Back to the Roots All Purpose Plant Food 16oz: Liquid Fertilizer for Indoor & Outdoor Gardens, NPK 05-02-02
$8.99 sale price when purchased online
$11.49 list price
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Premium blend indoor plant food for a home garden
- Formulated for indoor garden or houseplant use
- All-natural, low-odor, and 100% plant-based blend
- Vegan and non-toxic
- Perfect for practicing gardening at home
- When used correctly, liquid plant food yields 95 applications
- #GrowOneGiveOne - Share a pic, and we'll donate a kit to a classroom of your choice!
- Guaranteed to Grow Promise
Description
Specially formulated for indoor use, the Back to the Roots Organic Premium Blend Indoor Plant Food is 100% made from plants. The premium blend helps grow stronger plant roots and larger plants, so you and your family can enjoy your houseplants. When used as directed, this plant food will yield 95 applications. Blended with your plants and your family in mind, this houseplant food is made without synthetic chemicals or animal waste. The Back to the Roots Organic Premium Blend Indoor Plant Food is a great addition to your at-home gardening supplies!
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Used For: Fertilizer Feed and Seed, Fertilizer Feed for All Seasons
Duration: 2 Weeks
Application Type: Dispense by Hand
Time Release: Release Timing Not Indicated
Maximum Coverage Area: 100 Square Feet
N-P-K Label: 05-02-02
TCIN: 86183169
UPC: 810667034078
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0699
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:
soy protein hydrolysate and corn steep liquor
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8.5 inches length x 3.6 inches width x 2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.2 pounds
Return details
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Q: Does it only have NPK? or include other minor elements like Mg, B, Ca..etc?
submitted by SY - 2 months ago
A: Hi SY! You can find a breakdown of what's in our Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food here: https://apps1.cdfa.ca.gov/fertilizerproducts/. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com—we're happy to help!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can you use this for potted water lilies?
submitted by Minnie - 23 days ago
A: Hi Minnie! You can use our Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food for your potted water lilies, but keep in mind that water lilies typically prefer fertilizers with higher phosphorus to support blooming. Our formula is higher in nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth more than flowers. For best results, you might want to look for a fertilizer specifically made for aquatic or blooming plants. That said, we're always here to help—feel free to reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com with any questions!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 20 days agoBrand expert
Q: Could I use this for hydroponics or plants kept in water?
submitted by jcjoy - 5 months ago
A: The NPK numbers are the main elements making up the plant food. Plants have different nutrient needs from each other and require different amounts throughout different growth stages. You could potenti
submitted byDerrick Back to the Roots - 5 months ago
Q: Is this good for cactus and succulents? I was looking for hormone powder.
submitted by Deb - 9 months ago
A: Hi Deb! You can use our Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food on cactus and succulents. You want to dilute the plant food in a watering can by adding 1/2 cap (5 mL / 1 tsp) per quart (liter) of water, and for best results, apply every 10 to 14 days. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used for cannabis?
submitted by Jshhdonttell - 1 year ago
A: Hi There! You should be able to use our Organic Indoor Houseplant Food for your plant, it has an NPK of 5-2-2.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
This indoor plant food has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its effectiveness in promoting plant growth and health. While some guests appreciate its organic formulation and ease of use, others express concerns about its strong odor and potential negative effects on plants. Overall, it appears to be a beneficial product for those looking to enhance their indoor gardening experience, provided they can manage the scent.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.8 out of 5 stars with 82 reviews
quality: 3.08 out of 5
value: 2.58 out of 5
23% would recommend
17 recommendations
Not recommend!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
AC - 3 days ago, Verified purchaser
The smell is so bad! My kid keeps saying, “What’s that awful smell?” I don’t recommend this product!
Horrible Smell
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
TS - 13 days ago, Verified purchaser
This liquid plant food smells horrific. Literally like you are in a porti-potty. The bad thing is that the smell is so strong that even when standing next to my plants, I couldn't stand the scent. I had to pour out all the water from my pots and wash my lyca. I gave this away.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 13 days ago
Hi there! We're really sorry to hear about your experience with our liquid plant food — that definitely doesn’t sound right, and we appreciate you letting us know. We’d love to learn more and help troubleshoot what may have gone wrong. When you have a moment, please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com so we can better assist. Thanks again for your feedback — it helps us improve!
The smell
4 out of 5 stars
RA - 15 days ago, Verified purchaser
I think this works well but the smell is horrible. It smells like something died
A good fertilizer to try
4 out of 5 stars
kates21ae_763 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This plant was starting to lean and not look the best. I've fed it once and I think it's looking better already, I'll be interested to see how it looks after another month. I didn't notice any bad scent.
