Directions For Use

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For use on plant leaves

• Variegation Enhancer (blue letters on the bottle) is a simple and ready-to-use supplement that keeps variegated sections brighter and more colorful for longer periods, while also encouraging more variegation.

• Bloom fertilizer blend (pink letters on the bottle) is designed to support and enhance plant blooming.

• Grow fertilizer blend (green letters on the bottle) is made to promote leafy green growth, encouraging more leaves and shoots.

Pro-Tip: Before applying fertilizer to your plant's leaves, it’s a good idea to clean them first with distilled water. Gently misting / rinsing the leaves helps remove dust, dirt, and any residue that might block the absorption of nutrients. This simple step ensures that the fertilizer can penetrate more effectively, giving your plants the best chance to thrive. With all spray fertilizers one may see water spots left behind on the leaves. This is why it is important to give your plants a bath.

How to Use:

1. Shake the bottle.
2. Adjust the spray nozzle setting to the desired setting.
3. Aim the nozzle toward the plant you want to fertilize.
4. Squeeze the handle and mist your plant's leaves until they begin to drip.
5. Repeat as necessary.

*Please do not dilute or add anything to these products. These products are professionally mixed and pH balanced for optimal plant performance and health. 

For use on plant roots

• Our Bloom fertilizer blend (pink letters on the bottle) is expertly mixed and pH balanced for optimal plant health. It delivers essential nutrients directly to the roots, encouraging your plants to flower and ensuring they thrive. 
• The Grow fertilizer blend (green letters on the bottle) is formulated and designed to boost your plant's foliage production. By providing targeted nutrients, it helps your plants develop stronger stems and an abundance of lush, green leaves, leading to a fuller, healthier canopy.

Pro-Tip: It is recommend to water your plants first with plain, pH-balanced water. This helps create a healthy soil environment, allowing your plants to better absorb the nutrients you feed them. 

How to Use:

1. Shake the bottle.
2. Twist off the cap and remove the safety tab.
3. Select the plant you want to fertilize.
4.  Pour the appropriate amount of our pre-mixed fertilizer into the root zone of your container until you see some liquid run-off.
5. Repeat as necessary.

*Please do not dilute or add anything additional to these products. These products are professionally mixed and pH balanced for optimal plant performance and health. 

For use on plant roots | For best results use distilled or reverse osmosis water

*Dilute before use* This product must be added to water before use. It is expertly mixed and pH balanced with distilled water for consistent quality and optimal plant performance. If watering multiple plants regularly, we recommend using a concentrate. It’s more economical in the long run because you can mix only what you need, when you need it, reducing waste. Concentrates also have a longer shelf life and require less storage space, making them a smart investment for ongoing plant care. 

• Our Bloom fertilizer concentrate (pink letters on the bottle) is formulated to enhance flowering. It provides essential nutrients to support vibrant blooms and healthy plant growth.  
• The Grow formula concentrate (green letters on the bottle) is designed to enhance leaf growth. It provides essential nutrients to strengthen stems and promote lush, green foliage, resulting in a fuller, healthier plant. 

Pro-Tip: When mixing liquid plant fertilizer concentrate, always start by adding the concentrate to water, not the other way around. This helps ensure the nutrients distribute evenly in the solution. For best results, use distilled water at room temperature, as extreme temperatures can shock the plants. After mixing, give the solution a good shake to fully incorporate the fertilizer before applying it to your plants. This ensures your plants get an even dose of nutrients, promoting healthier growth.

How to Use:

1. Shake the bottle well. 
2. Remove the cap and safety tab.
3. Measure 7ml to 9ml of the liquid concentrate and add it to a gallon of water.
4. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
5. Measure out an appropriate volume of solution for your plant.
6. Pour the solution into the root zone of your plant until you see some run-off.
7. Repeat as needed.

These measurements apply to both the granular Bloom and Grow products

Note: The Bloom label has pink lettering, while the Grow label has green lettering.

Standalone Fertilizer: To use as a standalone fertilizer, mix between 1/4 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon per gallon of distilled water. Apply once every other week or as needed.

Custom Blends:
This product can serve as a base for custom homemade or commercial blends. When creating a custom blend, do not exceed 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of distilled water.

•  If you’re new to mixing your own nutrients, we’re happy to help answer any questions you might have as you create your own custom blend at info@exoticplantfood.com.

Pro Tip: For best results, add silica-based chemicals first, then calcium and magnesium supplements, and finish with our granular base. 

Helpful Values:

• At 1/4 teaspoon, the mixture should naturally reach a pH of 5.5–5.6 at 79.5°F, with a TDS/PPM of approximately 150 (a light feed recipe).
• At 1 teaspoon, the mixture should naturally reach a pH of 5.5–5.6 at 79.5°F, with a TDS/PPM of approximately 600 (a moderate feed recipe).

After mixing any fertilizer blend, shake the solution well, and if possible, always check the pH, TDS, PPM, E.C., and temperature of the solution before applying it to your plants.