"gooseneck-loosestrife","common_name":"Gooseneck Loosestrife","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth emerges. Top-dress with compost annually. Avoid excessive nitrogen which encourages vegetative spread and lax stems. No feeding required in rich, moist soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"miniature-creeping-jenny","common_name":"Miniature Creeping Jenny","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter-strength) monthly during the growing season (spring–summer). Overfeeding causes lax, coarse growth that loses the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barren-strawberry","common_name":"Barren Strawberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser or top-dress with compost in early spring. Generally requires minimal feeding in average garden soils. Overfertilising with nitrogen suppresses flowering. One annual compost mulch is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hungarian-barren-strawberry","common_name":"Hungarian Barren Strawberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little feeding. A light top-dressing of compost or a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. In nutrient-poor dry soils under trees, a modest annual feed improves vigour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"appalachian-barren-strawberry","common_name":"Appalachian Barren Strawberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires minimal fertiliser. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or compost in spring is ideal. In very nutrient-poor soils, a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser applied once in spring supports vigour. Avoid high nitrogen, which reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnae-snow-in-summer","common_name":"Columnae Snow-in-Summer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little to no fertiliser. Feeding with nitrogen-rich fertilisers causes rank, floppy growth and loss of the desirable compact form. In extremely nutrient-poor soils, a very light application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in spring may be used. Generally, no feeding is the best approach.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"field-chickweed","common_name":"Field Chickweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. Fertilising stimulates excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowering and can destabilise the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heartleaf-bergenia","common_name":"Heartleaf Bergenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) lightly in early spring. Avoid over-feeding; rich feeding is not necessary and can reduce winter leaf colour. An annual mulch of well-rotted compost around (not over) rhizomes is usually sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-heartleaf-bergenia","common_name":"Purple Heartleaf Bergenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds, which reduce the distinctive winter leaf colour. An annual top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost around rhizomes maintains soil structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elephant-ears-bergenia","common_name":"Elephant Ears Bergenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser lightly in early spring if growing in poor soils. Over-feeding is unnecessary; this species is adapted to lean conditions. An annual mulch of compost placed around (not over) the rhizomes improves moisture retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strachey-s-bergenia","common_name":"Strachey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould in early spring. This smaller species benefits more from good soil fertility than the larger, tougher species. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces soft, slug-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bressingham-white-bergenia","common_name":"Bressingham White Bergenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Annual top-dressing with well-rotted compost or leaf mould around (not over) the rhizomes maintains soil fertility and moisture retention. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-light-bergenia","common_name":"Silver Light Bergenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light balanced fertiliser in early spring, or annual top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost applied around the rhizomes. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeding, which can soften growth and reduce the winter reddening effect.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-glow-bergenia","common_name":"Winter Glow Bergenia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser in early spring. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which suppress the red-bronze winter leaf colour that defines this cultivar. A mulch of well-rotted compost placed around (not covering) rhizomes in autumn is beneficial in exposed sites.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-charlie","common_name":"Creeping Charlie","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer. Over-feeding promotes excessive, weedy spread. No feeding required in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variegated-ground-ivy","common_name":"Variegated Ground Ivy","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 at quarter strength) every 3–4 weeks from spring to late summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage all-green reversions; a lower-nitrogen formula helps maintain variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-creeping-thyme","common_name":"Red Creeping Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; applies to lean soils. A single light top-dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen granules in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising causes lush, weak growth and reduces aromatic oil concentration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thymus-praecox-elfin","common_name":"Elfin Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"No routine fertilising needed. An annual light dusting of low-nitrogen slow-release granules in early spring is the maximum recommended. Rich feeding destroys the compact habit that defines this cultivar.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emerald-blue-creeping-phlox","common_name":"Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in early spring just as new growth emerges. A single application of granular 5-10-5 or similar is sufficient. Over-feeding produces lush foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candy-stripe-creeping-phlox","common_name":"Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at low rates in early spring (e.g. 5-10-5 at half the recommended rate). A single spring application suffices; excess nitrogen favours foliage over the bicoloured flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-mazus","common_name":"Creeping Mazus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser at half strength once in early spring and once in early summer. Avoid overfeeding, which can promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers and increase susceptibility to fungal issues.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-mazus","common_name":"Japanese Mazus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine fertilising required for outdoor naturalised plantings. In containers or poor soils, a light application of balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season encourages better flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-speedwell","common_name":"Creeping Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"georgia-blue-speedwell","common_name":"Georgia Blue Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of the prolific blue flowers this cultivar is prized for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-creeping-speedwell","common_name":"Blue Creeping Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. A light topdressing of compost in autumn also benefits the plant. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-pussytoes","common_name":"Pink Pussytoes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; fertilising in rich soil causes rank, floppy growth. If soil is very poor, a light application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in early spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"plantain-leaved-pussytoes","common_name":"Plantain-leaved Pussytoes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is generally unnecessary and counterproductive. If grown in extremely poor sand, a single very light application of balanced granular feed in spring is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bearberry","common_name":"Bearberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Fertilising is largely unnecessary and can be harmful in rich soils. If growth is very slow on extremely impoverished sand, apply an ericaceous (acid-formulated) slow-release feed at half the recommended rate in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vancouver-jade-bearberry","common_name":"Vancouver Jade Bearberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser at half the label rate in early spring only if growth seems sluggish. Avoid high-nitrogen or lime-containing products. Established plants on poor soils rarely need feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"european-wild-ginger","common_name":"European Wild Ginger","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a topdressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn to mimic natural woodland conditions. A balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release feed in early spring benefits plants in poor soils. Avoid over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canadian-wild-ginger","common_name":"Canadian Wild Ginger","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring, or top-dress annually with compost or well-rotted leaf mould. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush growth prone to slug damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-wild-ginger","common_name":"Chinese Wild Ginger","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) in early spring. Alternatively, top-dress with leaf mould or composted pine bark annually. Avoid over-feeding, which can dilute the characteristic silver leaf markings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-queen-barrenwort","common_name":"Rose Queen Barrenwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or top-dress with well-rotted compost in early spring before new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush, floppy foliage at the expense of flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-barrenwort","common_name":"Red Barrenwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring. A light application of balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. Growmore / 6-6-6) in spring is beneficial in poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-barrenwort","common_name":"Yellow Barrenwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual top-dressing with leaf mould or garden compost in early spring is sufficient for established plants. A light application of balanced granular fertiliser benefits newly planted specimens. Over-feeding is unnecessary and can reduce ornamental foliage colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-barrenwort","common_name":"Persian Barrenwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost or leaf mould in early spring. A light balanced granular fertiliser can be applied at planting and in subsequent early springs in poor soils. Minimal feeding is needed once established.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-young-s-barrenwort","common_name":"White Young","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with leaf mould in early spring. Because of its compact size, avoid over-feeding, which can produce excessive leafy growth at the expense of the delicate white flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-lilyturf","common_name":"Variegated Lilyturf","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce excessive lush foliage at the expense of the ornamental flower spikes. A light feed every spring is sufficient; established plants in good soil need little fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ophiopogon-planiscapus-nigrescens","common_name":"Black Mondo Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or compost in autumn also supports vigour without promoting lush, sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bearberry-cotoneaster","common_name":"Bearberry Cotoneaster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Established plants in reasonable soil need little supplemental feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers and berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saxifraga-urbium","common_name":"London Pride","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring. Plants are not heavy feeders; over-fertilising promotes leggy foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-lady-s-mantle","common_name":"Dwarf Lady","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser or top-dress with garden compost in early spring. Not a heavy feeder; excessive nitrogen produces rank, floppy foliage. Cut back untidy growth in mid-summer to encourage fresh compact growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"white-clover","common_name":"White Clover","category":"edible","fertilising":"Generally requires no fertiliser as it fixes atmospheric nitrogen via root bacteria. If growth is sparse, a low-phosphorus fertiliser may help. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce nitrogen-fixing activity and encourage excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-leafed-clover","common_name":"Purple-leafed Clover","category":"edible","fertilising":"No regular feeding required — fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Excessive fertiliser, especially nitrogen, washes out leaf colouration and weakens the ornamental effect. A light spring top-dressing of compost is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-bidi-bidi","common_name":"Scarlet Bidi-Bidi","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required or recommended. Fertile soils undermine the compact habit. A light top-dressing of grit improves drainage and suits the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pirri-pirri-bur","common_name":"Pirri-Pirri Bur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required. Lean conditions keep growth manageable and compact. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which cause excessive, hard-to-control spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cherokee-chief-dogwood","common_name":"Cherokee Chief Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release acidic or ericaceous fertiliser (e.g., 12-4-8). Alternatively, top-dress with compost or leaf mould annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush soft growth highly susceptible to anthracnose. Mature established trees rarely need supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pink-flowering-dogwood","common_name":"Pink Flowering Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous or acidifying fertiliser (e.g., 10-5-4) once in early spring as buds swell. Top-dressing with leaf mould or composted pine bark annually maintains soil acidity and fertility. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce disease-prone soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"milky-way-kousa-dogwood","common_name":"Milky Way Kousa Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release balanced fertiliser or ericaceous feed. Alternatively, mulch annually with composted leaf mould or bark. Mature established trees need minimal additional nutrition if mulched. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding, which promotes excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-dogwood","common_name":"Giant Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed young trees in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to support establishment and vigorous growth. Mature trees benefit from an annual mulch of compost or leaf mould rather than supplementary fertiliser. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce disproportionately vigorous upright shoots that disrupt the tiered habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-dogwood","common_name":"Pacific Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring during the establishment years. Mature trees in woodland gardens need only an annual mulch of leaf mould and compost to replace the forest duff layer they naturally grow in. Avoid heavy fertilisation, which pushes lush growth susceptible to crown canker.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-cornel-dogwood","common_name":"Japanese Cornel Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring or mulch annually with well-rotted compost. Established, mature shrubs need minimal additional feeding — top-dressing with compost is sufficient. Avoid high nitrogen feeds that promote excessive shoot growth over flowers and fruit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-gem-magnolia","common_name":"Little Gem Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring. Young trees benefit from annual feeding to support establishment and the repeat-blooming habit. Mature trees can be maintained with a generous annual mulch of compost. Avoid high nitrogen; excess nitrogen promotes vegetative growth at the expense of flower bud initiation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-star-magnolia","common_name":"Royal Star Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring before bud break. Mature established shrubs need only an annual mulch of compost and leaf mould. Avoid feeding after midsummer; late nutrients promote soft growth that hardens poorly before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnolia-soulangeana","common_name":"Saucer Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as buds swell. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote sappy growth at the expense of flowers. A top-dressing of well-rotted compost in autumn is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cucumber-tree-magnolia","common_name":"Cucumber Tree Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. In rich garden soils, fertilising is rarely necessary once established. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote rank growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-big-leaf-magnolia","common_name":"Japanese Big-Leaf Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. An autumn mulch of well-rotted leaf mould or compost provides gentle nutrition and protects roots. Avoid lime-containing feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"umbrella-magnolia","common_name":"Umbrella Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as growth begins. An annual mulch of compost or well-rotted manure supplies nutrients and improves soil structure. Avoid feeds with lime.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bigleaf-magnolia","common_name":"Bigleaf Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring annually for young trees (first 5 years). Established trees in rich soil need only an annual compost mulch. Avoid high-potassium or lime-containing feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-bark-magnolia","common_name":"White-Bark Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Autumn mulch with well-rotted compost or leaf mould feeds the tree gently and protects roots. Do not use alkaline feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"young-s-weeping-birch","common_name":"Young","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light spring application of balanced granular fertiliser if growth is weak. In average garden soil, additional feeding is usually unnecessary. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft growth susceptible to aphids.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paper-birch","common_name":"Paper Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental feeding in garden soils. If growth is noticeably slow, apply a light balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen, encourages lush growth that attracts aphids and birch borers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heritage-river-birch","common_name":"Heritage River Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidifying fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10 or formulated for acid-loving trees) in early spring before bud break. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer as they promote tender growth vulnerable to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-birch","common_name":"Yellow Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if growth is poor or foliage is pale. Rich woodland soils may require no supplemental feeding. Avoid high nitrogen on established trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-birch","common_name":"Sweet Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required on good woodland soils. Apply a slow-release acidic fertiliser in early spring only if growth is poor or foliage yellows. Overly rich feeding promotes soft growth and can increase pest susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-birch","common_name":"Dwarf Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed on acidic peaty soils. A light topdress of ericaceous compost in spring or a very dilute acidic liquid feed benefits plants grown on less-rich soils. Avoid any lime-containing fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gray-birch","common_name":"Gray Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental feeding on average garden or landscape soils. A light balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring can boost growth on very infertile sandy soils. Overfertilising shortens the already brief lifespan.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnar-english-oak","common_name":"Columnar English Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees need no routine fertilising on reasonable soils. Young trees benefit from a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for the first 3-5 years to accelerate establishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote tender growth susceptible to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-red-oak","common_name":"Northern Red Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees need minimal feeding on typical garden or landscape soils. Apply a slow-release fertiliser with acidic formulation in early spring only if growth is slow or foliage shows yellowing. Over-fertilising promotes vigorous growth that is more susceptible to late-season frost and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pin-oak","common_name":"Pin Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"On acidic soils pin oak needs little to no feeding once established. Young trees benefit from a slow-release acidic fertiliser in early spring for the first 3 years. On sites prone to chlorosis, apply chelated iron annually as a soil drench in early spring rather than high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sessile-oak","common_name":"Sessile Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required for established trees in open ground. Young transplants benefit from a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth susceptible to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-oak","common_name":"Black Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees rarely need feeding. Young trees benefit from a single spring application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) until canopy closure. Avoid excess nitrogen on sandy soils where leaching is rapid.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"willow-oak","common_name":"Willow Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees are self-sufficient in fertile soils. In poor urban soils, apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid high phosphorus in clay soils. Annual mulching with organic matter adequately sustains most landscape specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shingle-oak","common_name":"Shingle Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees require little fertilisation in fertile soils. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring on young trees or those in impoverished urban soils. Annual organic mulch over the root zone is generally sufficient for mature specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"upright-european-hornbeam","common_name":"Upright European Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees need no routine fertilisation. Young trees on poor soils benefit from a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 7-7-7) in spring for the first 2–3 years. Annual organic mulch over the root zone is the most beneficial amendment for long-term health.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heartleaf-hornbeam","common_name":"Heartleaf Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring for the first 3 years to help establish. Mulch annually with leaf mould or composted bark to maintain fertility and moisture retention. Established trees on good soils need little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oriental-hornbeam","common_name":"Oriental Hornbeam","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs fertilising — performs well on impoverished, alkaline soils. Additional feeding can promote excess soft growth. Annual mulch of gravel or grit on the surface suits its natural rocky habitat preference. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-ash","common_name":"White Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Young trees benefit from a balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring for the first 3 years to promote rapid establishment. Established trees on fertile soils require no routine feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote lush growth less resistant to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-ash","common_name":"Green Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring if soil is poor. Established trees in average garden soil rarely need supplemental feeding; excess nitrogen promotes lush growth attractive to pests.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"european-ash","common_name":"European Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Young trees benefit from a balanced NPK fertiliser in early spring to aid establishment. Mature trees on fertile soils need no routine feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft growth vulnerable to ash dieback.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-ash","common_name":"Golden Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for the first 3 years to support establishment. Mature specimens on fertile soil rarely need feeding. Excess nitrogen encourages soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"manna-ash","common_name":"Manna Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light balanced fertiliser in early spring during establishment. Mature trees on well-drained soil rarely need feeding; over-fertilising with nitrogen promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"black-ash","common_name":"Black Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required; naturally grows in nutrient-rich organic soils. If planting in mineral soil, incorporate well-rotted organic matter. Balanced fertiliser in early spring can aid establishment in marginal sites.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-ash","common_name":"Narrow-Leaved Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring during the first 2–3 years aids establishment. Mature trees in average soils need little supplemental feeding. In alkaline or sandy soils, a micronutrient feed (including iron and manganese) may prevent chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-ash","common_name":"Velvet Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light balanced fertiliser in early spring to promote leaf-out and vigour. In desert landscapes, established trees are often unfertilised; excess nitrogen forces lush growth requiring more water. Micronutrients (iron) may be needed on alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greenspire-linden","common_name":"Greenspire Linden","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring for the first 2–3 years. Established trees in fertile urban soils rarely need supplemental feeding. Avoid late-season nitrogen that promotes soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"american-basswood","common_name":"American Basswood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Established trees in fertile soil rarely need feeding; supplement only if growth is poor or foliage appears pale.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-lime","common_name":"Broad-Leaved Lime","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Established trees in fertile loam rarely need supplemental feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen applications that promote lush foliage attractive to aphids.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sterling-silver-linden","common_name":"Sterling Silver Linden","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring during the first 3 years to support establishment. Mature trees in average soil need little to no supplemental fertilisation; annual top-dressing with compost is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimean-linden","common_name":"Crimean Linden","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for young trees. Established trees in average soil need little supplemental feeding; apply a mulch of well-rotted compost annually to maintain soil fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mongolian-linden","common_name":"Mongolian Linden","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Relatively slow-growing; avoid excessive nitrogen which can make growth lush and more attractive to Japanese beetles. Mulch annually with compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"henry-s-lime","common_name":"Henry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Given its preference for fertile soil, an annual top-dressing of well-rotted organic matter in autumn is beneficial. Avoid late-season nitrogen that promotes soft growth vulnerable to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-silhouette-sweetgum","common_name":"Slender Silhouette Sweetgum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for the first 3 years. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in fertile soils, as rapid growth in ideal conditions can cause the columnar form to broaden and split. Established trees need little additional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"worplesdon-sweetgum","common_name":"Worplesdon Sweetgum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for young trees. Established trees in reasonable soil rarely need feeding; an annual autumn mulch of composted bark or leaf mould maintains fertility. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that delay hardening before autumn.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rounded-sweetgum","common_name":"Rounded Sweetgum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Young trees benefit from annual feeding; established specimens typically need little supplemental fertiliser if growing in good soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oriental-sweetgum","common_name":"Oriental Sweetgum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Established trees in good soil need minimal fertilising; avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes soft growth susceptible to frost damage in marginal zones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-sweetgum","common_name":"Chinese Sweetgum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost mulch. Young trees benefit from annual feeding; avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer as these delay hardening-off and increase frost susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wildfire-black-tupelo","common_name":"Wildfire Black Tupelo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, acidifying fertiliser in early spring. Most established trees in garden soil need little additional feeding. Avoid excess nitrogen, which reduces fall color intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-cascades-tupelo","common_name":"Autumn Cascades Tupelo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release, acidifying fertiliser in early spring. Mature specimens in good garden soil need minimal supplemental nutrition. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that push lush growth at the expense of autumn color.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-tupelo","common_name":"Water Tupelo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In naturalistic or wetland planting settings fertiliser is typically unnecessary, as the species grows in nutrient-rich bottomland soils. If planted in a constructed rain garden or pond margin, a spring slow-release granular fertiliser can support early establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ogeechee-tupelo","common_name":"Ogeechee Tupelo","category":"edible","fertilising":"In natural wetland conditions, no fertiliser is needed. In cultivated rain garden or pond-edge plantings, apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring to support establishment. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas near water bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-tupelo","common_name":"Swamp Tupelo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in naturalistic wetland plantings where soils are organically rich. In constructed wetland gardens apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring during establishment years only; excess nutrients can promote algal growth in associated water bodies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-tupelo","common_name":"Chinese Tupelo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. On acidic soils, a fertiliser formulated for ericaceous plants helps maintain health. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that reduce autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cloud-nine-dogwood","common_name":"Cloud Nine Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous or balanced fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A light top-dressing of composted leaf mould in autumn benefits root health.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wolf-eyes-kousa-dogwood","common_name":"Wolf Eyes Kousa Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; they reduce the flower display and can drive excessive soft growth. A mulch of composted bark or leaf mould annually is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"satomi-dogwood","common_name":"Satomi Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release balanced or ericaceous fertiliser in spring as growth begins. Avoid excessive nitrogen. Annual mulching with well-rotted leaf mould or compost supports long-term vigour and enhances bract colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bracken-s-brown-beauty-magnolia","common_name":"Bracken","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic or general balanced fertiliser in early spring. Young trees benefit from a second light application in early summer. Avoid fertilising after midsummer to prevent tender growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elizabeth-magnolia","common_name":"Elizabeth Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Mulching with well-rotted compost each autumn provides adequate nutrition for established trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"susan-magnolia","common_name":"Susan Magnolia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid heavy feeding with nitrogen, which can mask flower display. Topdress with composted bark or leaf mould in autumn to maintain soil structure and nutrient levels.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hungarian-oak","common_name":"Hungarian Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Established trees require no routine fertilising on typical garden soils. Young trees benefit from a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in the first 2–3 springs to support root establishment. Avoid excess nitrogen on mature trees as it promotes soft growth susceptible to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkey-oak","common_name":"Turkey Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unfertilised in landscape settings. Young trees benefit from a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring for the first 2–3 years to establish vigour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth susceptible to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-oak","common_name":"Downy Oak","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. Apply a low-phosphorus, balanced granular feed in early spring only in the first two years on very poor soils. Established trees on typical limestone soils need no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"erman-s-birch","common_name":"Erman","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for the first 3 years. Established trees rarely need feeding on adequate soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers late in the season, which can delay hardening and increase frost risk.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"monarch-birch","common_name":"Monarch Birch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring for the first 3 years on poor soils. Mulch with composted bark annually to improve soil structure and provide slow nutrient release. Avoid fertilising after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-lime","common_name":"Common Lime","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely requires fertilising in landscape settings. On poor urban soils, apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Mulch annually with composted organic matter to improve soil quality and moisture retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-ash","common_name":"Blue Ash","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertiliser requirement once established on adequate soils. Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring during the first 2–3 years. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote lush growth susceptible to ash diseases and late-frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palo-alto-sweetgum","common_name":"Palo Alto Sweetgum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular acidifying fertiliser (formulated for ericaceous or acid-loving trees) in early spring while young. Established trees on suitable soils rarely need feeding. Avoid alkaline fertilisers. Mulch annually with acidic composted bark to maintain soil pH and moisture.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"silver-pagoda-dogwood","common_name":"Silver Pagoda Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., Growmore or similar) in early spring. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost or leaf mould to maintain humus levels and soil moisture. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush but soft, scorch-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bear-tupelo","common_name":"Bear Tupelo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release acidic fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 formulated for acid-loving plants) in early spring. Avoid over-feeding — Nyssa species are adapted to low-fertility wetland soils; excess nitrogen promotes weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fraser-fir","common_name":"Fraser Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser in early spring before new growth flushes. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in summer as they promote lush growth vulnerable to woolly adelgid. Do not fertilise in late summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cedrus-atlantica-glauca","common_name":"Blue Atlas Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires little fertilisation in average garden soils. If growth is slow, apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft, storm-vulnerable growth. Do not fertilise in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-deodar-cedar","common_name":"Golden Deodar Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes vigorous but soft green growth at the expense of the golden colouration. Top-dress with well-rotted compost in autumn to improve soil structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cedrus-libani-subsp-brevifolia","common_name":"Cyprus Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser requirements. If growth is notably slow or needles are pale, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. In its native habitat it grows in nutrient-poor soils; excess nitrogen is counterproductive and promotes soft growth prone to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-arizona-cypress","common_name":"Smooth Arizona Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Does not require fertilisation in typical garden conditions. In very poor soils, a light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring can support establishment. Avoid fertilising mature trees — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and excess feed promotes rank, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kashmir-cypress","common_name":"Kashmir Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and early summer during the growing season. Container-grown specimens benefit from a liquid balanced feed every 3–4 weeks through summer. Reduce feeding in autumn; withhold entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gowen-cypress","common_name":"Gowen Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising in most situations — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and excess feeding promotes weak, disease-prone growth. If planted in very impoverished artificial substrates, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is acceptable during establishment only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-european-larch","common_name":"Weeping European Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Established trees in reasonable soil need little supplemental feeding; excess nitrogen produces soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dahurian-larch","common_name":"Dahurian Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. In garden settings, a light top-dressing of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring can accelerate establishment. Excess feeding on this species is unnecessary and wasteful.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"subalpine-larch","common_name":"Subalpine Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. If growth is very poor, apply a small amount of slow-release low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring. Rich feeding is counterproductive and may produce lush growth susceptible to cold damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-larch","common_name":"Siberian Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser needed. Young trees benefit from a balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring for the first 2–3 years. Established trees in open ground require no routine feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-rush-dawn-redwood","common_name":"Gold Rush Dawn Redwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring. In fertile, moist soils, annual feeding is not always necessary, but it supports the vigorous growth and sustains the golden foliage intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sheridan-spire-dawn-redwood","common_name":"Sheridan Spire Dawn Redwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring to encourage vigorous growth. In rich, moist soils, feeding can be light. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces soft growth at the expense of the columnar structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocky-mountain-douglas-fir","common_name":"Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally does not need supplemental feeding in suitable soils. Young trees in poor soils benefit from a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring for the first 2–3 years. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds on established trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columnar-douglas-fir","common_name":"Columnar Douglas Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced slow-release fertiliser applied in early spring is beneficial for the first 3 years. Established trees need little supplemental feeding. Avoid high nitrogen, which can produce rank, soft growth that detracts from the tight columnar form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bigcone-douglas-fir","common_name":"Bigcone Douglas Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required; in landscape settings a single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring may aid establishment in poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, fire-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-douglas-fir","common_name":"Chinese Douglas Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Young trees benefit from annual feeding to support establishment; mature specimens in fertile soils need little supplementation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-coast-redwood","common_name":"Dwarf Coast Redwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release, acidifying fertiliser (e.g. formulated for conifers or ericaceous plants) in early spring. Annual feeding supports the creamy new growth. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aptos-blue-redwood","common_name":"Aptos Blue Redwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidifying conifer fertiliser in early spring. Young trees benefit from annual feeding for the first 3–5 years to support rapid establishment. Mature trees in fertile soil need little additional nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-giant-sequoia","common_name":"Weeping Giant Sequoia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring during establishment. Mature specimens in fertile soil need minimal feeding. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes soft growth susceptible to snow damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-eastern-hemlock","common_name":"Weeping Eastern Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic or ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with sulphate of ammonia if soil pH is too high. Avoid over-feeding, which promotes lush but weak growth more susceptible to woolly adelgid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cole-s-prostrate-hemlock","common_name":"Cole","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required given its very slow growth rate. Apply a light dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring if foliage colour is poor. Over-fertilisation is counterproductive and promotes atypically fast, open growth that departs from the cultivar","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-hemlock","common_name":"Chinese Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or acidifying slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Annual feeding benefits young trees; established specimens in fertile soil require minimal supplementation. Avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent soft late-season growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-japanese-hemlock","common_name":"Northern Japanese Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic fertiliser (e.g. ericaceous granules) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which can promote tender growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-japanese-hemlock","common_name":"Southern Japanese Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can produce soft growth prone to pest attack. A single annual application is sufficient for established trees.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacific-silver-fir","common_name":"Pacific Silver Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed in suitable soils. If growth is slow, apply a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser in early spring. Avoid heavy fertilisation, which can cause imbalanced growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cilician-fir","common_name":"Cilician Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or bonemeal in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen. In alkaline soils, occasional chelated iron application prevents chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"algerian-fir","common_name":"Algerian Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilisation rarely required. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring on poor soils. In alkaline conditions, use chelated micronutrient supplements if chlorosis appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sakhalin-fir","common_name":"Sakhalin Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser or acidic conifer feed in early spring. Rarely needs supplemental feeding on appropriate soils. Avoid late-season nitrogen application.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"siberian-fir","common_name":"Siberian Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation required. A single application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient on poor soils. Avoid excessive feeding, which promotes soft growth prone to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"momi-fir","common_name":"Momi Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or acidic conifer granules in early spring. Young trees benefit from annual feeding to establish quickly; mature trees require little supplemental nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"east-himalayan-fir","common_name":"East Himalayan Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus conifer fertiliser in early spring. Young trees benefit from annual feeding for the first 5 years; established trees rarely need supplemental fertiliser if mulched annually with organic matter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"min-fir","common_name":"Min Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual application of slow-release granular conifer fertiliser in early spring. Top-dress with composted bark or leaf mould in autumn to maintain soil acidity and moisture retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupressus-nootkatensis","common_name":"Nootka Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required on suitable soils. If growth is slow or foliage lacks colour, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds on established trees, which can promote soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-nootka-cypress","common_name":"Weeping Nootka Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring if growth is sluggish or foliage is pale. On fertile garden soils, feeding is rarely needed after establishment. Top-dress annually with composted bark to maintain soil structure.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"modoc-cypress","common_name":"Modoc Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise on serpentine or poor rocky soils — excess nutrients can actually harm this species. On garden soils, avoid feeding altogether; rich conditions cause fast, weak growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yunnan-cypress","common_name":"Yunnan Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed, especially on limestone or rocky soils. If planted in improved garden loam, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports establishment in the first 2 years only.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chinese-weeping-cypress","common_name":"Chinese Weeping Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. Young trees benefit from a light balanced feed in spring for the first 2–3 years to support establishment. Established trees on typical garden soils need no regular feeding; excessive nitrogen promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-larch","common_name":"Chinese Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as buds swell, for the first 5 years. Established trees on fertile soils rarely need supplemental fertiliser. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which delay hardening and increase frost damage risk.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sikkim-larch","common_name":"Sikkim Larch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring before bud break. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer, which can promote soft growth susceptible to early frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masters-larch","common_name":"Masters","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. A single annual application is sufficient for established trees in good soil. Avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent late-season soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cedrus-atlantica-glauca-pendula","common_name":"Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no fertiliser in good garden soil. If growth is weak, apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush, weak growth susceptible to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-giant-sequoia","common_name":"Blue Giant Sequoia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Does not require routine fertilising in good garden soil. If established in poor soil, a single spring application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser supports healthy growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-grace-dawn-redwood","common_name":"Miss Grace Dawn Redwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support the flush of new growth. Plants in fertile, moist soil may need no supplemental feeding. Avoid fertilising after midsummer to prevent frost-tender late-season growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-grand-lotus","common_name":"White Grand Lotus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with slow-release aquatic plant tablets pushed into the soil near the rhizomes monthly from spring through midsummer. Avoid overfeeding, which promotes algae. Do not feed after late summer to allow the plant to prepare for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peony-lotus","common_name":"Peony Lotus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the growing medium every 3–4 weeks from late spring through midsummer. Cease feeding by late August to encourage the plant to harden off for winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-sunburst-lotus","common_name":"Giant Sunburst Lotus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed actively growing plants monthly from late spring through midsummer with slow-release aquatic plant tablets placed into the soil near the rhizomes. Do not feed in late summer or autumn. Large, vigorous cultivars benefit from slightly higher nutrient levels than compact types to sustain their massive flower and leaf production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-nardoo","common_name":"Common Nardoo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the substrate once in spring and again in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds that leach into the water and trigger algal blooms. No feeding needed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dwarf-water-clover","common_name":"Dwarf Water Clover","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In aquaria, use root tabs pushed into the substrate every 2–3 months; low liquid fertiliser dosing is acceptable but avoid excess nitrogen that promotes algae. In outdoor tubs, a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-water-clover","common_name":"Hairy Water Clover","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In aquaria, use root tabs every 2–3 months; minimal liquid macro-dosing needed given its modest growth rate. In pond tubs, push one aquatic fertiliser tablet into the basket substrate in early spring. Avoid high phosphate feeds that encourage algae in enclosed water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-floating-heart","common_name":"Crested Floating Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push one or two slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket substrate in spring and repeat in midsummer. Avoid liquid fertilisers that dissolve into the water column and fuel algae. Feeding is most important in large containers with low natural nutrient load.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-marsh-marigold","common_name":"Double Marsh Marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet or granules into the planting basket in early spring as growth resumes. A single application is usually sufficient for the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds near open water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-marsh-marigold","common_name":"White Marsh Marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser worked into the surrounding bog soil in early spring supports flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caltha-leptosepala","common_name":"White Marsh Marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced slow-release fertiliser worked into the surrounding soil in early spring. Being an alpine species it is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and does not require heavy feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that produce lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-king-cup","common_name":"Double King Cup","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the basket compost in early spring as new growth emerges. Repeat in early summer if growth appears weak. Avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds near pond water. A light mulch of well-rotted compost around bog-garden plantings in autumn also helps.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-arrowhead","common_name":"Japanese Arrowhead","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a tablet of slow-release aquatic fertiliser into the basket at planting time in spring. A second tablet in midsummer supports corm bulking. Avoid liquid feeds directly into pond water as they promote algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bog-arum","common_name":"Bog Arum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimally fertile conditions suit this species. A single aquatic fertiliser tablet per basket in spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising promotes excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"acorus-gramineus-ogon","common_name":"Golden Japanese Sweet Flag","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Over-fertilising can cause the variegation to revert toward plain green. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dwarf-sweet-flag","common_name":"Dwarf Sweet Flag","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very lightly — once every 6–8 weeks during the growing season with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at one-quarter strength. This dwarf cultivar is sensitive to fertiliser burn. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lesser-water-plantain","common_name":"Lesser Water Plantain","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising. This species thrives in low-nutrient conditions that mimic its natural habitat of clean oligotrophic water. Feeding encourages competitive weeds and algae while weakening the plant itself.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-speedwell","common_name":"Water Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required or recommended. Plants grow vigorously in the low-to-moderate nutrient levels typical of natural waterways. Excessive nutrients promote overly lush but weak growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greater-spearwort","common_name":"Greater Spearwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a single aquatic fertiliser tablet pressed into the basket compost at planting in spring. Too much feeding promotes excessive leafy growth and algal blooms in the pond. No additional feeding is needed through the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-spearwort","common_name":"Lesser Spearwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is not required or advised. Lesser Spearwort thrives in low to moderately fertile wet conditions. Adding fertiliser promotes algal competition and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bowl-lotus","common_name":"Bowl Lotus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use slow-release aquatic fertilizer tablets (e.g., Pondtabbs) pushed into the substrate every 3–4 weeks during active growth (May–August). Avoid granular fertilizers that dissolve into the water column, which promote algae. Do not fertilize during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carolina-queen-lotus","common_name":"Carolina Queen Lotus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push aquatic fertilizer tablets (e.g., Pondtabbs or Aquatic Plant Food) directly into the root zone every 3–4 weeks from May through August. Avoid water-soluble fertilizers that leach into the pond and cause algal blooms. Larger plants may need 2–3 tablets per application.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madagascar-lace-plant","common_name":"Madagascar Lace Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Use root fertilizer tablets placed near (but not touching) the bulb every 4–6 weeks. Liquid fertilizers are less effective as this is a root feeder. Avoid high-nitrate dosing; clean, low-nutrient water with targeted root nutrition produces the best results.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wavy-aponogeton","common_name":"Wavy Aponogeton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Root fertilizer tablets pushed into the substrate near the bulb every 4–6 weeks during active growth. Liquid fertilizers can supplement but root feeding is the primary uptake route. CO2 injection improves leaf size, vigor, and reddish coloration but is not mandatory.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boivin-s-aponogeton","common_name":"Boivin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Root tabs every 4–6 weeks are essential given the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-feathered-aponogeton","common_name":"Long-feathered Aponogeton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Root fertilizer tablets every 4–6 weeks are strongly recommended. Supplemental liquid fertilizers focusing on potassium and micronutrients (especially iron) can be added weekly. CO2 injection is beneficial but not essential — it enhances leaf volume, intensity of the ruffling, and overall growth rate significantly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stiff-leaved-aponogeton","common_name":"Stiff-leaved Aponogeton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Root fertilizer tablets placed near the rhizome every 6–8 weeks support sustained growth. Since this species grows continuously without dormancy, consistent low-level nutrition is more important than periodic heavy dosing. Supplemental liquid fertilizers with iron and micronutrients help maintain deep leaf color.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"floating-aponogeton","common_name":"Floating Aponogeton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Root fertilizer tablets every 6–8 weeks during the active growing season. A. natans is a moderate feeder and not as demanding as larger Aponogeton species. Liquid fertilizers can supplement but root feeding is more effective. Reduce or stop fertilization during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whorled-water-milfoil","common_name":"Whorled Water Milfoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; excess nutrients encourage algae. If planted in an inert substrate (gravel/sand), add aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablets at planting once per season. Avoid liquid fertilisers that promote algal blooms.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-water-starwort","common_name":"Common Water Starwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding required or recommended. Excess nutrients accelerate algal competition and reduce water clarity. The plant obtains sufficient nutrients from the water column and pond sediment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carolina-mosquito-fern","common_name":"Carolina Mosquito Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Self-fertilising via nitrogen fixation. No external fertiliser needed or recommended. In very nutrient-poor water, a dilute liquid aquatic feed (quarter strength) can be added monthly, but typically unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivy-leaved-duckweed","common_name":"Ivy-leaved Duckweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. Absorbs dissolved minerals and nitrates directly from the water column. In aquaria with fish waste, no supplemental feeding is needed. Excessive nutrients can cause nuisance growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-duckweed","common_name":"Greater Duckweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Self-sustaining in a natural pond; absorbs nutrients from the water column. No feeding required. In ultra-oligotrophic (very clean) water or aquaria without fish, a minimal dilute aquatic fertiliser can be applied monthly.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"canadian-waterweed","common_name":"Canadian Waterweed","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No supplemental fertiliser needed in established ponds or aquaria with fish. In plant-only aquaria, a monthly dose of liquid aquatic fertiliser at half the recommended rate supports healthy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nuttall-s-waterweed","common_name":"Nuttall","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal. In nutrient-poor aquaria without fish, use a dilute liquid aquatic fertiliser monthly. In pond or aquarium settings with fish, waste provides adequate nutrition. Avoid over-fertilising, which promotes nuisance algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-waterweed","common_name":"Brazilian Waterweed","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"In aquaria with fish, waste provides sufficient nitrogen and phosphorus. Liquid CO2 supplementation and a balanced aquatic fertiliser dosed weekly at half the recommended rate will maximise growth rate and colour. Avoid excessive nitrogen which encourages hair algae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-pondweed","common_name":"Shining Pondweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required in established ponds where substrate supplies nutrients. In sterile aquatic compost, add aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the substrate in spring (once per growing season). Avoid liquid fertilisers that promote algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-water-lily","common_name":"Prickly Water Lily","category":"edible","fertilising":"Heavy feeder. Incorporate slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablets into the root zone at planting. Top-dress with aquatic tablets monthly during peak growth (summer). Rich pond mud often provides adequate nutrition in outdoor settings.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-anubias","common_name":"Broad-leaved Anubias","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeder. Benefits from liquid aquarium fertiliser dosed at half the recommended rate weekly. CO2 supplementation is not necessary but slightly accelerates the slow growth rate. Root tabs near the fine roots can provide supplemental nutrition.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-anubias","common_name":"Dwarf Anubias","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Very light feeder. A dilute all-in-one liquid aquarium fertiliser at half dose weekly is sufficient. CO2 injection is not required. In heavily planted aquariums, existing nutrient levels from fish bioload are often adequate without additional supplementation.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"kacip-fatimah","common_name":"Kacip Fatimah","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter strength every 3–4 weeks during active growth (spring through autumn). Avoid high-nitrogen formulations that produce weak, pale growth. Do not fertilise in winter when growth slows. This plant is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up; flush the soil every 2–3 months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winged-kacip-fatimah","common_name":"Winged Kacip Fatimah","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Flush the root zone with plain water every 2–3 months to prevent salt accumulation. Do not fertilise during winter rest or low-light periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-kacip-fatimah","common_name":"Dwarf Kacip Fatimah","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply an extremely dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) every 4–6 weeks during active growth. The small plant size and compact root system mean it is very sensitive to over-fertilisation. Flush roots with plain water every 3 months to prevent fertiliser salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pothos-leaf-labisia","common_name":"Pothos-leaf Labisia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during active growth. The pothoina species may be slightly more vigorous than Labisia pumila, so feeding can be marginally more frequent in good growing conditions. Avoid fertilising in low light or cool periods, and flush regularly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-sonerila","common_name":"Painted Sonerila","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth (spring–summer) with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10). Omit feeding in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising burns the fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-sonerila","common_name":"Slender Sonerila","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from spring through late summer. No feeding in autumn or winter. Flush the pot with plain water every 2–3 months to prevent salt accumulation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cambodian-sonerila","common_name":"Cambodian Sonerila","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush but weak growth susceptible to fungal issues in high-humidity environments.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-bertolonia","common_name":"Hairy Bertolonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth. Bertolonia is sensitive to fertiliser salts — flush the pot with plain water every two months. Withhold feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-red-bertolonia","common_name":"Blood-red Bertolonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) only during active growth in spring and summer. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter. Excess fertiliser salts damage the fine root system and cause leaf tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celebes-pepper","common_name":"Celebes Pepper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to monthly in early autumn and withhold during winter rest. A fertiliser with slightly higher potassium supports stem strength and patterning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saffron-pepper","common_name":"Saffron Pepper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 or 20-20-20) at half strength every two weeks from spring through early autumn. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop feeding in winter. Good potassium levels support strong stem growth on this vigorous climber.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forest-pepper","common_name":"Forest Pepper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. A monthly feed in early autumn, then a rest period in winter with no fertiliser, suits the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-leaf-pepper","common_name":"Purple-leaf Pepper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength. Withhold feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lacquered-pepper-plant","common_name":"Lacquered Pepper Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK) monthly from March to September at half-strength. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-pepper","common_name":"Black Pepper","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser; switch to a potassium-rich formula when berries begin to form. Withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"betel-leaf","common_name":"Betel Leaf","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced organic or slow-release fertiliser monthly during active growth. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush but dilute-flavoured foliage; a moderate balanced feed gives the best leaf quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-pepper-vine","common_name":"Japanese Pepper Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring when growth resumes. In containers, supplement with a liquid balanced feed monthly through summer. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"root-beer-plant","common_name":"Root Beer Plant","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser rich in nitrogen to support the large leaf canopy. Liquid feeds work well. Compost top-dressing in spring boosts vigour. No feeding required when dormant in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pussy-ears-plant","common_name":"Pussy Ears Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength. Overfeeding produces lax, sparse growth. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teddy-bear-vine","common_name":"Teddy Bear Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a general-purpose balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser once a month during spring and summer. Because the plant grows year-round, a single reduced dose in autumn is beneficial. Do not feed in deepest winter when light levels are at their lowest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"veldt-cyanotis","common_name":"Veldt Cyanotis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) diluted to half strength from spring through early autumn. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cobweb-spiderwort","common_name":"Cobweb Spiderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks from spring to early autumn. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"node-flower-cyanotis","common_name":"Node-flower Cyanotis","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (at half the recommended rate) monthly from spring to early autumn. Withhold feeding in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hamilton-s-strobilanthes","common_name":"Hamilton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during the flowering season. Avoid heavy nitrogen which promotes foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eared-strobilanthes","common_name":"Eared Strobilanthes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced 10-10-10 liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from spring to early autumn. Reduce to monthly in late autumn; stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldfussia","common_name":"Goldfussia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from spring to early autumn. Pinch out growing tips after fertilising to encourage branching and more prolific flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallich-s-strobilanthes","common_name":"Wallich","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring as growth resumes. Supplement with a liquid feed monthly during summer. Mulch the crown with compost or bark in late autumn to protect roots over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sabin-s-strobilanthes","common_name":"Sabin","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks from spring to early autumn. In years preceding a predicted gregarious flowering event, reduce nitrogen in favour of a higher potassium feed to promote flower development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-pellionia","common_name":"Rough Pellionia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser at half the recommended strength. Do not feed in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wrinkled-elatostema","common_name":"Wrinkled Elatostema","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to early autumn. The plant is not a heavy feeder; excess fertiliser causes scorched leaf margins. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sessile-elatostema","common_name":"Sessile Elatostema","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a very diluted (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during active growth. Over-fertilising in terrariums causes salt build-up that damages sensitive roots. No feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"creeping-elatostema","common_name":"Creeping Elatostema","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth. The RHS recommends using a balanced feed at standard strength during the growing season. Withhold feeding from late autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"malabar-quisqualis","common_name":"Malabar Quisqualis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and supplement with a liquid phosphorus-rich feed monthly during the flowering season. Excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teysmann-s-medinilla","common_name":"Teysmann","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser or a low-nitrogen orchid feed. Reduce to monthly in early autumn and withhold entirely through the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kucynjak-s-columnea","common_name":"Kucynjak","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks from spring through early autumn with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser or a high-potassium feed to promote flowering. Switch to a very diluted feed monthly in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oblong-leaf-sanchezia","common_name":"Oblong-leaf Sanchezia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) every two weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn). Reduce to monthly in winter. Consistent feeding supports the rapid growth rate and sustains flowering; deficiency shows as pale, washed-out foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reticulate-pseuderanthemum","common_name":"Reticulate Pseuderanthemum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 10-10-10 or 20-20-20). Withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-waffle-plant","common_name":"Purple Waffle Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Reduce to monthly in autumn and stop entirely in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"portella-ruellia","common_name":"Portella Ruellia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–3 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer). Withhold feeding in autumn and winter. Excess nitrogen encourages floppy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-nerve-plant","common_name":"Pink Nerve Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter strength. Fittonia has modest nutrient needs and over-fertilising causes excessive, leggy growth. Withhold feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fittonia-albivenis-red-star","common_name":"Red Nerve Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter strength. Fittonia requires very little feeding; over-fertilising promotes lush but colourless, leggy growth. No feeding required from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-tiger-nerve-plant","common_name":"White Tiger Nerve Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength. Fittonia has low nutritional requirements; excessive feeding causes oversized, floppy growth that loses its compact character. No feeding needed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fascinator-zebra-plant","common_name":"Fascinator Zebra Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Switch to a high-potassium feed as buds form to support flower development. Withhold feeding during the post-bloom rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panama-queen","common_name":"Panama Queen","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks through the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced, slow-release or liquid fertiliser. A high-potassium formula can be applied as flower bracts begin to develop to support bloom production. Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-crossandra","common_name":"African Crossandra","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at half strength every 2–3 weeks from spring through early autumn. Withhold feed in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-crossandra","common_name":"Prickly Crossandra","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting, then supplement with a liquid feed at half strength every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer. Avoid heavy feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"basketgrass","common_name":"Basketgrass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn). No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"raven-zz-plant","common_name":"Raven ZZ Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month during spring and summer only. Overfeeding causes leggy, weak growth. No feeding required in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"velvet-leaf-vine","common_name":"Velvet Leaf Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) at half strength during spring and summer. A fertiliser slightly higher in nitrogen supports the lush foliage. