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Houseplants don't ask for much — but fertilizing is one area where well-meaning plant parents consistently do too much, too often, with the wrong products. The result is usually burned roots, salt buildup in the soil, and a stressed plant that looks worse after fertilizing than before. Here's the straightforward guide to what you actually need to know — and what you can safely ignore. Why Houseplants Need (Some) Fertilizer In nature, plants get nutrients from decomposing orga