Water and sunlight are the basics. But if you really want your plants to put on lush new growth, bounce back from stress, and stay healthy year-round, they’ll need more than that — they’ll need the right plant food.

This isn’t just about getting bigger leaves or more flowers. Feeding your plants replenishes the nutrients in their soil, supports healthy root systems, and creates the conditions for a thriving little ecosystem in each pot.

Why soil alone isn’t enough

Not all nursery potting mixes are created equal. Many plants are sold in a basic, fast-draining medium that’s perfect for a grower’s greenhouse but not for long-term life in your lounge room. Even if there are a few slow-release pellets mixed in, they can be well on their way out by the time you bring your plant home.

That’s why it’s worth upgrading early — repot into a premium potting mix (we’re pretty fond of our own) as soon as possible after bringing your plant home. From there, keep the nutrients coming with a routine of fertiliser and, every couple of months, a microbe boost like our Soil and Microbe Booster — essentially a probiotic for your plants — to keep the soil life thriving.

What’s really in plant food

Most fertilisers list the three big nutrients — nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — which cover leaf growth, root strength, and overall resilience. But plants also rely on a host of micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and trace elements to stay in peak condition.

Using a complete fertiliser, like our Indoor Plant Food, ensures your plants get the full spectrum of nutrients they need — not just NPK. This balanced formula supports healthy leaves, roots, flowers, and overall plant resilience. By supplying everything a plant requires in one feed, you avoid deficiencies and give your indoor garden the best chance to thrive.

Why microbes matter as much as minerals

Nutrients are only part of the equation — your plant also needs healthy soil biology to actually use them. Beneficial microbes break down organic matter into plant-ready food, improve soil structure, and help roots stay healthy.

Our Soil and Microbe Booster is designed for exactly that. Think of it as a probiotic for your plants: packed with beneficial bacteria and fungi that boost nutrient availability, encourage strong root growth, and support natural resilience. A dose every couple of months keeps the soil ecosystem humming along, so your plants can make the most of every feed.

When and how to feed your plants

The best time to fertilise is during the active growing seasons — spring and summer for most indoor plants. In autumn and winter, growth slows, so feeding can be reduced.

A good rhythm is to:

1. Add a dose of Plant Food to your watering can during growth periods

2. Use the Soil and Microbe Booster every 6–8 weeks to maintain soil life

3. Adjust based on the plant’s needs and the time of year

Signs your plant is hungry

Your plants can’t exactly send a text, but they do have ways of letting you know they’re lacking nutrients:

• Yellowing leaves that aren’t just old foliage
• Slower growth than usual
• Weak stems or fewer flowers
• General lack of “oomph” despite regular watering

Catching these early means you can restore balance before your plant’s health really suffers.

Feeding is caring

Plant food isn’t just about chasing rapid growth — it’s about supporting the long-term health of your indoor garden. By keeping both nutrients and soil life topped up, you create the conditions for stronger roots, better resistance to pests and disease, and plants that actually look happy.

With a simple, consistent feeding routine using  a complete fertiliser and our Soil and Microbe Booster, you’re not just keeping plants alive — you’re helping them thrive.