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shampoo-ginger","common_name":"Shampoo Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"In spring and summer, feed monthly with a balanced slow-release or liquid fertiliser. Topdress with compost annually at the start of the growing season. No feeding is required during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"red-ginger","common_name":"Red Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular fertiliser balanced for flowering (e.g., 8-10-10) at the start of the growing season, then supplement with a liquid feed every 3–4 weeks through summer. Topdress with compost annually. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turmeric","common_name":"Turmeric","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced fertiliser or compost into the soil at planting. During the growing season, apply a balanced liquid feed every 3–4 weeks to support vigorous rhizome development. A slightly higher potassium feed in mid-summer promotes rhizome bulk. Cease feeding when foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"resurrection-lily","common_name":"Resurrection Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10 NPK) every 4 weeks from spring to late summer. Do not feed during winter dormancy. A light top-dressing of well-rotted compost at emergence encourages vigorous growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-crocus","common_name":"Tropical Crocus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) from the time leaves fully emerge until late summer. Withhold feed entirely during dormancy. A potassium-enriched feed in midsummer can improve flowering the following season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cork-stemmed-passionflower","common_name":"Cork-Stemmed Passionflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in spring. Excess nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers and fruit. Container plants may benefit from a dilute liquid feed monthly in summer.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"red-inca-passionflower","common_name":"Red Inca Passionflower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release bloom-booster fertiliser (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium) in spring and again in midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-passionflower","common_name":"White Passionflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as growth starts. Avoid high nitrogen in summer which promotes leafy growth over flowers. A potassium-rich tomato fertiliser applied fortnightly from early summer improves flowering and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laurel-clockvine","common_name":"Laurel Clockvine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn). A fertiliser with moderate nitrogen and higher potassium (such as 5-5-10) supports flowering. No feeding necessary in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sweet-clockvine","common_name":"Sweet Clockvine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) throughout the growing season. A slightly phosphorus-rich fertiliser from midsummer encourages continued bloom. Grown as an annual, feeding can be more generous — fortnightly in peak growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-clockvine","common_name":"Red Clockvine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks throughout the main growing season (late spring to early autumn). Switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium formulation from late summer to encourage flowering. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chalice-vine","common_name":"Chalice Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in spring, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula (e.g., 5-10-15) monthly through summer to promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-flowered-chalice-vine","common_name":"Long-Flowered Chalice Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20) monthly from spring to early summer, then switch to a high-potassium formula (e.g., tomato feed) from midsummer to encourage bud set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-chalice-vine","common_name":"Golden Chalice Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Begin feeding in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to promote leaf growth. From late spring, transition to a high-potassium fertiliser fortnightly until late summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vanilla-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Vanilla Trumpet Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring. Supplement with liquid potassium-rich feed monthly from late spring through summer to maximise flower production. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding, which reduces bloom count.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"royal-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Royal Trumpet Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to boost growth, then use a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g., rose food) every 3–4 weeks from spring to late summer to sustain the prolific blooming cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crossvine","common_name":"Crossvine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires little supplemental feeding in garden soils. If growth is poor, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tangerine-beauty-crossvine","common_name":"Tangerine Beauty Crossvine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low-maintenance; apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if grown in poor soils. In average garden conditions, no annual feeding is necessary. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which suppress blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madame-galen-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Madame Galen Trumpet Vine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"In average garden soil, little fertiliser is needed. Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g., rose food) in spring to encourage flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which cause lush leafy growth and few blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-trumpet-creeper","common_name":"Yellow Trumpet Creeper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) once in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage foliage over flowers. Established plants in decent soil rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bower-vine","common_name":"Bower Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) in early spring, then switch to a high-potassium liquid feed every 2–3 weeks through summer to promote flowering. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-bower-vine","common_name":"Pink Bower Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release granules in spring, then liquid high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) every 2–3 weeks from late spring through late summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wonga-wonga-vine","common_name":"Wonga Wonga Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Generally low-maintenance. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth is poor. On fertile soils, no routine feeding is needed — excess nitrogen produces rank foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"port-st-johns-creeper","common_name":"Port St. Johns Creeper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in spring and a high-potassium liquid feed every 3–4 weeks through summer. Avoid heavy nitrogen application. Mature established plants need minimal feeding on reasonably fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cat-s-claw-vine","common_name":"Cat","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising in most landscapes — this vine grows aggressively without supplemental nutrients. If grown in a container and kept intentionally contained, a low-nitrogen slow-release granule in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Pink Trumpet Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes. From late spring through summer, supplement with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks to boost flowering. Stop feeding in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-guinea-creeper","common_name":"New Guinea Creeper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser (e.g. NPK 20-20-20) every 2 weeks through the growing season. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in early autumn to encourage flower initiation. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-trumpetbush","common_name":"Yellow Trumpetbush","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring and again in midsummer. Container plants benefit from a liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during the active growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-trumpet-vine","common_name":"Yellow Trumpet Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer. A formula with slightly elevated potassium (e.g. tomato feed) encourages flowering. Reduce to monthly or cease entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garlic-vine","common_name":"Garlic Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring at the start of the growing season. Supplement with a liquid feed every 3–4 weeks through summer. Reduce or cease feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-garlic-vine","common_name":"Wild Garlic Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. Organic fertilisers or well-composted manure applied in spring support vigorous flowering. Reduce to monthly in autumn; cease in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monkey-comb-vine","common_name":"Monkey Comb Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced controlled-release fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a liquid feed every 3–4 weeks through the flowering and growing season. Phosphorus-rich formulas support root establishment and flower development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garlic-bignone","common_name":"Garlic Bignone","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Supplement with a liquid feed during summer to encourage the second flush of blooms. Trim hard after each flowering period to promote strong new growth and the next flowering cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cat-s-claw-creeper","common_name":"Cat","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally low-maintenance and does not require heavy feeding. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth seems sluggish. A phosphorus-rich feed encourages flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cajuru-vine","common_name":"Cajuru Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced NPK fertiliser (10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Incorporate well-rotted compost into the planting hole or container annually. Reduce feeding in cooler months. Organic slow-release fertilisers suit container cultivation well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clove-vine","common_name":"Clove Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) diluted to half strength. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"azores-jasmine","common_name":"Azores Jasmine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as tomato feed) monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn). This promotes flowering over leafy growth. Do not feed during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dipladenia-sanderi","common_name":"Dipladenia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser, then switch to a high-potassium feed (tomato feed) in midsummer to maximise flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barbara-karst-bougainvillea","common_name":"Barbara Karst Bougainvillea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser (e.g. 6-30-30) during the blooming season every 4–6 weeks to encourage bract colour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"san-diego-red-bougainvillea","common_name":"San Diego Red Bougainvillea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support new growth, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed every 4–6 weeks during the blooming season. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of the spectacular bract display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-wreath","common_name":"Purple Wreath","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced slow-release fertiliser, or apply a liquid balanced fertiliser every 2–4 weeks from spring through summer. Compost or well-rotted manure applied as a mulch in spring also benefits this heavy feeder.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"two-flowered-everlasting-pea","common_name":"Two-Flowered Everlasting Pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting time in spring. During the growing season, a monthly liquid feed high in potassium (tomato fertiliser) encourages continued flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"longcluster-japanese-wisteria","common_name":"Longcluster Japanese Wisteria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium and phosphorus fertiliser in late winter or early spring (e.g. rose feed). Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage lush vegetative growth at the expense of the flower racemes. Young plants may benefit from a balanced fertiliser in the establishment years.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-grass","common_name":"Rose Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at half strength every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer). Stop feeding once flowering ends and the plant begins to die back for dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mashua","common_name":"Mashua","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting. Once vines are established, switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser) every 3–4 weeks from midsummer to encourage tuber bulking. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which suppress tuber formation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dusky-coral-pea","common_name":"Dusky Coral Pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility requirements. Apply a slow-release native plant fertiliser (low phosphorus) once in early spring if growth is weak. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers, which can be toxic to Proteaceae-adjacent Australian natives. In fertile soils, no supplemental feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"happy-wanderer","common_name":"Happy Wanderer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release native plant fertiliser (low phosphorus formulation) once in early spring. Excess fertiliser, particularly phosphorus, can cause nutrient toxicity in Australian natives. In average garden soils with annual mulching, feeding may not be necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snake-vine","common_name":"Snake Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Low fertility requirements. Apply a slow-release fertiliser formulated for Australian natives (low phosphorus) once in spring. In phosphorus-sensitive sandy coastal soils, phosphorus-rich fertilisers can cause toxicity. Healthy established plants rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"benary-s-giant-coral-zinnia","common_name":"Benary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a liquid fertiliser high in phosphorus and potassium (e.g., 5-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season to sustain prolific flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"uproar-rose-zinnia","common_name":"Uproar Rose zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a liquid tomato-type fertiliser (high potassium) every 3–4 weeks during flowering to sustain bloom size and stem strength. Excess nitrogen produces large plants with fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-lime-red-zinnia","common_name":"Queen Lime Red zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at transplanting. Supplement with a liquid fertiliser higher in phosphorus and potassium (5-10-10 or equivalent) every 2–3 weeks during the main flowering season. For cut-flower use, consistent feeding directly supports stem length and bloom size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queeny-lime-orange-zinnia","common_name":"Queeny Lime Orange zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Side-dress or use a dilute liquid feed (low-nitrogen) every 3–4 weeks once blooming begins. Avoid excess nitrogen, which reduces flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oklahoma-salmon-zinnia","common_name":"Oklahoma Salmon zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a low-nitrogen liquid feed (such as 5-10-10) every 3–4 weeks during peak bloom to sustain flower production without promoting excess foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-carpet-zinnia","common_name":"Persian Carpet zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation needed. A single application of balanced slow-release granules (10-10-10) at planting is sufficient. Overly fertile soil promotes lush foliage but fewer of the characteristic bicolored blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crystal-white-narrowleaf-zinnia","common_name":"Crystal White narrowleaf zinnia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting. Additional feeding is rarely necessary in average garden soil. In containers, apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks to replenish nutrients lost through frequent irrigation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cosmos-bipinnatus-sensation-mixed","common_name":"Sensation Mixed cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising in enriched garden soil — excess nitrogen produces tall, floppy plants with few flowers. In containers with inert media, a single application of half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly is sufficient. In lean garden soil, no feeding is needed beyond what is present at planting.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purity-cosmos","common_name":"Purity cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required in garden soil of average fertility or above. In genuinely poor or sandy soils, a single application of low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at sowing/planting improves early establishment without promoting unwanted leafy growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rubenza-cosmos","common_name":"Rubenza cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal to none in garden soil. Excess nitrogen intensifies the problem of floppy growth and delays flowering. In containers, a monthly half-strength liquid feed with low-nitrogen formula is acceptable. In borders with average soil, no supplemental feeding is recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupcakes-blush-cosmos","common_name":"Cupcakes Blush cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required in average garden soil. In containers or genuinely impoverished sandy soils, apply a monthly half-strength balanced liquid feed. Avoid high-nitrogen products. Excess fertility causes floppy stems and delays the onset of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-click-snow-puff-cosmos","common_name":"Double Click Snow Puff cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed. A single light application of balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that suppress blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ladybird-scarlet-cosmos","common_name":"Ladybird Scarlet cosmos","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in average garden soil. In very poor or container media, apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser once at planting. Excessive feeding delays and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"audray-white-globe-amaranth","common_name":"Audray White globe amaranth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting. One or two light supplemental feeds mid-season support tall-stemmed cut-flower production. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations that promote vegetative growth over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ping-pong-purple-globe-amaranth","common_name":"Ping Pong Purple globe amaranth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser at planting. Container-grown plants benefit from a dilute liquid feed every 3–4 weeks mid-season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich formulas promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawberry-fields-gomphrena","common_name":"Strawberry Fields gomphrena","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting is sufficient in average soil. For cut-flower production, a low-nitrogen liquid feed every 3–4 weeks encourages taller, stronger stems. Avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-globe-amaranth","common_name":"Trailing globe amaranth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. In very poor soils or containers, apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds that promote leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"strawflower","common_name":"Strawflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser is needed or desirable. Excessive fertility reduces flowering and causes floppy stems. In very poor sandy soils, a single low-nitrogen feed at planting is the maximum required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bright-bikinis-strawflower","common_name":"Bright Bikinis strawflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser at potting or planting. Container plants benefit from a half-strength balanced liquid feed every 3–4 weeks. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations — they produce leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-everlasting","common_name":"Golden everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once at planting and again at bud set. Excess nitrogen reduces flowering. Avoid high-phosphorus feeds that can lock up trace elements.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-size-scarlet-everlasting","common_name":"King Size Scarlet everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) at bud formation enhances bract colour. Avoid regular high-nitrogen feeding, which pushes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curry-plant","common_name":"Curry plant","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required. An occasional top-dress with grit improves drainage. Feeding with nitrogen-rich fertiliser produces lush, frost-tender growth and diminishes fragrance.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"licorice-plant","common_name":"Licorice plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during the growing season. Excessive feeding produces lush, soft growth prone to rot. No feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chantilly-peach-snapdragon","common_name":"Chantilly Peach snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting, then a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g. tomato feed) every 2 weeks during bud and bloom. Avoid high nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocket-mixed-snapdragon","common_name":"Rocket Mixed snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from establishment through peak flowering. A high-potassium feed during bud formation improves flower quality. Tall stems benefit from adequate potassium for stem strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madame-butterfly-snapdragon","common_name":"Madame Butterfly snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during growth, switching to a high-potassium feed at bud set to promote double bloom development. These F1 hybrids are heavy feeders compared to open-pollinated types.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"black-prince-snapdragon","common_name":"Black Prince snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting and a liquid high-potassium feed every 2 weeks from bud formation through flowering to intensify the crimson bract colour and prolong the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"potomac-early-snapdragon","common_name":"Potomac Early snapdragon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a liquid feed high in potassium (tomato fertiliser) every 2–3 weeks during bud set and flowering to maximise stem length and bloom count.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-jekyll-love-in-a-mist","common_name":"Miss Jekyll love-in-a-mist","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. A single application of general-purpose granular fertiliser worked into the seedbed at sowing is sufficient. Excess nitrogen produces lush foliage and poor flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"albion-black-pod-nigella","common_name":"Albion Black Pod nigella","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Low fertility needs. A light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of pods and flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"persian-jewels-love-in-a-mist","common_name":"Persian Jewels love-in-a-mist","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal; a light incorporation of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing suffices. No routine liquid feeding required. High-nitrogen fertilisers will reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-love-in-a-mist","common_name":"Spanish love-in-a-mist","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very low requirements. A light pre-sowing dressing of balanced fertiliser is adequate. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; N. hispanica in lean soil flowers far more abundantly than in rich ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scabiosa-atropurpurea","common_name":"Pincushion flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Supplement with a liquid feed high in potassium (e.g., tomato fertiliser) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season to sustain long-season flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-mix-pincushion-flower","common_name":"Tall Mix pincushion flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. Apply liquid high-potassium feed every 3–4 weeks throughout the growing season to promote continuous flower production. Excess nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of cut-flower stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-knight-scabiosa","common_name":"Black Knight scabiosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply balanced slow-release granules at planting. Feed every 3–4 weeks with a liquid high-potassium fertiliser (tomato feed) from bud appearance through to season end to sustain the long flowering period. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salmon-queen-scabiosa","common_name":"Salmon Queen scabiosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) at sowing time, then feed with a liquid high-potash feed (e.g. tomato feed) every 3–4 weeks once flower buds appear. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fama-white-scabiosa","common_name":"Fama White scabiosa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work a slow-release balanced fertiliser into the planting hole at establishment. Feed established clumps with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potash feed in late spring to promote flowering. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starflower-pincushion","common_name":"Starflower pincushion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing time is usually sufficient on fertile soils. Feeding too liberally delays flowering and reduces seed-head quality. On very poor soils, apply a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bishop-s-flower","common_name":"Bishop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser into the bed before sowing. On fertile soils, no further feeding is usually required. On poor soils, apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toothpick-plant","common_name":"Toothpick plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single pre-sowing application of balanced fertiliser is sufficient on average soils. Heavy feeding encourages oversized, floppy plants. On extremely poor, sandy soils, a single liquid balanced feed at bud formation stage helps flower development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spencer-waved-sweet-pea","common_name":"Spencer Waved sweet pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash feed (tomato fertiliser, e.g. Tomorite) every 10–14 days once the first buds appear. At planting, incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser or bone meal into the trench. Avoid excess nitrogen, which produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cupani-sweet-pea","common_name":"Cupani sweet pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work in a balanced granular fertiliser or blood, fish and bone at planting. Once flowering begins, switch to a weekly or fortnightly high-potash liquid feed (tomato fertiliser). Cupani is less demanding than modern Spencers but still responds well to regular potash feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-lady-sweet-pea","common_name":"Painted Lady sweet pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"At planting, enrich soil with well-rotted manure and a balanced granular fertiliser. Begin high-potash liquid feeding (tomato feed) fortnightly once flowers begin. Old cultivars like Painted Lady respond well to foliar feeding with seaweed extract applied in cool morning conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bachelor-s-button","common_name":"Bachelor","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once at planting with a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10). Excess nitrogen produces leafy plants with poor flowering. No further feeding is typically needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-ball-cornflower","common_name":"Black Ball cornflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at sowing or transplanting. A mid-season liquid feed low in nitrogen (e.g. 5-10-10) can support continued bloom; avoid high-nitrogen products.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-boy-cornflower","common_name":"Blue Boy cornflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One application of balanced slow-release fertiliser at sowing time is sufficient. Plants grown in poor soil may benefit from a single liquid feed (low-N formulation) once buds appear. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-sultan","common_name":"Sweet sultan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting. A single liquid feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula (e.g. tomato feed) as buds appear can boost flower size and fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cramer-s-amazon-celosia","common_name":"Cramer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser (20-20-20) every 2 weeks from establishment through bud set. Once flowering begins, switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula to support bloom longevity rather than vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-amaranth","common_name":"Red amaranth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One balanced slow-release fertiliser application at planting supports establishment. Additional feeding is rarely needed and may reduce flowering. If grown primarily for edible leaf production, monthly nitrogen-rich feeds will boost yield.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"larkspur","common_name":"Larkspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Enrich the bed with balanced slow-release fertiliser before sowing. A liquid feed of balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich fertiliser when spikes are forming encourages sturdy stems and rich flower colour. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding which reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forking-larkspur","common_name":"Forking larkspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Forking larkspur grows naturally in poor, lean soils and requires minimal feeding. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers. If soil is very poor, a single application of a balanced, low-dose slow-release fertiliser at sowing time is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mother-of-pearl-poppy","common_name":"Mother of Pearl poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in average soil. If growth is very slow, apply a single low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed once buds form. Over-feeding reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"opium-poppy","common_name":"Opium poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Usually unnecessary. On very poor soils, a single balanced granular feed worked into the seedbed before sowing is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds which suppress flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lauren-s-grape-peony-poppy","common_name":"Lauren","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. On very impoverished soils, rake a balanced granular fertiliser into the seedbed before sowing. A single high-potassium liquid feed at bud stage can intensify flower colour without driving excessive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thai-silk-california-poppy","common_name":"Thai Silk California poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed. Fertiliser, particularly nitrogen, destroys the flowering display by promoting leafy growth. The Thai Silk series was bred specifically to perform in lean soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"china-aster","common_name":"China aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g., tomato feed) every 2 weeks once buds form to extend the flowering display and intensify colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"matsumoto-mix-aster","common_name":"Matsumoto Mix aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (N-P-K 10-10-10) at planting. Switch to a high-potassium liquid feed every 2 weeks from bud initiation through flowering to promote strong stems and colour saturation. Commercial growers often use controlled-release fertiliser plugs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"annual-baby-s-breath","common_name":"Annual baby","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. Overly fertile soil promotes lush, floppy growth over flowers. If soil is very poor, a light application of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing time is sufficient. Do not feed with high-nitrogen products.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"statice-sea-lavender","common_name":"Statice sea lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting. Feed monthly with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser once stems begin developing. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy rosette growth at the expense of flowering stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"qis-mix-statice","common_name":"QIS Mix statice","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of blooms. One light liquid feed at bud stage is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"katz-sakura-stock","common_name":"Katz Sakura stock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-phosphorus starter feed at planting, then switch to a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks during stem elongation. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which reduces the ratio of double-flowered plants. Cease feeding once in full bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"throatwort","common_name":"Throatwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from planting until flowering begins. High-potassium feeds (tomato-type) in the run-up to flowering improve stem strength and colour intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mignonette","common_name":"Mignonette","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at sowing time. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. One or two liquid feeds with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula during the growing season is sufficient to support flowering without sacrificing fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-teasel","common_name":"Common teasel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is unnecessary and counterproductive. Teasel thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils. Excess nitrogen produces overly leafy growth and weakens the architectural form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-laceflower","common_name":"White laceflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no feeding in moderately fertile soil. A single application of low-nitrogen, balanced granular fertiliser at planting is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds, which reduce flowering and increase susceptibility to lodging.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mexican-sunflower","common_name":"Mexican sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser sparingly at planting. Avoid further fertilisation in poor soils — in average garden soil, no additional feeding is required. Excess nitrogen is the most common cultivation mistake.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"torch-mexican-sunflower","common_name":"Torch Mexican sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen, phosphorus-and-potassium-rich fertiliser at planting. No further feeding is required in average garden soil. In very poor sandy soils, one additional balanced liquid feed at bud stage can be beneficial. Never use high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"teddy-bear-sunflower","common_name":"Teddy Bear sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich balanced fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once when planting. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; they encourage leaf growth over blooms. One mid-season feed is sufficient for most soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-queen-sunflower","common_name":"Velvet Queen sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One application of a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 10-20-10) at planting time. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds. A single liquid feed at the bud stage can support flowering on poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-immortelle","common_name":"Common immortelle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One light feed of balanced granular fertiliser at planting time is sufficient. Over-fertilising, especially with nitrogen, reduces flowering. On naturally poor or sandy soils, a single balanced liquid feed in early summer can be beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honesty","common_name":"Honesty","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring of the flowering year. Rich soil usually provides sufficient nutrition; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that delay flowering. No autumn feeding is needed in the first year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thoroughwax","common_name":"Thoroughwax","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation needed. One light balanced feed at sowing time is sufficient on average soils. Avoid high-nitrogen applications which produce lush but weak stems. On very poor soils, one liquid feed during active growth aids cut-flower stem quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"billy-buttons","common_name":"Billy buttons","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; native to low-nutrient soils. A light application of a slow-release balanced fertiliser at planting is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds. On already fertile soil, no supplemental feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-trillium","common_name":"White Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or composted bark in autumn annually. Slow-release organic fertiliser (e.g. bone meal) can be applied lightly in early spring. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds, which are incompatible with the low-nutrient leaf-litter ecosystem the plant evolved in.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-trillium","common_name":"Red Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dressing with well-rotted leaf mould is the most appropriate feed. A light application of bone meal in early spring supports rhizome development. Avoid synthetic nitrogen fertilisers; high fertility disrupts the forest-soil ecology the plant depends on.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toadshade-trillium","common_name":"Toadshade Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a thin top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers; a balanced slow-release granular feed at half strength in early spring is sufficient if soil is poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-betsy","common_name":"Sweet Betsy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually in autumn with leaf mould or composted bark. A half-strength balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring benefits plants in poorer soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of rhizome strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-trillium","common_name":"Painted Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch annually in autumn with conifer needles or pine leaf mould — this is the primary nutrition source in nature. Avoid conventional fertilisers; a very light application of acidifying slow-release fertiliser (e.g., for ericaceous plants) in early spring is acceptable if foliage looks pale.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-trillium","common_name":"Yellow Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Dress annually in autumn with a generous layer of leaf mould. A light application of balanced ericaceous slow-release granules in early spring supports vigorous foliage. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nodding-trillium","common_name":"Nodding Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dress of leaf mould or well-rotted bark compost is sufficient. In very poor soils, a light dose of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is beneficial. Avoid overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drooping-trillium","common_name":"Drooping Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn mulch with leaf mould is the primary feed. A very light balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is acceptable in poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-white-trillium","common_name":"Western White Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually in autumn with conifer needle compost or leaf mould, mimicking natural forest floor conditions. Conventional fertilisers are generally unnecessary and may be counterproductive. An ericaceous slow-release feed at low dose in spring benefits plants in non-conifer garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-trillium","common_name":"Giant Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch annually in autumn with leaf mould. A light balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring benefits plants in nutrient-poor garden soils. Avoid overfeeding — Giant Trillium in enriched woodland soil rarely needs additional fertiliser.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-hepatica","common_name":"Common Hepatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of leaf mould or balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-lobed-hepatica","common_name":"Round-lobed Hepatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with composted leaf mould each autumn. A light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is beneficial. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-lobed-hepatica","common_name":"Sharp-lobed Hepatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dressing with leaf mould is the most effective feeding. Supplement with a low-dose balanced slow-release granule in early spring if soil is poor. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"transylvanian-hepatica","common_name":"Transylvanian Hepatica","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould in autumn. Apply a light dose of balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) in early spring. Avoid over-feeding, which produces excessive leaf growth and weakens flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bloodroot","common_name":"Bloodroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge, or top-dress with composted leaf mould annually in autumn. Avoid feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-bloodroot","common_name":"Double Bloodroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) as shoots emerge in early spring, or apply composted leaf mould in autumn. Do not feed during dormancy. This cultivar requires more resources to produce the larger double flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-wild-ginger","common_name":"Western Wild Ginger","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required in organic-rich woodland soils. Annual top-dressing with composted bark or leaf mould in autumn is sufficient. A light balanced fertiliser in spring supports establishment in poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mottled-wild-ginger","common_name":"Mottled Wild Ginger","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual top-dressing with composted leaf mould or aged bark in autumn is ideal and often sufficient. A light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring can support growth in nutrient-poor soils. Avoid excess feeding, which may reduce the distinctive leaf mottling contrast.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panda-face-ginger","common_name":"Panda Face Ginger","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from spring through midsummer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush leaf growth at the expense of the root system. Top-dress with leaf mould annually in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-symphony-foamflower","common_name":"Spring Symphony Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced slow-release granules (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring. Alternatively, apply a liquid balanced fertiliser at half strength monthly from spring through midsummer. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes floppy growth over flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ninja-foamflower","common_name":"Ninja Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in early spring. Supplemental liquid feeding (balanced, half-strength) monthly through summer maintains vigorous foliage colour. Avoid over-fertilising, which diminishes the dark leaf markings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"running-tapestry-foamflower","common_name":"Running Tapestry Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A light application of composted leaf mould as a mulch each autumn provides gentle, sustained nutrition. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces excessive soft growth prone to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virginia-bluebells","common_name":"Virginia Bluebells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally unnecessary in organically rich, amended soils. If desired, apply a balanced granular fertiliser lightly in early spring as growth emerges. Avoid late-season fertilising; the plant is in dormancy by midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-bluebells","common_name":"Mountain Bluebells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser needed in naturally rich or organically amended soil. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser lightly in early spring if growth is poor. Top-dressing with compost at the start of the season supports vigorous flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-bluebells","common_name":"Tall Bluebells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilisation required in organically enriched soil. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser lightly in spring as growth begins. Annual compost top-dressing in autumn sustains fertility without risk of overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dicentra-spectabilis","common_name":"Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring as shoots emerge. A liquid balanced feed monthly through the active season supports vigorous flowering. Stop feeding as foliage begins to yellow and the plant heads into dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-bleeding-heart","common_name":"White Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. A top-dress of compost or leaf mould each autumn is usually sufficient to maintain soil fertility. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dutchman-s-breeches","common_name":"Dutchman","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn is usually sufficient. If desired, apply a balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge to encourage flowering. Avoid heavy feeding, which is unnecessary for this woodland native.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"squirrel-corn","common_name":"Squirrel Corn","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires little fertiliser in organically rich woodland soil. A light application of balanced granular fertiliser (5-10-5) in early spring, or an annual autumn top-dress of compost or leaf mould, is adequate. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dress of leaf mould or well-rotted compost is the preferred approach in woodland settings. If needed, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush growth susceptible to sawfly damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Fragrant Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn mulch of leaf mould or compost is preferred. If soil is poor, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages sawfly-susceptible lush growth. Well-established plants in good woodland soil rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variegated-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Variegated Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted compost is the ideal feed. In poor soils, a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports good foliage colour. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can dull variegation and promote sawfly-attractive soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Small Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dress of compost or leaf mould is ideal. In poor soils, apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. Established colonies in good woodland soil rarely need supplemental feeding. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes sawfly-susceptible soft growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"great-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Great Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn application of leaf mould or well-rotted compost is ideal. In poor soils, a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports the substantial growth of this large species. Established colonies in fertile woodland soil need little supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Dwarf Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring as growth emerges. Top-dress with leaf mould each autumn. Additional feeding is rarely needed in organically enriched soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Japanese Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted compost each autumn. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. In fertile soil no additional feeding is usually required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whorled-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Whorled Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular feed in early spring and top-dress with leaf mould each autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, slug-prone growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-anemone","common_name":"Wood Anemone","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser needed. An autumn top-dress with leaf mould or fine garden compost is usually sufficient. Avoid artificial high-nitrogen fertilisers that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-wood-anemone","common_name":"Yellow Wood Anemone","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser required. An annual autumn top-dress of leaf mould keeps soil fertile. Avoid artificial feeds that can encourage excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-wood-anemone","common_name":"American Wood Anemone","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not a heavy feeder. An annual dressing of leaf compost or well-rotted leaf mould in autumn is usually sufficient. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"western-columbine","common_name":"Western Columbine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as new growth appears. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A phosphorus-rich feed after flowering encourages self-seeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-cohosh","common_name":"Blue Cohosh","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual top-dressing with leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring is usually sufficient. May benefit from a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring in poorer soils. Avoid excess nitrogen which can promote lush growth susceptible to fungal issues.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-cohosh","common_name":"Black Cohosh","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges. Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost each autumn. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-baneberry","common_name":"White Baneberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of compost or leaf mould in early spring. A balanced slow-release fertiliser (5-10-10) can be used sparingly at the start of the growing season. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeds, which reduce fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-baneberry","common_name":"Red Baneberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost or leaf mould each spring. A balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser applied once in early spring is sufficient. Avoid excessive feeding, which promotes rank foliage growth at the expense of flowers and berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kamchatka-bugbane","common_name":"Kamchatka Bugbane","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as new shoots emerge. Annual top-dressing with well-rotted leaf mould or compost supports the moisture-retentive, humus-rich conditions this species demands. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-trout-lily","common_name":"Yellow Trout Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. An annual top-dressing of leaf mould applied in autumn is sufficient. Avoid granular fertilisers, which can damage the shallow corms. The rich organic soils this plant prefers provide adequate nutrients naturally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-fawn-lily","common_name":"Pink Fawn Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed. A top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or compost in autumn replenishes organic matter and provides gentle nutrition. Avoid concentrated fertilisers near the corms. No feeding is required during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"california-fawn-lily","common_name":"California Fawn Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertiliser required. Annual autumn application of well-rotted leaf mould or compost as a mulch over the planting area provides adequate nutrients. Avoid concentrated granular feeds near corms. No feeding during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"pagoda-fawn-lily","common_name":"Pagoda Fawn Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or compost in autumn over the planting area. A dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied once or twice in early spring during active growth if soil is poor. Avoid feeding dormant plants or using concentrated granular products near corms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"false-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"False Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) or top-dress with composted leaf mould in early spring as shoots emerge. One application per year is typically sufficient; excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canada-mayflower","common_name":"Canada Mayflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually with acidic leaf mould (oak, pine) or composted pine bark in early spring. Supplemental fertiliser is rarely needed if leaf mould is replenished each year. Avoid alkaline fertilisers; if applying a balanced granular feed, choose an ericaceous formulation.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"star-flowered-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Star-flowered Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with composted leaf mould or a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring. One annual application is sufficient. The plant naturalises readily without heavy feeding; excess nitrogen can suppress flowering and fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mayapple","common_name":"Mayapple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of composted leaf mould or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring before shoots emerge. One application per year is adequate. The plant naturalises and spreads readily without heavy fertilisation; excess nitrogen may reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twinleaf","common_name":"Twinleaf","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with composted leaf mould in early spring before emergence. No additional fertiliser is typically required if the soil is naturally rich. A light application of a balanced granular fertiliser can be used if growth is weak, but avoid high-nitrogen feeds that may discourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"celandine-poppy","common_name":"Celandine Poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with composted leaf mould or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Self-seeding plants on rich woodland soil rarely need supplemental feeding. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote leafy growth over flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greater-celandine","common_name":"Greater Celandine","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplemental fertilisation; thrives on average garden soil. On very impoverished ground, a light annual top-dress of balanced granular fertiliser in spring supports healthier growth. Avoid over-fertilising, which promotes excessive vegetative growth and prolific — sometimes undesirable — self-seeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toothwort","common_name":"Toothwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress planting areas with composted leaf mould each autumn to replenish organic matter as the plant is dormant. No additional fertiliser is needed in organically rich woodland soil. A light balanced granular feed in early spring can support plants in impoverished soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cutleaf-toothwort","common_name":"Cutleaf Toothwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed if planted in organic-rich woodland soil. A light top-dressing of leaf compost or well-rotted compost in autumn is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which can encourage lush foliage at the expense of rhizome vigor.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spring-beauty","common_name":"Spring Beauty","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Typically not required. A light top-dressing of composted leaf mold in autumn mimics natural woodland conditions and supports corm vigor. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carolina-spring-beauty","common_name":"Carolina Spring Beauty","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required in good woodland soil. Apply a thin layer of composted leaf mold or pine needle mulch in autumn. Avoid fertilizers with high phosphorus or lime, which conflict with the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starflower","common_name":"Starflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not typically fertilized. A light annual top-dressing of acidic leaf mold or pine needle compost in autumn maintains soil fertility. Avoid standard garden fertilizers, which may raise pH and harm root fungi essential to the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-bellwort","common_name":"Large-flowered Bellwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-5) lightly in early spring, or top-dress with composted leaf mold. Established clumps in rich woodland soil rarely need additional feeding. Mulch with compost in spring to suppress weeds and conserve moisture.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sessile-bellwort","common_name":"Sessile Bellwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely required in organic woodland soil. Top-dress with composted leaf mold in autumn. A light spring application of balanced slow-release fertilizer can benefit plants in poor soils. Avoid over-fertilizing, which produces excessive foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"perfoliate-bellwort","common_name":"Perfoliate Bellwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of leaf compost or balanced slow-release granular fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-5) in spring supports growth in poorer soils. Well-established plants in rich woodland soil rarely need supplemental feeding. Mulch with compost or chopped leaves in spring.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-fairy-bells","common_name":"Japanese Fairy Bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth resumes, or top-dress with composted leaf mold. Established clumps in humus-rich soil are largely self-sufficient. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smith-s-fairybells","common_name":"Smith","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or slow-release granules in early spring as new growth emerges. Top-dress with leaf mold or well-rotted compost annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-clintonia","common_name":"Yellow Clintonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mold each autumn. A light application of acidic slow-release fertilizer (e.g., for ericaceous plants) in early spring benefits plants in garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"one-flowered-clintonia","common_name":"One-flowered Clintonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual top-dressing with leaf mold in autumn is usually sufficient. A light spring application of acidic slow-release fertilizer can support plants in non-native garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-cucumber-root","common_name":"Indian Cucumber Root","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dressing with leaf mold or well-rotted compost is sufficient and preferable to synthetic fertilizers. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft foliage at the expense of root development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-woodland-violet","common_name":"Yellow Woodland Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no fertilization in humus-rich woodland soil. In poorer garden soils, a half-strength balanced fertilizer applied once in early spring supports flowering. Avoid excess nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canada-violet","common_name":"Canada Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilizing needed in rich soils. In leaner garden soils, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer at half strength in early spring. Heavy feeding produces excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-sorrel","common_name":"Wood Sorrel","category":"edible","fertilising":"No routine fertilizing needed in woodland soils naturally rich in leaf litter decomposition. In cultivation, an annual top-dressing with leaf mold in autumn is adequate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"redwood-sorrel","common_name":"Redwood Sorrel","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal fertilization needed in humus-rich soils. Top-dress with leaf mold or compost in autumn. In lean garden soils, a light application of balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring supports lush foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-heart-bleeding-heart","common_name":"Gold Heart Bleeding Heart","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) or top-dress with compost in early spring as shoots emerge. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which push leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bicolor-barrenwort","common_name":"Bicolor Barrenwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual top-dressing with leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nutrient feeds — excess fertility promotes floppy growth in shade. No fertiliser needed in organic, leafy soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-trillium","common_name":"Dwarf Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual top-dressing with composted leaf mould or aged compost in autumn is the only feeding required. Chemical fertilisers are not recommended — slow-release organic matter best replicates the natural nutrient cycle of woodland soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-trillium","common_name":"Sweet Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with composted leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn. No synthetic fertilisers needed; in rich woodland soils no supplemental feeding is usually required at all.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-sanicle","common_name":"Clustered Sanicle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding necessary in fertile, organic woodland soils. In poorer soils, apply a balanced organic fertiliser or rich compost top-dressing in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"partridgeberry","common_name":"Partridgeberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute ericaceous (acid) fertiliser at half the recommended rate once in early spring. Rich leaf mould top-dressings every autumn are the most effective and organic approach; avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wintergreen","common_name":"Wintergreen","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acid) slow-release fertiliser in early spring at the manufacturer","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pipsissewa","common_name":"Pipsissewa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No conventional fertiliser needed or recommended. Pipsissewa depends on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrient uptake; synthetic fertilisers can disrupt this critical association. Annual leaf litter mulching with conifer needles or oak leaves is the only appropriate ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaved-wintergreen","common_name":"Round-leaved Wintergreen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn. Synthetic fertilisers are generally unsuitable and may damage the mycorrhizal associations this plant depends on.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-trillium","common_name":"Prairie Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or composted bark each autumn. A light application of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring can support flowering but is rarely necessary in organically rich soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hildebrands-basket-vine","common_name":"Hildebrands Basket Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half-strength) during spring and summer. A high-potassium feed applied 6–8 weeks before the desired bloom period encourages flowering. Withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bracted-lipstick-plant","common_name":"Bracted Lipstick Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer. Switch to a high-potassium formula in late summer to promote bud development. Avoid feeding during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-leaved-lipstick-vine","common_name":"Small-Leaved Lipstick Vine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer). A high-potassium feed applied in late summer encourages flowering. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Silver Goldfish Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter- to half-strength every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer. A high-potassium formula in late summer promotes flowering. Withhold feeding from late autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"costa-rican-goldfish-vine","common_name":"Costa Rican Goldfish Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter-strength every 2 weeks during the growing season. A potassium-rich formula from late summer encourages continued flowering. Withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"puerto-rican-columnea","common_name":"Puerto Rican Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter- to half-strength every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer. A high-potassium formula in late summer promotes bud set. This species flowers almost year-round, so light feeding can continue through winter at monthly intervals.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-columnea","common_name":"Painted Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Switch to a high-potassium feed (tomato-type) in late summer to encourage flowering. Cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-petrocosmea","common_name":"Lesser Petrocosmea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring through early autumn. Do not fertilize in winter. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"duclouxs-petrocosmea","common_name":"Duclouxs Petrocosmea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Monthly at half-strength with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Withhold completely in winter. Excess nitrogen produces fleshy, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosette-petrocosmea","common_name":"Rosette Petrocosmea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer once a month from spring through early autumn. Skip feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forrests-petrocosmea","common_name":"Forrests Petrocosmea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertilizer from spring to early autumn. Do not feed in winter. The plant grows slowly and needs little nutrient input.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-petrocosmea","common_name":"Large-Flowered Petrocosmea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Monthly half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer from late winter through early autumn. Withhold in winter. Excessive feeding causes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silky-petrocosmea","common_name":"Silky Petrocosmea","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertilizer from spring to early autumn. Given the succulent nature of the leaves, avoid over-feeding which can cause lush, soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lavender-chirita","common_name":"Lavender Chirita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength from seedling establishment until full bloom. Switch to a high-potassium feed during flowering to prolong and intensify blooms. As an annual, it does not require a winter feeding regime.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamis-chirita","common_name":"Tamis Chirita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength (e.g. 10-10-10). Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula in late summer to promote flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moons-chirita","common_name":"Moons Chirita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser (20-20-20 or similar) at quarter to half strength every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. In late summer switch to a high-potassium bloom feed to encourage flowering. Withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-chirita","common_name":"Dwarf Chirita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at one-quarter strength every 2–3 weeks during active growth. Overfertilising promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lichang-chirita","common_name":"Lichang Chirita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce excessive leaf growth and delay flowering. No feeding is needed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"variable-hair-chirita","common_name":"Variable-Hair Chirita","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. During the bud-initiation phase, switch to a bloom fertiliser (lower N, higher P and K). No fertiliser in winter rest periods.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-kohleria","common_name":"Hairy Kohleria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"During active growth, feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength. Switch to a high-potassium bloom formula when buds appear. Do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiked-kohleria","common_name":"Spiked Kohleria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as a tomato formula) diluted to half strength to maximise flower spike production. Use a balanced formula monthly in early spring to support initial growth. No fertiliser during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"warszewiczs-kohleria","common_name":"Warszewiczs Kohleria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from spring through midsummer. Switch to a bloom-promoting high-potassium formula in late summer. Stop feeding entirely once the plant begins dying back in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-kohleria","common_name":"Large-Flowered Kohleria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Withhold completely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snapdragon-achimenes","common_name":"Snapdragon Achimenes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-30-20) at quarter strength weekly during the growing season to encourage flowering. Stop feeding once dormancy begins in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cettos-achimenes","common_name":"Cettos Achimenes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed weekly with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength) during the growing season. Excess nitrogen suppresses flowering; a formula slightly higher in potassium (e.g. 5-5-8) at flowering time is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-magic-flower","common_name":"White Magic Flower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 1–2 weeks throughout the growing season. Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser works well) once buds begin to form to prolong blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spreading-achimenes","common_name":"Spreading Achimenes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from when shoots emerge until flowering ceases. Potassium-rich feeds (e.g. a 4-4-7 NPK ratio) in mid-summer help intensify flower colour and prolong the blooming period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-achimenes","common_name":"Trailing Achimenes","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser weekly during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilising the delicate trailing stems — excessive nitrogen causes lax, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-achimenes","common_name":"Mexican Achimenes","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) at half strength every week once flower buds appear. A balanced feed at half strength fortnightly supports early vegetative growth. Cease feeding as foliage dies back in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skinners-achimenes","common_name":"Skinners Achimenes","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A heavy feeder during active growth — apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at full label strength every two weeks in early summer, then switch to a high-potassium feed (tomato fertiliser at half strength weekly) once buds appear. Feed until foliage begins to yellow in autumn.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"temple-bells","common_name":"Temple Bells","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from the first signs of new growth in spring through to the end of flowering in autumn. Cease completely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zebra-temple-bells","common_name":"Zebra Temple Bells","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength from first spring growth through to end of flowering. Stop feeding in autumn when foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-temple-bells","common_name":"Many-Flowered Temple Bells","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (or one slightly higher in potassium) at half strength every two weeks from spring through to the end of flowering. Discontinue once foliage begins to die back in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-temple-bells","common_name":"Shining Temple Bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength from first new growth in spring until flowering ends in autumn. Suspend feeding entirely through winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fritschs-pouch-flower","common_name":"Fritschs Pouch Flower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during active growth with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter. Resume in spring as new growth appears.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolivian-sunset","common_name":"Bolivian Sunset","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced 10-10-10 liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring through autumn). Alternatively, use a bloom booster formula higher in phosphorus and potassium from bud set through flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-seemannia","common_name":"Purple Seemannia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. A bloom-booster formula (higher in potassium and phosphorus) from bud initiation through peak flowering helps sustain the long blooming period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-gesneria","common_name":"Yellow Gesneria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth from spring through summer. Switch to a high-potassium formula as flower buds develop. Reduce to monthly feeding in low-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"copper-leaf-plant","common_name":"Copper Leaf Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength during active growth (spring through autumn). Cease feeding entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"friedrichsthals-copper-leaf","common_name":"Friedrichsthals Copper Leaf","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from the time new shoots emerge in spring until late summer. Discontinue feeding as the plant enters dormancy in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-leaved-drymonia","common_name":"Large-Leaved Drymonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced fertiliser (quarter to half strength) every two to three weeks during the growing season. Gesneriads are sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the medium with plain water monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"devoss-codonanthe","common_name":"DeVoss Codonanthe","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth (spring to early autumn). The fine roots are sensitive to excess salts, so flush the medium with plain water periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pouch-flowered-pearcea","common_name":"Pouch-Flowered Pearcea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced or slightly high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth. High nitrogen can cause lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Omit feeding during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spurred-vanhouttea","common_name":"Spurred Vanhouttea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks at half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. A slightly higher phosphorus ratio (e.g. 10-30-10) when buds are forming can enhance flowering. Reduce feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brueggers-vanhouttea","common_name":"Brueggers Vanhouttea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly from spring through early autumn. A phosphorus-boosted formula when flower buds are forming helps maximise bloom production. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-alloplectus","common_name":"Crested Alloplectus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks at half strength with a balanced fertiliser (20-20-20) during active growth. A transition to a slightly higher-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser at quarter strength) as flower buds appear can enhance bloom intensity. Reduce or stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-besleria","common_name":"Beautiful Besleria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth (spring to autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength, such as a 10-10-10 or slightly high-potassium blend (e.g. 10-20-10) to promote flowering. