Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed Palm Plant Food, 8 lb., Feeds up to 3 Months

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Use organic fertilizers if possible such as fish emulsion and worm castings. Such feeds are also environment-friendly. Miracle-Gro Shake ’N Feed comes in a convenient container with a spout. To use the product, shake it around the drip line of the palm tree, lightly work it into the soil, and then water. Gardeners can use this product every 3 months.

I recommend that you opt for a slow-release fertilizer instead that is specifically manufactured for Palm Trees. The slow-release fertilizers are mostly available as granules, spikes, or pellets that dissolve gradually over an extended period.

The Dos and Don’ts of Fertilizing Palm Trees

You can classify nutrients into three main categories: macronutrients, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients. Macronutrients are nutrients that are required in relatively large quantities, secondary nutrients are required in slightly smaller quantities, and micronutrients are required in even smaller quantities.

This product is also easy to apply. All you have to do is sprinkle the fertilizer around the base of your plant and then mix it into the top few inches of soil. When fertilizing palm trees, it’s important to use a slow-release fertilizer that can work for up to 10 weeks, as it provides nutrients over a longer period of time and reduces the risk of leaching.

Using a hand rake or a mini spread shovel, work the granules into the soil or mulch for about 1-3 inches deep. A new addition to the best palm fertilizers in the market is the BGI PalmGain. It is a synthetic fertilizer but works efficiently for majesty, oxtail, Sylvester date palm, and other palm varieties. It has an NPK ratio of 8-2-12 and is ideal for use on palms, ferns, cycads, Ixora, and ornamental plants.