Your easyplant’s soil already includes a slow-release fertilizer blend, so it’s typically set with nutrients for about 12 months.
After that first year, you can begin adding fertilizer as needed. A good rule of thumb is to fertilize during the growing season (spring through early fall), either monthly or every other month depending on how quickly your plant is growing and how much light it gets. In winter, growth slows down, so fertilize very sparingly (or pause entirely) and only add a small boost if the plant clearly needs it.
If you’re unsure whether it’s time to fertilize, look for a few common signs: slower growth, paler leaves, or smaller new leaves.
When you do fertilize, choose a liquid fertilizer made for houseplants and keep it gentle by diluting it to 1/4 of the strength listed on the package. Add the diluted mix directly into the water reservoir so it distributes evenly as the plant drinks—this greatly reduces the risk of fertilizer burn.
Signs your plant may need fertilizer:
Slower or stalled growth during the growing season
Paler or yellowing leaves (especially older ones)
Smaller new leaves than usual
Weak or leggy stems
Leaves dropping more than normal (without another clear cause)