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaved-rhoogeton","common_name":"Round-Leaved Rhoogeton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very lightly every 4–6 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength. Over-fertilisation burns the fine root system. Omit feeding entirely in low-light winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-parakohleria","common_name":"Hairy Parakohleria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or slightly high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength. Cease feeding in autumn and winter or when the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sodiros-monopyle","common_name":"Sodiros Monopyle","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once every 6–8 weeks during active growth — with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength. The plant is native to nutrient-poor forest environments and is sensitive to over-fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleasant-lembocarpus","common_name":"Pleasant Lembocarpus","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very lightly — once every 6–8 weeks during the active growing season — with a balanced liquid fertiliser at one-quarter strength. The tuber stores reserves, so feeding needs are minimal. Do not fertilise during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"light-prince-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Light Prince Goldfish Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed weekly or fortnightly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. A slightly high-potassium formulation (e.g. 10-20-10) helps promote flowering. Reduce to monthly in autumn; cease in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mona-lisa-lipstick-plant","common_name":"Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 1–2 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. A phosphorus-rich formula (e.g. 10-30-10) applied monthly can boost flowering. Reduce to monthly in autumn; cease in winter or when the plant shows no active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-velvet-kohleria","common_name":"Dark Velvet Kohleria","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or slightly phosphorus- and potassium-rich liquid fertiliser at half strength. Resume feeding when new growth emerges if the plant went dormant. Do not fertilise in winter or during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-sheen-flame-violet","common_name":"Silver Sheen Flame Violet","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth (spring to autumn) with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20). Reduce to monthly or stop entirely in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prima-donna-magic-flower","common_name":"Prima Donna Magic Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during active growth (spring to early autumn) with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed). Stop feeding as the plant enters dormancy in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-one-temple-bells","common_name":"Little One Temple Bells","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly during active growth (spring to early autumn) with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding once leaves begin to yellow in autumn; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-gold-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Black Gold Goldfish Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn) with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser. A high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) applied monthly during summer boosts flower production. Reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-heath","common_name":"Winter heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring after pruning. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush but weak growth susceptible to disease. Do not over-fertilise — Erica carnea naturally grows in nutrient-poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"springwood-white-winter-heath","common_name":"Springwood White winter heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring after trimming. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. Erica carnea cultivars are naturally adapted to low-nutrient soils and respond poorly to heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vivellii-winter-heath","common_name":"Vivellii winter heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress lightly with ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring after trimming. High-nitrogen feeds promote weak, disease-prone growth and can suppress flowering. One light annual application is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"myretoun-ruby-winter-heath","common_name":"Myretoun Ruby winter heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light topdressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser once in early spring after trimming. Avoid rich feeds — Erica carnea is a naturally low-nutrient plant and excessive fertiliser promotes lush, disease-susceptible growth. A half-strength liquid ericaceous feed every 4 weeks through summer is an alternative.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bell-heather","common_name":"Bell heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser (e.g. sulphate of iron or specialist heather feed) once in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds — they encourage foliage over flowers. Do not fertilise after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"c-d-eason-bell-heather","common_name":"C.D. Eason bell heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a granular ericaceous or heather-specific fertiliser. Sulphate of iron can be watered in to maintain soil acidity. Avoid general-purpose or high-nitrogen fertilisers, which stimulate leafy growth over blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eden-valley-bell-heather","common_name":"Eden Valley bell heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser or sulphate of iron in early spring. A single annual application is sufficient. Over-feeding with nitrogen-rich products will push leafy growth and reduce the flower display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cross-leaved-heath","common_name":"Cross-leaved heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of ericaceous fertiliser or sulphate of ammonia in early spring. Feed sparingly — this species naturally grows in nutrient-poor boggy soils and does not respond well to rich feeding. Excess nitrogen encourages soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornish-heath","common_name":"Cornish heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release ericaceous or general low-nutrient fertiliser in early spring. If growing on near-neutral soils, apply chelated iron annually to prevent lime-induced chlorosis. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mrs-d-f-maxwell-cornish-heath","common_name":"Mrs D.F. Maxwell Cornish heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. On near-neutral soils, include a dose of chelated iron to maintain healthy green foliage. Do not feed after midsummer. Overfeeding with nitrogen-rich products diminishes flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"irish-heath","common_name":"Irish heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser. On neutral soils, apply chelated iron to prevent chlorosis. Do not overfeed — excess nutrients promote soft growth susceptible to late frost damage, which is a real risk as it breaks dormancy early.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darley-dale-heath","common_name":"Darley Dale heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous or balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring after the main flowering flush ends (March–April). On neutral or slightly alkaline soils, an annual application of chelated iron or sulphate of iron helps prevent chlorosis. No autumn feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"furzey-darley-dale-heath","common_name":"Furzey Darley Dale heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. During the growing season, supplement with a half-strength balanced liquid feed every four weeks. Avoid high-phosphorus feeds; heathers are adapted to low-nutrient soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-perfection-darley-dale-heath","common_name":"White Perfection Darley Dale heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with granular ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Supplement with a half-strength balanced liquid feed every four weeks through the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-heath","common_name":"Spanish heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Avoid over-fertilising, as this Mediterranean native is adapted to nutrient-poor soils; excessive nitrogen promotes lush growth that is more prone to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"portuguese-heath","common_name":"Portuguese heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of ericaceous fertiliser in early spring only. Erica lusitanica is adapted to low-nutrient soils and feeding too generously produces soft growth prone to frost damage and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-heath","common_name":"Tree heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a granular ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Over-fertilising encourages lush, frost-susceptible growth. Established plants in lean soil need little or no feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"albert-s-gold-tree-heath","common_name":"Albert","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring to support vigorous golden foliage. Supplement with a liquid ericaceous feed monthly through the growing season. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which can reduce the intensity of the golden colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-heath","common_name":"Autumn heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. This species is naturally adapted to poor soils; heavy feeding is counterproductive and promotes soft, frost-vulnerable growth. In alkaline soils, a trace-element supplement may help prevent micronutrient deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"besom-heath","common_name":"Besom heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little fertiliser; adapted to poor, lean soils. A light top-dressing of ericaceous fertiliser in early spring maintains healthy foliage. Over-fertilising leads to lush, soft growth more susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heather","common_name":"Heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once a year in early spring with a specialist ericaceous fertiliser (e.g. sulphate of ammonia or proprietary azalea feed). Heavy feeding produces soft, weak growth. Container plants benefit from a half-strength liquid ericaceous feed monthly from April to August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"h-e-beale-heather","common_name":"H.E. Beale heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of ericaceous fertiliser or sulphate of ammonia in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft leafy growth and reduce flower quality. Container specimens benefit from monthly half-strength ericaceous liquid feed April through August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beoley-gold-heather","common_name":"Beoley Gold heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Use a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser or sulphate of potash in early spring to enhance foliage colour without encouraging excessive soft growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Container plants: monthly half-strength ericaceous liquid feed from April to August only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"robert-chapman-heather","common_name":"Robert Chapman heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light annual application of ericaceous slow-release granules or sulphate of potash in early spring helps maintain foliage colour. Do not use nitrogen-heavy feeds — these produce soft green leafy growth that drowns the colour display. Container plants: monthly half-strength ericaceous liquid feed from April through August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-beauty-heather","common_name":"Dark Beauty heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote vegetative growth at the expense of flowering. Potassium-rich ericaceous feeds (e.g. those formulated for rhododendrons) enhance flower colour. Container plants: half-strength liquid ericaceous feed monthly, April to August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-knight-heather","common_name":"Silver Knight heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light annual dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in spring. Potassium feeds enhance the metallic silver colouring in cool weather. Avoid nitrogen-rich products that green up the foliage. Container plants: monthly half-strength ericaceous liquid feed, April to August only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"firefly-heather","common_name":"Firefly heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light annual dressing of ericaceous fertiliser or sulphate of potash in early spring to enhance foliage colour without encouraging soft growth. Low-nitrogen, high-potassium ericaceous feeds give the best results. Container plants: half-strength liquid ericaceous feed monthly from April to August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-haze-heather","common_name":"Gold Haze heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual application of ericaceous slow-release granules or a dilute azalea fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. High-nitrogen feeds will green up the foliage and destroy the golden colour. Sulphate of potash helps maintain bright colour. Container specimens: monthly half-strength ericaceous liquid feed, April through August.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wickwar-flame-heather","common_name":"Wickwar Flame heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular ericaceous (acid) fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth over flower and colour development. One application per year is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-cream-heather","common_name":"Spring Cream heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous granular fertiliser once in early spring. Avoid general-purpose feeds, which often contain lime-based components that raise soil pH.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forest-flame-pieris","common_name":"Forest Flame pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent tender growth that is vulnerable to autumn frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-fire-pieris","common_name":"Mountain Fire pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and do not fertilise after July, as tender late growth is frost-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flamingo-pieris","common_name":"Flamingo pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Top-dress containers with fresh ericaceous compost annually and feed monthly with a liquid ericaceous feed through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-pieris","common_name":"Variegated pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring. Avoid strong nitrogen feeds that promote excessive plain green growth at the expense of the variegated pattern — this cultivar can produce reverted (all-green) shoots that should be removed promptly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-heath-pieris","common_name":"Little Heath pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a liquid ericaceous fertiliser monthly from spring through midsummer, or apply a slow-release ericaceous granule in early spring. Container specimens benefit from regular liquid feeding throughout the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cavatine-pieris","common_name":"Cavatine pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring. For container plants, supplement with a monthly liquid ericaceous feed from spring to midsummer. Avoid feeding late in the season to prevent tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"himalayan-pieris","common_name":"Himalayan pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-phosphorus or lime-containing feeds. A foliar feed of sequestered iron corrects yellowing on marginally alkaline soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forrest-s-pieris","common_name":"Forrest","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed annually in early spring with a slow-release ericaceous or acid-plant fertiliser. Avoid alkaline or high-phosphorus feeds. Foliar application of sequestered iron corrects interveinal chlorosis.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shallon","common_name":"Shallon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally needs little fertiliser in organically rich soils. An annual top-dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in spring benefits plants in poorer soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-heath","common_name":"Prickly heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in spring. Avoid alkaline or phosphorus-heavy feeds. A top-dressing of acidic composted bark in spring also helps maintain soil pH and fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mulberry-wine-prickly-heath","common_name":"Mulberry Wine prickly heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring as growth begins. Avoid general-purpose feeds containing lime. A mulch of pine bark in spring feeds the soil as it breaks down and maintains acidity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wintertime-prickly-heath","common_name":"Wintertime prickly heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed in early spring with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser. Avoid alkaline or high-phosphorus feeds. Replenish the bark mulch annually as it breaks down, which also provides slow nutrient release.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowberry","common_name":"Snowberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. A mulch of composted bark in spring feeds the plant slowly and maintains the cool, moist root environment it needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-snowberry","common_name":"Creeping snowberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute ericaceous fertiliser in spring. Generally needs little feeding in humus-rich woodland soils. An annual top-dressing of leafmould or composted bark in spring provides slow nutrition while maintaining acidity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisley-gaultheria","common_name":"Wisley Gaultheria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous (acidic) slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen or general-purpose feeds that raise soil pH. A second light feed after flowering supports berry development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-zealand-snowberry","common_name":"New Zealand Snowberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release granule fertiliser in spring. Excessive feeding is unnecessary; one application per year suffices for established plants. Young plants benefit from a second feed in early summer to promote establishment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowberry-creeper","common_name":"Snowberry Creeper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in spring. Over-feeding promotes lush, tender growth susceptible to damage. Established plants in good alpine soil need minimal supplementation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drooping-leucothoe","common_name":"Drooping Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring before new growth begins. Avoid general-purpose or high-pH feeds. A light top-dressing of leaf mould or composted pine bark each autumn improves soil structure and feeds the plant naturally.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rainbow-leucothoe","common_name":"Rainbow Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. A light liquid feed of acidic fertiliser in early summer supports vibrant variegation on new growth. Avoid overfeeding, which can produce lush green growth at the expense of colourful variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarletta-leucothoe","common_name":"Scarletta Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support vigorous, colourful new growth. Supplement with an acidic liquid feed at half-strength in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive leafy growth at the expense of winter colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coastal-doghobble","common_name":"Coastal Doghobble","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring. One application per year is usually sufficient for plants in humus-rich soil. Avoid general-purpose or lime-containing fertilisers; test soil pH annually and correct as needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"keisk-s-leucothoe","common_name":"Keisk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Grows slowly and has low fertiliser requirements. Apply a dilute ericaceous liquid or slow-release granule feed once in early spring. Over-fertilising promotes soft growth and reduces the natural red winter colour. Annual top-dressing with leaf mould is beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-doghobble","common_name":"Swamp doghobble","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous (acidic) fertiliser in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-phosphorus or alkaline formulas. A second light feed in midsummer is optional. Do not over-fertilise — excess nitrogen promotes lush growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sierra-laurel","common_name":"Sierra laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced ericaceous (acidic) slow-release fertiliser once in early spring. Over-feeding is rarely necessary given its naturally modest growth rate. If yellowing occurs (chlorosis), apply chelated iron to correct alkalinity-induced iron deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bog-rosemary","common_name":"Bog rosemary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly with a dilute ericaceous liquid feed in early spring. Bog rosemary is adapted to nutrient-poor conditions; excessive feeding causes soft growth and root damage. A single application at quarter strength annually is typically sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-bog-rosemary","common_name":"Compact bog rosemary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in early spring. This cultivar is adapted to extremely nutrient-poor bog conditions and does not require or benefit from regular feeding. Excess nutrients cause rapid, soft growth that breaks the compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-ice-bog-rosemary","common_name":"Blue Ice bog rosemary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very lightly with a dilute ericaceous fertiliser in early spring only. ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nikko-bog-rosemary","common_name":"Nikko bog rosemary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single very dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser in early spring as buds swell. Adapted to nutrient-poor bog soils, ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-crowberry","common_name":"Black crowberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser is needed once established. An optional light dressing of slow-release ericaceous granules in early spring supports fruit development. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of berries. Mulch with acidic organic material (pine bark) annually.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-crowberry","common_name":"Mountain crowberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Requires minimal feeding. An optional light application of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports berry production. Avoid nitrogen-heavy formulas. Annual mulching with pine bark or composted bracken provides gentle slow nutrition and helps maintain soil acidity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-crowberry","common_name":"Red crowberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required. Apply a slow-release ericaceous (acid) fertiliser in early spring if growth is poor. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can promote lush growth at the expense of fruiting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"st-dabeoc-s-heath","common_name":"St Dabeoc","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent soft growth that is vulnerable to frost. Mulch annually with pine bark chips to maintain soil acidity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bicolor-st-dabeoc-s-heath","common_name":"Bicolor St Dabeoc","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in spring. Avoid over-feeding, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Pine bark mulch applied each autumn helps maintain soil acidity over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"william-buchanan-heath","common_name":"William Buchanan heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Annual mulching with composted pine bark maintains soil moisture and slight acidity. Avoid feeding in autumn, which can weaken the plant ahead of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"point-reyes-bearberry","common_name":"Point Reyes bearberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed. Bearberry naturally thrives in poor soils and over-fertilising promotes excessive leafy growth and reduces drought tolerance. If growth is poor, a light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-manzanita","common_name":"Common manzanita","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed or recommended. Native to poor, infertile soils; feeding promotes excessive soft growth that is more susceptible to disease and reduces drought tolerance. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinemat-manzanita","common_name":"Pinemat manzanita","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilising required. Native to lean, nutrient-poor mountain soils. A very light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring may assist establishment in low-fertility garden soils. Avoid high-phosphorus or nitrogen-heavy feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-bearberry","common_name":"Alpine bearberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal or no feeding required. Adapted to the nutrient-poor soils of arctic tundra. If growth is poor, apply a light top-dressing of ericaceous compost in early spring. Avoid general-purpose fertilisers that can disrupt the plant","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"shagbark-manzanita","common_name":"Shagbark manzanita","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilize. Manzanitas are adapted to poor soils and fertilizer application — especially nitrogen — promotes weak, disease-prone growth. Native soil lean in nutrients is preferred.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"four-angled-cassiope","common_name":"Four-angled cassiope","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeding only — a dilute half-strength ericaceous liquid fertilizer once in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilizing disrupts its adaptation to nutrient-poor soils and can cause dieback.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clubmoss-cassiope","common_name":"Clubmoss cassiope","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal — a very dilute ericaceous fertilizer once in spring is sufficient. Excessive nutrients cause soft, disease-prone growth and are out of character with this plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-mountain-heather","common_name":"White mountain heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light — apply a dilute ericaceous liquid feed at quarter-strength once in spring. Native to nutrient-poor alpine soils; excess fertilizer leads to soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mossy-cassiope","common_name":"Mossy cassiope","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None or trace only. Native to nutrient-starved tundra soils. Any appreciable fertilizer application is likely to be harmful. At most, a very weak ericaceous liquid feed at 1/8 strength once per year in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-mountain-heather","common_name":"Purple mountain heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal — a dilute half-strength ericaceous liquid fertilizer applied once in early spring is adequate. Heavy feeding produces lax, weak growth and is not representative of this plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-mountain-heather","common_name":"Pink mountain heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light — dilute ericaceous liquid feed at half-strength in early spring only. Over-feeding produces lax growth out of character with this compact species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aleutian-mountain-heather","common_name":"Aleutian mountain heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light — at most a very dilute ericaceous liquid fertilizer at quarter-strength once in early spring. Heavy feeding is harmful in these naturally lean-soil plants. Good soil organic matter is a better long-term strategy than fertilizer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brewer-s-mountain-heather","common_name":"Brewer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring at half strength. Over-fertilising promotes lush growth susceptible to heat stress; less is more for this alpine specialist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sheep-laurel","common_name":"Sheep Laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can promote excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowering. A light application of acidic mulch (pine needles, composted bark) each autumn suffices in most soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ostbo-red-mountain-laurel","common_name":"Ostbo Red Mountain Laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent soft growth that is susceptible to winter damage. Acidifying mulches (pine needles, composted oak leaves) serve double duty as a soil amendment.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bog-laurel","common_name":"Bog Laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Bog laurel is adapted to nutrient-poor conditions and needs very little fertiliser. A light topdressing of acidic leaf mould or a dilute ericaceous liquid feed in early spring is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds that can destabilise its adaptation to oligotrophic (low-nutrient) conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-azalea","common_name":"Alpine Azalea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires very little fertiliser — it is adapted to nutrient-poor tundra soils. Apply a very dilute, slow-release ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring only. Overfeeding encourages soft growth and reduces hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tasmanian-pernettya","common_name":"Tasmanian Pernettya","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in early spring. This species is adapted to low-nutrient conditions and does not need heavy feeding. Annual topdressing with acidic leaf mould or ericaceous compost provides adequate nutrition in most soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bog-cranberry","common_name":"Bog Cranberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Requires minimal fertilisation — native to nutrient-poor peat bogs. A very dilute liquid ericaceous fertiliser applied once in spring is sufficient if growth appears slow. Over-feeding with nitrogen causes lush, unproductive growth. Avoid phosphorus-heavy feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maleberry","common_name":"Maleberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring. This shrub is relatively low-maintenance once established in appropriate soil. An annual topdressing of acidic compost or leaf mould supports growth without risk of over-feeding. Avoid lime or alkaline fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"staggerbush","common_name":"Staggerbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous (acid) fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas. A single annual application is sufficient; over-feeding promotes leggy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-fetterbush","common_name":"Shining fetterbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced acid-formulated fertiliser (e.g. 10-6-4 ericaceous blend). Excessive nitrogen produces rank vegetative growth; a light annual top-dress of composted pine bark is often sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dusty-zenobia","common_name":"Dusty zenobia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring as new growth begins. A light top-dress of composted pine bark in autumn also provides slow nutrition. Avoid over-fertilising — excessive nutrients produce lush growth with reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leatherleaf","common_name":"Leatherleaf","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — a diluted half-strength ericaceous fertiliser once per year in spring is sufficient. Excess nutrients are harmful in bog conditions. Many growers apply no fertiliser at all, relying on slow breakdown of organic mulch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spike-heath","common_name":"Spike heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a diluted ericaceous fertiliser in early spring, just as new growth begins. Very light feeding only — once per season. Excess nutrients produce soft growth prone to dieback and reduce the compact, floriferous habit the plant is grown for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nahanni-fern","common_name":"Nahanni Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder. An annual spring top-dressing of leaf mould or composted bark is sufficient; avoid concentrated fertiliser, which can scorch the fine rhizomes.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-beech-fern","common_name":"Japanese Beech Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is usually sufficient. A dilute balanced liquid feed in spring can support growth in poor soil, but avoid overfeeding.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"southern-shield-fern","common_name":"Southern Shield Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder. Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring, or mulch annually with compost. Avoid heavy feeding, which produces rank, soft growth susceptible to pest damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ovate-maiden-fern","common_name":"Ovate Maiden Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder. An annual application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring or a mulch of compost or leaf mould provides sufficient nutrition for steady growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-fern","common_name":"Mountain Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very light feeder adapted to nutrient-poor moorland soils. Fertiliser is rarely needed and excess nutrition produces lax, untypical growth; a modest annual mulch of leaf mould is more than adequate.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-glade-fern","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Glade Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Moderate feeder in fertile woodland soil. An annual spring mulch of compost or leaf mould is sufficient; in poorer soils a dilute balanced fertiliser in spring supports healthy frond production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-lady-fern","common_name":"Siberian Lady Fern","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder adapted to the modest fertility of boreal forest soils. An annual spring mulch of leaf mould or compost is sufficient; avoid rich or concentrated fertilisers, which produce soft, untypical growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"greater-galangal","common_name":"Greater Galangal","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) monthly during the growing season from spring to early autumn; no feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lesser-galangal","common_name":"Lesser Galangal","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks from spring to late summer; avoid feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-shell-ginger","common_name":"Variegated Shell Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during the active growing season; do not feed in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taiwan-shell-ginger","common_name":"Taiwan Shell Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10 NPK) from spring through summer; no feeding required during winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"snap-ginger","common_name":"Snap Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid feed every four weeks through summer; do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-shell-ginger","common_name":"Dwarf Shell Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks during the growing season; a feed high in potassium (e.g., tomato feed) in late summer encourages flowering cane development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pointed-cap-ginger","common_name":"Pointed-Cap Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks during the active growing season; a lower-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed in late summer supports rhizome and flower development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-racinaea","common_name":"Twisted Racinaea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) monthly during the growing season, applied as a foliar mist rather than a root drench.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-racinaea","common_name":"Many-Flowered Racinaea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength foliar fertiliser (balanced NPK) every 3-4 weeks during the growing season; avoid granular or high-phosphorus feeds that can damage trichomes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gladiolus-flowered-werauhia","common_name":"Gladiolus-Flowered Werauhia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"During the growing season, add a quarter-strength liquid bromeliad fertiliser to the tank water once a month; avoid high-phosphorus formulas and never apply fertiliser to dry leaves or soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kupper-s-werauhia","common_name":"Kupper","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Add a very dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser to the tank water once a month during the growing season; a formula with low phosphorus and micronutrients included is preferred for bromeliads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cluster-headed-mezobromelia","common_name":"Cluster-Headed Mezobromelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a very dilute (quarter-strength) bromeliad fertiliser added to the tank water once a month in spring and summer; suspend feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nahoum-s-alcantarea","common_name":"Nahoum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute liquid fertiliser (quarter-strength balanced formula) to the tank water monthly during the active growing season (spring through early autumn); avoid fertilising in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"banded-cape-primrose","common_name":"Banded Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as a tomato feed) at half strength every 2-3 weeks from spring through early autumn to encourage continuous blooming; switch to a balanced feed in late summer and stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-speedwell","common_name":"Rock Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release fertiliser once in early spring; rich feeding encourages lax growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"armenian-speedwell","common_name":"Armenian Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with a very dilute balanced fertiliser once in early spring only; overfertilising results in lax, disease-prone growth in this naturally lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-toadflax","common_name":"Alpine Toadflax","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed or recommended; rich soils shorten lifespan and cause lax, untypical growth. A light scattering of fine grit as a topdress is preferable to fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"matted-globularia","common_name":"Matted Globularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light topdress of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; excessive nutrients produce lush, soft growth that is more disease-prone and less typical of the species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-globularia","common_name":"Creeping Globularia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising required; a topdress of limestone grit in spring maintains the alkaline soil chemistry this species requires without stimulating excessive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"porcupine-grass","common_name":"Porcupine Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring as new shoots emerge; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lax growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-japanese-silver-grass","common_name":"Small Japanese Silver Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes; avoid high nitrogen which encourages floppy stems. Most established grasses in fertile garden soil require little supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amethyst-sea-holly","common_name":"Amethyst Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers and reduce hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-sea-holly","common_name":"Beautiful Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient; rich feeding encourages floppy growth and detracts from the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-sea-kale","common_name":"Greater Sea Kale","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges; a second light feed in early summer supports the energy demands of the large flowering canopy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kotschy-s-crambe","common_name":"Kotschy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A spring application of balanced, low to moderate-nitrogen fertiliser supports vigorous growth; excessive feeding on rich soils is unnecessary and can promote floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tartarian-sea-kale","common_name":"Tartarian Sea Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"Little fertiliser is needed on average soils; an optional light balanced feed in spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen inputs, which favour leafy top-growth at the expense of the edible root.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"statice","common_name":"Statice","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a liquid balanced fertiliser every 4 weeks from transplanting until buds show colour; once in full bloom, feeding is largely unnecessary and can shorten the display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-sea-lavender","common_name":"Common Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely needed and can be counterproductive; this plant is adapted to naturally nutrient-poor, saline soils. An optional top-dressing of seaweed-based fertiliser in spring is sufficient on poor sandy ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ivan-cranesbill","common_name":"Ivan Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dilys-cranesbill","common_name":"Dilys Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; high-fertility soils are not needed and can produce overly lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-penny-cranesbill","common_name":"Pink Penny Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular or slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid excess nitrogen which encourages leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Pyrenean Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) in spring; excess fertility produces lush growth prone to disease and reduces flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"castilian-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Castilian Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a dilute, low-nitrogen, high-potash liquid fertiliser; avoid rich organic composts — lean soil produces the compact, floriferous plants this species is admired for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Common Stork","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required or desirable; on fertile soils the plant grows leggy and weedy rather than forming the neat, compact rosettes seen on poor ground.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"yellow-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Yellow Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; overly rich soil reduces the silvery leaf effect and produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-fumitory","common_name":"Common Fumitory","category":"herb","fertilising":"No feeding required — excess nutrients promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers; grow in lean, unfed soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"crosswort","common_name":"Crosswort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; grow in moderately fertile soil without supplemental fertiliser to avoid rank growth that suppresses flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hedge-bedstraw","common_name":"Hedge Bedstraw","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding needed; excess fertility encourages rank, floppy growth — grow in average to moderately fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-s-bedstraw","common_name":"Lady","category":"herb","fertilising":"Do not feed — wildflower meadow conditions with poor soil are ideal; fertiliser produces leafy growth at the expense of the characteristic honey-scented yellow flower froth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-gentian","common_name":"Autumn Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never feed — nutrient-poor conditions are a hard requirement; any fertiliser enrichment destroys the competitive balance needed for this plant to persist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-avens","common_name":"Wood Avens","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; an annual top-dressing of leaf mould or garden compost in autumn is sufficient to maintain good flowering in lean soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fragrant-orchid","common_name":"Fragrant Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never feed — nutrient-poor calcareous conditions are essential; fertiliser destroys the mycorrhizal partnership and promotes rank grass competition that eliminates the orchid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"expanded-lobster-claw","common_name":"Expanded Lobster Claw","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 3 months, supplemented with monthly liquid feeds of a high-potassium formula during active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-jamaican-heliconia","common_name":"Dwarf Jamaican Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) diluted to half strength during the growing season; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"easter-heliconia","common_name":"Easter Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser at the start of the growing season, then supplement with monthly liquid feeds high in potassium and magnesium to support the large leaf and bract mass.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"christmas-heliconia","common_name":"Christmas Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks from spring through late summer; reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter when temperatures drop and growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sexy-pink-heliconia","common_name":"Sexy Pink Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly in spring and early summer to drive vegetative growth, then switch to a high-potassium formula as inflorescences develop. Total yearly nitrogen input should be generous given the large biomass this species produces.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"collins-heliconia","common_name":"Collins","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) at the start of the growing season, then supplement with monthly liquid feeds during active growth. This tall species is a heavy feeder and will underperform if nutrient supply is inadequate.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"bishop-heliconia","common_name":"Bishop Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every 3–4 months during the growing season, supplemented with monthly liquid feeds; the long-lasting inflorescences are fuelled by sustained nutrient availability.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-phlomis","common_name":"Crested Phlomis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light top-dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring only; this plant thrives on poor soils and excess feeding weakens it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sticky-jerusalem-sage","common_name":"Sticky Jerusalem Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single balanced slow-release granular feed applied in early spring is sufficient; excessive nitrogen encourages rank leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-germander","common_name":"Tree Germander","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release fertiliser sparingly in spring; excess feeding produces lush, soft growth that is more susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aroanian-germander","common_name":"Aroanian Germander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; a fine dusting of slow-release general fertiliser in spring is optional and sufficient — rich soil destroys the compact, cushion-forming habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cosson-s-germander","common_name":"Cosson","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding; a single very light application of slow-release fertiliser in spring is the maximum — rich conditions destroy the silver compact habit and encourage disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-germander","common_name":"Yellow Germander","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring is all that is required; overfeeding reduces the aromatic intensity of the foliage and produces lax growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-top-germander","common_name":"Purple-Top Germander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as growth resumes; an autumn mulch of garden compost improves cold hardiness and feeds the plant as it breaks down.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heavy-begonia","common_name":"Heavy Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength from spring through early autumn; withhold feed in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primrose-flower-begonia","common_name":"Primrose-Flower Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks during active growth (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; this small species is sensitive to fertiliser salt build-up, so flush the compost occasionally with plain water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rooting-begonia","common_name":"Rooting Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through summer; switch to a potassium-rich (tomato) feed in mid-autumn to support the formation of flower buds for the winter-spring display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raja-begonia","common_name":"Raja Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a very dilute (quarter strength) balanced liquid fertiliser; this species is sensitive to fertiliser salt accumulation and should be flushed with plain water periodically.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-begonia","common_name":"Creeping Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength from spring through early autumn; withhold in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stiff-begonia","common_name":"Stiff Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer; ease off in autumn and stop over winter to allow the plant a period of reduced growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roxburgh-s-begonia","common_name":"Roxburgh","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring through early autumn; withhold feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-ridge-creeping-phlox","common_name":"Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) lightly in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, mildew-prone foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clouds-of-perfume-woodland-phlox","common_name":"Clouds of Perfume Woodland Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring; top-dressing with leaf mould annually in autumn is equally effective and improves soil structure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sword-leaved-phlox","common_name":"Sword-Leaved Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser required; an annual light top-dressing of low-phosphorus, slow-release granules in spring is sufficient — excess fertility produces rank, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-lady-fern","common_name":"Northern Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength once a month from April to August; alternatively, work a slow-release granular fertiliser into the soil at planting in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-lady-fern","common_name":"Southern Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring; top-dress annually with leaf mould or composted bark to maintain soil organic matter and moisture retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"log-fern","common_name":"Log Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring; an annual autumn mulch of leaf mould or composted bark feeds the plant while retaining moisture and protecting rhizomes from frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"braun-s-holly-fern","common_name":"Braun","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser sparingly in early spring; annual top-dressing with leaf mould in autumn is preferred, as this fern is adapted to low-nutrient woodland soils and over-feeding can be counterproductive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paz-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Paz","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, switching to a higher-potassium feed when buds appear; withhold feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flat-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Flat-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks from spring through early autumn; switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in the weeks leading up to and during flowering. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flat-stem-wax-plant","common_name":"Flat-Stem Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser diluted to half strength; switch to a bloom-booster formula when buds form. Withhold feeding entirely in the cooler, darker months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"potts-wax-plant","common_name":"Potts Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; use a higher-potassium formula around bud set. Reduce to once a month in early autumn and stop feeding through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-wax-plant","common_name":"Downy Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; use a high-potassium feed when buds are forming. Withhold feeding in winter while growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-brown-wax-plant","common_name":"Purple-Brown Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; switch to a potassium-rich bloom formula once buds appear to support the large, showy flower clusters. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"five-nerved-wax-plant","common_name":"Five-Nerved Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks from spring to early autumn; use a higher-potassium bloom feed once flower buds appear. Stop feeding in winter while the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-cardamom","common_name":"Wild Cardamom","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every four weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser; withhold feeding completely when dormant in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fingerroot-ginger","common_name":"Fingerroot Ginger","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks from spring to late summer; stop feeding once the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-wild-ginger","common_name":"African Wild Ginger","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser every four to six weeks during the growing season to support rhizome development; stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kunstler-s-scaphochlamys","common_name":"Kunstler","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser; reduce to quarterly feeding in low-light winter conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-white-bird-of-paradise","common_name":"Giant White Bird of Paradise","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer; do not feed in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaf-bird-of-paradise","common_name":"Narrow-Leaf Bird of Paradise","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser to encourage flowering; avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"traveller-s-palm","common_name":"Traveller","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in spring, supplemented with monthly liquid feeds through summer; reduce to two or three applications per year in glasshouse cultivation over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eared-abutilon","common_name":"Eared Abutilon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from spring through late summer; reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-mallow","common_name":"Hairy Mallow","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, dilute liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to summer); avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce lush, pest-prone foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shrubby-indian-mallow","common_name":"Shrubby Indian Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed; at most one light application of a low-nitrogen balanced feed in spring — excess nutrients produce soft growth that attracts pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-fruited-abutilon","common_name":"Sharp-fruited Abutilon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in spring; the plant performs well in lean soils and heavy feeding is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelotazo-mallow","common_name":"Pelotazo Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed; overly fertile conditions produce weak, sappy growth — if feeding is desired, use a very dilute balanced feed once in spring only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"few-flowered-abutilon","common_name":"Few-flowered Abutilon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks during the growing season (spring to late summer); reduce to occasional feeding or stop entirely over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"natal-lily","common_name":"Natal Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly during active growth from late winter through summer; switch to a high-potash feed as flower buds form; withhold fertiliser entirely during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hatschbach-s-fuchsia","common_name":"Hatschbach","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer; no feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"glaziou-s-fuchsia","common_name":"Glaziou","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth; switch to a high-potash feed as flowering peaks to prolong bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"campos-porto-fuchsia","common_name":"Campos Porto Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular or liquid fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges; a monthly balanced liquid feed through summer supports flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honeysuckle-fuchsia","common_name":"Honeysuckle Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Dilute balanced water-soluble fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength every two weeks throughout the growing season; switch to a high-potash feed in late summer to sustain flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beautiful-fuchsia","common_name":"Beautiful Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth from spring to early autumn; reduce or stop feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pilalo-fuchsia","common_name":"Pilalo Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks during the growing season; supplement with additional potassium as flowers develop to improve bloom quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-flowering-maple","common_name":"Painted Flowering Maple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season from spring to early autumn; a high-potash feed in summer encourages heavier flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bracted-begonia","common_name":"Bracted Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"equal-wing-begonia","common_name":"Equal-Wing Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks from spring through early autumn; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kellerman-s-begonia","common_name":"Kellerman","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser at half strength during the growing season (spring and summer); a high-potassium feed in early autumn can encourage the winter flower display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-bear-begonia","common_name":"Woolly Bear Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks in spring and summer; withhold feeding from late autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mistletoe-begonia","common_name":"Mistletoe Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks during active growth (spring–early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"luzon-begonia","common_name":"Luzon Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks during the growing season with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser; terrarium specimens need very little feeding — quarter-strength monthly is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macdougall-s-begonia","common_name":"Macdougall","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to four weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during the growing season; the cooler native conditions mean it benefits from a rest with no feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"two-ranked-bromeliad","common_name":"Two-ranked Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) monthly during spring and summer, adding it to the cup or as a foliar spray rather than drenching the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-coral-berry-bromeliad","common_name":"Miniature Coral Berry Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength, applied as a foliar spray or added to the cup; withhold feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bracted-aechmea","common_name":"Bracted Aechmea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during active growth (spring through summer); add to the cup or spray as a foliar feed — avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote soft, pest-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-calyx-aechmea","common_name":"Little Calyx Aechmea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer, applied to the cup or as a foliar spray; do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-mary-bromeliad","common_name":"Queen Mary Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth by filling the tank or misting foliage; avoid high-phosphorus formulas unless trying to induce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-billbergia","common_name":"Spiny Billbergia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the cup or as a foliar spray every 4 weeks during spring and summer; Billbergia are light feeders and over-fertilising produces lush but soft growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"slender-stalked-billbergia","common_name":"Slender-stalked Billbergia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser, applied to the cup or as a fine foliar mist; this is a smaller, lighter-feeding species and excess fertiliser causes lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cusp-blazing-star","common_name":"Cusp Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release granular feed once in spring — overly fertile soil encourages floppy stems and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"appalachian-blazing-star","common_name":"Appalachian Blazing Star","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wavyleaf-coneflower","common_name":"Wavyleaf Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient; overly fertile conditions promote lush foliage but reduce flowering and increase disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-coneflower","common_name":"Smooth Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring only; avoid high nitrogen, which causes tall, floppy growth and reduces native-provenance character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sanguine-coneflower","common_name":"Sanguine Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid rich fertilisers — this species is adapted to poor soils and excess nitrogen causes soft, floppy growth; a light top-dressing of balanced fertiliser every second spring is ample.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"topeka-purple-coneflower","common_name":"Topeka Purple Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-phosphorus, balanced slow-release fertiliser once in early spring; prairie natives in lean soils require little supplemental feeding and may become floppy with excess nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-prairie-wild-indigo","common_name":"Yellow Prairie Wild Indigo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise established plants — as a nitrogen-fixing legume it thrives in low-fertility soils; a single light application of balanced fertiliser in the first spring after planting helps early establishment only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-pieris","common_name":"Dwarf Pieris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release ericaceous fertiliser at half-strength in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth susceptible to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-fetterbush","common_name":"Climbing Fetterbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser lightly in spring; this species grows naturally in nutrient-poor wetland soils and is sensitive to over-fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-mountain-laurel-elf","common_name":"Dwarf Mountain Laurel Elf","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release acid-plant fertiliser (e.g. ericaceous granules) in early spring; avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent soft growth that is vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-sheep-laurel","common_name":"Red Sheep Laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a granular ericaceous fertiliser lightly in early spring; this is a naturally nutrient-frugal plant of poor acid soils — heavy feeding causes lush, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-bog-laurel","common_name":"Western Bog Laurel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a minimal dose of slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in spring if growth appears weak; in authentic bog conditions no feeding is typically needed as the plant is adapted to nutrient-poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"scarlet-leucothoe","common_name":"Scarlet Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring; avoid over-feeding as excessive nitrogen produces soft, disease-prone growth and reduces the intensity of the signature red colouration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coastal-leucothoe","common_name":"Coastal Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser lightly in early spring; this shrub grows naturally in nutrient-poor woodland soils and is not a heavy feeder — over-fertilisation results in soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"chusan-palm","common_name":"Chusan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release palm fertiliser in spring and again in midsummer; avoid high-nitrogen feeds late in the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miniature-chusan-palm","common_name":"Miniature Chusan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring and once in midsummer with a specialist palm or slow-release balanced fertiliser; avoid feeding after late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ukhrul-fan-palm","common_name":"Ukhrul Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release palm fertiliser in spring; supplement with a liquid feed in early summer while the plant is establishing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yunnan-dwarf-palm","common_name":"Yunnan Dwarf Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-nitrogen palm fertiliser in mid-spring; feeding requirements are modest compared with taller Trachycarpus species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thai-mountain-palm","common_name":"Thai Mountain Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute liquid palm fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring through summer); avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stone-gate-palm","common_name":"Stone Gate Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen formulations which encourage soft growth vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"australian-cabbage-palm","common_name":"Australian Cabbage Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced organic or slow-release fertiliser in spring and early summer; supplement with a dilute liquid feed monthly through the growing season for container specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bent-enkianthus","common_name":"Bent Enkianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-phosphate or alkaline feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"serrated-enkianthus","common_name":"Serrated Enkianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen or alkaline fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-st-dabeoc-s-heath","common_name":"White St Dabeoc","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring; avoid feeding after midsummer as soft growth is prone to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scottish-heath","common_name":"Scottish Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring; do not feed after midsummer to avoid encouraging frost-tender soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-mountain-heath","common_name":"Purple Mountain Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute liquid ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring; over-feeding promotes lush growth susceptible to stress — less is more for this alpine species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-mountain-heath","common_name":"Pink Mountain Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft growth vulnerable to late frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-mountain-heath","common_name":"Yellow Mountain Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single very dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser in early spring; avoid over-feeding, which causes soft growth unsuited to alpine conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hidcote-lavender","common_name":"Hidcote Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early spring; avoid over-feeding, which produces lush leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canary-island-lavender","common_name":"Canary Island Lavender","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring through late summer; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"french-fringed-lavender","common_name":"French Fringed Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early spring to encourage flowering over leafy growth; avoid feeding after midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-lavender","common_name":"Woolly Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly or not at all; a single light application of slow-release, low-nitrogen granules in early spring is sufficient. Rich feeding ruins plant habit and reduces hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-lavender","common_name":"Broad-Leaved Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light application of a balanced fertiliser in early spring only; this species thrives in lean conditions and over-feeding reduces aromatic oil content.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fernleaf-lavender","common_name":"Fernleaf Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during the growing season; the continuous-blooming habit demands more regular nutrition than hardy species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jagged-lavender","common_name":"Jagged Lavender","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through early autumn; cease feeding entirely when overwintering under glass in cool conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"luisier-s-lavender","common_name":"Luisier","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring only; excess nitrogen produces lush, soft growth prone to disease and reduces fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-lavender","common_name":"Green Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single light application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular feed in spring is sufficient; over-feeding reduces aromatic oil production and makes plants susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chaytors-lavender","common_name":"Chaytor","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser once in early spring; the hybrid performs best in lean soils and excess fertility diminishes flower production and fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tenerife-lavender","common_name":"Tenerife Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season (spring to early autumn) when grown in containers; in-ground plants on free-draining soil need little fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moroccan-lavender","common_name":"Moroccan Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser in early spring; mountain-origin plants accustomed to nutrient-poor rocky soils do not require or benefit from heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"late-curry-plant","common_name":"Late Curry Plant","category":"herb","fertilising":"No regular fertilising required; in very poor soils a single light balanced feed in spring supports steady growth without producing the rank, soft growth that is prone to disease and winter damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-everlasting","common_name":"Eastern Everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light liquid feed balanced for flowering plants once a month from spring to early summer is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hound-s-tongue","common_name":"Hound","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — poor soil is essential; any added nitrogen produces coarse, non-flowering plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-spotted-orchid","common_name":"Common Spotted Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — nutrient enrichment destroys the mycorrhizal relationship and promotes competitor grasses that shade out the orchid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heath-spotted-orchid","common_name":"Heath Spotted Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — even small additions of nitrogen dramatically change the plant community and eliminate this orchid through competitive exclusion.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-marsh-orchid","common_name":"Southern Marsh Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise; mowing or cutting in late summer and removing all cuttings is the only ","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thorn-apple","common_name":"Thorn Apple","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not recommended for cultivation; in research or botanical settings, a balanced fertiliser once in midsummer is sufficient — excess nitrogen increases alkaloid production in the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheddar-pink","common_name":"Cheddar Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser (e.g. tomato food at quarter strength) once in early spring to promote flowering without promoting soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxglove","common_name":"Foxglove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch with leafmould or garden compost in autumn; a single application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring of the second year supports stem development without producing soft tissue susceptible to powdery mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flat-lipped-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Flat-lipped Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed exclusively through the pitchers: drop a small freeze-dried cricket or one or two live insects into open pitchers every 3–4 weeks during the growing season; never apply soil fertiliser, which will damage or kill the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"birthwort-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Birthwort Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed only via the pitchers using small live or freeze-dried insects (fruit flies or small crickets) placed into open pitchers every 4–6 weeks; the unusual near-vertical mouth traps insects efficiently without soil feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kloss-s-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Kloss","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed through the pitchers only, using small live insects or a single freeze-dried cricket per open pitcher every 4–6 weeks; never apply fertiliser to the growing medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glandular-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Glandular Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed exclusively via pitchers with small insects (crickets, fruit flies) or diluted foliar spray of quarter-strength orchid fertiliser applied to leaves only, no more than monthly; never add fertiliser to the growing medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saddle-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Saddle Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed only via the pitchers; place one or two small live or freeze-dried insects into open pitchers every 4–6 weeks during the growing season, replicating the arthropod prey the plant would naturally digest in its mossy forest habitat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soft-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Soft Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed only through the pitchers using small insects (a single small cricket or a few fruit flies per pitcher) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season; the mineral-poor highland habitat means the plant is adapted to very low nutrient inputs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mulu-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Mulu Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed via pitchers only; the small pitcher size means tiny prey items such as fruit flies, ants, or half a small dried cricket are appropriate every 4–6 weeks; do not overfeed, as the compact pitchers can only process small amounts of prey.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-water-plantain","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Water Plantain","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely requires feeding; one slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet per aquatic basket in spring is sufficient in containers. Plants in natural pond settings obtain adequate nutrients from the substrate and water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"floating-bur-reed","common_name":"Floating Bur-reed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise. Floating Bur-reed is an oligotrophic species that deteriorates rapidly in nutrient-enriched water. Introducing aquatic fertiliser tablets will directly harm this plant and encourage competing algae and weeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-club-rush","common_name":"Wood Club-rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of slow-release general-purpose fertiliser incorporated into the soil in spring is adequate for container-grown plants. In bog garden settings, organic matter from annual leaf fall and compost mulches provides sufficient nutrition without supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-club-rush","common_name":"Grey Club-rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally not required. One slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet per basket in spring is sufficient in container-grown specimens. Avoid over-feeding which can cause overly lush, floppy stems and promote algal growth in the pond.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reed-sweetgrass","common_name":"Reed Sweetgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding required for plants in natural waterway margins where alluvial sediment provides ample nutrition. Container-grown pond plants benefit from one aquatic fertiliser tablet per basket in spring to support the vigorous growth demand.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-forget-me-not","common_name":"Water Forget-me-not","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no feeding required. In aquatic baskets, one slow-release fertiliser tablet in spring provides enough nutrition for the season. Over-feeding promotes lush, soft growth susceptible to powdery mildew and reduces the long flowering period.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tufted-loosestrife","common_name":"Tufted Loosestrife","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little feeding required. A thin mulch of leafmould or garden compost applied in early spring provides adequate nutrients in bog garden settings. Container-grown plants can receive one balanced slow-release fertiliser tablet in spring; avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes lush leafy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-ice-plant","common_name":"Trailing Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed (tomato-type) once in early spring and once after the main flowering flush; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which suppress flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-ice-plant","common_name":"Golden Ice Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser; excess feeding produces lush foliage at the expense of the vivid orange blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-ice-plant","common_name":"Common Ice Plant","category":"edible","fertilising":"No feeding is needed in poor soils; if growing for leaf harvest, a single application of dilute balanced liquid fertiliser in spring will promote lusher foliage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spanish-sea-kale","common_name":"Spanish Sea Kale","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser at planting; a second feed of nitrogen-rich fertiliser six weeks after sowing boosts leafy growth if grown for edible use.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-dust-alyssum","common_name":"Gold Dust Alyssum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is rarely needed and can be counterproductive; if growth is very poor, apply a single very dilute balanced liquid feed in early spring — avoid high-nitrogen formulations.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"virginia-stock","common_name":"Virginia Stock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding is required in moderately fertile soils; in very poor sandy soils a single application of a balanced granular fertiliser at sowing time is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sea-stock","common_name":"Sea Stock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertiliser in early spring of the flowering year to encourage root development and abundant flower spikes without excessive leaf growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tropical-sage","common_name":"Tropical Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moorcroft-s-sage","common_name":"Moorcroft","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser once in late spring to encourage strong flowering without soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"muir-s-sage","common_name":"Muir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring with an organic slow-release fertiliser; over-feeding encourages lush, weak growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"san-diego-sage","common_name":"San Diego Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertiliser needed; a light application of compost or balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient and prevents over-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"namaqualand-sage","common_name":"Namaqualand Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a low-nitrogen organic fertiliser once in spring; high-nitrogen feeds produce lush, pest-prone growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woodland-sage","common_name":"Woodland Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce excessive foliage and reduce flower spike density.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nile-sage","common_name":"Nile Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser once in spring; the plant does not require heavy feeding and excessive nitrogen promotes foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"coris-leaved-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Coris-Leaved St John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fairy-thimbles","common_name":"Fairy Thimbles","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly from spring to midsummer; avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zois-s-bellflower","common_name":"Zois","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid fertiliser once in spring only; overfeeding promotes soft growth that is prone to rot and slug damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moretti-s-bellflower","common_name":"Moretti","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; overfed plants produce lush growth that is more susceptible to aphid attack and rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mont-cenis-bellflower","common_name":"Mont Cenis Bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; apply a very dilute mineral fertiliser (low nitrogen) once in spring if plants are in containers of depleted substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-liverwort","common_name":"Alpine Liverwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is largely unnecessary given its preference for low-fertility substrate; a light top-dressing of balanced fertiliser in spring can extend flowering in pot-grown plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grass-leaved-edraianthus","common_name":"Grass-Leaved Edraianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of balanced, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce soft growth prone to rotting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-margined-heliconia","common_name":"Red-Margined Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release tropical fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) every 3–4 months during the growing season, supplemented with a liquid high-potassium feed monthly to support bract development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"metallic-heliconia","common_name":"Metallic Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser; the large foliage demands adequate nitrogen, so a slightly nitrogen-forward ratio (e.g. 3-1-2 NPK) is appropriate when not in flower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nodding-heliconia","common_name":"Nodding Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at the start of the growing season and supplement every 4–6 weeks with a liquid feed during active growth; excessive nitrogen can reduce flowering, so avoid very high-N products when bracts are forming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wide-bract-heliconia","common_name":"Wide-Bract Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (14-14-14 or similar) every 3 months during growth; supplement with a potassium-rich liquid feed when bracts begin to form to enhance colour and vase life of cut stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sarapiqui-heliconia","common_name":"Sarapiqui Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced tropical fertiliser; the high rainfall of its native range leaches nutrients quickly, so regular feeding is more important for this species than for more drought-adapted heliconias.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curled-spathe-heliconia","common_name":"Curled-Spathe Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at the start of the growing season; supplement with monthly liquid feeding using a product with a balanced NPK ratio throughout active growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-heliconia","common_name":"Woolly Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid tropical fertiliser; this species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-bistort","common_name":"Common Bistort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds on overly fertile soil, which encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"swamp-loosestrife","common_name":"Swamp Loosestrife","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; the plant derives sufficient nutrients from rich wetland soils. If growth is poor, a slow-release aquatic fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hemlock-water-parsnip","common_name":"Hemlock Water Parsnip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required in natural wetland settings; in contained pond plantings a single application of aquatic plant fertiliser tabs in spring can support growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"water-parsley","common_name":"Water Parsley","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablet pressed into the soil in spring; in fertile pond soil additional feeding is seldom required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"low-s-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Low","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Does not need conventional fertiliser; feed pitchers with a few freeze-dried bloodworms or diluted MaxSea fertiliser (at 1/8 strength) every 4–6 weeks in the growing season rather than feeding the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fanged-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Fanged Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed pitchers with small insects, freeze-dried bloodworms, or diluted MaxSea fertiliser (1/8 strength) every 3–4 weeks; never add fertiliser to the growing medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toilet-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Toilet Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Place small live or freeze-dried insects into pitchers every 2–3 weeks during the growing season; diluted foliar MaxSea (1/8 strength) can be misted onto leaves monthly as an alternative.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-knapweed","common_name":"Common Knapweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — lean soil is essential; added nutrients encourage leaf growth and suppress the prolific flowering that makes this plant so valuable for wildlife.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-centaury","common_name":"Common Centaury","category":"herb","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — lean soil is essential for germination and establishment; nitrogen-rich feeds cause rank growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-mouse-ear","common_name":"Field Mouse-ear","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is unnecessary and harmful — it promotes rank, floppy growth and reduces flowering; this plant thrives in lean conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-chervil","common_name":"Rough Chervil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required — plants grow vigorously in naturally fertile hedgerow soils; added fertiliser may cause excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corn-marigold","common_name":"Corn Marigold","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising — poor to moderately fertile soil produces the best flowering; nitrogen-rich feeds lead to leafy plants with sparse blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stemless-thistle","common_name":"Stemless Thistle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — stem elongation on a stemless species is counterproductive and enriched soils promote rank grass competition that overwhelms this low-growing plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"melancholy-thistle","common_name":"Melancholy Thistle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of garden compost in spring to maintain moderate fertility; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive leafy growth over flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"unequal-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Unequal-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feeding from autumn to early spring when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-peperomia","common_name":"Japanese Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; the plant is a very light feeder and excess fertiliser causes salt burn on the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"parallel-stripe-peperomia","common_name":"Parallel-Stripe Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; do not feed in autumn and winter. Peperomias are light feeders and excess fertiliser can cause browning leaf tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"lance-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Lance-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from spring to late summer; withhold completely in autumn and winter. The trailing growth does not require high nutrient levels.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"White-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser. Avoid feeding in autumn and winter. Over-fertilising is more damaging than under-feeding with this light-feeding genus.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"liliana-s-peperomia","common_name":"Liliana","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer; withhold feeding in autumn and winter when the plant is not actively growing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lund-s-peperomia","common_name":"Lund","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. Peperomia lundii is a light feeder; over-fertilising causes excess salts that burn leaf tips and edges.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-black-spruce","common_name":"Dwarf Black Spruce","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, acidifying conifer fertiliser at half-strength in early spring; over-feeding causes soft growth prone to pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-oriental-spruce","common_name":"Dwarf Oriental Spruce","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser; do not feed after midsummer as this encourages tender late growth that is vulnerable to autumn frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"globe-blue-spruce","common_name":"Globe Blue Spruce","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of slow-release conifer fertiliser in March is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush green growth at the expense of the characteristic blue colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-serbian-spruce","common_name":"Dwarf Serbian Spruce","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; the species is naturally efficient at nutrient uptake so feeding more than once a year risks stimulating untypically lush growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brewer-s-weeping-spruce","common_name":"Brewer","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release acidic fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeding as this promotes soft shoot growth prone to desiccation and fungal damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mops-dwarf-mountain-pine","common_name":"Mops Dwarf Mountain Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding in open ground; if growth is very slow, apply a granular slow-release fertiliser in spring — avoid overfeeding as this breaks the naturally compact habit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"beuvron-dwarf-scots-pine","common_name":"Beuvron Dwarf Scots Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feeding is generally unnecessary in open ground; if established on very poor sand, a single spring application of a balanced granular fertiliser at half the recommended rate is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-flowered-air-plant","common_name":"Blue-Flowered Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen, bromeliad-specific liquid fertiliser (at about 1/4 strength) once a month during the growing season by adding it to the soaking water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chiapas-air-plant","common_name":"Chiapas Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad liquid fertiliser added to the soaking water; do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curled-air-plant","common_name":"Curled Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute bromeliad fertiliser at quarter-strength once a month in the soaking or misting water during the growing season; avoid high-nitrogen formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saffron-air-plant","common_name":"Saffron Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser in the soaking water; suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-ranked-air-plant","common_name":"Two-Ranked Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength bromeliad liquid fertiliser once a month during spring and summer, added to the soaking water; skip feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dyer-s-air-plant","common_name":"Dyer","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Dilute bromeliad fertiliser to one-quarter strength and apply weekly during the growing season by adding it to the misting water or chalice; reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"edith-s-air-plant","common_name":"Edith","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser once a month by adding to the misting spray during spring and summer; no feeding needed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"glandular-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Glandular Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at half strength once in early spring; avoid rich feeding, which produces soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-leaved-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Three-Leaved Stork","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser once in spring; excessive fertilising produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers and increases disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pelargonium-flowered-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Pelargonium-Flowered Stork","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced fertiliser once in early spring; this species performs best in lean soils and heavy feeding is counterproductive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crane-s-bill-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Crane","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser at sowing time is sufficient for annual plants grown in poor soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Sea Stork","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this species is adapted to nutrient-poor coastal soils and feeding produces abnormally lush growth that is out of character and susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"musk-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Musk Stork","category":"herb","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in fertile soils; in poor soils, apply a balanced granular fertiliser lightly at sowing or transplanting time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-beaked-stork-s-bill","common_name":"Long-Beaked Stork","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; this annual thrives in lean soils and feeding is unnecessary and may promote soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"magnificent-juno-iris","common_name":"Magnificent Juno Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) as shoots emerge in late winter. A second light application as buds form supports flower size and bulb replenishment. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush foliage at the expense of the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-corn-lily","common_name":"Spotted Corn Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid feed (high potash) once a month during active growth from autumn to early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding which produces weak, floppy stems. Do not fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panicled-corn-lily","common_name":"Panicled Corn Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser fortnightly during active growth from autumn through early spring. The larger size of this species means it benefits slightly more from feeding than dwarf Ixia relatives. Do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"martinezii-lily","common_name":"Martinezii Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very light dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser at the start of the growing season in autumn. Excess fertility produces lush, susceptible growth in this naturally lean-soil species. Avoid any feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glory-of-the-sun","common_name":"Glory of the Sun","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) every 3–4 weeks during active growth from autumn to early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen formulations. Do not feed during the dry summer dormancy period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-martagon-lily","common_name":"Scarlet Martagon Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (10-10-10) in early spring as shoots emerge. Follow with a high-potassium liquid feed fortnightly once buds appear until flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes disease-susceptible, lush foliage at the expense of the bulb.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caucasian-lily","common_name":"Caucasian Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release bulb fertiliser in early spring as stems emerge. Supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed fortnightly from bud formation until flowering ends, to rebuild the bulb","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ibarra-s-butterwort","common_name":"Ibarra","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — apply quarter-strength orchid fertiliser (no phosphorus) as a foliar mist once a month in summer only, or simply allow it to catch fungus gnats and other small insects.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vallisneria-leaved-butterwort","common_name":"Vallisneria-Leaved Butterwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Relies on trapped insects; supplemental feeding is not needed. If grown in an insect-free environment, apply one or two fungus gnat larvae or very dilute (1/8 strength) foliar orchid fertiliser monthly in summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"endres-s-bladderwort","common_name":"Endres","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No supplemental fertiliser needed; bladder traps capture protozoans, nematodes, and rotifers in the substrate. If growth stalls in a sterile medium, one light misting with 1/8-strength urea-free orchid fertiliser once a month in the growing season is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"quelch-s-bladderwort","common_name":"Quelch","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Bladder traps capture microorganisms in the moss substrate; supplemental feeding is rarely needed. If trapping seems inactive, a very dilute monthly urea-free foliar feed (1/10 strength) during the growing season is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"long-stalked-bladderwort","common_name":"Long-Stalked Bladderwort","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Bladder traps handle nutrient acquisition; no fertiliser needed. In an insect-free environment, a monthly dilute foliar mist of urea-free orchid fertiliser (1/8 strength) in summer is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-bladderwort","common_name":"Hairy Bladderwort","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Relies entirely on the bladder traps for nutrition; no fertiliser required or recommended. Growing in a natural medium populated with protozoa, nematodes, and small soil organisms provides sufficient nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"single-flowered-bladderwort","common_name":"Single-Flowered Bladderwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed or appropriate; bladder traps capture soil microorganisms. In a very sterile substrate, one very dilute foliar misting with urea-free fertiliser (1/10 strength) in spring is sufficient for the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starry-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Starry Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of well-composted leaf mould each spring; additional feeding is rarely necessary in organically rich soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Smooth Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost or leaf mould in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-solomon-s-seal","common_name":"Hairy Solomon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single spring application of leaf mould or balanced slow-release fertiliser is sufficient; over-feeding encourages rank, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-fairybells","common_name":"Yellow Fairybells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring; minimal feeding is needed in organically rich woodland soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-mandarin","common_name":"Spotted Mandarin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually with leaf mould or fine bark compost in spring; no additional feeding is typically needed in well-prepared woodland soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-yellow-violet","common_name":"Downy Yellow Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed; a light annual mulch of compost in spring is sufficient to maintain soil quality and suppress competing weeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-spurred-violet","common_name":"Long-Spurred Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual mulch of leaf mould or fine compost in spring is all that is typically needed; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garden-cape-primrose","common_name":"Garden Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed) at half strength every two to three weeks from spring through to early autumn; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grand-cape-primrose","common_name":"Grand Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 20-20-20) at quarter strength monthly during spring and summer; switch to a high-potassium formula as flower scapes begin to emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"haygarth-s-cape-primrose","common_name":"Haygarth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks with a high-potassium tomato-type liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring to early autumn; cease feeding entirely in winter to allow a rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"johannes-cape-primrose","common_name":"Johannes Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) at quarter to half strength every three weeks in the growing season; the compact size means the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meyer-s-cape-primrose","common_name":"Meyer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser from late spring to early autumn; reduce to no feeding over winter during the dry rest period.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"small-flowered-cape-primrose","common_name":"Small-flowered Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer; the small-statured plant has modest nutrient demands and excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of the numerous small flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"modest-cape-primrose","common_name":"Modest Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly at quarter strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season (spring to early autumn); the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-sage","common_name":"Rough Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce flowering and promote weak, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkestan-clary","common_name":"Turkestan Clary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed; a single light application of balanced granular feed in early spring of the flowering year is sufficient. Overfeeding produces excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"half-stained-sage","common_name":"Half-Stained Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; supplement with a low-nitrogen liquid feed during the flowering season to sustain the extended bloom period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sesse-s-sage","common_name":"Sesse","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring; supplement with a dilute balanced liquid feed monthly during summer to support the vigorous growth habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sinaloa-sage","common_name":"Sinaloa Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; a light liquid feed with low nitrogen during flowering extends the bloom season. Avoid overfeeding, which produces excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pitcher-sage","common_name":"Pitcher Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser is needed for established plants; apply a light dressing of balanced slow-release granules in early spring in the first two years to aid establishment. Excess nitrogen reduces flowering and promotes excessive rhizome spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-sage","common_name":"Scarlet Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from planting out until midsummer, then switch to a high-potassium feed to prolong and intensify flowering through autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-heath-springwood-white","common_name":"Winter Heath Springwood White","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bell-heather-c-d-eason","common_name":"Bell Heather C.D. Eason","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring; over-feeding, especially with nitrogen, leads to lush growth that is prone to disease and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"irish-heath-irish-dusk","common_name":"Irish Heath Irish Dusk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser lightly in early spring; avoid feeding in autumn as soft new growth is vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mackay-s-heath","common_name":"Mackay","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light ericaceous fertiliser in spring; the plant is naturally adapted to nutrient-poor bogland soils so avoid over-feeding, which can cause lush, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whorled-heath","common_name":"Whorled Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed on free-draining, low-fertility soils; if growth is poor, apply a light balanced fertiliser in spring. Over-feeding produces soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"many-flowered-heath","common_name":"Many-flowered Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a balanced fertiliser in spring if growth is weak; the species is adapted to infertile soils and excess feeding, especially nitrogen, promotes soft growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corsican-heath","common_name":"Corsican Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced or ericaceous fertiliser in early spring; avoid feeding in late summer or autumn as this stimulates soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eyelash-sage","common_name":"Eyelash Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as growth resumes; further feeding is rarely needed as over-rich soil encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"buchanan-s-sage","common_name":"Buchanan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser from spring to early autumn; the plant is a light feeder, so a half-strength application of a potassium-rich feed encourages flowering without promoting excessive soft growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"guatemalan-blue-sage","common_name":"Guatemalan Blue Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly from late spring to early autumn; a potassium-rich formula during the flowering period encourages more abundant blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-sage","common_name":"Field Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally not required; a single light dressing of low-nitrogen balanced granular feed in early spring on very impoverished soils is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canary-island-sage","common_name":"Canary Island Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkish-white-sage","common_name":"Turkish White Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a single application of a low-nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium-rich granular fertiliser in early spring is enough; excess fertility reduces the characteristic woolly leaf texture and flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-sage","common_name":"Grey Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; on very poor soils, apply a low-nitrogen granular feed very lightly in spring — excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth and detracts from the silver foliage character.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wild-senna","common_name":"Wild Senna","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely required; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it enriches its own soil, and excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"partridge-pea","common_name":"Partridge Pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it is adapted to infertile soils, and added nitrogen suppresses flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-spike-lobelia","common_name":"Pale-Spike Lobelia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of compost in spring; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote lush leafy growth at the expense of the flower spike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sullivant-s-milkweed","common_name":"Sullivant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with compost in spring; avoid synthetic high-phosphorus fertilisers — the plant is adapted to rich prairie soils and rarely needs supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"tall-green-milkweed","common_name":"Tall Green Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed; plants grown in lean prairie soils are healthiest and sturdiest — excess fertility causes floppy stems and reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrowleaf-milkweed","common_name":"Narrowleaf Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required or recommended; native to infertile soils and extra fertility produces floppy stems and makes plants susceptible to pest pressure.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-comet-milkweed","common_name":"Green Comet Milkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising needed; native to infertile soils — supplemental feeding weakens stems and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lance-leaved-sundew","common_name":"Lance-leaved Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed 2–4 times per year by placing a small live or freeze-dried insect on an active leaf; never apply soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"paradox-sundew","common_name":"Paradox Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed 3–5 times during the growing season by placing a small insect on an active dewy leaf; never apply liquid or granular fertiliser to the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"petiole-sundew","common_name":"Petiole Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed by placing small live or freeze-dried insects on active leaves, 3–6 times during the growing season only; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ord-river-sundew","common_name":"Ord River Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Offer small insects (fruit flies, gnats, small crickets) directly to active leaves 2–5 times per growing season; avoid any soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"falconer-s-sundew","common_name":"Falconer","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with small insects placed on active leaves 3–6 times during the growing season only; the plant is particularly responsive to feeding and grows faster when well-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kenneally-s-sundew","common_name":"Kenneally","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Provide small insects (gnats, fruit flies, mealworms) to active leaves 2–4 times during the growing season; do not fertilise the growing medium at any time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"derby-sundew","common_name":"Derby Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Supply small insects to active leaves 3–5 times per growing season; avoid any soil-applied fertiliser as the nutrient-sensitive roots will be damaged even by dilute feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grass-leaved-ginger","common_name":"Grass-Leaved Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser three times per year during the growing season, keeping granules at least 25 cm away from the stem base to prevent root salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dancing-girl-ginger","common_name":"Dancing Girl Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 diluted to half strength) throughout the growing season; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"schomburgk-s-dancing-ginger","common_name":"Schomburgk","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a liquid balanced fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season; withhold entirely once the plant enters dormancy in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maranta-leaved-globba","common_name":"Maranta-Leaved Globba","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season; do not fertilise during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"raceme-dancing-ginger","common_name":"Raceme Dancing Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Liquid feed with a balanced fertiliser at half the recommended strength every two weeks while actively growing; do not apply any feed during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-dancing-ginger","common_name":"White Dancing Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from the first signs of spring growth until late summer; stop completely during autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"open-dancing-ginger","common_name":"Open Dancing Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser throughout active growth from late spring to early autumn; stop feeding once foliage begins to yellow and die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miss-willmott-s-ghost","common_name":"Miss Willmott","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply no fertiliser or at most a light top-dressing of grit; rich feeding produces oversized, floppy growth and shortens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"agave-leaved-sea-holly","common_name":"Agave-Leaved Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; an annual light top-dressing of horticultural grit around the crown improves drainage and is more beneficial than fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mediterranean-sea-holly","common_name":"Mediterranean Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; overly fertile soil reduces the intensity of the blue colouring and produces weak, flopping stems.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"flat-sea-holly","common_name":"Flat Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; a spring top-dressing of grit improves drainage around the crown and is more beneficial than any feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moroccan-sea-holly","common_name":"Moroccan Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; a very light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring can support growth in very poor soils but is rarely needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ivory-sea-holly","common_name":"Ivory Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring; being more tolerant of fertile soils than most sea hollies, a moderate feed supports the tall candelabra inflorescences.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-sea-holly","common_name":"Giant Sea Holly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring to support the enormous rosettes and tall flowering stems; top-dress with garden compost in autumn in colder gardens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flame-violet","common_name":"Flame Violet","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) every two weeks during spring and summer; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-episcia","common_name":"Yellow Episcia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter- to half-strength balanced liquid feed every two to three weeks during active growth; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thick-leaf-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Thick-leaf Goldfish Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; withhold feed completely from November to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fritsch-s-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Fritsch","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or high-potassium liquid feed every two weeks from March to September to support both leaf growth and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Common Goldfish Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from March to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; switch to a high-potassium tomato-type feed in late summer to encourage flower bud set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stalk-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Long-stalk Goldfish Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer; too much nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of the long-stalked flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Spotted Goldfish Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks from spring to late summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; pause feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"single-leaf-cape-primrose","common_name":"Single-leaf Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"noble-cape-primrose","common_name":"Noble Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from spring through autumn; withhold in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-cape-primrose","common_name":"Small Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring to autumn with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength to encourage flowering without excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"penther-s-cape-primrose","common_name":"Penther","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from early spring to late summer; withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"primrose-leaf-streptocarpus","common_name":"Primrose-leaf Streptocarpus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength; omit feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-cape-primrose","common_name":"Trailing Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from March to September with a high-potassium fertiliser (such as tomato feed) at half strength to promote extended flowering; stop feeding in October.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-cape-primrose","common_name":"Dwarf Cape Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) every three to four weeks during the growing season; the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aleutian-mountain-heath","common_name":"Aleutian Mountain Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength ericaceous liquid feed once in early spring; avoid high-phosphorus or general-purpose fertilisers, which disturb soil pH and harm mycorrhizal associations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-mountain-heath","common_name":"Siberian Mountain Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly with a diluted ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring; over-feeding promotes lush growth prone to disease and does not improve flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arctic-bell-heather","common_name":"Arctic Bell-heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in early spring at no more than quarter strength; the plant is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and over-feeding causes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"himalayan-cassiope","common_name":"Himalayan Cassiope","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a quarter-strength ericaceous liquid fertiliser; the plant is naturally adapted to impoverished Himalayan soils and does not require or benefit from rich feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-azalea","common_name":"Trailing Azalea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed with general fertilisers; if necessary apply a very light dusting of sulphur-acidified ericaceous granules once in early spring. Excess nutrients cause lush growth prone to fungal disease in this plant of naturally infertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cowberry","common_name":"Cowberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release granular feed at half the recommended rate in early spring; over-feeding with high-nitrogen fertilisers promotes leafy growth at the expense of berry production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bog-bilberry","common_name":"Bog Bilberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength ericaceous liquid feed or slow-release ericaceous granules once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which promote leafy growth at the expense of berries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-japanese-white-pine","common_name":"Dwarf Japanese White Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser formulated for conifers once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-eastern-white-pine","common_name":"Dwarf Eastern White Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds and do not fertilise after midsummer, which can promote frost-tender late growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-arolla-pine","common_name":"Dwarf Arolla Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring only; heavy feeding encourages lax, soft growth and is generally unnecessary for this slow-growing alpine species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-gem-bosnian-pine","common_name":"Compact Gem Bosnian Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A single light application of slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; this slow-growing species requires very little feeding and excess nitrogen produces weak, soft shoots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"satellit-bosnian-pine","common_name":"Satellit Bosnian Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light application of slow-release conifer granules in early spring; avoid overfeeding, which creates lax growth and disrupts the tightly columnar habit that defines this cultivar.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-japanese-black-pine","common_name":"Dwarf Japanese Black Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser once in early spring; in traditional bonsai cultivation more precise seasonal feeding is used, but for garden specimens minimal feeding is required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-common-juniper","common_name":"Dwarf Common Juniper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser is needed; an optional light dressing of slow-release granular feed in early spring is the maximum required. Overfeeding breaks the naturally tight columnar symmetry.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Dark Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute (quarter-strength) orchid fertiliser as a foliar spray monthly during active growth — or place small, dried insects in pitchers — and avoid all soil feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bell-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Bell Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced orchid fertiliser as a foliar mist every 4–6 weeks; alternatively place small prey insects into pitchers monthly — avoid any soil fertilisation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Pitcher Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Mist foliage with quarter-strength orchid fertiliser monthly during active growth, or place a few small dried insects into pitchers every 4–6 weeks; never add fertiliser to the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-topped-pitcher-plant","common_name":"White-topped Pitcher Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil — place a small amount of dried bloodworms or tiny insects into pitchers 2–3 times during the growing season if grown where insects are scarce; pitchers do the rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Pink Pitcher Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil; this species naturally catches enough insects when grown outdoors, and in low-insect indoor settings 2–3 small dried insects or a pinch of dried bloodworms placed directly into pitchers during the growing season is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-sundew","common_name":"Cape Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never apply soil or foliar fertiliser — the plant obtains all nutrients from captured insects. Indoors where insects are scarce, place one small live or dried fly per leaf trap every 2–4 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forked-sundew","common_name":"Forked Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add fertiliser to soil or water; the plant meets all its nutritional needs from captured insects. In insect-poor indoor environments, offer small live or dried insects to active tentacles every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"metallica-palm","common_name":"Metallica Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid palm fertiliser at half strength once a month from April to September; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaf-parlour-palm","common_name":"Long-leaf Parlour Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) monthly during the growing season (April–September); withhold feeding over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"costa-rica-bamboo-palm","common_name":"Costa Rica Bamboo Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced palm fertiliser monthly during the growing season; this clustering species produces new canes actively in spring and summer and benefits from regular feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stolonifera-palm","common_name":"Stolonifera Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser from April to September; avoid over-feeding as excess nutrients can cause leaf tip burn on this slow-growing species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"klotzsch-s-parlour-palm","common_name":"Klotzsch","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during the growing season (spring and summer); this slow-growing endangered species should not be over-fertilised.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-leaved-parlour-palm","common_name":"Blue-leaved Parlour Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced palm fertiliser monthly during the growing season; this is one of the faster-growing Chamaedorea and responds noticeably to regular feeding in spring and summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"birdcatcher-parlour-palm","common_name":"Birdcatcher Parlour Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser from April to September; this dwarf, slow-growing species needs only modest nutrition and is prone to fertiliser burn if over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ionas-s-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Ionas","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — apply dilute (1/8 strength) orchid fertiliser to pitchers or via foliar mist once monthly during active growth; excess nutrients burn roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elongated-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Elongated Sun Pitcher","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply dilute orchid fertiliser at 1/8 recommended strength directly into pitchers or as a foliar mist, no more than once a month; over-fertilising causes root burn and defeats the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rainbow-plant","common_name":"Rainbow Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"No soil fertiliser — the plant meets its nutritional needs by catching insects; if grown in a pest-free environment, occasionally place tiny live or dead insects on the leaf glands, or apply MaxSea at 1/4 strength as a foliar spray monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"violet-corkscrew-plant","common_name":"Violet Corkscrew Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply diluted MaxSea or orchid fertiliser at 1/8 strength as a foliar mist every 4–6 weeks; the underground traps supply most nutrients, so supplemental feeding should be minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-liana-sundew","common_name":"African Liana Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Provide minimal fertiliser — the carnivorous phase satisfies phosphorus needs from prey; supplemental feeding is not required and excess nutrients suppress the formation of carnivorous leaves.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"scarlet-star-bromeliad","common_name":"Scarlet Star Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) to the urn or as a foliar spray once a month from spring to late summer; avoid fertilising the potting mix directly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mosaic-bromeliad","common_name":"Mosaic Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the urn or as a foliar mist, once monthly during spring and summer; avoid over-fertilising, which can cause excessive green growth that mutes the leaf patterning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dandelion-leaved-sage","common_name":"Dandelion-leaved Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (tomato formula) once a month from spring through mid-summer; no feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"steppe-sage","common_name":"Steppe Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Very little feeding required; a single application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient — excess nitrogen produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tangier-sage","common_name":"Tangier Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed monthly from late spring to midsummer; feeding after August encourages soft growth vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-tree-sage","common_name":"Greek Tree Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring with a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce lush, sappy growth prone to frost and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"transylvanian-sage","common_name":"Transylvanian Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost in spring; a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser can be applied in early spring to encourage vigorous flowering stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-yoked-sage","common_name":"Three-yoked Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid autumn feeding which can stimulate frost-tender new growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bog-sage","common_name":"Bog Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid feed monthly through summer to sustain the long flowering season; the moist soil means nutrients leach more readily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"turkish-red-sage","common_name":"Turkish Red Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser once in spring; overly fertile soil produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"regel-s-sage","common_name":"Regel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as new growth emerges; a single annual feeding is sufficient for this vigorous species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"west-texas-sage","common_name":"West Texas Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser required; an annual light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient. High-nitrogen feeds produce weak, floppy stems that are prone to flopping and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ringed-sage","common_name":"Ringed Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is beneficial; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce weak, floppy flower stems and diminish the ornamental impact of the tall spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roborowsky-s-sage","common_name":"Roborowsky","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser once at planting and again at midsummer to support the short growing season of this annual or biennial species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cedar-sage","common_name":"Cedar Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser once in early spring; woodland-adapted species do not require heavy feeding and excess nitrogen produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toothed-sage","common_name":"Toothed Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser once in spring at the start of the growing season; this naturally grassland-adapted species does not need heavy feeding and performs well in moderately fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-begonia","common_name":"Lesser Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from spring through early autumn; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soft-stemmed-begonia","common_name":"Soft-Stemmed Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) every two weeks during the growing season; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Rough-Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly from March to September; cease feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Shining-Leaf Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at half strength in spring and summer; switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed once flower buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lopsided-begonia","common_name":"Lopsided Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from April to September; do not feed from October to March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"obscure-begonia","common_name":"Obscure Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season; over-fertilising causes salt build-up that damages the sensitive roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"olson-s-begonia","common_name":"Olson","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month during the growing season; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mintleaf-spurflower","common_name":"Mintleaf Spurflower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during spring and summer; withhold feeding entirely from November to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forest-spurflower","common_name":"Forest Spurflower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser from March to September; deadhead spent racemes to extend the flowering season and apply a potassium-rich feed in late summer to boost flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hausa-potato","common_name":"Hausa Potato","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting and switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed once the plants have established, to encourage tuber bulking over leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tree-fuchsia","common_name":"Tree Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through to late summer; switch to a tomato-type high-potassium feed in midsummer to promote flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolivian-fuchsia","common_name":"Bolivian Fuchsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through summer; switch to a high-potassium feed in midsummer to encourage the long flowering period and subsequent berry set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-fuchsia","common_name":"Trailing Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from April to August; a potassium-rich feed from midsummer promotes the decorative berries that are one of the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-leaved-fuchsia","common_name":"Small-leaved Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser from March through September; switch to a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed in June and July to maximise flower production through the peak summer season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-snowberry","common_name":"Dwarf Snowberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced ericaceous liquid feed once in spring at half the recommended rate; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which encourage soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wisley-pearl-gaultheria","common_name":"Wisley Pearl Gaultheria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring; avoid general-purpose or lime-containing feeds which raise soil pH.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-gaultheria","common_name":"Creeping Gaultheria","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in spring; this plant is adapted to nutrient-poor mountain soils and resents overfeeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"redvein-enkianthus-red-bells","common_name":"Redvein Enkianthus Red Bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous granular feed in early March and again immediately after flowering; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce lush growth at the expense of flower bud set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-enkianthus","common_name":"White Enkianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring and once immediately after flowering with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser; avoid autumn feeding which stimulates soft new growth vulnerable to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nodding-enkianthus","common_name":"Nodding Enkianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring; minimal feeding is needed on naturally rich, acidic soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chinese-enkianthus","common_name":"Chinese Enkianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous feed in March and again immediately after flowering; avoid autumn feeding which can stimulate frost-susceptible late growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-alexanders","common_name":"Golden Alexanders","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; a light topdressing of compost in early spring is sufficient in poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"heartleaf-golden-alexanders","common_name":"Heartleaf Golden Alexanders","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed and can promote excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowering; a single spring compost topdressing suffices on very poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"violet-wood-sorrel","common_name":"Violet Wood Sorrel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser lightly in early spring as growth emerges; excessive feeding encourages foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ohio-spiderwort","common_name":"Ohio Spiderwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is unnecessary and counter-productive in most garden soils; if the plant is very pale, apply a balanced feed once in early spring only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bracted-spiderwort","common_name":"Bracted Spiderwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely benefits from feeding; fertiliser encourages weak, top-heavy growth. A thin compost mulch applied in spring is the maximum recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stalked-spiderwort","common_name":"Long-stalked Spiderwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted leaf mould in early spring supports flowering without promoting excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-violet","common_name":"Prairie Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising; rich soil encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowers and makes the plant more susceptible to disease. Grow in lean, unamended soil for best results.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cochinchina-lady-palm","common_name":"Cochinchina Lady Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid palm fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-sentry-palm","common_name":"Curly Sentry Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm granule fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer; avoid high-nitrogen liquid feeds which promote lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thouars-cycad","common_name":"Thouars Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring; cycads are light feeders and over-fertilising causes salt burn and distorted new growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"many-pinnate-cycad","common_name":"Many-pinnate Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a slow-release balanced fertiliser low in phosphorus; avoid heavy feeding, which this naturally nutrient-poor substrate species is not adapted to.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"comb-cycad","common_name":"Comb Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 13-13-13) in spring only; cycads are slow feeders and monthly liquid feeding causes fertiliser burn and rank, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fadang","common_name":"Fadang","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) monthly during the growing season from spring to early autumn; avoid over-feeding, which produces soft, scale-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vazquez-s-zamia","common_name":"Vazquez","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly from March to September; this forest species benefits from slightly more regular feeding than xeric zamias due to its nutrient-richer native substrate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ryegrass-air-plant","common_name":"Ryegrass Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser diluted in water once a month during spring and summer; avoid fertilising in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delicate-air-plant","common_name":"Delicate Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser in spring and summer; reduce to once every 6–8 weeks in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maury-s-air-plant","common_name":"Maury","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute bromeliad fertiliser (quarter strength) once a month in summer only; this species is naturally adapted to low-nutrient conditions and over-fertilising causes leaf scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mitla-air-plant","common_name":"Mitla Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or tillandsia fertiliser added to the watering water; omit entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-stemmed-air-plant","common_name":"Many-Stemmed Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser diluted in water twice a month from spring through summer; reduce to once a month in autumn and pause in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mouse-tail-air-plant","common_name":"Mouse-Tail Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute bromeliad fertiliser (quarter strength or less) once a month in spring and summer only; this species is native to nutrient-poor conditions and over-fertilising causes tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neglected-air-plant","common_name":"Neglected Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or tillandsia fertiliser dissolved in the soaking water once a month during spring and summer; avoid fertilising in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-flowered-ginger","common_name":"Golden-Flowered Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as shoots emerge, then liquid-feed with a high-potassium feed monthly through summer to encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lemon-scented-ginger","common_name":"Lemon-Scented Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser; a potassium-rich feed from midsummer encourages the ornamental inflorescences to develop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-ginger","common_name":"Japanese Ginger","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring as shoots emerge; a midsummer top-dressing of organic matter helps sustain the plant through the harvest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neglected-ginger","common_name":"Neglected Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks through the growing season; a potassium-rich feed from summer encourages the distinctive ornamental cones to form and colour up well.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nimmo-s-ginger","common_name":"Nimmo","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season and supplement with a dilute liquid feed monthly through summer to support the aromatic rhizome development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"myanmar-purple-ginger","common_name":"Myanmar Purple Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and supplement with a monthly high-potassium liquid feed through summer to encourage the formation of the long-lasting ornamental cones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cassumunar-purple-ginger","common_name":"Cassumunar Purple Ginger","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser through the growing season; a fertiliser higher in phosphorus in spring supports the development of the extensive rhizome system.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"italian-sage-phlomis","common_name":"Italian Sage Phlomis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light dressing of low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, floppy, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-jerusalem-sage","common_name":"Woolly Jerusalem Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very light, low-nitrogen feed in spring only; this species thrives in poor soils and excess nutrients produce excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lycian-sage-phlomis","common_name":"Lycian Sage Phlomis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient; this species is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and over-fertilising leads to rank, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-jerusalem-sage","common_name":"Purple Jerusalem Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring; avoid autumn feeding, which produces soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bove-s-jerusalem-sage","common_name":"Bove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding is needed or beneficial; a very light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is the maximum advisable in nutrient-poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-leaved-jerusalem-sage","common_name":"Golden-Leaved Jerusalem Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light feed with a low-potassium, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient; do not fertilise in late summer or autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaved-phlomis","common_name":"Long-Leaved Phlomis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen feed in spring; this species is adapted to infertile soils and over-feeding results in weak, floppy stems that are prone to wind and frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ashy-broom","common_name":"Ashy Broom","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in spring only; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote soft growth and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"valentine-s-crown-vetch","common_name":"Valentine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed at half strength) once in early spring; do not over-fertilise as this promotes lush soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-sun-rose","common_name":"Hairy Sun Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise routinely — apply at most a very light dressing of balanced fertiliser in spring in genuinely impoverished soils; excess feeding encourages soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"basil-leaved-sun-rose","common_name":"Basil-Leaved Sun Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising; in exceptionally poor soils apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen feed once in spring to avoid stressing the plant further, but rich feeding reduces hardiness and flowering quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orache-leaved-sun-rose","common_name":"Orache-Leaved Sun Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this species has adapted to mineral-poor soils and feeding produces excessively lush, cold-tender growth that increases risk of winter die-back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-purslane-sun-rose","common_name":"Sea Purslane Sun Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally not required or recommended; at most apply a very light, low-nitrogen granular feed in spring if growing in very impoverished soil that shows nutrient-deficiency symptoms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"umbel-sun-rose","common_name":"Umbel Sun Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed routinely; in acidic, very impoverished soils apply a dilute ericaceous (acid) fertiliser once in early spring to avoid nutrient lockout, but avoid high-nitrogen products which promote soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tar-scented-vriesea","common_name":"Tar-scented Vriesea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser as a foliar spray every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn); avoid high-phosphorus formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"imperial-bromeliad","common_name":"Imperial Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Does not require regular feeding; if desired, apply a very dilute balanced fertiliser (quarter strength) no more than once a year in spring — replacing the top layer of potting mix annually is equally effective.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bahian-neoregelia","common_name":"Bahian Neoregelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied as a foliar spray or into the cup every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer; reduce or stop feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"few-flowered-neoregelia","common_name":"Few-flowered Neoregelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute quarter-strength balanced or bromeliad-specific fertiliser as a foliar spray every 4–6 weeks from spring to early autumn; avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-neoregelia","common_name":"Spotted Neoregelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn), applied to the cup and as a foliar spray; avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which produce lush but disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dotted-neoregelia","common_name":"Dotted Neoregelia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a highly diluted (quarter-strength) bromeliad or orchid fertiliser to the cup and foliage every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer; this miniature species has low nutrient demands and over-fertilising can cause excessive soft growth and tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-vase-bromeliad","common_name":"Silver Vase Bromeliad","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser as a foliar spray or directly into the cup every 4–5 weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn); avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which can delay flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-quill-bromeliad","common_name":"Pink Quill Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser as a foliar spray once a month during spring and summer; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-flowered-torch","common_name":"Blue-flowered Torch","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied as a foliar spray directly to the leaves; avoid any copper-containing formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"durat-s-air-plant","common_name":"Durat","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute bromeliad fertiliser (17-8-22 or similar) as a foliar spray twice a month in summer and once a month in winter; avoid phosphate-heavy formulas which can damage trichomes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slanted-air-plant","common_name":"Slanted Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month year-round with a dilute bromeliad fertiliser at one-quarter strength applied as a mist; over-fertilising soft-leaved mesic species causes tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diaguita-air-plant","common_name":"Diaguita Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute quarter-strength balanced bromeliad fertiliser as a foliar mist once a month in spring and summer; this slow-growing xeric species needs minimal feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"west-african-pitcairnia","common_name":"West African Pitcairnia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a dilute half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; as a lithophyte from nutrient-poor rock, it requires minimal nutrition and excess feeding causes leaf tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-cup-pitcairnia","common_name":"Yellow-cup Pitcairnia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer; as a lithophyte from thin rocky soils, it has modest nutrient requirements and benefits more from correct watering than from heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-couch-grass","common_name":"Sand Couch Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising needed; adding nutrients encourages coarser competitors and is unnecessary in authentic coastal plantings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-fescue","common_name":"Red Fescue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser once in spring only if growth is very poor; excess nitrogen produces lush, disease-prone growth and undermines the fine texture that makes red fescue desirable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-sedge","common_name":"Sand Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required or desirable; nutrient enrichment stimulates competitive species and eliminates the infertile-sand niche that sand sedge depends on.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-reed","common_name":"Sand Reed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required; excess nitrogen causes lush, susceptible growth and promotes the decline that paradoxically occurs once dunes stabilise and organic matter accumulates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-cordgrass","common_name":"Common Cordgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising needed; intertidal mud provides ample nutrients from organic deposits and tidal input.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-cordgrass","common_name":"Smooth Cordgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required; estuarine mud is naturally nutrient-rich from tidal organic input, and additional fertiliser would promote invasive expansion.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-saltmarsh-grass","common_name":"Common Saltmarsh Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required; saltmarsh sediments are naturally fertile from tidal organic deposition and nutrient enrichment would promote aggressive competitors such as common reed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variable-dancing-ginger","common_name":"Variable Dancing Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) every two weeks during the growing season from spring through late summer; withhold completely during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cheerful-dancing-ginger","common_name":"Cheerful Dancing Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half-strength) from spring to late summer; stop feeding entirely as leaves yellow and the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"torch-ginger","common_name":"Torch Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium tropical fertiliser or balanced slow-release granules (e.g., 14-14-14) monthly during the growing season; supplement with liquid feed every two weeks for best flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemisphere-torch-ginger","common_name":"Hemisphere Torch Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth to support flowering stem production; withhold during any cooler rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-torch-ginger","common_name":"Scarlet Torch Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed (10-10-10) during active growth; apply a potassium-rich feed in late summer to support flowering bract development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maingay-s-ginger","common_name":"Maingay","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly throughout the growing season; supplement with a potassium-rich feed (e.g., tomato feed) every 3–4 weeks once buds form to improve inflorescence quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-ginger-flower","common_name":"Crimson Ginger Flower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular slow-release fertiliser at planting, then supplement with a liquid balanced feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth; avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-lily","common_name":"Pyrenean Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed every two to three weeks from bud formation until the foliage begins to die back in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fairy-bells","common_name":"Fairy Bells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during active growth from autumn to early spring; do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-merendera","common_name":"Pyrenean Merendera","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular feed in early spring when leaves appear; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of corm development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-tulp","common_name":"Blue Tulp","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular fertiliser at planting time is sufficient; avoid feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peacock-moraea","common_name":"Peacock Moraea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen, potassium-rich liquid feed monthly during active growth from autumn through to flowering; withhold entirely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxford-and-cambridge-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"Oxford and Cambridge Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced granular bulb fertiliser in early spring as foliage emerges; allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to replenish bulb energy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tassel-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"Tassel Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little feeding; a light topdress of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient — over-fertilising promotes leafy growth at the expense of the distinctive flower tassels.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"comb-leaved-santolina","common_name":"Comb-Leaved Santolina","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of low-nitrogen, slow-release fertiliser in early spring; excessive feeding produces soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blanco-s-sage","common_name":"Blanco","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a balanced fertiliser in early spring; overly rich soil encourages soft, floppy growth and detracts from the attractive silver leaf texture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candelabra-sage","common_name":"Candelabra Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-phosphorus, potassium-rich feed in late spring to promote flower production; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which encourage lush, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"phlomis-like-sage","common_name":"Phlomis-Like Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; rich soils produce weak, floppy stems that are unattractive and prone to lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-wood-thyme","common_name":"Spanish Wood Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Fertilise lightly once in early spring with a balanced or low-nitrogen feed; excess nutrients produce soft, aromatic-poor growth and reduce cold hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-thyme","common_name":"Shining Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once in spring with a low-nitrogen fertiliser; rich feeding produces lax growth that spoils the naturally neat dome habit this species is prized for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"richard-s-thyme","common_name":"Richard","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light, low-nitrogen, slow-release feed in early spring if growth appears very weak; in most well-sited gardens no regular fertilising is needed or beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elegant-peacock-ginger","common_name":"Elegant Peacock Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every four to six weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during active growth (April to September); withhold all feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pretty-peacock-ginger","common_name":"Pretty Peacock Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every four weeks from April through September; stop feeding completely as the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-turmeric","common_name":"Black Turmeric","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser during the growing season; excess nitrogen promotes foliage at the expense of rhizome development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peacock-ginger","common_name":"Peacock Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid feed (half the recommended strength) every four to six weeks during active growth; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, pale growth susceptible to pests.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-cardamom","common_name":"Black Cardamom","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth (spring and summer); reduce to monthly in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-cardamom","common_name":"Round Cardamom","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks throughout the growing season; a slow-release granular fertiliser incorporated into the compost at potting time provides a steady nutrient baseline.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-cardamom","common_name":"Green Cardamom","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at full label strength during active growth (spring through early autumn); reduce to monthly in winter. A potassium-rich feed during the flowering period encourages pod set in suitable climates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"Broad-Leaved Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) once or twice as shoots emerge in late winter to support flowering and bulb development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angel-s-tears-daffodil","common_name":"Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser at half strength as shoots emerge in late winter; excess nitrogen causes lush foliage and reduces flower count.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"honey-garlic","common_name":"Honey Garlic","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no feeding in fertile garden soils; in poor soils, apply a general-purpose balanced fertiliser lightly in early spring as growth begins.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"spotted-nomocharis","common_name":"Spotted Nomocharis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release acidic fertiliser (formulated for ericaceous plants) or diluted liquid seaweed feed monthly during spring and early summer; avoid high-phosphorus feeds that can harm mycorrhizal associations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"drooping-star-of-bethlehem","common_name":"Drooping Star of Bethlehem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires no regular feeding when naturalised in garden borders; in impoverished soils, a single application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring can improve flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-star-of-bethlehem","common_name":"Pyrenean Star of Bethlehem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser lightly in early spring; excess nitrogen encourages leafy growth at the expense of the flower spike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-star-of-bethlehem","common_name":"Common Star of Bethlehem","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is rarely necessary in established borders or lawns; if growing in containers or very poor soil, apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser once as shoots emerge in late winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-camas","common_name":"Common Camas","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser or bone meal at planting time in autumn; a low-nitrogen feed after flowering helps the bulb rebuild reserves for next year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glory-of-the-snow","common_name":"Glory of the Snow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb feed in early spring as shoots emerge; naturalised colonies rarely need supplementary feeding once established in fertile soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sardinian-glory-of-the-snow","common_name":"Sardinian Glory of the Snow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced bulb fertiliser at planting or a top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould in autumn maintains vigour; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-cornflag","common_name":"African Cornflag","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid feed every four weeks during the active growing season (autumn to early spring); do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-cornflag","common_name":"Many-Flowered Cornflag","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced bulb fertiliser during active growth from autumn through early spring; withhold all feed during the summer dormant period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"byzantine-colchicum","common_name":"Byzantine Colchicum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or bone meal when the spring foliage emerges; this feeds the corm as it rebuilds energy reserves for next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-autumn-crocus","common_name":"Showy Autumn Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a slow-release balanced fertiliser or bonemeal when the large spring leaves appear; the leaves are the sole means by which the corm stores energy for autumn flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-sinningia","common_name":"Spotted Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks during active growth; stop feeding once the plant begins to go dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flesh-pink-sinningia","common_name":"Flesh-pink Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser during the flowering season; cease feeding once dormancy begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iara-s-sinningia","common_name":"Iara","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks from when new growth emerges until the plant begins to go dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lined-sinningia","common_name":"Lined Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks throughout the growing and flowering season; withhold from dormancy until new growth begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stalked-sinningia","common_name":"Long-stalked Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks throughout the growing season; reduce to monthly during any rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-sinningia","common_name":"Shining Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-phosphorus or balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during the growing season; stop feeding once dormancy commences.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pires-s-sinningia","common_name":"Pires","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks during active growth; stop feeding as dormancy begins and recommence only when new growth emerges.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wavy-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Wavy-Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every two to four weeks during the growing season (spring through summer); withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ringed-begonia","common_name":"Ringed Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to four weeks from spring to early autumn; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fern-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Fern-Leaf Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a very dilute (quarter strength) balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks during active growth; flush the substrate monthly to prevent salt build-up, particularly in terrariums.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eyelash-begonia","common_name":"Eyelash Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks from spring through early autumn; avoid feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brade-s-begonia","common_name":"Brade","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed at quarter to half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; this is a slow-growing collector","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carmine-begonia","common_name":"Carmine Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"During the active growing and flowering period (spring to early autumn), apply a high-potassium liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks to support flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cleopatra-begonia","common_name":"Cleopatra Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn); do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"morell-s-billbergia","common_name":"Morell","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) into the cup and onto the soil every 4 weeks during spring and summer only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-spotted-billbergia","common_name":"Green-spotted Billbergia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength bromeliad or balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer; avoid heavy feeding as excess nitrogen turns the foliage plain green and reduces variegation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-rose-stripe-star","common_name":"Dwarf Rose-stripe Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the soil every 2-3 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer); avoid over-feeding which causes soft, green growth and loss of colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bahia-earth-star","common_name":"Bahia Earth Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a quarter-strength balanced fertiliser applied to the soil every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer; reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marbled-earth-star","common_name":"Marbled Earth Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the soil every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer; this is a slow-growing species and heavy feeding causes leggy, colour-poor growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"micro-earth-star","common_name":"Micro Earth Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser to the soil every 3-4 weeks in the growing season; this dwarf species needs very little nutrition and excess fertiliser causes soft, etiolated growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leopoldina-earth-star","common_name":"Leopoldina Earth Star","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied to the soil every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer; withhold feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bottle-gentian","common_name":"Bottle Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser at half strength in spring; over-rich soil promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-gentian","common_name":"Prairie Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed or beneficial; very lean, unfertilised soil actually mimics native prairie conditions and promotes flowering over leafy growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greater-fringed-gentian","common_name":"Greater Fringed Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this species requires low-nutrient soils and enrichment encourages weed competition that outcompetes it. Adding lime or dolomite to raise pH is beneficial in acid soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silky-aster","common_name":"Silky Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is not recommended; fertiliser promotes soft, floppy growth and makes plants susceptible to disease. Grow in lean, unamended soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-heart-leaved-aster","common_name":"Prairie Heart-Leaved Aster","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light, balanced fertiliser in early spring if growth is very poor; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which cause lanky, floppy stems. In fertile soils, no feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"drummond-s-aster","common_name":"Drummond","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding with a balanced fertiliser in early spring supports good growth; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote excessive leafy growth and floppy stems at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rigid-goldenrod","common_name":"Rigid Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed; lean soil produces stronger, more upright stems and better-proportioned plants. In very poor sandy soils, a single light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"puebla-air-plant","common_name":"Puebla Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or balanced liquid fertiliser (diluted in soaking water) once a month during spring and summer; no feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-air-plant","common_name":"Purple Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser in soaking water once a month in spring and summer; omit entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ball-moss","common_name":"Ball Moss","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-copper bromeliad fertiliser at quarter-strength in misting water once a month during the growing season; copper is toxic to bromeliads so always check fertiliser formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reichenbach-s-air-plant","common_name":"Reichenbach","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month during spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser dissolved in the soaking water; withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"remote-air-plant","common_name":"Remote Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced bromeliad fertiliser in soaking water once a month during spring and summer; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roland-gosselin-s-air-plant","common_name":"Roland-Gosselin","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month in spring and summer with a quarter-strength bromeliad or low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser added to soaking water; withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roth-s-air-plant","common_name":"Roth","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser diluted in soaking or misting water once a month from spring through summer; suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-trillium","common_name":"Spotted Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a thin top-dressing of leaf compost or well-rotted organic matter in autumn; avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds which can burn the shallow rhizome.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snow-trillium","common_name":"Snow Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a small amount of well-rotted leaf mould in autumn; avoid fertilisers that acidify the soil, such as ammonium sulphate-based formulations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-white-trillium","common_name":"Sweet White Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a generous top-dressing of composted leaf mould in autumn; this replicates the deep litter accumulation of cove forests and is preferable to synthetic fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-trillium","common_name":"Twisted Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf compost in autumn; avoid acidifying fertilisers and do not over-feed, as rich synthetic inputs can produce lush foliage at the expense of flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-red-trillium","common_name":"Southern Red Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress annually in autumn with a 5 cm (2 in) layer of composted leaf mould; this feeds the plant slowly over winter and spring as it breaks down, closely mimicking natural woodland nutrient cycling.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vasey-s-trillium","common_name":"Vasey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply an annual autumn top-dressing of 5–8 cm (2–3 in) of composted leaf mould; avoid synthetic fertilisers that can cause sappy, slug-prone growth and may alter the soil pH away from the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heartleaf-foamflower","common_name":"Heartleaf Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser or leaf mould in spring as growth resumes; foamflower is not a heavy feeder and over-fertilising encourages lush but disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"limestone-saxifrage","common_name":"Limestone Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-silver-saxifrage","common_name":"Lesser Silver Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light top-dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid feeding in late season, which promotes soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"waldensian-saxifrage","common_name":"Waldensian Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light top-dressing of slow-release alpine fertiliser once in early spring; this species thrives in nutrient-poor conditions and overfeeding causes weak, untypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"king-ferdinand-s-saxifrage","common_name":"King Ferdinand","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very weak, balanced liquid fertiliser once in early spring when flower buds appear; additional feeding is rarely necessary and may promote lush growth that is less cold-hardy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"houseleek-saxifrage","common_name":"Houseleek Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single very dilute application of low-nitrogen, balanced alpine fertiliser in early spring when flower buds emerge is all that is needed; overfeeding leads to looser, less decorative rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balkan-saxifrage","common_name":"Balkan Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a small amount of balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring; the species is adapted to nutrient-poor calcareous substrates and heavy feeding is counterproductive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"diapensia-like-saxifrage","common_name":"Diapensia-Like Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One very light application of a low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring is sufficient for the entire season; this high-altitude specialist is adapted to extremely poor soils and excess nutrients produce untypical, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-budded-sundew","common_name":"White-Budded Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Does not need fertiliser; supplement only if kept insect-free by placing a tiny pinch of dried Daphnia or diluted quarter-strength foliar orchid feed on leaves once a month during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gypsum-butterwort","common_name":"Gypsum Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Carnivorous plants capture their own nutrients; if kept in a clean indoor environment, supplement by placing small fruit flies or diluted quarter-strength orchid fertiliser (foliar) on the sticky leaves every 2-3 weeks during the carnivorous season only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-butterwort","common_name":"Mexican Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Obtain nutrients by trapping insects; if indoors, supplement by placing small gnats or a tiny amount of diluted quarter-strength foliar fertiliser (e.g. MaxSea) on leaves every 2-3 weeks during the carnivorous season only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-leaved-butterwort","common_name":"Large-Leaved Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed small insects or dried bloodworms placed on the sticky leaves every 2-3 weeks during the carnivorous summer season; alternatively, apply a very dilute foliar fertiliser (quarter-strength, low-nitrogen orchid feed) to the leaves only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moctezuma-butterwort","common_name":"Moctezuma Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Capture small insects (fungus gnats, fruit flies) naturally; supplement indoors with small live or dried prey placed on the leaves, or a very dilute quarter-strength orchid foliar feed applied to the leaves every 2-3 weeks during the summer growing phase.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"notched-butterwort","common_name":"Notched Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Traps small invertebrates naturally; supplement indoors with tiny live or dried prey on the sticky leaves, or quarter-strength foliar orchid fertiliser applied to the leaf surface every 2-3 weeks during the active growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variable-leaved-butterwort","common_name":"Variable-Leaved Butterwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Traps small insects on its sticky upright leaves; supplement indoors by placing small fruit flies or dried prey on the leaves, or apply quarter-strength foliar orchid fertiliser to the leaves every 2-3 weeks during the active season only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canyon-sage","common_name":"Canyon Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertiliser once in early spring; excess nitrogen produces soft, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forsythia-sage","common_name":"Forsythia Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser monthly from late spring through midsummer to support the vigorous growth needed before its late-season flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-scented-sage","common_name":"Grape-Scented Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single light dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; richer feeding diminishes fragrance intensity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-sage","common_name":"Black Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Do not fertilise established plants; rich soil and feeding create soft, water-hungry growth incompatible with the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-sage","common_name":"Mexican Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in spring and again in early summer to support the substantial vegetative growth needed before its late-season bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baby-sage","common_name":"Baby Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of balanced fertiliser in spring is beneficial; over-feeding with high-nitrogen products produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of the prolific flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"belize-sage","common_name":"Belize Sage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from early spring through late summer to sustain the vigorous growth and heavy flowering load.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-teasel","common_name":"Wild Teasel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed is unnecessary — plants in rich soil will be lush but may flop; lean soils produce sturdier stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-teasel","common_name":"Small Teasel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; excessive fertility on shaded sites promotes lush, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"viper-s-bugloss","common_name":"Viper","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed — fertilising encourages lush, floppy growth and reduces flowering on this naturally lean-soil plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosebay-willowherb","common_name":"Rosebay Willowherb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required — grows vigorously on infertile soils and fertilising only encourages faster, harder-to-manage spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-helleborine","common_name":"Broad-leaved Helleborine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid chemical fertilisers entirely; if any feeding is needed, apply a light top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould in autumn to maintain humus levels without disrupting mycorrhizae.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eyebright","common_name":"Eyebright","category":"herb","fertilising":"Never feed — fertilising the surrounding grass kills eyebright by allowing the host to outcompete it; this plant requires nutrient-poor conditions to persist.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dropwort","common_name":"Dropwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly if at all — a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring on very poor soils is sufficient; rich feeding produces excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gurken-s-orthophytum","common_name":"Gurken","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring–summer); avoid over-feeding, which can scorch roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boat-shaped-orthophytum","common_name":"Boat-Shaped Orthophytum","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; no feeding needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"white-air-plant","common_name":"White Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength by misting onto the foliage once a month from spring to autumn; avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thread-leaf-air-plant","common_name":"Thread-Leaf Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength orchid or bromeliad fertiliser by foliar misting once a month during the growing season; do not over-feed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-air-plant","common_name":"Silver Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser as a foliar spray once a month from spring to autumn; this species is sensitive to over-fertilisation, so err on the side of under-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-needleleaf-air-plant","common_name":"Northern Needleleaf Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser as a foliar mist once every 2–4 weeks in the growing season; increase to every two weeks during flowering to extend bloom duration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bartram-s-air-plant","common_name":"Bartram","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser by foliar misting once a month during the growing season; no feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"stribrny-s-saxifrage","common_name":"Stribrny","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) once or twice in spring to promote compact growth and flowering without encouraging lush, rot-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"farrer-s-gentian","common_name":"Farrer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring, or a diluted liquid ericaceous feed (pH-adjusted) once a month from April to July; avoid overfeeding, which produces excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-zealand-gentian","common_name":"New Zealand Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid feed at half strength once in spring as growth begins; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush, disease-prone growth. This species is naturally adapted to low-nutrient soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kashmir-gentian","common_name":"Kashmir Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leafmould or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring; a monthly diluted liquid feed from May to August encourages flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cross-gentian","common_name":"Cross Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring at planting or top-dress annually; this species is not a heavy feeder and over-fertilising with nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth — lean soil gives more compact, floriferous plants.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"great-yellow-gentian","common_name":"Great Yellow Gentian","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted leafmould as a top-dressing in early spring; this long-lived plant benefits from annual feeding but is slow-growing and should not be over-stimulated with excessive nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chiltern-gentian","common_name":"Chiltern Gentian","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this species requires poor, unfertilised calcareous soil to thrive. Adding any feed encourages lush vegetative growth, prevents normal biennial behaviour, and may eliminate the plant from the site entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chilean-sheep-eating-plant","common_name":"Chilean Sheep-eating Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid feed (e.g. tomato or cactus feed at half strength) every 6–8 weeks during the growing season only; never feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-puya","common_name":"Alpine Puya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 6–8 weeks during active growth (spring–summer) with a dilute, low-nitrogen bromeliad or cactus fertiliser at half-strength. Do not feed from September to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wonderful-puya","common_name":"Wonderful Puya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 6–8 weeks from spring to early autumn; avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote lush, rot-prone growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"charming-puya","common_name":"Charming Puya","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at half-strength every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer only; excess nitrogen encourages soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"extended-alcantarea","common_name":"Extended Alcantarea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Add a dilute, balanced bromeliad fertiliser to the central cup or apply as a foliar spray at quarter-strength every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heart-of-flame-bromeliad","common_name":"Heart of Flame Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–autumn) with a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser applied as a foliar spray or into the cup; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-leaved-deuterocohnia","common_name":"Short-leaved Deuterocohnia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once or twice during the growing season with a highly diluted (quarter-strength) low-nitrogen cactus or bromeliad fertiliser. Over-fertilising causes soft, disease-prone growth and disrupts the characteristically tight, compact cushion habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-white-violet","common_name":"Sweet White Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser low in phosphorus once in early spring; over-feeding produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweet-woodruff","common_name":"Sweet Woodruff","category":"herb","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost in autumn; supplemental fertiliser is rarely needed in enriched woodland soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-wood-poppy","common_name":"Japanese Wood Poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted leaf mould in early spring as new growth emerges; feeding is rarely needed in organically enriched soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-agrimony","common_name":"Common Agrimony","category":"herb","fertilising":"Fertiliser is not required and can reduce flowering; grow in average to poor soil for best results. A light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient on very depleted ground.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bugle","common_name":"Bugle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch in spring; feeding is rarely necessary in fertile soils and can encourage excessive, congested spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-garlic","common_name":"Field Garlic","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser in early spring to encourage bulb development; excessive nitrogen promotes lush foliage at the expense of bulb size.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-leek","common_name":"Sand Leek","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, potassium-rich fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive leafy growth. In poor sandy soils, incorporate well-rotted compost at planting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-silk-begonia","common_name":"Red-Silk Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength during the growing season (spring–summer); withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"reunion-island-begonia","common_name":"Reunion Island Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid feed every two to three weeks during active growth; the species is sensitive to fertiliser burn so err on the side of under-feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scharff-s-begonia","common_name":"Scharff","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength from March to September; switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed when flower buds form to encourage blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-spot-begonia","common_name":"Pink Spot Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from March to October with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength; too much nitrogen produces lush but pale growth at the expense of the characteristic dark colouration and spotting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"socotra-begonia","common_name":"Socotra Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed every two weeks once flower buds are visible; do not feed during dormancy or before strong growth is established after summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tayabas-begonia","common_name":"Tayabas Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute (quarter-strength) balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth; this forest-floor species is adapted to low-nutrient conditions and easily shows fertiliser burn if over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thelma-s-begonia","common_name":"Thelma","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter-strength; rhizomatous forest species are naturally adapted to nutrient-poor leaf litter and are prone to root burn from heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-lobed-begonia","common_name":"Sharp-lobed Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength; do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palmate-begonia","common_name":"Palmate Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks from spring to late summer; withhold feed entirely through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gourd-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Gourd-leaf Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; stop feeding from November to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crazy-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Crazy-leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; a feed with a slightly higher nitrogen content in spring encourages the vigorous leafy growth this species is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-begonia","common_name":"Painted Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; withhold feed in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plane-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Plane-leaf Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 3–4 weeks from early spring to late summer; suspend feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"knotweed-begonia","common_name":"Knotweed Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; once the plant is flowering well, switch to a high-potassium (tomato-type) feed to promote continued blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-wax-plant","common_name":"Giant Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength during active growth (spring–summer); withhold in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"globe-flowered-wax-plant","common_name":"Globe-Flowered Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer; cease feeding from autumn onward to let the plant rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hamilton-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Hamilton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10 or similar) at half-strength once a month from March to September; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moss-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Moss-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer; stop in autumn and winter to allow a gentle rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"inflated-wax-plant","common_name":"Inflated Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once every 6–8 weeks at one-quarter strength during active growth in spring and summer only; over-fertilising promotes soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"isabel-chan-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Isabel Chan","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly at half-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth (spring to early autumn); cease feeding in winter and reduce watering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lawi-wax-plant","common_name":"Lawi Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly from March to September; a potassium-rich feed in summer can support flower development on mature plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"great-mullein","common_name":"Great Mullein","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is unnecessary and counterproductive — great mullein performs best in poor soils without supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vervain","common_name":"Vervain","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of grit and balanced fertiliser in spring only if growth is very weak; excessive feeding produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"germander-speedwell","common_name":"Germander Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with garden compost in spring; supplemental fertiliser is rarely required in reasonably fertile garden soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heath-speedwell","common_name":"Heath Speedwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little to no fertilising; a light scattering of balanced granular feed in early spring is sufficient if soil is very poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tufted-vetch","common_name":"Tufted Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No nitrogen fertiliser required — the plant fixes its own atmospheric nitrogen; a light potassium-rich feed in spring can support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bush-vetch","common_name":"Bush Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No nitrogen fertiliser required given the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-vetch","common_name":"Wood Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid nitrogen feeds; a light potassium-rich feed in spring can help support the long flowering period without promoting excessive vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mathilde-s-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Mathilde","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light top-dressing of slow-release low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring; excessive feeding produces soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Downy Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single very light feed of quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser in spring, or a thin grit top-dressing with a trace of slow-release fertiliser; avoid nitrogen-rich feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Trailing Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid feed once in spring as new growth emerges; overfeeding promotes lush, rot-prone growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"transylvanian-pink","common_name":"Transylvanian Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light dose of slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that stimulate soft growth prone to collar rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"freyn-s-pink","common_name":"Freyn","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One light application of low-nitrogen, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; high fertility produces lax growth and reduces flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-cupped-pink","common_name":"Blood-Cupped Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single top-dressing of slow-release alpine fertiliser in spring; this species is naturally adapted to lean soils and excess fertility produces soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balkan-rock-pink","common_name":"Balkan Rock Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One very light application of slow-release low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring; rich feeding destroys the compact, tight habit that makes this species garden-worthy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roundhead-prairie-clover","common_name":"Roundhead Prairie Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers and weakens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lead-plant","common_name":"Lead Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it enriches its own soil and excess nutrients produce rank, weedy growth and reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"false-indigo-bush","common_name":"False Indigo Bush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unfertilised; nitrogen-fixing roots meet most nutrient needs. A light balanced feed (10-10-10) in early spring can accelerate establishment in very poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-indigo-bush","common_name":"Dwarf Indigo Bush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; a nitrogen-fixing legume that performs best in infertile soils — feeding promotes excessive growth and susceptibility to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-tick-trefoil","common_name":"Showy Tick Trefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it meets its own nutritional needs in average to lean soils. Fertilising promotes excessive height and flopping.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"illinois-tick-trefoil","common_name":"Illinois Tick Trefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it thrives without supplemental feeding and added nitrogen favours rank vegetative growth over flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sessile-leaf-tick-trefoil","common_name":"Sessile-Leaf Tick Trefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required; a nitrogen-fixing legume naturally suited to lean woodland soils — avoid feeding which promotes lax, floppy stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"threeleaf-foamflower","common_name":"Threeleaf Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser lightly in early spring; excessive feeding promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wherry-s-foamflower","common_name":"Wherry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser or a mulch of leaf mould in early spring; this species does not need heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iron-butterfly-foamflower","common_name":"Iron Butterfly Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at a light rate in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth at the expense of the ornamental dark foliage patterning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-skyrocket-foamflower","common_name":"Pink Skyrocket Foamflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a top-dressing of leaf mould in early spring; deadhead spent flower spikes to tidy the plant and encourage possible reblooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-bluebells","common_name":"Prairie Bluebells","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser in early spring; rich feeding encourages soft, disease-prone growth in this naturally lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sessile-leaved-bellwort","common_name":"Sessile-leaved Bellwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Mulch annually with leaf mould in early spring to supply nutrients naturally; supplementary fertiliser is rarely needed and excessive nitrogen can encourage lush growth vulnerable to slug damage.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mountain-bellwort","common_name":"Mountain Bellwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a light application of acidic leaf mould or pine needle compost in early spring; this species thrives in lean conditions and rarely requires additional fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-trout-lily","common_name":"White Trout Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a thin top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in autumn; supplemental fertiliser is rarely needed in organically rich woodland soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"yellow-fawnlily","common_name":"Yellow Fawnlily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or low-nitrogen organic compost in early autumn; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"minnesota-trout-lily","common_name":"Minnesota Trout Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental fertilisation; the species depends on natural woodland nutrient cycling from decaying leaf litter and cannot be cultivated outside its native habitat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dimpled-trout-lily","common_name":"Dimpled Trout Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of leaf mould in autumn; in established woodland gardens no additional fertiliser is required as natural nutrient cycling sustains the colonies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virginia-waterleaf","common_name":"Virginia Waterleaf","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced organic fertiliser or compost mulch in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive vegetative spread in an already vigorous spreader.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maple-leaved-waterleaf","common_name":"Maple-Leaved Waterleaf","category":"herb","fertilising":"A top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which can promote excessive leafy growth and soft, pest-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-leaved-waterleaf","common_name":"Large-Leaved Waterleaf","category":"herb","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or low-phosphorus organic compost in early spring; feeding is rarely necessary in organically enriched woodland soils where natural nutrient cycling occurs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fetcani-pass-twinspur","common_name":"Fetcani Pass Twinspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring, then liquid feed fortnightly with a high-potash formula from midsummer onwards to sustain flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"masked-twinspur","common_name":"Masked Twinspur","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; supplement with a liquid high-potash feed every two weeks during peak summer flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toothed-nemesia","common_name":"Toothed Nemesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from midsummer with a liquid fertiliser high in potash (such as tomato feed) to sustain the long flowering season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shrubby-nemesia","common_name":"Shrubby Nemesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; feed container plants fortnightly with a high-potash liquid feed during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-bacopa","common_name":"Large-flowered Bacopa","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every one to two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10) during the growing season; switch to a high-potash feed in late summer to encourage continued flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-mallow","common_name":"Cape Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-leaved-cape-mallow","common_name":"Rough-leaved Cape Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that stimulate leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-violet","common_name":"Hairy Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed once in early spring; avoid rich feeding which suppresses blooming on this naturally lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-pansy","common_name":"Mountain Pansy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding necessary on poor soils; if grown in containers, a single weak potassium-rich feed in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-dog-violet","common_name":"Common Dog Violet","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no feeding; in poor soils, a light topdress of leaf mould or a single weak balanced feed in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-saxifrage","common_name":"Purple Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; this species is adapted to nutrient-poor arctic and alpine substrates. Any feeding encourages soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lifelong-saxifrage","common_name":"Lifelong Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very weak, low-nitrogen liquid feed once in spring if growth looks poor; this species naturally grows in nutrient-poor alpine soils and does not need regular feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jungfrau-saxifrage","common_name":"Jungfrau Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding necessary; a single very dilute balanced liquid feed applied once after the rosette has established (in year 2 or 3) is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-saxifrage","common_name":"Pyrenean Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed; native to nearly sterile limestone cliff faces. Any fertiliser encourages soft growth that is vulnerable to disease and reduces the characteristic silver encrustation on the leaf margins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scattered-flower-guzmania","common_name":"Scattered-flower Guzmania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer, delivered to the cup or as a foliar spray — never into the potting mix.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nicaraguan-guzmania","common_name":"Nicaraguan Guzmania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every four to six weeks in spring and summer with a quarter- to half-strength liquid bromeliad or orchid fertiliser applied as a foliar spray or added to the cup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bertero-s-guzmania","common_name":"Bertero","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted (quarter-strength) balanced or bromeliad-specific liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer via foliar spray or into the central cup.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zahn-s-guzmania","common_name":"Zahn","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength orchid or bromeliad fertiliser once a month in spring and summer; apply as a foliar spray or carefully pour into the cup — avoid root-feeding as roots are not the primary nutrient absorbers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blood-red-guzmania","common_name":"Blood-red Guzmania","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted (quarter-strength) liquid fertiliser for bromeliads or orchids every four to six weeks in spring and summer; add to the cup water or use as a foliar spray.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flaming-sword-bromeliad","common_name":"Flaming Sword Bromeliad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser or specialist bromeliad feed, applied to the cup or as a foliar spray; avoid high-phosphorus formulas that inhibit flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-fingered-vriesea","common_name":"Red-fingered Vriesea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength orchid or bromeliad liquid fertiliser once a month during spring and summer, either to the cup water or as a foliar feed; reduce to every six to eight weeks in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flax-leaved-tulip","common_name":"Flax-leaved Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser once in early spring as shoots emerge; avoid feeding after flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sprenger-s-tulip","common_name":"Sprenger","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring when shoots appear; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leaf at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"urmia-tulip","common_name":"Urmia Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute high-potassium liquid fertiliser once after flowering to help the bulbs build up reserves for the following year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bugle-lily","common_name":"Bugle Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season from spring through to flowering; switch to a high-potassium feed as flower buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beatrice-watsonia","common_name":"Beatrice Watsonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser monthly during spring and summer; a high-potassium feed from bud formation until flowering improves flower spike quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-rain-lily","common_name":"White Rain Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during active growth from spring through to the end of flowering in autumn; reduce or stop feeding once foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-rain-lily","common_name":"Pink Rain Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser during the active growing and flowering season from late spring to early autumn to support the prolific bloom cycle.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fly-orchid","common_name":"Fly Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — additional nutrients suppress the mycorrhizal fungi the plant depends on entirely and will kill it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"early-purple-orchid","common_name":"Early Purple Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — applying any nutrient-rich feed destroys the mycorrhizal fungi essential to the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-winged-orchid","common_name":"Green-winged Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — nutrient enrichment drives vigorous grass competition and destroys the mycorrhizal association; this is the single most common cause of colony loss in managed grasslands.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-broomrape","common_name":"Common Broomrape","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not applicable — the plant obtains all nutrients from its host via haustoria and cannot absorb soil nutrients independently.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-poppy","common_name":"Common Poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplementary feeding required or beneficial; fertilised plants produce excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tunic-flower","common_name":"Tunic Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly at most once in spring with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium granular fertiliser; overfertilising produces rank, sprawling growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burnet-saxifrage","common_name":"Burnet Saxifrage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly if at all; a light top-dressing of well-composted material in early spring suffices on very poor soils — heavy feeding produces excess foliage and weakens the taproot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"upright-hedge-parsley","common_name":"Upright Hedge Parsley","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; apply a balanced general fertiliser sparingly in spring if growing on very poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"goat-s-beard","common_name":"Goat","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required; excess feeding promotes leafy growth over flowers and can shorten plant lifespan in biennial populations.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zigzag-clover","common_name":"Zigzag Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary; as a legume it fixes its own nitrogen. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce flower production and can cause excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sulphur-clover","common_name":"Sulphur Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser in spring on very poor soils. Excess nitrogen reduces flowering and causes overly leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-feather-clover","common_name":"Red Feather Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid feeding; as a legume it fixes nitrogen and flourishes on poor soils. Rich feeding produces lush foliage, weak stems, and shorter-lived plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"knotted-clover","common_name":"Knotted Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; applying nutrients promotes coarser vegetation that will outcompete this low-growing clover and defeats its intended use in poor-soil meadow schemes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-valerian","common_name":"Common Valerian","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, general-purpose fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring to support vigorous growth; plants in rich soil may need no additional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rocky-mountain-woodsia","common_name":"Rocky Mountain Woodsia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer; heavy feeding produces lush but soft fronds prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oregon-woodsia","common_name":"Oregon Woodsia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilise very lightly — a single application of a quarter-strength balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient; this species is adapted to low-nutrient rocky substrates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fragrant-white-water-lily","common_name":"Fragrant White Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket soil monthly from late spring through early August; stop feeding in late summer to allow the plant to slow ahead of dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-water-lily","common_name":"Giant Water Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Insert aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket substrate every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (when water temperature is above 24°C); this large-leafed tropical is a heavy feeder.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"pygmy-rwandan-water-lily","common_name":"Pygmy Rwandan Water Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter-strength) every 4–6 weeks during active growth; overfeeding promotes algae and can damage this miniature plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"egyptian-white-water-lily","common_name":"Egyptian White Water Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablets into the basket soil every 3–4 weeks from late spring to early August; remove and store tubers before autumn frosts arrive in cooler zones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-indian-water-lily","common_name":"Red Indian Water Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the basket compost every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (late spring to early autumn); a balanced aquatic formula with added phosphorus encourages root development and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"african-tamarisk","common_name":"African Tamarisk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in early spring only if growth is poor; excess fertiliser in rich soil is unnecessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silverberry","common_name":"Silverberry","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising — nitrogen-fixation via root nodules meets all nutritional needs; added nitrogen promotes rank, invasive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"russian-olive","common_name":"Russian Olive","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; nitrogen-fixing root nodules sustain the plant on poor soils; excess fertiliser promotes aggressive growth in this already invasive species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marram-grass","common_name":"Marram Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilising is counterproductive — this grass evolved on nutrient-starved dune sands; added fertiliser promotes rank soft growth that is vulnerable to lodging and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-beachgrass","common_name":"American Beachgrass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Scatter a light application of balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 12-12-12) at 250 g per 10 m² in the first spring after planting to aid establishment; after that, no feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lyme-grass","common_name":"Lyme Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No regular feeding is needed; an annual topdress of sharp sand around clumps improves drainage and discourages excessive spread better than fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-dunegrass","common_name":"American Dunegrass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertilising required or recommended; the plant is adapted to nutrient-starved dune substrates and excess nitrogen promotes overly lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoary-plantain","common_name":"Hoary Plantain","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — low soil fertility is essential for this wildflower to compete with grasses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chalk-milkwort","common_name":"Chalk Milkwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — this species requires extremely low soil nutrient levels to survive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-milkwort","common_name":"Common Milkwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise under any circumstances — fertility destroys the competitive balance this wildflower depends on.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tormentil","common_name":"Tormentil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; excess nutrients promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers and reduce hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-cinquefoil","common_name":"Spring Cinquefoil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise only very sparingly, if at all; a light dressing of balanced slow-release granules in early spring is sufficient and only if growth appears very weak.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-cinqufoil","common_name":"Spring Cinquefoil (Potentilla tabernaemontani)","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally unnecessary; if growth is very poor, apply a very light balanced slow-release feed in early spring only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oxlip","common_name":"Oxlip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted garden compost around the crowns each autumn; a light balanced fertiliser in early spring supports flowering but is not strictly necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-cow-wheat","common_name":"Common Cow-wheat","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — this hemiparasite depends on nutrient-poor soil and added nutrients actively harm establishment and growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ribbed-melilot","common_name":"Ribbed Melilot","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needed — as a nitrogen-fixing legume it enriches its own soil; on very poor sandy soils, a light phosphorus feed at planting can aid establishment.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"water-mint","common_name":"Water Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet pressed into the basket compost in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that leach into pond water and cause algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-forget-me-not","common_name":"Wood Forget-me-not","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring encourages strong flower stems; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush foliage at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bird-s-nest-orchid","common_name":"Bird","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — as a mycoheterotroph it obtains all nutrients via fungal symbiosis; fertiliser disrupts the fungal network and would harm rather than help the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hemlock-water-dropwort","common_name":"Hemlock Water Dropwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilisation necessary or desirable — grows vigorously in the naturally nutrient-rich soils of ditches and riversides and does not require supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bee-orchid","common_name":"Bee Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — fertiliser enriches soil, promotes vigorous grasses that out-compete the orchid, and damages the mycorrhizal fungi the plant depends on for nutrient uptake and germination.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tunbridge-filmy-fern","common_name":"Tunbridge Filmy Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed only once or twice a year with a highly diluted, lime-free liquid fertiliser applied to the sphagnum substrate — over-feeding causes algal blooms that smother the fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wilson-s-filmy-fern","common_name":"Wilson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a highly diluted (quarter-strength), lime-free liquid fern fertiliser once or twice a year to the sphagnum substrate only — fronds are too delicate to tolerate foliar feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"killarney-fern","common_name":"Killarney Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No routine fertilising; if any nutrition is needed, apply only a heavily diluted, lime-free liquid feed to the sphagnum substrate once a year in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pillwort","common_name":"Pillwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — this species requires nutrient-poor water and soil; added nutrients promote algal growth and competitive weeds that outcompete the delicate plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nardoo","common_name":"Nardoo","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly if at all — insert one aquatic fertiliser tablet into the basket soil once at planting; further feeding encourages excessive spread and algal growth in the pond.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-climbing-fern","common_name":"American Climbing Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, acid-formulated fertiliser once in spring at half the label rate; excess nitrogen promotes lush but weak growth, and the species grows naturally in low-nutrient, acidic soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ring-fern","common_name":"Ring Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser once in spring; the plant is a vigorous grower and benefits from light feeding to maintain lush frond production, but avoid over-feeding, which encourages excessive rhizome spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crow-garlic","common_name":"Crow Garlic","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush leafy growth at the expense of bulb formation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cow-parsley","common_name":"Cow Parsley","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no supplementary feeding in fertile garden soil; a light topdressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring benefits plants on poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kidney-vetch","common_name":"Kidney Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it thrives in nutrient-poor conditions and feeding promotes weak, leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columbine","common_name":"Columbine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring as new growth emerges; excessive nitrogen feeds produce lush foliage at the expense of flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-rock-cress","common_name":"Hairy Rock-cress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required or beneficial; this species is adapted to infertile substrates and feeding promotes soft, floppy growth that is susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-burdock","common_name":"Lesser Burdock","category":"edible","fertilising":"A dressing of balanced fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring supports the large taproot and abundant foliage; avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth at the expense of root quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thyme-leaved-sandwort","common_name":"Thyme-leaved Sandwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required; this species thrives in low-nutrient conditions typical of arable margins and stony ground. Feeding produces rank, uncharacteristic growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crowberry","common_name":"Crowberry","category":"edible","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; Empetrum nigrum is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and excess nitrogen causes rank, vulnerable growth that disrupts its natural habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-blue-lawson-cypress","common_name":"Dwarf Blue Lawson Cypress","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser formulated for conifers in early spring; one application per year is sufficient and over-feeding encourages weak, open growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-hinoki-cypress","common_name":"Dwarf Hinoki Cypress","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring only; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft, un-characteristic growth. No summer or autumn feeding is needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sulphur-sawara-cypress","common_name":"Sulphur Sawara Cypress","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring; one application per year is sufficient. Avoid autumn feeding as soft late growth is vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-white-cedar","common_name":"Dwarf White Cedar","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply an ericaceous or conifer-specific slow-release fertiliser in spring; the species is naturally adapted to low-fertility, acidic substrates, so avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce lush, uncharacteristic growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bird-s-nest-spruce","common_name":"Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular conifer or balanced fertiliser in early spring; a single annual application is sufficient. Avoid feeding after midsummer as late, soft growth is more susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jean-s-dilly-spruce","common_name":"Jean","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser or conifer-specific feed once in early spring; do not fertilise after midsummer. Over-feeding with nitrogen produces soft growth that is more susceptible to both disease and winter damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-porcelain-lily","common_name":"Pink Porcelain Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) during the growing season (spring through early autumn); reduce to quarterly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-shell-ginger","common_name":"Lesser Shell Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; in a heated glasshouse, light feeding every 6–8 weeks in winter is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"intermediate-galangal","common_name":"Intermediate Galangal","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid feed monthly through summer; not a heavy feeder.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"parrot-s-beak-heliconia","common_name":"Parrot","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Heavy feeder; apply a balanced granular or liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn); a slow-release tropical formula high in potassium supports bract colour.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"lobster-claw-heliconia","common_name":"Lobster Claw Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during the growing season; a formula with elevated potassium helps sustain the vivid bract colouration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balisier-heliconia","common_name":"Balisier Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season (spring through early autumn); slow-release tropical granules applied in spring are a convenient alternative for glasshouse-grown specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-plantain-heliconia","common_name":"Wild Plantain Heliconia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release tropical fertiliser in spring, then supplement with a monthly liquid feed (high potassium) through summer to sustain growth and bract colour on this heavy-feeding giant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-peperomia","common_name":"Hairy Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the recommended strength; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-spike-peperomia","common_name":"Large-Spike Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from March to September; withhold completely from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winged-peperomia","common_name":"Winged Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; stop feeding from October through February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curved-peperomia","common_name":"Curved Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly every four to six weeks in the growing season with a very diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter to half strength); do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bearded-stem-peperomia","common_name":"Bearded-Stem Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every four to six weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; withhold all feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compressed-peperomia","common_name":"Compressed Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once monthly from March through September; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"transparent-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Transparent-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once every four to six weeks in spring and summer only; the delicate root system is sensitive to over-fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amazonian-traveller-s-tree","common_name":"Amazonian Traveller","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season, supplemented with a high-potassium liquid feed every 4–6 weeks through summer to support the large leaf canopy and promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"White-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising; rich soils promote soft, disease-prone growth. If planting in very impoverished ground, a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser at planting time is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Curly-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; low-fertility soil is preferred. Excess nutrients encourage rank growth that is more susceptible to dieback and less floriferous.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"varied-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Varied-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding; low-fertility soil is the natural habitat. If growth is very poor, apply a dilute balanced fertiliser once in spring, avoiding high-nitrogen products.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"inflated-rock-rose","common_name":"Inflated Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required and generally counterproductive; nutrient-rich soils produce lax growth and reduce flowering. A single light mulch of horticultural grit at planting improves drainage and suppresses weeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-spot-rock-rose","common_name":"Crimson-Spot Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; overly fertile soil produces rank, disease-prone growth and reduces flowering. At most, apply a thin layer of organic mulch in spring, kept away from the woody base.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"laurel-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Laurel-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is not necessary and may reduce flowering; the species is naturally adapted to poor, thin mountain soils. A grit mulch at the base improves drainage and provides a clean background to show off the white flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"reddish-peperomia","common_name":"Reddish Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer; withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bristle-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Bristle-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter to half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring–summer); avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Round-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer; do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"linden-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Linden-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month at half the recommended strength with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser from spring through early autumn; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-nerved-peperomia","common_name":"Three-Nerved Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during spring and summer; no feeding is necessary from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"turbo-peperomia","common_name":"Turbo Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season at quarter to half strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser; reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"verschaffelt-s-peperomia","common_name":"Verschaffelt","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted organic houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer; withhold from autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-hyacinth","common_name":"Common Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at planting and again as shoots emerge in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, disease-prone foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-starflower","common_name":"Spring Starflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding with a low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser in autumn is sufficient; over-feeding with nitrogen produces excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bokhara-iris","common_name":"Bokhara Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) monthly from the time shoots appear until foliage begins to die back; avoid high-nitrogen products.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"afghan-iris","common_name":"Afghan Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once shoots are 5 cm (2 in) tall with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser and repeat every 3–4 weeks until the foliage begins to yellow; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"danford-iris","common_name":"Danford Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) as shoots emerge and again after flowering to help the bulb rebuild reserves; this is particularly important to reduce the tendency to split.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"juno-iris","common_name":"Juno Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. dilute tomato feed) from when shoots appear until leaves begin to yellow; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"histrioides-iris","common_name":"Histrioides Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium) when shoots emerge and again immediately after flowering to support bulb replenishment before summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thyme-leaved-fuchsia","common_name":"Thyme-leaved Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) from early spring through July; reduce to every six weeks in late summer and stop in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-fuchsia","common_name":"Spiny Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed (tomato-type) at half strength once a month in spring; do not feed during the summer dry rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"toothed-fuchsia","common_name":"Toothed Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks during the growing season (spring to late summer) with a high-potash liquid feed; reduce to monthly in autumn and withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-fuchsia","common_name":"Shining Fuchsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid fertiliser (tomato feed) monthly from late spring through late summer to support heavy flowering; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"splendid-fuchsia","common_name":"Splendid Fuchsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from late spring through summer, switching to a high-potash feed in mid-summer to harden growth and improve flowering; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"panicle-fuchsia","common_name":"Panicle Fuchsia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a general liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer; a high-potash feed in late summer encourages flower bud formation before the plant is brought back under glass.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-zealand-tree-fuchsia","common_name":"New Zealand Tree Fuchsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes; supplement with a general liquid feed monthly through summer for container-grown specimens.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"saw-wort","common_name":"Saw-wort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; saw-wort is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and excess feeding suppresses flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-campion","common_name":"Red Campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring only if soil is very poor; over-feeding produces rank leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-campion","common_name":"White Campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required on typical garden soils; on very poor sandy soils a light balanced feed in spring can support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nottingham-catchfly","common_name":"Nottingham Catchfly","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising; excess nutrients promote soft, lush growth susceptible to disease and discourage compact, floriferous habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bladder-campion","common_name":"Bladder Campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unfed; if growing on very impoverished sandy soil, a light balanced fertiliser in early spring can extend the flowering season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"goldenrod","common_name":"Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise on fertile soils; on very poor sand or gravel a single light application of balanced fertiliser in spring may help flowering without promoting excessive spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marsh-woundwort","common_name":"Marsh Woundwort","category":"herb","fertilising":"No routine fertilisation required in fertile, moist garden soils; on very poor sandy ground a balanced spring feed can support healthy flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kucyniak-s-columnea","common_name":"Kucyniak","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–3 weeks from spring through early autumn; withhold feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scaly-stem-columnea","common_name":"Scaly-stem Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) from April to September; stop entirely from October to March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnificent-columnea","common_name":"Magnificent Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20) diluted to half strength every 2 weeks from March to October. Switch to a high-potash feed in late summer to harden growth and promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiny-calyx-columnea","common_name":"Tiny-calyx Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (April to September). Reduce watering and stop feeding in autumn to encourage the winter-to-spring flowering period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nicaraguan-columnea","common_name":"Nicaraguan Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength throughout the growing season (spring to early autumn). A high-potash feed in late summer encourages robust flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oersted-s-columnea","common_name":"Oersted","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the active growing season (March to September). Avoid feeding in winter when growth slows; excess nutrition encourages soft, susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-columnea","common_name":"Rough Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3–4 weeks during active growth. This high-altitude species is adapted to nutrient-poor, leached substrates, so over-fertilising causes salt burn more readily than in lowland species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hard-fern","common_name":"Hard Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month in spring and summer; avoid feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-hard-fern","common_name":"Little Hard Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer; no feeding required in the dormant season.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"giant-hard-fern","common_name":"Giant Hard Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser or diluted liquid feed monthly from spring through to late summer; none required in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-fern","common_name":"Crown Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser from spring to late summer; no feeding in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"european-chain-fern","common_name":"European Chain Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly from spring through to late summer; in heated conservatories a light feed can continue monthly through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dickie-s-bladder-fern","common_name":"Dickie","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very diluted balanced liquid fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer; avoid overfeeding, which promotes lush but less resilient growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-bladder-fern","common_name":"Mountain Bladder Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very diluted, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser once in spring when new growth appears; avoid rich feeding which produces soft, overly lush fronds prone to wilting in dry spells.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-perianth-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Large-perianth Goldfish Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from spring through summer; withhold in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"striped-goldfish-plant","common_name":"Striped Goldfish Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed at half-strength) during the growing season; stop feeding from October to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hermit-primulina","common_name":"Hermit Primulina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10 at one-quarter strength) every other watering from spring to early autumn; withhold through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dark-purple-primulina","common_name":"Dark-purple Primulina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser at one-quarter strength every two to three weeks in spring and summer; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oak-leaf-primulina","common_name":"Oak-leaf Primulina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser at one-quarter strength every other watering through spring and summer; give a drier, unfed rest period from late autumn to late winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivory-primulina","common_name":"Ivory Primulina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks at one-quarter of the recommended dilution with a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) during active growth; stop completely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-sepal-primulina","common_name":"Fringed-sepal Primulina","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced fertiliser at one-quarter strength every two to three weeks from the onset of growth in spring through to early autumn; withhold fertiliser during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"herb-robert","common_name":"Herb Robert","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required — performs best in lean soils; excessive nutrients encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"shining-cranesbill","common_name":"Shining Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required. Plants growing in fertile soil produce fewer flowers and are less drought-resistant — deliberately lean conditions suit this species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-flowered-cranesbill","common_name":"Small-Flowered Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"None required — avoid feeding entirely, as high fertility reduces flowering and can shorten the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stalked-cranesbill","common_name":"Long-Stalked Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; this species thrives on nutrient-poor ground and added fertiliser produces lush, floppy growth with reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cut-leaved-cranesbill","common_name":"Cut-Leaved Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; a single light application of balanced fertiliser in spring can boost flowering on very poor soils, but avoid high-nitrogen products that produce leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dove-s-foot-cranesbill","common_name":"Dove","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required — performs best in lean conditions; fertiliser promotes excessive leafy growth and weakens the trailing habit.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hedgerow-cranesbill","common_name":"Hedgerow Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly, if at all — a light top-dressing of balanced fertiliser in early spring can support vigorous clumps, but high-nitrogen feeds promote leafy growth at the expense of the long flowering period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beaugleholes-bladderwort","common_name":"Beaugleholes Bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Never fertilise — this carnivore obtains all nutrients from prey; adding fertiliser to the substrate is fatal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-coloured-bladderwort","common_name":"Three-Coloured Bladderwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; nutrient-poor conditions are essential — any added fertiliser will burn roots and kill the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virgin-bladderwort","common_name":"Virgin Bladderwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — the underground bladder traps supply all required nutrients by catching micro-organisms; fertiliser will kill the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-dragon-venus-flytrap","common_name":"Red Dragon Venus Flytrap","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise the soil; traps may be fed small live or freeze-dried insects monthly during the growing season to supplement nutrients, stimulating one-third of traps at a time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"albany-pitcher-plant","common_name":"Albany Pitcher Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not add fertiliser to the substrate; pitchers can be fed small insects (fruit flies, ants) every few weeks during the growing season to promote growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nodding-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Nodding Sun Pitcher","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Never fertilise the substrate; pitchers naturally trap insects providing nutrients — if grown in a sealed terrarium with few insects, a dilute quarter-strength foliar orchid feed can be introduced directly into the pitcher fluid once a month.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heterodox-sun-pitcher","common_name":"Heterodox Sun Pitcher","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Do not add fertiliser to the substrate; pitchers trap insects for nutrition — in sterile terrarium conditions, a few drops of quarter-strength orchid fertiliser added to the pitcher fluid monthly can supplement nutrient intake.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sword-leaved-air-plant","common_name":"Sword-Leaved Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a bromeliad or orchid fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength, applied as a mist or added to the soaking water. Over-fertilising causes tip burn; skip feeding entirely in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zecher-s-air-plant","common_name":"Zecher","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer with a bromeliad or low-phosphorus orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength, dissolved in the soaking water or misting bottle. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-air-plant","common_name":"Twisted Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength in the soaking water or mist. Feeding promotes faster offset production and more vibrant flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variable-air-plant","common_name":"Variable Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season (spring through summer) with a bromeliad fertiliser at one-quarter the label strength, dissolved in soak water. Larger species like this one can handle a slightly higher feeding frequency than smaller tillandsias but remain sensitive to concentrated fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"powdery-strap-airplant","common_name":"Powdery Strap Airplant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once a month during the growing season using a bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength, added to the cup water. Feeding may reduce the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-catopsis","common_name":"Many-Flowered Catopsis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a bromeliad fertiliser at one-quarter strength monthly during the growing season (spring through summer), added directly to the cup water. This species is notably free-flowering and responds well to light, regular feeding; avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote leaf growth at the expense of the flower spike.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shiny-catopsis","common_name":"Shiny Catopsis","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed lightly once a month during the growing season with a bromeliad fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength, added to the cup water. The shaded, sheltered habitat of this species means its nutrient requirements are modest; overfeeding causes algal growth in the cup and may scorch the sensitive leaf bases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-horned-sundew","common_name":"Short-Horned Sundew","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed sparingly by placing 2–3 small live insects or dried bloodworms on the leaves once or twice a month during active growth; liquid fertiliser diluted to 1/4 strength can be misted on leaves monthly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stoloniferous-sundew","common_name":"Stoloniferous Sundew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Offer small live or dried insects onto leaves every 2–3 weeks during active growth; do not apply liquid fertiliser to the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"climbing-sundew","common_name":"Climbing Sundew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Place 2–3 small insects on leaves every few weeks during active winter–spring growth; no soil feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rambling-sundew","common_name":"Rambling Sundew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Offer small insects to the glandular leaves every 2–3 weeks during active growth; no fertiliser to the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-sundew","common_name":"Scarlet Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Propagate via gemmae rather than feeding for best vigour; during active growth a few tiny live or dried insects placed on the leaves monthly provides adequate nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-sundew","common_name":"Western Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Offer tiny live insects (springtails or fruit flies) or crushed dried bloodworms to the leaves 2–3 times during the growing season; no soil fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiny-sundew","common_name":"Tiny Sundew","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Offer 1–2 springtails or tiny fruit flies to the leaves every 3–4 weeks during active growth; no liquid or granular fertiliser of any kind.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-brodiaea","common_name":"White Brodiaea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser at planting in autumn; a single top-dressing of low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flame-freesia","common_name":"Flame Freesia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks during active growth from shoot emergence until flowers fade; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-tritonia","common_name":"Pink Tritonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A balanced granular fertiliser worked in at planting, or a liquid balanced feed applied monthly during active growth, is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"horned-tulip","common_name":"Horned Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium bulb fertiliser in early spring as foliage emerges, and again immediately after flowering to help the bulb build reserves for next year.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baker-s-tulip","common_name":"Baker","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser in early spring; cultivars in the Bakeri Group respond well to a potassium-rich feed after flowering to support stolon and bulb development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"batalin-s-tulip","common_name":"Batalin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A slow-release bulb fertiliser at planting, or a liquid high-potassium feed in early spring, supports flowering; do not over-fertilise as this promotes lush growth susceptible to fungal attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lady-tulip","common_name":"Lady Tulip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser in autumn at planting, or a high-potassium liquid feed in early spring; feeding immediately after flowering helps maintain vigour in naturalised plantings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elk-blue-rush","common_name":"Elk Blue Rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring; avoid over-feeding, which promotes weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dagger-leaf-rush","common_name":"Dagger-Leaf Rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a low-phosphorus aquatic or pond plant fertiliser tablet pressed into the rootzone in spring; one application per year is sufficient in fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-wurly-rush","common_name":"Curly-Wurly Rush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer; avoid over-feeding, which can cause a loss of the characteristic spiral form and encourage algal growth in water containers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-rush","common_name":"Many-Flowered Rush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"One application of a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; in fertile, moist soils supplementary feeding is rarely necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bushgrass","common_name":"Bushgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring only if soil is poor; in fertile garden soils, no supplementary feeding is needed and excess nitrogen produces lax, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gold-dew-tufted-hair-grass","common_name":"Gold Dew Tufted Hair Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of the decorative flower panicles.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moor-witch-purple-moor-grass","common_name":"Moor Witch Purple Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-phosphorus, ericaceous or balanced fertiliser (avoiding lime-containing products) in early spring; feeding is rarely required in naturally fertile or peaty soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-rattle","common_name":"Yellow Rattle","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise; Yellow Rattle and accompanying wildflowers are outcompeted by vigorous grass growth on fertile soil, so feeding is actively harmful.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dog-rose","common_name":"Dog Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding. An optional annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure in late winter supports healthy growth; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which push soft, disease-prone shoots at the expense of hips.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"burnet-rose","common_name":"Burnet Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Needs little feeding; excess nitrogen on naturally infertile soils weakens the habit and reduces flowering. An optional light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring, or a mulch of garden compost, is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soapwort","common_name":"Soapwort","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; very fertile soil makes it even more invasive and reduces flower quality. A light topdressing of balanced fertiliser in spring is optional and only on genuinely poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mossy-saxifrage","common_name":"Mossy Saxifrage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly. A quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser applied once in early spring supports the brief flowering flush without forcing soft, rot-prone growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds entirely.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-scabious","common_name":"Small Scabious","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly. A balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring, or an occasional half-strength liquid feed through summer, maintains long-season flowering. Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which produces leafy growth and fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-lipped-tongue-orchid","common_name":"Long-lipped Tongue Orchid","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed minimally or not at all. At most, a very weak potassium-and-phosphorus-biased liquid feed (no nitrogen) once in early spring during active growth mimics the lean conditions of calcareous grassland without disrupting the mycorrhizal relationship.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaved-pelargonium","common_name":"Long-leaved Pelargonium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced fertiliser monthly during the growing season (autumn to spring) and stop completely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooded-leaf-pelargonium","common_name":"Hooded-leaf Pelargonium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 1–2 weeks in spring and summer with a high-potash (tomato-type) fertiliser to promote flowering; switch to monthly applications in autumn and stop entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-father-live-forever","common_name":"Old Father Live Forever","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, half-strength balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly in spring and summer only; over-feeding produces lush, disease-prone growth at the expense of the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"carrot-leaved-pelargonium","common_name":"Carrot-leaved Pelargonium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a low-nitrogen, high-potash liquid fertiliser during the growing season (autumn to spring); do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"painted-nettle","common_name":"Painted Nettle","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser; a formulation with slightly elevated nitrogen supports rapid, lush foliage growth. Reduce to monthly in winter or stop if growth slows significantly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-spurflower","common_name":"Silver Spurflower","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Excess nitrogen promotes lush green growth at the expense of the distinctive silver colour; a balanced rather than high-nitrogen feed is preferable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"money-plant-spurflower","common_name":"Money Plant Spurflower","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser; reduce to monthly or stop in winter when growth slows. Excess feeding pushes leafy growth at the expense of the neat, compact habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thin-spiked-air-plant","common_name":"Thin-Spiked Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted, low-copper bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength once a month during the growing season (spring–autumn) by adding it to the soaking water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thin-leaved-air-plant","common_name":"Thin-Leaved Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a bromeliad fertiliser diluted to one-quarter strength added to the soaking water; avoid copper-based products, which are toxic to bromeliads.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-wild-pine","common_name":"Giant Wild Pine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, low-copper bromeliad fertiliser (one-quarter strength) to the tank water and by misting the foliage once a month from spring through early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velick-s-air-plant","common_name":"Velick","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in the growing season with a bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength added to the soak water; omit feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"varnished-air-plant","common_name":"Varnished Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted, copper-free bromeliad fertiliser at one-quarter strength once a month from spring to early autumn; avoid winter feeding when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greenish-air-plant","common_name":"Greenish Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser once a month from spring to autumn, applied in the misting or soaking water; never fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wagner-s-air-plant","common_name":"Wagner","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted bromeliad or orchid fertiliser at one-quarter strength monthly from spring through early autumn in the soaking water; higher light and humidity allow the plant to use these nutrients productively.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lungling-primulina","common_name":"Lungling Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter-strength) high in potassium to encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilyturf-like-primulina","common_name":"Lilyturf-like Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser at quarter-strength once a month from March to September; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wavy-margin-primulina","common_name":"Wavy-margin Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter-strength with a potassium-rich liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed diluted to 25% recommended dose) throughout the growing season to support repeat blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hard-leaf-primulina","common_name":"Hard-leaf Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser at quarter-strength once a month from April through August; excess nitrogen encourages lush, soft growth that is more prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tobacco-leaf-primulina","common_name":"Tobacco-leaf Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks during the growing season with a half-strength African violet fertiliser or quarter-strength balanced liquid feed; reduce to monthly in early spring and stop entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"unequal-leaf-primulina","common_name":"Unequal-leaf Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer; the unequal leaf pairs can show asymmetric chlorosis if fed too heavily with nitrogen-rich products — keep feeding light.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thick-leaf-primulina","common_name":"Thick-leaf Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once every 4–6 weeks during active growth with a high-potassium, low-nitrogen fertiliser at quarter-strength; overfeeding, particularly with nitrogen, produces soft, disease-prone growth incompatible with the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sage-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Sage-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — feeding encourages lush, short-lived growth and reduces drought tolerance; this plant has evolved in nutrient-poor soils and performs best when left unfed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sintenis-s-rock-rose","common_name":"Sintenis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required or recommended. Nutrient-poor soils replicate its native limestone habitat and produce the compact, resilient growth habit this species is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"comfrey-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Comfrey-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if growing in containers; no feeding needed in open ground, as lean soils produce more compact, authentic growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"silver-pink-rock-rose","common_name":"Silver Pink Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is generally unnecessary and can be counterproductive, encouraging soft, disease-prone growth. In containers, apply a dilute balanced liquid feed once in spring only. Never use high-nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grayswood-pink-rock-rose","common_name":"Grayswood Pink Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. Lean soils produce compact, resilient growth; rich or well-manured soils produce soft, flop-prone growth with reduced drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alan-fradd-rock-rose","common_name":"Alan Fradd Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required or beneficial. Growing in lean soil replicates the Mediterranean garrigue where Cistus × purpureus thrives and produces the best-quality, disease-resistant growth. Feeding encourages rank, short-lived stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jerusalem-sage","common_name":"Jerusalem Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser if growing in very poor, sandy ground; otherwise no feeding is needed. Over-fertile conditions produce tall, lax stems prone to flopping and reduce the intensity of flower colour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"red-ray-switchgrass","common_name":"Red Ray Switchgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring; over-feeding leads to rank, floppy stems and diminishes autumn colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"frosted-curls-sedge","common_name":"Frosted Curls Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength once in spring; Carex comans cultivars are light feeders and excess nitrogen produces lush but mushy growth prone to collapse.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"weeping-brown-sedge","common_name":"Weeping Brown Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular fertiliser in spring; feeding is minimal — over-feeding produces lush green foliage that diminishes the characteristic warm bronze tones.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"evergold-japanese-sedge","common_name":"Evergold Japanese Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen formulations which promote green reversion of the variegated foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ice-dance-japanese-sedge","common_name":"Ice Dance Japanese Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring; in the dry-shade conditions where it is most valuable, a light annual topdress of leaf mould is often more beneficial than synthetic fertiliser.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-greater-pond-sedge","common_name":"Variegated Greater Pond Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely necessary in fertile marginal soils; if growth is poor, push a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet into the root zone in spring — do not use general fertilisers that may leach into pond water and cause algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sparkler-palm-sedge","common_name":"Sparkler Palm Sedge","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength monthly from spring through summer; the architectural stems look their best when well-fed but not overly stimulated — avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush but less structured growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thistle-sage","common_name":"Thistle Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed; apply a very light balanced feed in early spring only — excess nitrogen promotes soft growth susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"chestnut-flowered-sage","common_name":"Chestnut-Flowered Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce sappy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chiapas-sage","common_name":"Chiapas Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season (April–September); cease feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cleveland-sage","common_name":"Cleveland Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed; an annual light top-dress of compost in spring is sufficient. Excess feeding promotes lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"texas-sage","common_name":"Texas Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting and a light liquid feed monthly through the flowering season to sustain bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chia-sage","common_name":"Chia Sage","category":"edible","fertilising":"No fertiliser required or recommended; adapted to nutrient-poor soils and will produce fewer flowers and weaker stems in rich soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orange-woolly-sage","common_name":"Orange Woolly Sage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks from late spring through summer to support vigorous growth and prolific flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anderson-s-holly-fern","common_name":"Anderson","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser at half-strength once in mid-spring; over-feeding produces lush but weak fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-stiff-shield-fern","common_name":"Japanese Stiff Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at half the recommended rate in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-lady-fern","common_name":"Spiny Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould in spring; a single application of balanced liquid fertiliser in early summer supports frond development on lean soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yokosuka-lady-fern","common_name":"Yokosuka Lady Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed once in early summer; this species naturally colonises lean, disturbed soils and does not require heavy fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wall-rue-spleenwort","common_name":"Wall-rue Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed; excess nutrients produce lush, atypical growth that is more susceptible to pests and disease in this naturally lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-spleenwort","common_name":"Black Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely necessary; if growth is slow on very lean soil, apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid feed once in late spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forked-spleenwort","common_name":"Forked Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No feeding required; excess nutrients cause atypical, lush growth that is out of character and susceptible to disease in this naturally lean-growing species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"japanese-false-spleenwort","common_name":"Japanese False Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-stemmed-sensitive-fern","common_name":"Red-stemmed Sensitive Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Little fertiliser needed in rich, moist soils; if growth is slow, apply a balanced granular feed in early spring as new fronds emerge.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-holly-fern","common_name":"Japanese Holly Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed at half strength monthly from April to August; avoid feeding in winter when growth slows or ceases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fortune-s-holly-fern","common_name":"Fortune","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring and optionally a liquid feed monthly through summer; avoid high-nitrogen feeds in autumn as they promote soft growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-polypody","common_name":"Common Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light feeding only — apply a balanced granular slow-release fertiliser at half rate in spring; over-fertilising promotes lush, soft growth that is uncharacteristic and less hardy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"leather-polypody","common_name":"Leather Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer; avoid heavy feeding, which does not match its naturally lean epiphytic habitat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"california-polypody","common_name":"California Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced fertiliser once a month during the active growing period (autumn to spring); withhold feed entirely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stoneham-gold-western-red-cedar","common_name":"Stoneham Gold Western Red Cedar","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular conifer fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer as they promote soft growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-plume-japanese-cedar","common_name":"Compact Plume Japanese Cedar","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser in spring; a second light application in early summer can be given in poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-balsam-fir","common_name":"Dwarf Balsam Fir","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light application of a slow-release acidic conifer fertiliser in early spring; excessive feeding is rarely needed in suitable soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"compact-white-fir","common_name":"Compact White Fir","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring; in rich soils, annual feeding is often unnecessary. Avoid late-season nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-spreader-nordmann-fir","common_name":"Golden Spreader Nordmann Fir","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Light application of a slow-release conifer fertiliser in spring; excessive feeding encourages lush growth that bleaches and loses the golden colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silberlocke-korean-fir","common_name":"Silberlocke Korean Fir","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, acid-formulation conifer fertiliser in early spring; do not over-feed as it stimulates soft growth that is more vulnerable to pests and heat stress.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-alpine-fir","common_name":"Compact Alpine Fir","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of slow-release conifer fertiliser in early spring only; this species is adapted to lean mountain soils and does not need or benefit from heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cat-thyme","common_name":"Cat Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen feed once in spring; excess feeding produces lush, weak growth prone to winter damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"marseille-germander","common_name":"Marseille Germander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nutrient, balanced feed once in spring; Mediterranean sub-shrubs perform best in lean soils and over-feeding reduces drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-germander","common_name":"Mountain Germander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding necessary; apply a very light topdressing of grit and a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth appears weak.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"felty-germander","common_name":"Felty Germander","category":"herb","fertilising":"Avoid feeding in most soils; at most apply a single light dose of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring on very poor substrates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiny-germander","common_name":"Spiny Germander","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very lightly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring only; rich feeding destroys the compact, spiny character and promotes soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"webb-s-germander","common_name":"Webb","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light, balanced feed in spring; avoid nitrogen-rich feeds which promote soft growth susceptible to frost and fungal disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pau-s-germander","common_name":"Pau","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; this species is adapted to lean, nutrient-poor soils and excess nitrogen produces weak, untypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-bird-s-foot-trefoil","common_name":"Common Bird","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed — supplementary fertiliser suppresses flowering and undermines the nitrogen-fixing symbiosis that benefits the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ragged-robin","common_name":"Ragged Robin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed; an annual top-dressing of garden compost in spring is sufficient — overly rich soil produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-pimpernel","common_name":"Yellow Pimpernel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of leaf mould or garden compost worked into the soil each autumn is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers that encourage coarse growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"musk-mallow","common_name":"Musk Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid excessive nitrogen as this promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-mallow","common_name":"Common Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; a light balanced feed in spring can extend the flowering season but is not essential on reasonably fertile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"welsh-poppy","common_name":"Welsh Poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate garden compost or leaf mould into the soil at planting; established plants need little additional feeding — excess fertility encourages foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-medick","common_name":"Black Medick","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — this nitrogen-fixing legume performs best on poor soils; added nitrogen suppresses nodule activity and encourages weedy competition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hedge-woundwort","common_name":"Hedge Woundwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general fertiliser in spring only if growth is poor; on fertile woodland soils no feeding is required.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lesser-stitchwort","common_name":"Lesser Stitchwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — excess nutrients suppress flowering and encourage coarse leafy growth; grow in unfed meadow or grassland conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-stitchwort","common_name":"Greater Stitchwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of garden compost in autumn is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"devil-s-bit-scabious","common_name":"Devil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a single application of low-phosphorus, balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; excess fertility promotes lush foliage over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wall-germander","common_name":"Wall Germander","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich fertiliser; excessive feeding promotes soft, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-sage","common_name":"Wood Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"No regular feeding required on typical garden soils; excess fertility suppresses the compact, floriferous habit characteristic of this plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-thyme","common_name":"Wild Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"No feeding required; wild thyme is at its most aromatic and floriferous in impoverished soils — fertilising promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"jurisic-s-sage","common_name":"Jurisic","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g., tomato feed) once in spring; excess nitrogen produces lush but soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-sage","common_name":"Spanish Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced slow-release granules in spring is sufficient; heavy feeding reduces leaf oil concentration and winter hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lavender-leaved-sage","common_name":"Lavender-leaved Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute liquid balanced fertiliser during the growing season; too much nitrogen encourages vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-bush-sage","common_name":"Mexican Bush Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring and supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed monthly through the flowering season to maximise bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"magnolia-leaved-sage","common_name":"Magnolia-leaved Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring and a liquid feed monthly during the growing season; the large leaves benefit from adequate potassium and magnesium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-flowered-sage","common_name":"Long-flowered Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in spring is sufficient; over-fertilising produces lush growth that is prone to disease and reduces flower quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-styled-sage","common_name":"Long-styled Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser once in spring; additional feeding is generally not needed and risks promoting lush, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-edraianthus","common_name":"Dwarf Edraianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light top-dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen granules in spring; avoid high-nutrient feeds that promote soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thyme-leaved-edraianthus","common_name":"Thyme-Leaved Edraianthus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light application of balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; excess fertility causes lax, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-houseleek","common_name":"Fringed Houseleek","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a very dilute, low-nitrogen, high-potash liquid feed; rich soils cause soft, rot-prone rosettes and reduce the characteristic frosty hair density.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-flowered-houseleek","common_name":"Large-Flowered Houseleek","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, balanced fertiliser once in spring only; excess nutrients produce lush but weak growth and diminish the natural hardiness of the rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heuffel-s-houseleek","common_name":"Heuffel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser once in early spring; avoid feeding in summer or autumn as this produces soft, frost-sensitive growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rolling-houseleek","common_name":"Rolling Houseleek","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed; a very dilute balanced feed applied once in early spring is the maximum required. Nutrient-rich soils cause soft, floppy growth that is uncharacteristic and rot-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-stonecrop","common_name":"Spanish Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding is needed in most garden soils; excess nutrients produce lush, leggy, disease-prone growth. In very poor gritty substrates, a single dilute balanced liquid feed in spring is the maximum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tuberous-cranesbill","common_name":"Tuberous Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed once or twice in early spring just as foliage emerges; no feeding is needed once dormancy begins.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"philippe-vapelle-cranesbill","common_name":"Philippe Vapelle Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; excessive nitrogen encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-cloud-cranesbill","common_name":"Blue Cloud Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in spring; the plant is vigorous and does not require heavy feeding in reasonably fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ann-folkard-cranesbill","common_name":"Ann Folkard Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; a single mulch of well-rotted compost in early spring provides both nutrients and moisture retention.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anne-thomson-cranesbill","common_name":"Anne Thomson Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce leafy growth at the expense of the long flowering display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jolly-bee-cranesbill","common_name":"Jolly Bee Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring; a midsummer liquid feed can help sustain flowering on established plants through the long blooming season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-heart-cranesbill","common_name":"Dragon Heart Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid excessive nitrogen which promotes leafy growth at the expense of the prolific flower display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corrugated-sage","common_name":"Corrugated Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or garden compost in early spring; avoid heavy feeding which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curved-flower-sage","common_name":"Curved-Flower Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost in spring; over-fertilising produces lush foliage but suppresses flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bluish-sage","common_name":"Bluish Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — a single light application of balanced granular feed in early spring is sufficient; excess nutrients produce lax, floppy growth that obscures the foliage rosette.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"daghestan-sage","common_name":"Daghestan Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring after new growth appears is sufficient; this species is adapted to poor soils and excess feeding is counter-productive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darcy-s-sage","common_name":"Darcy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch in spring when new growth emerges; avoid feeding in late summer, which promotes soft growth vulnerable to early frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"foxglove-sage","common_name":"Foxglove Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; this species benefits from steady nutrition in a container setting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"andean-silver-leaf-sage","common_name":"Andean Silver-Leaf Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer; switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in late summer to encourage flowering rather than foliage growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-flowered-beardtongue","common_name":"White-flowered Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser is needed or recommended. Supplemental nutrients produce soft, floppy, disease-prone growth and shorten plant life. In extremely poor soils, a very light application of low-phosphorus, balanced granular fertiliser at planting only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bradbury-s-beardtongue","common_name":"Bradbury","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is not required and is best avoided. Excess nutrients produce tall, floppy stems and reduce flower count. In very impoverished soils, a single light application of low-nitrogen, balanced slow-release granules at planting establishment is the maximum recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"buckley-s-beardtongue","common_name":"Buckley","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser is needed. Supplemental feeding produces soft, floppy growth in this naturally lean-soil species. In extremely nutrient-deficient soils, a single very light application of balanced, slow-release granules at planting is the maximum recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sidebells-beardtongue","common_name":"Sidebells Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers. A light application of low-nitrogen, slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is optional; plants native to lean soils perform best unfed. Excess fertility produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"upright-prairie-coneflower","common_name":"Upright Prairie Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is not needed and is best avoided — excess nutrients cause floppy, over-sized plants with reduced flowering. In extremely poor soils, apply a dilute, balanced feed once at planting establishment only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"missouri-coneflower","common_name":"Missouri Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required. Lean conditions improve compactness and flowering. Avoid nitrogen-rich composts or feeds, which produce tall, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-lobed-coneflower","common_name":"Three-lobed Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Undemanding. A spring mulch of garden compost is usually sufficient. If feeding, use a balanced fertiliser sparingly — high nitrogen promotes lush, floppy foliage over flowers and weakens the self-supporting branching habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-s-ginger-lily","common_name":"Green","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from late spring to late summer to support vigorous growth and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hooker-s-ginger-lily","common_name":"Hooker","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from late spring to early autumn; stop feeding once the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-ginger-lily","common_name":"Giant Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed every 2 weeks from late spring until flowering begins in late summer to promote strong, floriferous stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-ginger-lily","common_name":"Hairy Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced, peat-free liquid fertiliser from May to August; no feeding required during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"slender-ginger-lily","common_name":"Slender Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from late spring to late summer; high-potassium feeds (e.g. tomato fertiliser) help promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-horned-ginger-lily","common_name":"Long-Horned Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength orchid fertiliser or balanced liquid feed fortnightly during active growth; flush the medium with plain water monthly to prevent salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zedoary","common_name":"Zedoary","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth; a high-potassium feed applied monthly from midsummer encourages strong rhizome development for harvesting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-abutilon","common_name":"Trailing Abutilon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (April–September); switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in late summer to harden growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"redvein-abutilon","common_name":"Redvein Abutilon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g., 20-20-20); switch to a high-potassium feed in late summer to encourage flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvetleaf","common_name":"Velvetleaf","category":"herb","fertilising":"Does not require fertilising; thrives in naturally fertile soils. If cultivated for fibre, a balanced nitrogen feed during early vegetative growth accelerates stem development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-mallow","common_name":"Indian Mallow","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring; supplement with a dilute liquid feed every 4 weeks during the growing season to sustain flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-abutilon","common_name":"Hairy Abutilon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser; a high-potassium feed in late summer encourages flowering and hardens growth before cooler months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grapeleaf-abutilon","common_name":"Grapeleaf Abutilon","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring; supplementary liquid feeding is generally unnecessary on fertile soils and may produce excessive soft growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palmer-s-indian-mallow","common_name":"Palmer","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser is needed or recommended; excess nitrogen produces lush, frost-tender growth susceptible to cold damage. A light application of balanced slow-release granules in spring is the maximum needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiny-sea-lavender","common_name":"Tiny Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; over-feeding produces lush, floppy growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fennel-leaved-sea-lavender","common_name":"Fennel-Leaved Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser needed; a light dressing of low-nitrogen, balanced feed in spring is sufficient — rich feeding promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-purslane-shrub","common_name":"Sea Purslane Shrub","category":"edible","fertilising":"Fertiliser is rarely needed; at most, a light feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring — over-feeding produces lax, sappy growth that is more vulnerable to cold and disease.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sea-purslane","common_name":"Sea Purslane","category":"edible","fertilising":"Requires little or no fertiliser; this native coastal plant thrives in nutrient-poor, salty soils — feeding can promote excessive soft growth that is more prone to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"four-wing-saltbush","common_name":"Four-Wing Saltbush","category":"edible","fertilising":"No regular fertiliser needed; in native-style and xeric gardens it is maintained without feeding — excessive nitrogen produces soft, succulent growth and may cause harmful nitrate accumulation in foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"old-man-saltbush","common_name":"Old Man Saltbush","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needs feeding; in highly fertile soil, excessive growth can lead to reduced leaf quality and increased pest susceptibility — grow lean for the best compact form.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"quailbush","common_name":"Quailbush","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed; excess fertiliser, especially nitrogen, can cause harmful nitrate accumulation in foliage and overly lush, soft growth — grow in lean, unfertilised conditions for best results.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"australian-saltbush","common_name":"Australian Saltbush","category":"edible","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely needed and can be harmful — feed at most once in spring with a balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser on genuinely poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"shadscale-saltbush","common_name":"Shadscale Saltbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — artificially enriched soil may cause leaves to accumulate harmful levels of nitrates and undermines the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grey-saltbush","common_name":"Grey Saltbush","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed; if the plant looks pale on genuinely infertile soil, apply a light balanced feed in early spring — avoid high-nitrogen formulas.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"yellow-horned-poppy","common_name":"Yellow Horned Poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed — supplementary nutrients produce soft, disease-prone growth and reduce flowering in this naturally poor-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-horned-poppy","common_name":"Red Horned Poppy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed — this species thrives on impoverished soils; feeding produces rank, disease-prone growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-bindweed","common_name":"Sea Bindweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this is a natural coloniser of nutrient-poor coastal sands and richer soils simply promote weedy competition and reduce the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-pea","common_name":"Sea Pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is generally unnecessary because the plant fixes its own atmospheric nitrogen; on genuinely impoverished non-coastal soils a single light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is acceptable.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maritime-zamia","common_name":"Maritime Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser once in spring and once in early summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which encourage soft, pest-vulnerable growth. Do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"skinner-s-zamia","common_name":"Skinner","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength. A slow-release palm and cycad formulation in spring provides background nutrition. Do not fertilise in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"splendid-zamia","common_name":"Splendid Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter-strength monthly during spring and summer. A slow-release cycad fertiliser in early spring provides steady background nutrition. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolivian-zamia","common_name":"Bolivian Zamia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength. A slow-release cycad formulation applied in early spring supports steady growth. Avoid high-nitrogen products. Do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"madagascar-feather-palm","common_name":"Madagascar Feather Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid palm fertiliser at half-strength monthly during the growing season (spring to late summer). A slow-release granular palm formulation applied in spring provides steady background nutrition. Withhold fertiliser in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"preston-s-palm","common_name":"Preston","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release palm fertiliser containing manganese, iron, and magnesium in spring and again in midsummer. Supplement with a monthly liquid palm feed during active growth. Reduce or withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plumed-palm","common_name":"Plumed Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid palm fertiliser at half-strength monthly throughout the growing season (spring to late summer). Supplement with a slow-release palm granule in early spring. Avoid fertilising in winter. Include a micronutrient-rich formulation to prevent manganese and magnesium deficiencies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shrimp-plant","common_name":"Shrimp Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during spring and summer; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-plume","common_name":"Brazilian Plume","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring to autumn); reduce to monthly or stop entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-shrimp-plant","common_name":"White Shrimp Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks from spring through early autumn; no feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"slipper-flower","common_name":"Slipper Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season; deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pouch-flower","common_name":"Pouch Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid fertiliser every two weeks from the moment buds appear to extend the display; overfeeding with nitrogen produces leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darwin-s-slipper-plant","common_name":"Darwin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season; excess fertiliser promotes soft, disease-prone growth incompatible with its alpine nature.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darwin-s-slipper","common_name":"Darwin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a dilute balanced fertiliser once or twice during the growing season; excessive nutrients produce lush, floppy growth that is out of character and more disease-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-star-water-lily","common_name":"Blue Star Water Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the soil near the rhizome every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"least-yellow-pond-lily","common_name":"Least Yellow Pond Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no additional fertiliser in a naturalistic pond with nutrient-rich sediment; if growth is poor, push a single aquatic fertiliser tablet into the substrate near the rhizome in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lamance-iris","common_name":"Lamance Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) at bud break in early spring; a second light application after flowering supports the rhizome for next year","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"roundleaf-pickerelweed","common_name":"Roundleaf Pickerelweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push one aquatic fertiliser tablet into the compost basket every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (late spring through early autumn); reduce or cease feeding once temperatures drop below 15 °C (59 °F).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"threeleaf-arrowhead","common_name":"Threeleaf Arrowhead","category":"edible","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser or well-rotted compost into the substrate at planting; avoid high-phosphorus feeds in open-water situations as they promote algal growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-arrowhead","common_name":"Giant Arrowhead","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Push 2–3 aquatic fertiliser tablets into the compost at the start of the growing season; reapply every 6–8 weeks through summer to maintain the high nutrient demand of this large, fast-growing species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-sweet-flag","common_name":"American Sweet Flag","category":"herb","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required in fertile, moist soils; apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with well-rotted compost once in spring; over-feeding with nitrogen produces lush but floppy foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-bracken","common_name":"Crested Bracken","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) once in spring when new fiddleheads emerge; avoid over-feeding as it encourages excessive rhizome spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-lip-fern","common_name":"Hairy Lip Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single light top-dressing of organic compost (about 2 cm deep) around the crown in spring or autumn; high-nitrogen feeds promote lush but weak growth susceptible to drought damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-lip-fern","common_name":"Woolly Lip Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — a single half-strength liquid balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Over-fertilising produces soft, lush growth that is more susceptible to drought and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alabama-lip-fern","common_name":"Alabama Lip Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed at half-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-cliff-brake","common_name":"Purple Cliff Brake","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very light half-strength liquid balanced feed once in spring; heavy or repeated fertilising produces soft, rot-prone growth that is out of character for this rock-garden plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bird-s-foot-fern","common_name":"Bird","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single half-strength balanced liquid feed in early spring; this species grows naturally in impoverished soils and does not require regular fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-woodsia","common_name":"Alpine Woodsia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very light quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once or twice in spring; this alpine species grows naturally in nutrient-poor substrates and is sensitive to over-fertilising.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plantain-thrift","common_name":"Plantain Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light feed of balanced granular fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-thrift","common_name":"Hairy Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser; excessive feeding encourages lush, soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chive-leaved-thrift","common_name":"Chive-Leaved Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in early spring; rich feeding promotes soft, disease-prone growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"girard-s-thrift","common_name":"Girard","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient; over-feeding causes lax, soft growth incompatible with its alpine character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"welwitsch-s-thrift","common_name":"Welwitsch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring; excess nutrients produce soft, drought-sensitive growth that compromises its natural hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-thrift","common_name":"Prickly Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser; avoid feeding after midsummer to prevent soft growth before winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cadiz-thrift","common_name":"Cadiz Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring; feeding too generously produces lax growth at the expense of hardiness and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinnate-primulina","common_name":"Pinnate Primulina","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feed entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"orpheus-flower","common_name":"Orpheus Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced fertiliser (quarter strength) once in spring as new leaves emerge; over-feeding encourages lush growth that is prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"janke-s-gesneriad","common_name":"Janke","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a highly diluted (quarter-strength) balanced fertiliser once in early spring only; excess nutrients produce soft, disease-prone growth incompatible with this plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-kohleria","common_name":"Red Kohleria","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as tomato feed) to encourage prolific flowering; withhold all feed during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pointed-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Pointed-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer); switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus feed in late summer to encourage flower bud development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burton-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Burton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; transition to a bloom-booster fertiliser (higher potassium) in late summer to encourage bud set.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"borden-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Borden","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer; withhold feed in autumn and winter when the plant rests, and force a short dry period at the end of winter to encourage bud initiation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"burrawang","common_name":"Burrawang","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that push soft, pest-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moore-s-cycad","common_name":"Moore","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser that includes micronutrients (particularly manganese and magnesium); do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"natal-grass-cycad","common_name":"Natal Grass Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from April to September; do not feed during winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustering-fishtail-palm","common_name":"Clustering Fishtail Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid palm fertiliser (with added micronutrients) at half strength every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer; stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wine-palm","common_name":"Wine Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a controlled-release palm fertiliser in spring, supplemented by liquid palm feed (including magnesium and manganese) monthly throughout the growing season; yellowing of older fronds often signals magnesium deficiency.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kahili-ginger","common_name":"Kahili Ginger","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (tomato feed) every 2 weeks from May to August to promote flowering; supplement with a balanced slow-release fertiliser incorporated into the soil in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-ginger-lily","common_name":"White Ginger Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) every 2 weeks from late spring through to the end of flowering; apply a general balanced feed in early spring to kick-start the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chia","common_name":"Chia","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (10-10-10) at planting; avoid excessive nitrogen after establishment as it promotes leafy growth at the expense of seed production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"annual-clary","common_name":"Annual Clary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no feeding required; if plants appear pale, a single application of a low-nitrogen liquid feed (e.g. tomato feed) in early summer is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"turkish-pink-sage","common_name":"Turkish Pink Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — one application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) in spring to encourage flowering without promoting soft, frost-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-sage","common_name":"Indian Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting is sufficient; overly fertile soil produces excessive leafy growth and diluted aromatic oil concentration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"interrupted-sage","common_name":"Interrupted Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser; supplementary potassium (e.g. sulphate of potash) in midsummer helps harden growth ahead of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosy-leaf-sage","common_name":"Rosy-Leaf Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new shoots emerge, and follow with a high-potassium liquid feed (e.g. tomato feed) monthly through summer to support the heavy late-season flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"violet-flowered-sage","common_name":"Violet-Flowered Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring, then switch to a high-potassium liquid feed every 2–3 weeks from midsummer to encourage and sustain the late-season flower display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-tip-forest-lily","common_name":"Green-tip Forest Lily","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength every two weeks from late spring through to when the flower buds first appear; withhold entirely during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stalked-clivia","common_name":"Stalked Clivia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season (spring through early autumn); withhold fertiliser during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"garden-s-clivia","common_name":"Garden","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength every two to three weeks from spring until early autumn; feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potash formula once flower scapes appear to support bloom development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"free-flowering-streptocarpus","common_name":"Free-flowering Streptocarpus","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (tomato feed type) at quarter-strength every two weeks during the flowering season; reduce to monthly at quarter-strength in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-glory-tree","common_name":"Purple Glory Tree","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring; supplement with a high-potash liquid feed every two weeks during the flowering season to support continued bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"changing-tibouchina","common_name":"Changing Tibouchina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring, then switch to a high-potash liquid fertiliser every two weeks from early summer through autumn to sustain the long flowering season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-tibouchina","common_name":"Silver Tibouchina","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in spring at the start of the growing season; supplement with a high-potash liquid feed every two weeks while the plant is actively flowering to sustain bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallich-s-begonia","common_name":"Wallich","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every 2–3 weeks during the active growing season (spring through early autumn); withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"welton-s-begonia","common_name":"Weltoniensis Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) at half the recommended strength every two weeks from spring to early autumn to support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"looking-glass-begonia","common_name":"Looking Glass Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength throughout the growing season; a slightly higher nitrogen formulation supports the lush, large-leafed growth habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fireflush-rex-begonia","common_name":"Fireflush Rex Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength; excessive feeding promotes weak, lush growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stained-glass-begonia","common_name":"Stained Glass Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half the manufacturer","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-kitten-begonia","common_name":"Tiger Kitten Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at one-quarter strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season; this miniature cultivar has modest nutritional needs and overfeeding causes leggy, soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-fang-begonia","common_name":"Black Fang Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at one-quarter to one-half strength once a month from spring through early autumn; withhold feeding completely in winter when the plant enters a rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Large-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser diluted to half the recommended strength; withhold feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guppy-s-peperomia","common_name":"Guppy","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser (half recommended strength) once a month from April through September; do not feed in winter as this can cause salt build-up and burned root tips when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hernandez-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Hernandez-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during the growing season (April to September) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; do not fertilise in winter when growth is minimal.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"false-pereskia-peperomia","common_name":"False Pereskia Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from April to September; withhold feeding in winter to avoid stressing a plant in its rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dotted-peperomia","common_name":"Dotted Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength once a month from April through September; avoid feeding in autumn and winter to prevent nutrient burn when the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"notch-tipped-peperomia","common_name":"Notch-Tipped Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; withhold fertiliser in autumn and winter as the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rhombus-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Rhombus-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half the recommended strength once a month from April to September; do not feed in autumn or winter, and avoid over-fertilising which causes salt accumulation and tip burn on the rhombic leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"starry-rosinweed","common_name":"Starry Rosinweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is rarely needed and can cause excessive leafy growth — top-dress with compost at most once per year in very poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wild-quinine","common_name":"Wild Quinine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising — this prairie native thrives in lean soils and feeding encourages weak, floppy stems prone to lodging.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virginia-mountain-mint","common_name":"Virginia Mountain Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single light top-dressing of compost in spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce flowering and can promote lush leafy growth at the expense of flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrowleaf-mountain-mint","common_name":"Narrowleaf Mountain Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feeding is not necessary and can cause excessive leafy growth; at most apply a thin compost mulch in spring on very poor soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"clustered-mountain-mint","common_name":"Clustered Mountain Mint","category":"herb","fertilising":"Light compost top-dressing in spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which reduce flowering and can accelerate rhizomatous spread beyond desired boundaries.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spotted-bee-balm","common_name":"Spotted Bee Balm","category":"herb","fertilising":"No fertilising needed or recommended; rich soil promotes disease, weak stems, and short plant lifespan — lean, infertile soil extends longevity of this short-lived species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silky-prairie-clover","common_name":"Silky Prairie Clover","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Never fertilise — as a nitrogen-fixing legume adapted to infertile soils, added nutrients cause excessive leafy growth, reduced flowering, and shortened lifespan.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"protruding-air-plant","common_name":"Protruding Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring–autumn) by adding a diluted, low-copper, bromeliad or orchid fertiliser (at quarter strength) to the soaking water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"windowed-air-plant","common_name":"Windowed Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength liquid bromeliad or balanced fertiliser monthly in spring and summer, adding it directly to the central cup rather than the soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thread-leaved-air-plant","common_name":"Thread-Leaved Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter strength using a bromeliad or orchid fertiliser with no added copper; apply by misting or adding to the soak water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fan-air-plant","common_name":"Fan Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer by adding it to the misting or soaking water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-flowered-air-plant","common_name":"Many-Flowered Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month at quarter strength using a copper-free bromeliad fertiliser mixed into the soaking water; do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twin-flowered-air-plant","common_name":"Twin-Flowered Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser monthly via the soaking water or misting spray throughout the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guatemalan-air-plant","common_name":"Guatemalan Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength, copper-free bromeliad fertiliser monthly during spring and summer by adding it to the misting or soaking water; avoid over-fertilising, which can cause leaf burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mediterranean-everlasting","common_name":"Mediterranean Everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in spring; rich feeding promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tian-shan-everlasting","common_name":"Tian Shan Everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no feeding required; an optional light dressing of low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sand-everlasting","common_name":"Sand Everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; an occasional light application of potassium-rich fertiliser in spring can improve flowering without promoting excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sibthorp-s-everlasting","common_name":"Sibthorp","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid routine feeding; the plant is adapted to impoverished soils and excess nutrients cause lax, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cape-gold-everlasting","common_name":"Cape Gold Everlasting","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in spring only; overfeeding produces soft, rank growth that is less ornamental and more disease-prone.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"new-zealand-everlasting-daisy","common_name":"New Zealand Everlasting Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding; an optional very dilute balanced liquid feed once in spring supports establishment without promoting soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cotton-lavender","common_name":"Cotton Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen slow-release granule in spring only; regular feeding or rich soil reduces hardiness and compactness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"atlantic-wild-indigo","common_name":"Atlantic Wild Indigo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Rarely needed — as a legume it fixes its own nitrogen; a light top-dressing of compost in early spring is sufficient if soils are very poor.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cream-wild-indigo","common_name":"Cream Wild Indigo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Seldom required; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it thrives without supplemental feeding — excess fertility encourages lax, floppy growth over flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-rattleweed","common_name":"Hairy Rattleweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding required; grows naturally in poor, low-fertility sandy soils and, as a legume, fixes atmospheric nitrogen via root bacteria.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-beardtongue","common_name":"Prairie Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced feed in early spring; avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers which encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers and reduce drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tube-beardtongue","common_name":"Tube Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little to no fertiliser required; a thin compost top-dressing in early spring is sufficient — excess fertility results in lax, floppy stems and reduced flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-beardtongue","common_name":"Pale Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising in enriched garden soils; in genuinely poor soils a light application of low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in early spring can be beneficial.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arkansas-beardtongue","common_name":"Arkansas Beardtongue","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally unnecessary; in very poor soils a minimal application of balanced slow-release granules in early spring supports establishment without promoting rank growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-spiral-ginger","common_name":"Hairy Spiral Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every two weeks during active growth from spring through late summer; cease feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pineapple-head-ginger","common_name":"Pineapple-Head Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in spring, then supplement with a liquid feed every two to three weeks through summer to support the tall stem growth and cone production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arabian-spiral-flag","common_name":"Arabian Spiral Flag","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength weekly during the growing season; switch to a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feed when flower cones are forming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-leaved-spiral-ginger","common_name":"Red-Leaved Spiral Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 at half strength) during spring and summer; no feeding is needed in winter.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"common-ginger","common_name":"Common Ginger","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks from spring to late summer with a balanced fertiliser; switch to a higher-potassium feed in mid-summer to support rhizome development. Stop feeding once the foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beehive-ginger","common_name":"Beehive Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring; supplement with a low-nitrogen, potassium-rich liquid feed every three to four weeks from late spring through summer to support inflorescence development. Cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cassumunar-ginger","common_name":"Cassumunar Ginger","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) from spring through late summer; a potassium-rich feed in mid-summer encourages robust rhizome development. Do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hay-scented-buckler-fern","common_name":"Hay-scented Buckler Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush, soft fronds susceptible to wind scorch.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shaggy-wood-fern","common_name":"Shaggy Wood Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength once or twice during the growing season (spring to midsummer); avoid overfeeding, which produces weak, floppy fronds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallich-s-wood-fern","common_name":"Wallich","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new fronds emerge; a topdressing of leafmould or garden compost at the same time improves soil structure and acts as a slow nutrient source.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siebold-s-wood-fern","common_name":"Siebold","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser once in spring; this slow-growing species needs minimal feeding — excessive nutrients produce soft fronds that are more susceptible to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plumose-soft-shield-fern","common_name":"Plumose Soft Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser or a generous topdressing of leafmould each spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce over-lush fronds vulnerable to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-tassel-fern","common_name":"Japanese Tassel Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Topdress with leafmould or well-rotted compost each spring; a balanced liquid feed at half-strength once in early summer is optional but beneficial in poorer soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-shield-fern","common_name":"Japanese Shield Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Topdress annually with leafmould or well-rotted compost in spring; a light application of balanced granular fertiliser can be given at the same time to support vigorous new frond growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosemary-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Rosemary-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; applying fertiliser on the poor soils this plant prefers will encourage rank, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"montpellier-rock-rose","common_name":"Montpellier Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed; this shrub is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and fertilising weakens its naturally compact form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"munby-s-rock-rose","common_name":"Munby","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; this plant is adapted to impoverished soils and feeding encourages rank, soft growth that is vulnerable to frost and disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"osbeck-s-rock-rose","common_name":"Osbeck","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required; feed only very sparingly (if at all) to avoid promoting soft growth that is susceptible to the cool, damp conditions of temperate climates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-flowered-rock-rose","common_name":"Small-Flowered Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not feed; extra nutrients produce soft, floppy shoots with reduced flowering and increased disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"palinha-s-rock-rose","common_name":"Palinha","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser required; feed only sparingly with a low-phosphorus, low-nitrogen product in early spring in very poor growing media to avoid rank, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poplar-leaved-rock-rose","common_name":"Poplar-Leaved Rock Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed; if growth seems very slow on extremely poor soil, a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring is acceptable but not routine.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ernst-s-spurflower","common_name":"Ernst","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength once a month during spring and summer only; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"indian-coleus","common_name":"Indian Coleus","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced NPK fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every four weeks during spring and summer to support vigorous growth and flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-spur-flower","common_name":"Pink Spur Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid feed every three to four weeks through summer to fuel the vigorous late-season flush of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lobster-flower","common_name":"Lobster Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength once monthly during spring and summer; excessive nitrogen encourages lush, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-spurflower","common_name":"Blue Spurflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer; a high-potassium formula in late summer promotes the autumn flower flush.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fringed-spurflower","common_name":"Fringed Spurflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a liquid balanced fertiliser every three to four weeks during spring and summer; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote excessive leafy growth at the cost of the attractive flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"zulu-spurflower","common_name":"Zulu Spurflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a 2:3:2 or balanced slow-release granular fertiliser every three months through spring and summer; deadhead spent flower racemes to encourage further flushes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-maidenhair-fern","common_name":"Southern Maidenhair Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn); do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lowland-brittle-fern","common_name":"Lowland Brittle Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a single top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring before the new fronds emerge; excessive feeding promotes lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-polypody","common_name":"Rock Polypody","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed; a light top-dressing of leaf mould in spring is sufficient. Excess fertiliser encourages soft growth that is more prone to pest attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rattlesnake-fern","common_name":"Rattlesnake Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No supplemental fertiliser is recommended; all nutritional requirements are met through the mycorrhizal association and natural leaf-litter breakdown. Synthetic fertilisers may disrupt or kill the fungal partners.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"double-flowered-bloodroot","common_name":"Double-Flowered Bloodroot","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring just as shoots emerge; the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-ginger","common_name":"Wild Ginger","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or a slow-release balanced granular feed in early spring; once established in good woodland soil it needs little additional feeding and excessive nitrogen can cause lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"virginia-spring-beauty","common_name":"Virginia Spring Beauty","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding required; a light top-dressing of leaf mould worked around the corms in autumn provides adequate nutrition for this undemanding ephemeral. Excess fertiliser encourages vegetative growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-sandwort","common_name":"Sea Sandwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly if at all — a dilute balanced liquid feed once in spring is sufficient; high fertility encourages soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-rocket","common_name":"Sea Rocket","category":"edible","fertilising":"Little to none required — feed very lightly with a balanced fertiliser once in the growing season; excess nitrogen promotes soft, pest-prone growth with reduced flavour in the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-sea-rocket","common_name":"American Sea Rocket","category":"edible","fertilising":"Very little needed — a single light application of balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring is more than sufficient; the plant is adapted to infertile soils and over-feeding causes rank growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"seabeach-sandwort","common_name":"Seabeach Sandwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed at most once in spring with a dilute balanced liquid feed; the plant is adapted to infertile soils and excess nutrients promote weak, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oysterplant","common_name":"Oysterplant","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — a single light application of low-nitrogen liquid feed in spring is sufficient. Excess feeding promotes soft growth that is susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-spurge","common_name":"Sea Spurge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required in the ground; a very light balanced feed in spring every other year is acceptable in containers. Rich feeding causes lush, sappy growth that is more likely to rot and less resistant to drought.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prickly-saltwort","common_name":"Prickly Saltwort","category":"edible","fertilising":"No feeding required — the plant is adapted to infertile soils and excess nitrogen produces over-lush growth. In pots, a single very dilute balanced feed in spring is acceptable.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bracted-peperomia","common_name":"Bracted Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"button-peperomia","common_name":"Button Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the recommended strength once a month from spring through early autumn; withhold feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vining-peperomia","common_name":"Vining Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength; avoid fertilising in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"happy-bean-peperomia","common_name":"Happy Bean Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month from April to September with a cactus or balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength; do not fertilise in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heath-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Heath-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the recommended dose; excess feeding produces soft, weak growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivy-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Ivy-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month from April to August with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength; the plant is a light feeder and over-fertilising causes salt build-up and brown leaf tips.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"ruby-glow-peperomia","common_name":"Ruby Glow Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a cactus or balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength; avoid autumn and winter feeding, which promotes soft, vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hoary-stock","common_name":"Hoary Stock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash liquid feed every 2–3 weeks from bud formation until flowering finishes to promote bloom quantity and stem strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-mouse-ear","common_name":"Sea Mouse-ear","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required or recommended; this plant is naturally adapted to infertile soils and responds negatively to nutrient enrichment.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"greater-sea-spurrey","common_name":"Greater Sea Spurrey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed; saltmarsh soils are typically nutrient-poor and adding fertiliser promotes rank leafy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"lesser-sea-spurrey","common_name":"Lesser Sea Spurrey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; excess nutrients suppress the salt-tolerance mechanisms and favour competing ruderal weeds over this specialist plant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sea-heath","common_name":"Sea Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; coastal shingle and saltmarsh soils are naturally infertile, and feeding produces soft, frost-vulnerable growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-knotgrass","common_name":"Sea Knotgrass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising required; beach sand habitats are extremely low in available nutrients, and feeding weakens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curled-dock","common_name":"Curled Dock","category":"edible","fertilising":"No feeding needed or desirable for ornamental or wild-garden use; it thrives in poor soils and excess nitrogen promotes extremely rank, weed-competitive growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"coin-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Coin-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during the growing season (spring through summer); withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"string-of-turtles-peperomia","common_name":"String of Turtles","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn); this slow grower needs very little feed and excess fertiliser causes salt build-up.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-groove-peperomia","common_name":"Red Groove Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through summer; do not fertilise during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mignonette-peperomia","common_name":"Mignonette Peperomia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during the spring and summer growing and flowering season; hold off in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"itsy-bitsy-peperomia","common_name":"Itsy Bitsy Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth (late winter to early autumn); withhold feed from late October through to late February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rusty-peperomia","common_name":"Rusty Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season (spring to early autumn); cease feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-stem-peperomia","common_name":"Red Stem Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the spring and summer growing period; avoid feeding in autumn and winter when the plant is resting.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thessalian-aubrieta","common_name":"Thessalian Aubrieta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of grit and a low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"moss-phlox","common_name":"Moss Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser lightly in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that suppress flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"douglas-s-phlox","common_name":"Douglas","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a little balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; feeding should be modest to avoid soft, sprawling growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kelsey-s-phlox","common_name":"Kelsey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no feeding required; an annual light top-dressing of grit mixed with a slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"cushion-thrift","common_name":"Cushion Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding is generally needed; an excess of nutrients causes lush, disease-prone growth that is out of character for the plant.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"larch-leaved-stitchwort","common_name":"Larch-Leaved Stitchwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; rich soils cause lax, uncharacteristic growth — let it grow lean as it does in the wild.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"alpine-campion","common_name":"Alpine Campion","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of balanced fertiliser in early spring; rich feeding is unnecessary and promotes loose, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"plantain-leaved-sedge","common_name":"Plantain-Leaved Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in early spring; avoid overfeeding as lush growth makes it more susceptible to slug damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fingered-sedge","common_name":"Fingered Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient; excess nitrogen produces lax, untidy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-sedge","common_name":"Wood Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or well-rotted compost once in spring; it is not a heavy feeder and overfeeding promotes soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"cyperus-like-sedge","common_name":"Cyperus-Like Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Insert aquatic slow-release fertiliser tablets into the planting basket in spring; natural pond sediment typically provides adequate nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blonde-sedge","common_name":"Blonde Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen slow-release granular fertiliser lightly in spring; excess feeding causes lax growth and reduces the desirable compact mounding habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mutton-bird-sedge","common_name":"Mutton Bird Sedge","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser once in spring; the species is not a heavy feeder and performs well on moderately fertile soils without regular feeding.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"needle-grass","common_name":"Needle Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; this is a plant of poor soils and excess fertility causes lax, floppy stems and poor habit. A very light dressing of balanced fertiliser in early spring is the maximum recommended.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glasswort","common_name":"Glasswort","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed — prefers nitrogen-rich coastal soils; a light application of a balanced liquid feed in midsummer is sufficient if growing in inert media.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"purple-glasswort","common_name":"Purple Glasswort","category":"edible","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid fertiliser once in early summer only if growth appears poor; excessive feeding reduces the salinity adaptation response.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"annual-seablite","common_name":"Annual Seablite","category":"edible","fertilising":"Rarely needed; if growing on inert media, apply a dilute general liquid feed once in midsummer — the plant naturally exploits nitrogen-rich coastal sediments.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"shrubby-seablite","common_name":"Shrubby Seablite","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once in spring with a dilute balanced fertiliser; heavy feeding encourages soft growth prone to frost damage and undermines the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"french-tamarisk","common_name":"French Tamarisk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly in spring with a balanced granular fertiliser; heavy feeding produces lush growth prone to wind damage rather than the characteristic airy form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-cascade-tamarisk","common_name":"Pink Cascade Tamarisk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular feed in early spring only; this shrub blooms on new wood and one spring feed supports the season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"four-stamen-tamarisk","common_name":"Four-stamen Tamarisk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring before new growth emerges; this encourages strong new shoots that will carry the following season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-painted-cup","common_name":"Downy Painted Cup","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — rich soils suppress flowering and disrupt the hemiparasitic relationship that sustains the plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-paintbrush","common_name":"Purple Paintbrush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is counterproductive — fertilised plants produce rank growth, fail to flower freely, and may lose their parasitic root connections.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kitten-tails","common_name":"Kitten Tails","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — additional nutrients favour competing weeds and grasses that suppress this small, slow-growing wildflower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canadian-lousewort","common_name":"Canadian Lousewort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which can encourage soft growth that disrupts the parasitic balance with host plants.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-phlox","common_name":"Sand Phlox","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) once in early spring; over-feeding produces excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-poppy-mallow","common_name":"Purple Poppy Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) in early spring to encourage root development and flowering; do not feed further through the season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"finger-poppy-mallow","common_name":"Finger Poppy Mallow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid feeding — fertilised plants on rich soils produce tall, weak stems that flop without support and are more prone to crown rot. The natural lean soils of its habitat are the correct growing medium.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-anise-sage","common_name":"Blue Anise Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clasping-sage","common_name":"Clasping Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring is sufficient; avoid over-feeding which encourages soft, flopping growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-sage","common_name":"Silver Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly or not at all; excess nutrients produce lush, soft growth that is more susceptible to disease and reduces the ornamental silver colouring of the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"velvet-sage","common_name":"Velvet Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as growth emerges, or incorporate well-rotted compost; plants in containers benefit from monthly liquid feeding during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eared-sage","common_name":"Eared Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplementary feeding is required for healthy growth; an occasional foliar or balanced liquid feed in the growing season is acceptable but not necessary.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-azure-sage","common_name":"Prairie Azure Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed; excess nitrogen produces soft, floppy growth and reduces flowering. A light mulch of compost in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"barrelier-s-sage","common_name":"Barrelier","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Work balanced compost or slow-release fertiliser into the soil at planting; established plants need only a light spring feed as excess nitrogen reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lydian-stonecrop","common_name":"Lydian Stonecrop","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser at half strength once in spring; excess feeding produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-primrose","common_name":"Hairy Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, potassium-rich liquid fertiliser monthly from late winter to early summer to encourage flowering; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"allioni-s-primrose","common_name":"Allioni","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute, balanced or potassium-rich liquid feed from late winter through early summer; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"auricula","common_name":"Auricula","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, potassium-rich liquid feed every 2 weeks from bud formation through to late spring; after flowering switch to a balanced feed monthly until late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-primrose","common_name":"Broad-Leaved Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced liquid feed monthly from early spring to midsummer; cease feeding once temperatures rise above 20°C or the plant shows signs of summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sticky-primrose","common_name":"Sticky Primrose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, potassium-rich liquid feed monthly from late winter to early summer; high-nitrogen feeds produce soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"evergreen-candytuft","common_name":"Evergreen Candytuft","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a single application of a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring is usually sufficient; excess nitrogen produces leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-coneflower","common_name":"Rough Coneflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly if at all — a single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; rich feeding promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-oxeye","common_name":"Smooth Oxeye","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser lightly in early spring; overly rich feeding leads to floppy stems. Most established plants in average soil need no supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stiff-sunflower","common_name":"Stiff Sunflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; fertilising in rich soils produces tall, floppy stems and reduces flowering. At most, a light top-dress of compost in early spring on very poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compass-plant","common_name":"Compass Plant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; native to infertile prairie soils and overly fertile conditions promote excessively tall, floppy stems that may need staking.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"prairie-dock","common_name":"Prairie Dock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine fertilising needed; prairie-adapted plants grown in lean soil produce the most wind-resistant, upright stems. Rich soils cause excess height and floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rosinweed","common_name":"Rosinweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertiliser is generally unnecessary in average garden soil; if soil is very poor, apply a balanced slow-release granular feed once in early spring at half the label rate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"whorled-rosinweed","common_name":"Whorled Rosinweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced fertiliser at half-rate if soil is very lean; in average garden soil no supplemental feeding is required.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-whitlow-grass","common_name":"Yellow Whitlow Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a single light dressing of low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring; overfeeding produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"caucasian-draba","common_name":"Caucasian Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single spring feed with a dilute balanced fertiliser is sufficient; this slow-growing cushion plant does not need or benefit from regular feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soft-draba","common_name":"Soft Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine fertilising; a very light top-dressing of slow-release grit-based alpine feed in early spring is the maximum required for this nutrient-adapted species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cantabrian-draba","common_name":"Cantabrian Draba","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A very light, single application of dilute phosphorus-rich feed in early spring is sufficient; excessive nitrogen causes soft growth that is prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vandell-s-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Vandell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; a single very light top-dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser in early spring is the maximum advised.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Alpine Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding only — a dilute balanced fertiliser applied once in early spring is sufficient; excess nitrogen weakens the cushion structure and increases disease susceptibility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pyrenean-rock-jasmine","common_name":"Pyrenean Rock Jasmine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal fertilising; at most a very light application of dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring — this species is adapted to nutrient-poor mountain substrates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"holger-s-juniper","common_name":"Holger","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser formulated for conifers once in early spring; avoid over-feeding, which promotes soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-rug-juniper","common_name":"Blue Rug Juniper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once annually in early spring with a slow-release conifer fertiliser; established plants in decent soil rarely need supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"dwarf-chinese-juniper","common_name":"Dwarf Chinese Juniper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release conifer fertiliser at half the recommended rate in early spring; over-fertilising promotes soft, disease-prone growth and disrupts the characteristically tight habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tamarix-leaf-savin-juniper","common_name":"Tamarix-leaf Savin Juniper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser; this species is adapted to poor soils and does not require rich feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-creeping-juniper","common_name":"Dwarf Creeping Juniper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute, balanced conifer fertiliser once in early spring; established plants in average soil need little to no supplementary feeding and excessive nitrogen produces soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-pacific-shore-juniper","common_name":"Blue Pacific Shore Juniper","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release granular fertiliser formulated for conifers in early spring; this species is adapted to nutrient-poor coastal soils and does not require heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"danica-globe-arborvitae","common_name":"Danica Globe Arborvitae","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a mild, balanced slow-release fertiliser (such as a holly or evergreen formula) once in early spring and optionally again in early autumn; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crepe-ginger","common_name":"Crepe Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through late summer; withhold completely during the dormant winter period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-tower-ginger","common_name":"Red Tower Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half strength; high-potash feeds in late summer encourage bract and flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"guatemalan-spiral-ginger","common_name":"Guatemalan Spiral Ginger","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every four weeks during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser; a top dressing of slow-release granules in spring is also effective.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stepladder-ginger","common_name":"Stepladder Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid feed every 4–6 weeks through summer; its wide soil tolerance means it is less demanding than other Costus, but feeding greatly improves leaf size and lustre.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-spiral-ginger","common_name":"Rough Spiral Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during the growing season; a high-nitrogen feed in early spring supports the rapid cane growth before switching to a balanced or high-potash formula as flowering approaches.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-spiral-ginger","common_name":"Red Spiral Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through late summer; withhold completely in winter when growth is minimal or dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-spiral-ginger","common_name":"Smooth Spiral Ginger","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every four weeks from spring through late summer; do not feed during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dense-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Dense-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; switch to a higher-potassium formula when buds appear to support flowering. Do not feed in autumn or winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"deyke-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Deyke","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid feed (half strength) every 3–4 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. Supplement with a high-potassium feed when flowering begins. Withhold feeding entirely through autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dischor-wax-plant","common_name":"Dischor Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. When flower buds appear, switch to a high-potassium bloom feed to support the generous umbels. Withhold feed entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eitape-wax-plant","common_name":"Eitape Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks during the active growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength. When flower buds form, supplement with a high-potassium feed. Do not fertilise in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eveline-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Eveline","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Mature plants that produce peduncles at nearly every node benefit from a high-potassium supplement during the flowering period. Withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hollow-corolla-wax-plant","common_name":"Hollow-Corolla Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Use a hydro-soluble fertiliser with microelements formulated for epiphytic orchids, applied every 3–4 weeks during the growing season at half the recommended dose. This supports flowering without burning the delicate epiphytic roots. Withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fischer-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Fischer","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; switch to a high-potassium bloom formula when flower buds emerge. Withhold feed in autumn and winter when growth stops.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"catesby-s-trillium","common_name":"Catesby","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a generous top-dressing of well-composted leaf mould in autumn each year. A light application of balanced slow-release organic fertiliser (e.g. fish, blood and bone) in early spring is beneficial in impoverished soils. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"little-sweet-betsy","common_name":"Little Sweet Betsy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or composted bark in autumn. In poor soils, a light application of half-strength balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring is beneficial. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage lush foliage at the expense of rhizome development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pale-yellow-trillium","common_name":"Pale Yellow Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould each autumn. A very light balanced slow-release organic fertiliser in early spring is beneficial in poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds and lime applications near planting sites.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bent-trillium","common_name":"Bent Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dressing with well-rotted leaf mould or composted bark is the primary feed. A light balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring is acceptable in poor soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stinking-trillium","common_name":"Stinking Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with rich, well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost in autumn to replicate natural alluvial soil enrichment. A light application of balanced slow-release organic fertiliser in early spring is beneficial. Avoid synthetic fertilisers with high nitrogen.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"great-white-trillium","common_name":"Great White Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or composted bark in autumn annually. A light application of slow-release organic fertiliser (e.g. bone meal) in early spring benefits plants in poorer soils. Avoid synthetic high-nitrogen feeds, which are incompatible with the low-nutrient leaf-litter ecosystem.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lance-leaved-trillium","common_name":"Lance-Leaved Trillium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Annual autumn top-dressing with well-rotted leaf mould is the primary nutrient source. A light balanced slow-release organic fertiliser in early spring is acceptable in poor soils. Do not over-fertilise — the plant is adapted to the modest nutrient levels of the upland forest floor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-leaf-columnea","common_name":"Sharp-leaf Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring through early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bolivian-columnea","common_name":"Bolivian Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during the growing season; stop feeding from late autumn through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-stalk-columnea","common_name":"Short-stalk Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; withhold feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"related-columnea","common_name":"Related Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks from spring through early autumn; withhold during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"florida-columnea","common_name":"Florida Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks through the growing season with a half-strength, phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser to encourage flowering; stop in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glorious-columnea","common_name":"Glorious Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed weekly during the growing season with a water-soluble fertiliser high in phosphorus (such as a tomato feed) to promote prolific flowering; reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"even-stamen-columnea","common_name":"Even-stamen Columnea","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during the growing season; withhold through winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"volcanic-peperomia","common_name":"Volcanic Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wheeler-s-peperomia","common_name":"Wheeler","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid feed at half-strength once a month during active growth from spring through summer; withhold in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-spike-peperomia","common_name":"Yellow-Spike Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength; do not fertilise in the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-peperomia","common_name":"Dwarf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half-strength once a month from spring through summer; feed sparingly — excess nutrients cause soft, leggy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"miquel-s-peperomia","common_name":"Miquel","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength; withhold feeding entirely from October to March.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuban-peperomia","common_name":"Cuban Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month during active growth (April to September) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Small-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — once a month from spring through summer at quarter to half-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser; its lithophytic habit means it is adapted to low-nutrient conditions and excess feeding causes soft, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cross-leaved-heath-alba-mollis","common_name":"Cross-leaved Heath Alba Mollis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a specialist ericaceous liquid fertiliser once in early spring; avoid general-purpose feeds that contain lime or high phosphate.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornish-heath-mrs-d-f-maxwell","common_name":"Cornish Heath Mrs D.F. Maxwell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"darley-dale-heath-furzey","common_name":"Darley Dale Heath Furzey","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with ericaceous slow-release granules in early spring; one application per year is sufficient for this vigorous cultivar.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-heather","common_name":"Common Heather","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light topdress of ericaceous fertiliser in early spring after clipping; excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth more susceptible to disease — feed sparingly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-pieris-flamingo","common_name":"Japanese Pieris Flamingo","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in mid-spring after flowering; do not feed after mid-summer as this encourages soft growth that is vulnerable to autumn frosts.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"himalayan-pieris-wakehurst","common_name":"Himalayan Pieris Wakehurst","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in mid-spring after flowering; in mild gardens a second light feed in early summer can support the large leaf canopy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-fetterbush","common_name":"Mountain Fetterbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring; this species requires less feeding than Asian Pieris — one application per year is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"trailing-lantana","common_name":"Trailing Lantana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-leaved-lantana","common_name":"Three-leaved Lantana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in spring and midsummer to support vigorous growth and fruit production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-african-daisy","common_name":"Mountain African Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in spring; excessive feeding promotes leafy growth at the cost of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monarch-of-the-veldt","common_name":"Monarch of the Veldt","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10) at planting; excess nitrogen produces leafy growth with few flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stemless-african-daisy","common_name":"Stemless African Daisy","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting; additional feeding is rarely needed and excess nitrogen reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"wild-gazania","common_name":"Wild Gazania","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring; over-feeding produces excessive foliage and reduces flower output.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beach-cabbage","common_name":"Beach Cabbage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise lightly in spring with a balanced granular fertiliser; this species is naturally adapted to low-fertility soils and rarely needs feeding once established.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"thieme-s-begonia","common_name":"Thieme","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength during the growing season (spring through late summer); withhold feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"three-part-begonia","common_name":"Three-Part Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks from March to September; do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wavy-begonia","common_name":"Wavy Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as tomato feed) during the flowering season to support blooming; switch to a balanced feed for vegetative growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"single-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Single-Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer; excess fertiliser in a small pot causes salt burn on the roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elm-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Elm-Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength from April to September; do not feed during winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"variegated-colour-begonia","common_name":"Variegated-Colour Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly at quarter- to half-strength with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth; over-fertilising produces lush but soft, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grape-vine-begonia","common_name":"Grape-Vine Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength from March to September to sustain vigorous leafy growth; a high-nitrogen feed can be used in early spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-shamrock","common_name":"Silver Shamrock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during active spring growth; do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peruvian-pamianthe","common_name":"Peruvian Pamianthe","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every six weeks during active growth with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 20-20-20 at quarter strength); omit feeding during the rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"azure-grape-hyacinth","common_name":"Azure Grape Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early autumn as growth resumes is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sand-crocus","common_name":"Sand Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising needed; overly fertile soil encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowering. A light grit mulch is more beneficial than feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-squill","common_name":"Alpine Squill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed when naturalised; in containers or poor soils, apply a low-nitrogen bulb fertiliser in early autumn as growth resumes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"early-squill","common_name":"Early Squill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Largely self-sufficient when naturalised in reasonable soil; apply a granular bulb fertiliser in early autumn where soils are poor or impoverished.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"portuguese-squill","common_name":"Portuguese Squill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) fortnightly from when growth begins in autumn until flowering; stop feeding once the flowers fade.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-petalled-cranesbill","common_name":"Broad-Petalled Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-cranesbill","common_name":"Showy Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with garden compost in early spring; a single application of balanced granular fertiliser in March supports strong flowering without excess leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"iberian-cranesbill","common_name":"Iberian Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring as growth resumes; top-dressing with well-rotted compost each autumn maintains soil structure and fertility.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"asphodel-cranesbill","common_name":"Asphodel Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; overly rich feeding can produce lush but floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-new-zealand-cranesbill","common_name":"Creeping New Zealand Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very light balanced fertiliser once in spring only; excessive feeding produces green, vigorous growth that masks the ornamental bronze foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grayleaf-cranesbill","common_name":"Grayleaf Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; a light top-dressing of gritty compost in spring is sufficient. High-nutrient fertilisers produce rank growth that spoils the compact alpine character.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dalmatian-cranesbill","common_name":"Dalmatian Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires very little feeding; a light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft leafy growth at the expense of compact habit and flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elijah-blue-fescue","common_name":"Elijah Blue Fescue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser sparingly in early spring; feeding too richly encourages lush, weak growth that loses the compact blue mound habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tufted-fescue","common_name":"Tufted Fescue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — a single light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; over-fertilising promotes floppy, disease-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallis-fescue","common_name":"Wallis Fescue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Little or no feeding required; at most a single light application of a low-nitrogen fertiliser in early spring to avoid promoting soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"hedgehog-fescue","common_name":"Hedgehog Fescue","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; applying fertiliser encourages soft, uncharacteristic growth in this naturally lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-hakone-grass","common_name":"Golden Hakone Grass","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with garden compost in early spring; rich soil is essential, unlike most ornamental grasses, to support its lush, leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blonde-ambition-rush","common_name":"Blonde Ambition Rush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced fertiliser or aquatic plant fertiliser in early spring; feed lightly as this species is adapted to nutrient-poor wetland soils and over-feeding promotes rank, less spiralling growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"afro-hard-rush","common_name":"Afro Hard Rush","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light balanced feed in spring is sufficient; this species is naturally adapted to fertile wetland soils and rarely needs supplementary feeding in moisture-retentive garden soil.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"short-winged-wax-plant","common_name":"Short-winged Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer; withhold feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"camphor-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Camphor-leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength from spring through late summer; switch to a low-nitrogen formula as buds form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pine-scented-wax-plant","common_name":"Pine-scented Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every 4 weeks with a balanced or phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser from spring through summer to encourage flowering; avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-flowered-wax-plant","common_name":"Green-flowered Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from March to September; a high-potassium feed in late spring can encourage flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hill-wax-plant","common_name":"Hill Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through early autumn; repotting is needed only every 2–3 years as the plant tolerates being slightly root-bound.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-wax-plant","common_name":"Crown Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; a phosphorus-rich feed in spring can help initiate the large flower clusters.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bladder-flowered-wax-plant","common_name":"Bladder-flowered Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks in spring and summer; reduce to every 6–8 weeks in autumn and stop in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"transparent-tall-moor-grass","common_name":"Transparent Tall Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-headed-fountain-grass","common_name":"Black-Headed Fountain Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in early spring as new growth emerges; excessive feeding encourages soft, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-moor-grass","common_name":"Green Moor Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires little feeding; a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring on very poor soils is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-quaking-grass","common_name":"Common Quaking Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; improved fertility suppresses the natural flowering habit. This grass thrives on neglect in poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lesser-quaking-grass","common_name":"Lesser Quaking Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; a light rake of balanced granular feed into the seedbed before autumn sowing is sufficient for an annual.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wood-melick","common_name":"Wood Melick","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Minimal feeding needed; a light top-dressing of leaf mould or balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is beneficial on very poor, dry soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-siberian-melic","common_name":"Purple Siberian Melic","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; avoid over-feeding, which promotes lush but floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thrift","common_name":"Thrift","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"squinancywort","common_name":"Squinancywort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising; nutrient-rich soil suppresses flowering and causes this chalk-grassland specialist to produce soft, untypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"great-masterwort","common_name":"Great Masterwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or top-dress with well-rotted compost in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-bartsia","common_name":"Alpine Bartsia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this plant is adapted to nutrient-poor alpine soils and excess fertiliser promotes leafy growth at the expense of the hemiparasitic balance needed for survival.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-wort","common_name":"Yellow-wort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; yellow-wort is a plant of infertile soils and added nutrients suppress flowering and encourage vigorous competitors to crowd it out.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sickle-leaved-hare-s-ear","common_name":"Sickle-leaved Hare","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced feed in spring if soil is particularly poor; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which cause lax, floppy growth and reduce drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-bellflower","common_name":"Giant Bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring to encourage strong stems and abundant flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sellow-s-sinningia","common_name":"Sellow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season (spring through summer); withhold feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-sinningia","common_name":"Hairy Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potassium liquid feed every two weeks from spring until flowering ends; withhold completely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"warming-s-sinningia","common_name":"Warming","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during the growing season from spring to late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"small-leaf-lipstick-plant","common_name":"Small-leaf Lipstick Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks from spring through summer; cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lipstick-vine","common_name":"Lipstick Vine","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (such as tomato feed) from spring through late summer to encourage flowering; reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tweedie-s-lipstick-plant","common_name":"Tweedie","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength during spring and summer; withhold feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"single-flower-lipstick-plant","common_name":"Single-flower Lipstick Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring to early autumn); avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"compact-japanese-umbrella-pine","common_name":"Compact Japanese Umbrella Pine","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lax, weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"feelin-blue-deodar-cedar","common_name":"Feelin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular slow-release fertiliser in early spring; established plants need little feeding as excess nitrogen promotes soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-cedar-of-lebanon","common_name":"Dwarf Cedar of Lebanon","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft growth vulnerable to aphid attack.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parlour-palm","common_name":"Parlour Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength from April to September; do not fertilise in autumn and winter as unused nutrients accumulate and burn roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"radicalis-palm","common_name":"Radicalis Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to four weeks from late spring to early autumn; established outdoor plants benefit from a slow-release granular feed in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pacaya-palm","common_name":"Pacaya Palm","category":"edible","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from March to September; reduce to monthly in winter. A fertiliser with added micronutrients (magnesium, iron) prevents frond yellowing.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fishtail-parlour-palm","common_name":"Fishtail Parlour Palm","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every three to four weeks during the growing season (April to September); do not feed in winter when growth pauses.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"brazilian-sinningia","common_name":"Brazilian Sinningia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from spring to early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feed entirely during the winter rest period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bullate-sinningia","common_name":"Bullate Sinningia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during periods of active growth; reduce to every 6–8 weeks if growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"woolly-sinningia","common_name":"Woolly Sinningia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser monthly during the spring and summer growing season; withhold feed entirely during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"showy-sinningia","common_name":"Showy Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from spring to early autumn; cease feeding once growth slows as days shorten.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bare-stemmed-sinningia","common_name":"Bare-stemmed Sinningia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly while the plant is in active leaf; withhold completely during the leafless dry rest to avoid stimulating untimely growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"douglas-s-sinningia","common_name":"Douglas","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the spring to summer growing season; switch to a high-potassium feed as buds form to support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tall-sinningia","common_name":"Tall Sinningia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from spring through to late summer; switch to a high-potassium feed as flower buds develop to support a good display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"broad-leaved-sea-lavender","common_name":"Broad-Leaved Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser once in spring at half the recommended rate; over-feeding promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"matted-sea-lavender","common_name":"Matted Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with a balanced granular fertiliser once in spring; this slow-growing plant does not require regular feeding and excess nitrogen weakens the compact habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wide-leaved-sea-lavender","common_name":"Wide-Leaved Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce weak, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"canary-island-sea-lavender","common_name":"Canary Island Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during active growth (spring–summer); do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"perez-s-sea-lavender","common_name":"Perez","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser once in spring; established plants in poor soil can receive a light liquid feed monthly through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gmelin-s-sea-lavender","common_name":"Gmelin","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single light application of balanced granular fertiliser in spring is sufficient; this slow-growing steppe plant does not require regular supplementary feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-sea-lavender","common_name":"Golden Sea Lavender","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser is needed; apply a very light dressing of low-nitrogen balanced fertiliser once in spring if the soil is very poor. Excess nutrients produce lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rugosa-rose","common_name":"Rugosa Rose","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced rose fertiliser once in early spring as buds break; avoid feeding after midsummer to discourage soft late growth vulnerable to frost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-willow","common_name":"Creeping Willow","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no fertiliser in garden settings; if growth is very slow, apply a balanced slow-release feed in spring, avoiding high-nitrogen products that encourage soft growth susceptible to willow aphid.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-gorse","common_name":"Common Gorse","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise — additional nutrients cause rank, leafy growth and suppressed blooming. Gorse is adapted to nutrient-poor conditions and performs best without supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-broom","common_name":"Common Broom","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly or not at all; if soil is very poor a light application of low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early spring can improve flowering without promoting excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-ragwort","common_name":"Silver Ragwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn); avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft, leggy growth at the expense of the silver foliage texture.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-senecio","common_name":"Pink Senecio","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the flowering season (spring to early summer); avoid overfeeding with high-nitrogen fertilisers which encourage leafy growth at the expense of blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sabre-leaved-hottentot-fig","common_name":"Sabre-Leaved Hottentot Fig","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium succulent fertiliser to promote flowering; avoid routine feeding as excess nutrients cause lush, frost-tender growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaf-cape-primrose","common_name":"Round-leaf Cape Primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength every two to three weeks from spring through early autumn; do not feed during winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stomandra-cape-primrose","common_name":"Stomandra Cape Primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed every two to three weeks during the active growing season; withhold fertiliser in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"almost-round-cape-primrose","common_name":"Almost-round Cape Primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser (at half the recommended strength) every two to three weeks from spring to early autumn; cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ridged-cape-primrose","common_name":"Ridged Cape Primrose","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks from spring to early autumn to encourage flowering; do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"vandeleur-s-cape-primrose","common_name":"Vandeleur","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half-strength) every two to three weeks during the active growing season; high-potassium feed in the run-up to flowering encourages the best blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clustered-sinningia","common_name":"Clustered Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season, switching to a high-potassium formula when buds appear; cease fertilising entirely once the plant enters dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-leaf-sinningia","common_name":"Silver-leaf Sinningia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during active growth; switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed when buds form; withhold all fertiliser during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"queen-of-the-prairie","common_name":"Queen of the Prairie","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth emerges; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"monkeyflower","common_name":"Monkeyflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general-purpose liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; plants in pond margins often require no additional feeding if the water is nutrient-rich.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-monkeyflower","common_name":"Scarlet Monkeyflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring to late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5); excessive nitrogen produces vigorous foliage at the expense of the scarlet flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arrow-arum","common_name":"Arrow Arum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet pushed into the root zone once in spring; avoid releasing excess nutrients into the water column which can cause algal blooms.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-starwort","common_name":"Common Water Starwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental fertilisation required; absorbs nutrients directly from the water column, and in nutrient-rich ponds can grow vigorously enough to need periodic thinning.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"arum-lily","common_name":"Arum Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every 2–3 weeks from spring until flowering ends with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato feed is ideal) to support large, waxy flowers; stop feeding once foliage yellows in late summer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"amphibious-bistort","common_name":"Amphibious Bistort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No supplemental feeding required; absorbs nutrients from pond water or moist soil directly — in nutrient-poor water, one slow-release aquatic tablet per basket in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"italian-gladiolus","common_name":"Italian Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced bulb fertiliser once at planting and again as flower spikes emerge; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of corm development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-storm-lily","common_name":"Pink Storm Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through early autumn); do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"copper-rain-lily","common_name":"Copper Rain Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser is needed; a light application of balanced slow-release granules in spring is sufficient, and over-feeding promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snake-s-head-iris","common_name":"Snake","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) once in early spring as growth begins; avoid high-nitrogen feeds and do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crimson-flag-lily","common_name":"Crimson Flag Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks from late spring through midsummer to support the long flowering season; avoid high-potash feeds used for other late-season bulbs as this plant needs balanced nutrition.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"english-bluebell","common_name":"English Bluebell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of leaf mould or composted bark each autumn provides all the nutrition needed; avoid synthetic fertilisers, which encourage rank growth and can alter soil pH away from the mildly acidic optimum.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-bluebell","common_name":"Spanish Bluebell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding is required; a light dressing of general-purpose granular fertiliser in early spring can improve flowering in poorer soils, but over-feeding encourages excessive spread.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fruit-scented-sage","common_name":"Fruit-scented Sage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring to early autumn; switch to a low-nitrogen feed as flower buds appear in late autumn to support blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"levant-sage","common_name":"Levant Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed; at most a light dressing of low-nitrogen general fertiliser in early spring. Excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth with reduced essential oil content.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stamened-sage","common_name":"Long-stamened Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season, then liquid feed monthly with a phosphorus-rich formula from midsummer to encourage continued flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mexican-orange-sage","common_name":"Mexican Orange Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser from spring to early autumn; reduce feeding as flowering peaks in late summer. Avoid excess nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of the vivid orange flower display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mealy-cup-sage","common_name":"Mealy-cup Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting or apply a liquid feed monthly during the growing season. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, which promote leafy growth over the long-lasting flower spikes the plant is known for.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"flanagan-s-sage","common_name":"Flanagan","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed lightly with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in spring to encourage flowering over leafy growth. Excess fertility produces rank, floppy stems; this plant thrives in lean conditions.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-flowered-sage","common_name":"Yellow-flowered Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid over-feeding with nitrogen, which can produce lush growth at altitude-adapted species","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-ginger-lily","common_name":"Scarlet Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) every two to three weeks from late spring through late summer to support vigorous growth and flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dense-ginger-lily","common_name":"Dense Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (e.g. tomato feed) every two to three weeks from early summer until flowering to encourage robust flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forrest-s-ginger-lily","common_name":"Forrest","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser at planting and supplement with liquid feed fortnightly from early summer through to flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spiked-ginger-lily","common_name":"Spiked Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost in spring and apply a balanced granular fertiliser at the start of the growing season; a fortnightly liquid feed from late spring to late summer boosts flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"thyrse-ginger-lily","common_name":"Thyrse Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a liquid balanced fertiliser every two weeks from early summer through to flowering; a high-nitrogen feed in spring promotes the lush leafy growth that underpins good flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"elliptic-ginger-lily","common_name":"Elliptic Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced granular fertiliser in spring; a monthly liquid feed during the growing season is sufficient — over-feeding encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-ginger-lily","common_name":"Yellow Ginger Lily","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from early summer; switch to a high-potassium feed from midsummer to encourage flower production and ripen the rhizomes before dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"keiske-s-leucothoe","common_name":"Keiske","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly with an ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in mid-spring; over-fertilising promotes lush growth susceptible to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sweetbells-leucothoe","common_name":"Sweetbells Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced ericaceous fertiliser in early spring; plants in naturally humus-rich woodland soil rarely need supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"recurved-leucothoe","common_name":"Recurved Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light application of ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in early spring; woodland soils enriched with leaf mould often supply sufficient nutrients.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sierra-leucothoe","common_name":"Sierra Leucothoe","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a dilute ericaceous fertiliser once in early spring; avoid heavy feeding, which can produce soft growth prone to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"salal","common_name":"Salal","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unfussy; a top-dressing of leaf mould in autumn is usually sufficient. Ericaceous fertiliser can be applied in spring if growth is poor.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-heath-bell-s-seedling","common_name":"Prickly Heath Bell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light top-dressing with ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leafy growth at the expense of berry production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowberry-heath","common_name":"Snowberry Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of general-purpose or ericaceous slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient; in humus-rich woodland soil no additional feeding is usually needed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"neglected-pink","common_name":"Neglected Pink","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen granular fertiliser at half-strength once in early spring; excess nitrogen promotes soft growth susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siskiyou-lewisia","common_name":"Siskiyou Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-nitrogen alpine fertiliser once in early spring; Lewisia dislikes rich feeding, which encourages soft, rot-prone rosettes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nevada-lewisia","common_name":"Nevada Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; this species grows naturally in lean, nutrient-poor soils. Excessive feeding causes lush, rot-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"short-sepalled-lewisia","common_name":"Short-Sepalled Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertilising required; lean, nutrient-poor conditions replicate the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"columbia-lewisia","common_name":"Columbia Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen granular alpine fertiliser at half the recommended rate in early spring only; overfeeding promotes soft growth that rots easily.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-petalled-lewisia","common_name":"Long-Petalled Lewisia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; this species originates in extremely nutrient-poor rocky substrates and any feeding encourages the lush, rot-prone growth that shortens plant life.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-aubrieta","common_name":"Slender Aubrieta","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in early spring; excessive feeding on nutrient-poor soils is unnecessary and produces rank growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-stamen-sage","common_name":"Long-stamen Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser once in spring at half the recommended rate; over-feeding produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-sage","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly once in spring with a balanced fertiliser at half strength; rich feeding reduces fragrance intensity by diluting the essential oil concentration.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-sage","common_name":"Creeping Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with garden compost each spring; supplement with a balanced granular fertiliser in early summer to support the long flowering period through autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"straw-red-sage","common_name":"Straw-red Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single spring application of balanced slow-release fertiliser is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of the distinctive bicoloured flower display.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"round-leaved-sage","common_name":"Round-leaved Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to sustain the rapid growth and extended flowering period; reduce to nil over winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"summit-sage","common_name":"Summit Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — one light application of low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; this species is adapted to lean soils and over-feeding is counter-productive.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"violet-sage","common_name":"Violet Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with garden compost in spring; a light balanced granular feed in early May encourages strong flowering stems — avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces lush foliage but fewer flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ploughman-s-spikenard","common_name":"Ploughman","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; this species thrives on nutrient-poor soils and fertilising encourages rank, unstable growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bitter-vetch","common_name":"Bitter Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it meets its own nutritional needs and excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"meadow-vetchling","common_name":"Meadow Vetchling","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed; as a nitrogen-fixing legume it is self-sufficient, and feeding promotes leafy, floppy growth over flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"narrow-leaved-everlasting-pea","common_name":"Narrow-leaved Everlasting Pea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular fertiliser is needed; as a nitrogen-fixer it meets its own needs, and high-nitrogen feeds promote rank foliage and reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rough-hawkbit","common_name":"Rough Hawkbit","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; nutrient-poor conditions are essential for this species — feeding suppresses flowering and encourages rank growth that out-competes the plant itself.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-toadflax","common_name":"Common Toadflax","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; poor soils keep growth compact and flowering prolific — fertilising produces tall, weak stems with reduced flower production.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"fairy-flax","common_name":"Fairy Flax","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser should be applied; native to infertile substrates, feeding causes abnormally lush growth that collapses and is susceptible to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"naumann-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Naumann","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through late summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; avoid feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nedda-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Nedda","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer; withhold in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blunt-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Blunt-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly from spring through late summer; a phosphorus-rich feed in late summer may support flower bud initiation.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snake-petal-wax-plant","common_name":"Snake-Petal Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring to late summer; increase to a bloom-boosting formula with higher phosphorus when flower buds appear.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sharp-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Sharp-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer; reduce to every six to eight weeks in autumn and stop feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"padang-wax-plant","common_name":"Padang Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed very sparingly — once every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer at quarter strength; this slow-growing species does not need heavy feeding and excess fertiliser can cause salt burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"few-flowered-wax-plant","common_name":"Few-Flowered Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength from spring to late summer; switch to a higher-phosphorus feed in late summer to support flower bud development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"river-nile-rex-begonia","common_name":"River Nile Rex Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks from spring through early autumn; withhold feed completely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cathedral-begonia","common_name":"Cathedral Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a quarter-strength balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season; omit in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"irene-nuss-cane-begonia","common_name":"Irene Nuss Cane Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced or slightly high-phosphorus liquid fertiliser at half-strength every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to support both foliage and flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clarke-s-cranesbill","common_name":"Clarke","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser around the crown in spring; established plants in reasonable soil need little additional feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wallich-s-cranesbill","common_name":"Wallich","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient; over-feeding promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pencilled-cranesbill","common_name":"Pencilled Cranesbill","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little feeding required; apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring if the soil is particularly poor. Rich soil can produce excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"druce-s-cranesbill","common_name":"Druce","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Requires minimal feeding; a light dressing of balanced fertiliser in spring on poor soils is sufficient. Very fertile soil produces excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"assam-fan-palm","common_name":"Assam Fan Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser (high in potassium and magnesium) in spring and again in midsummer; avoid fertilising in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silver-date-palm","common_name":"Silver Date Palm","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a granular palm fertiliser (8-2-12 or similar formulation with magnesium and manganese) to support robust frond development through the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scrub-palmetto","common_name":"Scrub Palmetto","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly or not at all — a light application of a balanced, slow-release palm fertiliser once in spring is the maximum recommended in cultivation; excess nutrients promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prickly-cycad","common_name":"Prickly Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus fertiliser (such as a cactus or palm formula) once in spring; over-fertilising causes rapid, weak growth that is uncharacteristic of this naturally slow species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-cape-blue-cycad","common_name":"Eastern Cape Blue Cycad","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Fertilise very lightly — apply a quarter-strength, low-nitrogen, low-phosphorus slow-release fertiliser once in spring only; excessive feeding causes rapid, atypical growth and diminishes the distinctive blue leaf colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chestnut-dioon","common_name":"Chestnut Dioon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser once in spring; Dioon edule is adapted to nutrient-poor limestone soils so moderate, infrequent feeding is preferable to heavy application.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-dioon","common_name":"Giant Dioon","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly through the growing season (spring to late summer) with a balanced, slow-release palm or cycad fertiliser; the relatively fast growth rate means it is more responsive to regular feeding than slower Dioon species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"japanese-sage","common_name":"Japanese Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges; avoid high nitrogen feeds that promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nodding-sage","common_name":"Nodding Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeding with a balanced fertiliser in early spring; excessive nitrogen produces rank foliage at the expense of flower stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-garden-sage","common_name":"Purple Garden Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; overfed plants produce coarser leaves with diminished essential oils and culinary quality.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"opposite-flowered-sage","common_name":"Opposite-Flowered Sage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks during the growing season; reduce to monthly or nil in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-desert-sage","common_name":"Mountain Desert Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; lean soils mimic native conditions and produce the most compact, aromatic growth — excess nitrogen leads to soft, disease-prone stems.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gentian-sage","common_name":"Gentian Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid feed every three to four weeks from late spring through to early autumn; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth at the expense of the spectacular flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"big-red-sage","common_name":"Big Red Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring as new growth emerges; additional liquid feeding in midsummer can extend and improve the bloom period.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"corsican-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Corsican Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (such as tomato feed) once in spring; avoid rich feeding, which promotes soft growth prone to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"alpine-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Alpine Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a granular low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pink-variable-heron-s-bill","common_name":"Pink Variable Heron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single spring top-dressing with a low-nitrogen granular fertiliser is sufficient; over-feeding produces rank growth and reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"beach-salvia","common_name":"Beach Salvia","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring; avoid nitrogen-heavy feeds that stimulate soft growth prone to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-flowered-african-sage","common_name":"Blue-flowered African Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"A single light application of a balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient; overly fertile soil promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mediterranean-sage","common_name":"Mediterranean Sage","category":"herb","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; a single light spring top-dress on very poor soils is optional — excessive nutrients create rank, untypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-blue-sage","common_name":"White-blue Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring through early autumn); withhold feeding completely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sahuc-s-sun-rose-hybrid","common_name":"Sahuc","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed sparingly if at all; applying a dilute balanced fertiliser once in spring is sufficient, as over-feeding weakens the structure and reduces hardiness.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"silverbush","common_name":"Silverbush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boissier-s-silverbush","common_name":"Boissier","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser once in early spring; this plant naturally grows in impoverished soils and over-feeding causes weak, untypical growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-wormwood","common_name":"Common Wormwood","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early to mid spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce lush but less aromatic, weaker-stemmed growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"grecian-windflower","common_name":"Grecian Windflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertiliser or top-dress with leafmould in autumn to support tuber development; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote excessive leaf at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"poppy-anemone","common_name":"Poppy Anemone","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid feed every two to three weeks from the time shoots emerge until the flowers fade; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"baboon-flower","common_name":"Baboon Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a weak, balanced liquid fertiliser every three weeks from shoot emergence until the flower buds show colour; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ridley-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Ridley","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; do not fertilise in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"soidao-wax-plant","common_name":"Soidao Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (half strength) monthly from spring to late summer; withhold feeding during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"stenake-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Stenake","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a dilute liquid organic or balanced fertiliser weekly at reduced concentration during active growth, or use a standard dilution monthly; cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sulawesi-wax-plant","common_name":"Sulawesi Wax Plant","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer; do not feed in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"abyssinian-peperomia","common_name":"Abyssinian Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer only; peperomias are light feeders and excess fertiliser causes leggy growth.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"pointed-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Pointed-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser during the active growing season (spring to early autumn); do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"boivin-s-peperomia","common_name":"Boivin","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength once a month during spring and summer; avoid overfeeding, as excess nutrients cause soft, weak growth in this compact species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"harlequin-flower","common_name":"Harlequin Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed every two to three weeks once flower spikes emerge, then stop feeding as the foliage begins to die back.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"aztec-lily","common_name":"Aztec Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from leaf emergence until flowering; switch to a high-potassium feed after flowers fade to build up the bulb, then stop as leaves yellow.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-daffodil","common_name":"Autumn Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of slow-release balanced fertiliser in late summer (as growth begins) is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which produce lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-autumn-daffodil","common_name":"Giant Autumn Daffodil","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in early autumn (as growth commences) is sufficient; avoid overfeeding, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"chilean-blue-crocus","common_name":"Chilean Blue Crocus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light liquid feed with a balanced fertiliser once or twice during active spring growth is sufficient; do not feed during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tiger-flower","common_name":"Tiger Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting, then feed with a liquid high-potassium feed every two weeks once flower buds form to prolong the flowering season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ithuriel-s-spear","common_name":"Ithuriel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a general-purpose balanced fertiliser lightly in early spring as growth appears; excessive feeding produces leafy growth at the expense of flowers in this naturally lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prostrate-blue-noble-fir","common_name":"Prostrate Blue Noble Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) in early spring once per year; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft growth prone to winter damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jeddeloh-hemlock","common_name":"Jeddeloh Hemlock","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with an ericaceous (acid) slow-release fertiliser in mid-spring; avoid feeding after midsummer as this stimulates late growth vulnerable to frost damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"siberian-carpet-cypress","common_name":"Siberian Carpet Cypress","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feeding is rarely necessary in reasonable garden soil; if growth is very slow, apply a balanced granular fertiliser at half the recommended rate in early spring only.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-golden-oriental-arborvitae","common_name":"Dwarf Golden Oriental Arborvitae","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 14-14-14) in early spring at half the label rate; over-feeding produces soft, lax growth that spoils the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"standish-s-golden-yew","common_name":"Standish","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once in early spring with a balanced granular fertiliser; yews are slow growers and require minimal feeding — excess nitrogen produces soft, lax growth that spoils the tight columnar form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dwarf-japanese-yew","common_name":"Dwarf Japanese Yew","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring; yews tolerate low-fertility conditions and are rarely improved by heavy feeding, which promotes soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-china-fir","common_name":"Blue China Fir","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring for the first 5 years to encourage establishment; mature trees in good soil rarely require supplemental feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-cotton-lavender","common_name":"Green Cotton Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a single light dressing of slow-release, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring; overfeeding produces soft, floppy growth that splits at the centre.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pinnate-santolina","common_name":"Pinnate Santolina","category":"herb","fertilising":"A light application of balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that cause lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"etruscan-santolina","common_name":"Etruscan Santolina","category":"herb","fertilising":"No routine feeding is necessary; an optional light application of a low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in early spring suffices in very impoverished soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"naples-cotton-lavender","common_name":"Naples Cotton Lavender","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a light balanced fertiliser in spring only; plants grown in very lean soils rarely need feeding and respond poorly to high-nitrogen products.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"sardinian-santolina","common_name":"Sardinian Santolina","category":"herb","fertilising":"No routine feeding required; a single light application of low-nitrogen granular fertiliser in spring is optional on very poor substrates.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sticky-santolina","common_name":"Sticky Santolina","category":"herb","fertilising":"Do not feed; this species is adapted to extremely nutrient-poor gypsum soils and fertilising causes the soft growth that is most susceptible to rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oblong-leaved-santolina","common_name":"Oblong-Leaved Santolina","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feeding is generally unnecessary; on very impoverished soils a single light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"scarlet-begonia","common_name":"Scarlet Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season (spring through early autumn) with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the recommended strength.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"curly-begonia","common_name":"Curly Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid fertiliser (quarter strength) monthly during active growth; excess nutrients in a closed terrarium accumulate and burn fine roots.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wax-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Wax-Leaf Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser (tomato-type) during the flowering season to sustain continuous bloom.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"maze-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Maze-Leaf Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; withhold feeding entirely from November to February.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ornate-begonia","common_name":"Ornate Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during active growth with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leggy growth at the expense of leaf colouring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"delicious-begonia","common_name":"Delicious Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly throughout the growing season; avoid feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-begonia","common_name":"Crown Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed once a month from spring to early autumn with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; cease feeding in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rock-thyme","common_name":"Rock Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Fertilise sparingly — a single light application of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in early spring is sufficient; excess nitrogen produces rank, floppy growth with reduced fragrance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"loscosi-s-thyme","common_name":"Loscosi","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed very lightly — a single application of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser at half strength in early spring is more than adequate; plants in their native habitat grow in near-sterile soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-lemon-thyme","common_name":"Mountain Lemon Thyme","category":"herb","fertilising":"Fertilise minimally — a light dressing of a slow-release, low-nitrogen feed once in early spring keeps growth compact and aromatic; heavy feeding reduces essential-oil concentration and promotes soft growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lydian-broom","common_name":"Lydian Broom","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid feeding — Genista lydia fixes its own nitrogen and performs best in poor soil. A light top-dressing of grit rather than compost is all this plant needs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spanish-gorse","common_name":"Spanish Gorse","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed; the plant fixes nitrogen and performs best in lean soil. If anything, avoid fertilising, which promotes soft, disease-prone growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mount-etna-broom","common_name":"Mount Etna Broom","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; growing in lean soil prolongs its life and encourages flowering. Rich feeding accelerates growth but produces weak, floppy stems more likely to snap in wind.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rayed-broom","common_name":"Rayed Broom","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser is needed or beneficial; this plant is adapted to impoverished soils and nitrogen-fixing in the legume family reduces its requirement further. Avoid rich mulches such as garden compost.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bristle-leaved-air-plant","common_name":"Bristle-Leaved Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid bromeliad or orchid fertiliser dissolved in water monthly during the growing season (spring through autumn), added to the soak water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"simulated-air-plant","common_name":"Simulated Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly by adding a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser to the soaking water during spring and summer; avoid overfeeding as excess salts cause tip burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"social-air-plant","common_name":"Social Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced bromeliad fertiliser to the soak water once a month from spring through early autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dreaming-air-plant","common_name":"Dreaming Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a quarter-strength orchid or bromeliad fertiliser added to the soak water during active growth; reduce to every six to eight weeks in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sprengel-s-air-plant","common_name":"Sprengel","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser in the soaking water once a month during spring and summer; reduce to every six to eight weeks in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"twisted-fruit-air-plant","common_name":"Twisted-Fruit Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced water-soluble fertiliser monthly by adding it to the misting or soaking water from spring through early autumn; do not fertilise in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"awl-leaved-air-plant","common_name":"Awl-Leaved Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser dissolved in the soaking water throughout the growing season (spring to early autumn).","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greater-woodrush","common_name":"Greater Woodrush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser (e.g., 6-5-5) in early spring; excess feeding encourages lush growth that is more prone to slugs.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"snowy-woodrush","common_name":"Snowy Woodrush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould in autumn and apply a balanced granular fertiliser once in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which reduce flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-woodrush","common_name":"Hairy Woodrush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally requires no feeding on humus-rich soil; a light top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould in autumn is sufficient to maintain vigour.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"giant-sacaton","common_name":"Giant Sacaton","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Fertilising is unnecessary and counterproductive on native desert soils; if growth is very poor on sandy infertile soil, a single light application of low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pheasant-s-tail-grass","common_name":"Pheasant","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring; excess nitrogen produces overly lush green growth that suppresses the characteristic autumn colour change.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"blue-hair-grass","common_name":"Blue Hair Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; supplemental feeding on poor dry soils encourages lush, disease-prone growth and dramatically shortens the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-june-grass","common_name":"Prairie June Grass","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertiliser needed or beneficial; in native-range prairie soils, fertilising promotes rank growth, reduces flowering, and makes plants more susceptible to foliar fungal diseases.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"forked-begonia","common_name":"Forked Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength every two weeks from spring through late summer; withhold feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"two-petal-begonia","common_name":"Two-Petal Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute balanced or phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks throughout spring and summer to support flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dragon-shield-begonia","common_name":"Dragon-Shield Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a low-nitrogen, balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season; excessive nitrogen promotes lush but soft growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"emei-mountain-begonia","common_name":"Emei Mountain Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every two to three weeks during active growth; withhold entirely during the winter rest.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Smooth-Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half-strength every two weeks during spring and summer; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spreading-begonia","common_name":"Spreading Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a potassium-rich liquid feed (such as a tomato fertiliser) every two weeks during the flowering season to support prolific blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fischer-s-begonia","common_name":"Fischer","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength every two weeks from spring through late summer; switch to a phosphorus- and potassium-rich feed when flower buds begin to form.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-cyclamen","common_name":"Purple Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid feed monthly during active growth in late summer and autumn; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"greek-cyclamen","common_name":"Greek Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks during autumn and winter when leaves are present; do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"angel-s-fishing-rod","common_name":"Angel","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in early spring as new growth begins; a second application of a high-potassium feed in early summer supports flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nodding-wand-flower","common_name":"Nodding Wand Flower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring; supplement with a liquid high-potassium feed fortnightly during the active growth period from spring to midsummer.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"winter-aconite","common_name":"Winter Aconite","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little fertiliser is required; top-dress annually in autumn with a thin layer of leaf mould or well-rotted compost to replicate natural woodland conditions and encourage self-seeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cilician-winter-aconite","common_name":"Cilician Winter Aconite","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress the planting area with leaf mould or well-rotted compost each autumn; a light application of balanced granular fertiliser in early autumn can support naturalising colonies that may exhaust nutrients over time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tuolumne-fawn-lily","common_name":"Tuolumne Fawn Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould in autumn each year; a light application of balanced, slow-release fertiliser worked into the soil in early autumn supports bulb development for the following spring","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wine-cups-babiana","common_name":"Wine Cups Babiana","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every three weeks from shoot emergence until buds open; withhold once flowers fade.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slim-leaved-biarum","common_name":"Slim-leaved Biarum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash liquid feed once a month during the winter–spring growing period only; overfeeding encourages lush leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-brodiaea","common_name":"Crown Brodiaea","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of a balanced bulb fertiliser (such as 10-10-10) at corm planting in autumn is usually sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leafy growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"candelabra-lily","common_name":"Candelabra Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bulb fertiliser fortnightly from leaf emergence until flowering ends; do not fertilise during dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"josephine-s-lily","common_name":"Josephine","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a potassium-rich, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every two weeks from leaf emergence until spring; never fertilise during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spring-meadow-saffron","common_name":"Spring Meadow Saffron","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early autumn at planting time, or apply a dilute balanced liquid feed once as leaves emerge; feeding is rarely critical for healthy colonies.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cusick-s-camas","common_name":"Cusick","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser (such as fish, blood, and bone) at planting in autumn, then a second top-dressing as leaves emerge in late winter; this mimics the nutrient-rich meadow soils of its native habitat.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-spleenwort","common_name":"Green Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength, balanced liquid fertiliser once in spring only; excessive feeding promotes lush but weak growth prone to slug damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rustyback-fern","common_name":"Rustyback Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed lightly once in spring with a half-strength balanced fertiliser; this fern naturally inhabits nutrient-poor sites and is easily over-fed.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-spleenwort","common_name":"Sea Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute balanced liquid feed monthly during summer only; this fern grows in nutrient-poor cliff habitats and is sensitive to fertiliser burn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"black-stemmed-spleenwort","common_name":"Black-stemmed Spleenwort","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser once in mid-spring is sufficient; excess feeding produces weak, oversized fronds and increases vulnerability to fungal issues.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bradley-s-spleenwort","common_name":"Bradley","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a very dilute, acidic (ericaceous) liquid fertiliser once in spring. Avoid lime-containing or alkaline fertilisers, which conflict with its pH requirements.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"parsley-fern","common_name":"Parsley Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; Cryptogramma crispa inhabits extremely nutrient-poor scree and any fertiliser application rapidly weakens the plant and encourages root rot.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"american-parsley-fern","common_name":"American Parsley Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"No fertiliser required or beneficial; nutrient-rich conditions promote weak, sappy growth and root rot in this scree-adapted species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"white-branch-wax-plant","common_name":"White-Branch Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; do not feed in autumn or winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"long-leaf-wax-plant","common_name":"Long-Leaf Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid feed once a month during spring and summer; avoid high-nitrogen formulations which promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ly-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Ly","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every four to six weeks during the growing season; its naturally nutrient-poor limestone habitat means it requires very little feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"macgillivray-s-wax-plant","common_name":"MacGillivray","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release fertiliser at nine-monthly intervals or a dilute liquid feed (low nitrogen, higher phosphorus) every six to eight weeks during the growing season; overfeeding reduces flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"merrill-s-wax-plant","common_name":"Merrill","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; switching to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium feed in late summer can help promote flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wonderful-wax-plant","common_name":"Wonderful Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength; withhold feeding entirely from autumn through winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mountain-wax-plant","common_name":"Mountain Wax Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed every four to six weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; the naturally nutrient-poor cloud forest substrate means this species does not need heavy feeding.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"taiwan-begonia","common_name":"Taiwan Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every three to four weeks from spring through early autumn with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; withhold feeding in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"smooth-cane-begonia","common_name":"Smooth Cane Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during active growth in spring and summer; reduce to monthly in autumn and omit in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"slender-begonia","common_name":"Slender Begonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed every two weeks from late spring through late summer with a high-potassium liquid feed to promote flowering; cease feeding when dormancy begins in autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"griffith-s-begonia","common_name":"Griffith","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn); do not feed during winter dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hernando-begonia","common_name":"Hernando Begonia","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth; reduce to every six to eight weeks in the cooler, lower-light months of winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-leaf-begonia","common_name":"Hairy-Leaf Begonia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed every three weeks in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser; switch to a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium feed in late summer to encourage late-season white flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"holton-s-begonia","common_name":"Holton","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to three weeks during spring and summer; reduce to monthly in autumn and omit in winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"prairie-goldenrod","common_name":"Prairie Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed — supplemental fertiliser promotes rank, floppy growth in this lean-soil species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"grey-goldenrod","common_name":"Grey Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising — feeding produces rank, weedy growth and diminishes the compact habit valued in garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"early-goldenrod","common_name":"Early Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required; excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth and may trigger more aggressive rhizome spread.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"ohio-goldenrod","common_name":"Ohio Goldenrod","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual top-dressing with compost is sufficient; this species is adapted to moderately fertile wetland soils and does not benefit from high-nitrogen feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"common-ironweed","common_name":"Common Ironweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light spring application of balanced fertiliser or well-rotted compost; heavy feeding is unnecessary and encourages excessive height.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"western-ironweed","common_name":"Western Ironweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required; apply compost at planting and allow the plant to establish in lean conditions for the best drought tolerance.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"missouri-ironweed","common_name":"Missouri Ironweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light annual mulch of compost in spring is sufficient; high-nitrogen feeding produces excessive height and may weaken flower production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spreading-bellflower","common_name":"Spreading Bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding needed — excess nutrients reduce flowering and promote rank, floppy growth on this naturally infertile-soil species.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"harebell","common_name":"Harebell","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding; a very light top-dress of grit or horticultural sand in spring improves drainage without adding nutrients that would suppress blooming.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nettle-leaved-bellflower","common_name":"Nettle-leaved Bellflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced general fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) once in early spring to support the tall flowering stems; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that produce leafy growth without flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-bitter-cress","common_name":"Large Bitter-cress","category":"edible","fertilising":"No supplementary feeding needed in naturally fertile riparian soil; in garden beds, an annual mulch of well-rotted compost in autumn is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cuckooflower","common_name":"Cuckooflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding required in fertile meadow or garden soils; an annual top-dress with leaf mould in autumn sustains the loose, humus-rich conditions it prefers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"glaucous-sedge","common_name":"Glaucous Sedge","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No regular feeding needed on typical soils; excess nitrogen produces lush, soft growth prone to flopping — an annual light top-dress of balanced fertiliser (e.g. 5-5-5) in spring is sufficient on very poor soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cornflower","common_name":"Cornflower","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No routine feeding necessary; if growth is slow on very poor soils, apply a single balanced liquid feed (e.g. 10-10-10) once buds form — more feeding than this reduces flower count.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heath-leaved-sage","common_name":"Heath-leaved Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-phosphorus, slow-release fertiliser sparingly in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"many-spiked-sage","common_name":"Many-spiked Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges; a second application in early summer supports heavy autumn flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-clary","common_name":"Meadow Clary","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light feeder — apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with garden compost in early spring; excess nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"light feeder"},{"slug":"przewalski-s-sage","common_name":"Przewalski","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new growth appears; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"downy-sage","common_name":"Downy Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; a hard pinch-back in early summer produces a more compact plant with better flower presentation at bloom time.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-sage","common_name":"Hairy Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; reduce feeding in autumn as temperatures cool.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"purple-flowered-sage","common_name":"Purple-flowered Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and supplement with a liquid fertiliser monthly through summer to sustain prolific flowering into autumn.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shady-sage","common_name":"Shady Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser at half strength once a month during the growing season; excess nitrogen promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"claw-sage","common_name":"Claw Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release granular fertiliser in spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote leaf growth over flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lilac-sage","common_name":"Lilac Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light dressing of balanced fertiliser or garden compost in spring is sufficient; overly fertile soil produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"red-topped-sage","common_name":"Red-Topped Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A single application of balanced granular fertiliser at planting time is usually sufficient; too much nitrogen suppresses bract colour and produces soft, disease-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wagner-s-sage","common_name":"Wagner","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season; this large, vigorous plant benefits from richer feeding than most salvias.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"xalapa-sage","common_name":"Xalapa Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly during spring and summer; reduce to zero in autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southern-heath","common_name":"Southern Heath","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release ericaceous (acid) fertiliser in spring; avoid standard or high-phosphorus feeds that can damage mycorrhizal associations and alter soil pH.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"harris-s-air-plant","common_name":"Harris","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer by misting onto the leaves.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hilde-s-air-plant","common_name":"Hilde","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser to the leaves 2–3 times per month in summer and once per month in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"imperial-air-plant","common_name":"Imperial Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Mist with a quarter-strength balanced or bromeliad fertiliser once a month from spring through summer; avoid fertilising in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"intermediate-air-plant","common_name":"Intermediate Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or balanced liquid fertiliser by foliar spray once or twice a month in summer and once a month in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jalisco-mountain-air-plant","common_name":"Jalisco Mountain Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength bromeliad fertiliser by foliar spray every two weeks in the warm growing season, reducing to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pleasant-air-plant","common_name":"Pleasant Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced or bromeliad fertiliser monthly in summer, reducing to every six to eight weeks in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"kirchhoff-s-air-plant","common_name":"Kirchhoff","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength balanced liquid fertiliser by foliar misting once or twice a month in the growing season; reduce to monthly in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"wild-basil","common_name":"Wild Basil","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed sparingly — one light application of a low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring is sufficient; rich feeding produces lush, floppy growth at the expense of flowering.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pignut","common_name":"Pignut","category":"edible","fertilising":"Avoid fertilising — pignut thrives in low-nutrient conditions and will produce poor tubers with rank foliage if fed regularly.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"field-bindweed","common_name":"Field Bindweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; additional nutrients accelerate spread. Management rather than cultivation is the appropriate approach to this species in garden settings.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"dogwood","common_name":"Dogwood","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with a balanced granular fertiliser (e.g. 7-7-7 NPK) in early spring after hard pruning; avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of stem colour.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crown-vetch","common_name":"Crown Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising needed — as a nitrogen-fixing legume it creates its own supply; extra feeding produces rank, weedy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bird-in-a-bush","common_name":"Bird-in-a-bush","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a top-dressing of well-rotted leaf mould or a light dose of balanced fertiliser just as shoots emerge in late winter; no feeding is needed once in flower or during dormancy.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"rough-hawk-s-beard","common_name":"Rough Hawk","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising needed in wildflower settings; a single light application of a balanced granular feed in spring of the second year can increase stem and flower number in ornamental borders.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"balkan-sage","common_name":"Balkan Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring as growth begins; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush, mildew-prone foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cardinal-sage","common_name":"Cardinal Sage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly throughout the growing season; stop feeding from late autumn until new growth appears in spring.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"gesneria-flowered-sage","common_name":"Gesneria-flowered Sage","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season to support the vigorous, large-leaved growth habit.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"jupiter-s-distaff","common_name":"Jupiter","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; the plant is not a heavy feeder and excess nitrogen produces lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"heavy feeder"},{"slug":"autumn-sage","common_name":"Autumn Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Light annual feeding in spring with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser encourages flowering; over-feeding produces lush foliage but reduces bloom production.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"anise-scented-sage","common_name":"Anise-scented Sage","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; supplement with a monthly liquid feed through summer to sustain the long flowering period on this vigorous grower.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"heldreich-s-sage","common_name":"Heldreich","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser required; an annual light dressing of a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in spring is sufficient — over-feeding produces lush, floppy stems and reduces the plant","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"tessellated-colchicum","common_name":"Tessellated Colchicum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser (such as tomato feed) once after flowering and once as foliage emerges in spring to build corm reserves; avoid feeding during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cilician-colchicum","common_name":"Cilician Colchicum","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser once as flowers fade and once as leaves emerge in late autumn to support the following season","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bellflower-codonopsis","common_name":"Bellflower Codonopsis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser or well-rotted compost around the crown in early spring as shoots emerge; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"bulbous-corydalis","common_name":"Bulbous Corydalis","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress with well-rotted leaf mould or a light application of balanced granular fertiliser in autumn to replenish nutrients lost during the growing season; heavy feeding is unnecessary and can cause lush, floppy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hollow-rooted-fumewort","common_name":"Hollow-Rooted Fumewort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Enrich the planting site with leaf mould annually in autumn; a light topdressing of balanced granular fertiliser applied in late winter just before shoot emergence supports strong flowering without encouraging excessive leafy growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"eastern-cyclamen","common_name":"Eastern Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light topdressing of leaf mould or a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertiliser in early autumn as leaves begin to appear; avoid feeding during active flowering or in summer as the tuber is dormant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ivy-leaved-cyclamen","common_name":"Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Topdress established clumps with a thin layer of leaf mould or a light application of slow-release balanced fertiliser in early autumn when new leaves are emerging; do not feed during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"nest-air-plant","common_name":"Nest Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser (low copper, no boron) monthly during the growing season by adding it to the soaking water.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"novak-s-air-plant","common_name":"Novak","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed monthly during the growing season with a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser dissolved in the misting water; avoid copper-based and boron-heavy formulas.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"oaxacan-air-plant","common_name":"Oaxacan Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a dilute bromeliad fertiliser at one-quarter strength once or twice a month in spring and summer; omit in winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"potbelly-air-plant","common_name":"Potbelly Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength, copper-free bromeliad fertiliser diluted in misting water once or twice a month during the growing season.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"feathery-air-plant","common_name":"Feathery Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Feed twice a month in summer and once a month in winter with a bromeliad fertiliser (e.g. 17-8-22 ratio) at one-quarter strength, applied as a light mist over the foliage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pohl-s-air-plant","common_name":"Pohl","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad or orchid fertiliser once or twice a month during active growth in spring and summer; withhold in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"polished-air-plant","common_name":"Polished Air Plant","category":"tropical","fertilising":"Apply a quarter-strength bromeliad fertiliser monthly during the growing season; nitrogen encourages vegetative growth while phosphorus supports the striking inflorescence.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-hart-s-tongue-fern","common_name":"Crested Hart","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring and once more in midsummer; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote lush but weak growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"golden-male-fern","common_name":"Golden Male Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Top-dress with leaf mould or well-rotted compost each spring; a single application of a balanced granular fertiliser in mid-spring is sufficient — avoid over-feeding, which produces soft, pest-prone growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"crested-buckler-fern","common_name":"Crested Buckler Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser lightly in spring; organic mulches of leaf mould or composted bark are preferred and also maintain soil acidity.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"clinton-s-wood-fern","common_name":"Clinton","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Top-dress with well-rotted leaf mould or compost each spring; a light application of balanced slow-release fertiliser in mid-spring supports robust frond development without forcing rank growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"northern-buckler-fern","common_name":"Northern Buckler Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a thin top-dressing of leaf mould or composted bark each spring; supplementary feeding is rarely needed in good woodland soil, but a balanced slow-release granule in mid-spring benefits plants in poorer soils.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"mountain-male-fern","common_name":"Mountain Male Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"A light top-dressing of leaf mould or a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote lush but frost-tender growth unsuited to this alpine-origin species.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rigid-buckler-fern","common_name":"Rigid Buckler Fern","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a light dressing of balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; incorporate limestone chippings as a surface dressing to maintain alkaline pH — avoid acidifying fertilisers such as ericaceous feeds.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"yellow-glacier-lily","common_name":"Yellow Glacier Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a light top-dressing of leaf mould or balanced granular fertiliser in autumn; heavy feeding is rarely needed and can promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"autumn-pineapple-lily","common_name":"Autumn Pineapple Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting and a liquid high-potassium feed monthly during the growing season to encourage sturdy flower spikes.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"giant-pineapple-lily","common_name":"Giant Pineapple Lily","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate well-rotted compost at planting and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks from early summer until the flowers fade.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"spider-iris","common_name":"Spider Iris","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season (autumn through spring); cease feeding entirely during summer dormancy.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"summer-hyacinth","common_name":"Summer Hyacinth","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced granular fertiliser at planting in spring; supplement with a high-potassium liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to support tall spike development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"green-flowered-galtonia","common_name":"Green-Flowered Galtonia","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during the growing season; a high-potassium feed from midsummer supports flower development.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"byzantine-gladiolus","common_name":"Byzantine Gladiolus","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Incorporate a balanced granular fertiliser at planting; established, naturalised colonies generally need no additional feeding in reasonably fertile soil.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"desert-privet-peperomia","common_name":"Desert Privet Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength; withhold feeding entirely in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"creeping-coin-peperomia","common_name":"Creeping Coin Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer); do not feed in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"ornate-peperomia","common_name":"Ornate Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength from spring through early autumn; avoid feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"shining-bush-peperomia","common_name":"Shining Bush Peperomia","category":"herb","fertilising":"Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth in spring and summer; discontinue feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"peltate-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Peltate-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring through summer; do not feed during autumn and winter when growth slows.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pereskia-leaf-peperomia","common_name":"Pereskia-Leaf Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed once a month with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength during spring and summer; withhold feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"large-vein-peperomia","common_name":"Large-Vein Peperomia","category":"houseplant","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength from spring to early autumn; stop feeding entirely in winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cowslip","common_name":"Cowslip","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g. 10-10-10) lightly in early spring just as new growth emerges; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cut-leaved-selfheal","common_name":"Cut-leaved Selfheal","category":"herb","fertilising":"Little or no fertiliser needed; an annual top-dressing of grit or fine gravel maintains drainage and low fertility without encouraging coarse growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"selfheal","common_name":"Selfheal","category":"herb","fertilising":"No routine feeding required in garden settings; a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring can increase flower spike production if the plant is grown as a medicinal herb crop.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"lungwort","common_name":"Lungwort","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser or top-dress with leaf mould in early spring before flowering; avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which produce lush growth susceptible to mildew.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"meadow-buttercup","common_name":"Meadow Buttercup","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required in meadow or naturalistic plantings; a light balanced fertiliser in spring suits the ornamental double form ","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"bulbous-buttercup","common_name":"Bulbous Buttercup","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No feeding required or recommended; high fertility produces coarse, leafy growth that can suppress flowering and makes the plant uncharacteristically large.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"weld","common_name":"Weld","category":"herb","fertilising":"No fertiliser required or recommended; high soil fertility is detrimental, promoting soft, leafy, low-dye-yield growth that is prone to wind damage.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"sea-beet","common_name":"Sea Beet","category":"edible","fertilising":"Little to no feeding needed; an annual top-dressing of balanced granular fertiliser in spring is sufficient, as excess nitrogen produces rank, less flavourful leaves.","feeder_class":"no feeding needed"},{"slug":"south-african-geranium","common_name":"South African Geranium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly in spring and summer with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (tomato-type); avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote lush, disease-prone growth at the expense of flowers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"rose-geranium","common_name":"Rose Geranium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks with a high-potash liquid fertiliser from spring to early autumn; a balanced feed every 4 weeks in late winter encourages new growth. Do not feed in the coldest winter months.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"square-stemmed-pelargonium","common_name":"Square-stemmed Pelargonium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Feed once monthly in spring and summer only with a low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser; excess nitrogen causes soft, rot-prone growth. Do not feed in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"fiddle-leaf-pelargonium","common_name":"Fiddle-leaf Pelargonium","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Apply a high-potash liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Hold back in winter; excess nitrogen produces sappy growth prone to disease.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"pine-scented-pelargonium","common_name":"Pine-scented Pelargonium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser; a high-nitrogen feed promotes soft, disease-prone growth at the expense of the aromatic oils. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"southernwood-leaved-pelargonium","common_name":"Southernwood-leaved Pelargonium","category":"herb","fertilising":"Feed monthly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser during spring and summer; this lean-growing species does not need heavy feeding and excess nitrogen promotes soft, weakly fragrant growth. Cease feeding from autumn until new spring growth begins.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hogweed","common_name":"Hogweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Generally unnecessary in fertile garden soils; if grown on poor ground, a balanced granular feed in early spring supports vigorous growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"mouse-ear-hawkweed","common_name":"Mouse-ear Hawkweed","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Avoid feeding; excess nutrients cause lush foliage and poor flowering. No fertiliser is needed in typical garden soils.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"horseshoe-vetch","common_name":"Horseshoe Vetch","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Do not fertilise; nutrient enrichment shortens lifespan and promotes weedy competitors that outcompete this low-growing plant.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"hairy-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Hairy St John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"A light application of a balanced fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-5) in spring supports flowering; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote soft, fungal-susceptible growth.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"perforate-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Perforate St John","category":"herb","fertilising":"Rarely required; a light balanced feed in spring on very poor soils is sufficient. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"square-stalked-st-john-s-wort","common_name":"Square-stalked St John","category":"flowering","fertilising":"Not required in naturally fertile, damp soils; if growing in a container pond margin, a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet in spring is sufficient.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"},{"slug":"cat-s-ear","common_name":"Cat","category":"flowering","fertilising":"No fertilising needed; enriched soils encourage excess leaf growth and allow more competitive plants to outcompete it.","feeder_class":"moderate feeder"}]}