Reborn
4 out of 5 stars
zariahr2_6893 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bringing my plants back to life! So excited to try this for my plants. My plants leaves all died and was so sad and this plant food has a long sprout going strong ! It’s a very big bottle and you dilute just a capful in a water so this is going to last a very long time!
Healthy plants
5 out of 5 stars
alexag610b_3602 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My plant grew amazing after using this product. It’s easy to use and clean. Using plant food really helped the growth and wellness of my plants. I will continue to use this product
Helped my stunted monstera put out a new leaf
5 out of 5 stars
camrynscurls_5368 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At first I tried using this for my propagated plants, but it turned the water brown and smelled fishy. Works much better in soil because once it absorbs, you can’t really smell it. Be careful when pouring because it can stain, so wipe it up immediately if you spill it. It clearly works, because my monstera hadn’t put out any new leaves in the two months since I got it, but as soon as I used this stuff, it put out a new leaf. My pothos is growing like crazy now, too.
TLC For My Plants
5 out of 5 stars
leeanng3_4689 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Chose this liquid plant food because some of my house plants were suddenly not doing well. I followed the directions to mix the recommended solution amount with water and fed all of my plants. The directions are very simple, and there were no adverse effects to the plants. Still too early for the full effects but I feel this is helping them. it’s cost effective for the amount you need to make a batch and you just water your plants as usual. So happy Influenster offered this plant food at the right time for my plants.
Good
5 out of 5 stars
jennyr179_7799 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works well with my plants and packaging is fine. Value for money is there and no crazy strong scent! Environmentally friendly it seems thank you!
Natural and organic
4 out of 5 stars
mizlizmoo_5744 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just in time for spring!! I am waiting for warmer days to repot and add this to my houseplants. I'm glad this is in liquid form and organic where I know it is safe around my pets at home.
Alimento para plantas
5 out of 5 stars
lizbethb25_6810 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is very good for the plants we have inside the home when they are turning yellow and dull, it is a nutritious food to beautify, give color and a better appearance to our plants.
Terrible smell, effective fertilizer
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
LJ - 3 months ago
I have used this fertilizer on every one of my houseplants including my water propagations. Everything grows like crazy with this fertilizer, but I can't get past the smell. I put a very small amount in my water propagations (about a quarter of the dilution it calls for when watering) and it STUNK!!! I put up with the smell until a nasty film built up on the top of the water and I was unable to sleep in the same room as the smell. Two stars instead of one just because this stuff really does work (my monstera grew five new leaves this week), but hold your breath using this stuff and maybe try watering your plants at a time when you won't be home for a bit Note: my bottle has not bloated like many of you have mentioned, so I don't think there's anything bacterial
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 3 months ago
Hi LJ! We are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food. It's low odor, so this is not common with our plant food. Please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com or give us a call at 510-922-9758. We'd love to chat with you and help you get the most from our plant food.
Funky smell
3 out of 5 stars
- 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not a huge fan of the smell but I hope this works! My plants have been stagnant lately so maybe this will give it the boost it needs. It seems very potent as one bottle can be for 95 uses.
Works great for my plants
3 out of 5 stars
virginiam95_3081 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great on Effectiveness my albo monestera looks great although it turned a few leaves on my albo monstera brown the may been too much sun not sure but the packaging is amazing value for the money is affordable the scent I would say is great lol very eco friendly will definitely use again on my other plants
Nope
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
LoRo - 6 months ago
It smells HORRIBLE like sewage! Now my house smells! Can’t find expiration date on bottle. Maybe I’ll use on outdoor plants since I paid $12 for this.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 6 months ago
Hi LoRo! We are sorry to hear you've had this experience with our Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food. This is not common. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com. We're here to help you troubleshoot and we're happy to send a replacement as needed.
Horrible Stench
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jay - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Horrible stench hot immediately when opening the bottle, and smelled foul even after diluting in water to use on my plants. Would linger in my living room for hours after watering so I threw it out.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 6 months ago
Hi Jay! We're sorry to hear you've encountered this issue with our Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food. This is not common with our plant food. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com. We would love to help you troubleshoot.
AMAZING
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Plant Buyer - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This is an amazing item. I LOVE how it never fails to give my plants a boost when they need it the most. WILL 100% BUY AGAIN!!
No Foul Odor in My Experience
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LalaLuxe - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I thought I should leave a review to counter all the posts regarding the bad smell. I purchased the bottle in store. It was not bloated, so perhaps that makes a difference. I purchased this mainly because I did not want to use my smelly fish emulsion on indoor plants. I didn’t notice a foul odor. I am sensitive to smells and did not detect anything out of the ordinary.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 year ago
Hi LalaLuxe! We are happy to hear that you didn't detect a bad odor with our plant food. We hope your plants love it, but if you have questions or trouble growing with it, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com. We are here to help you grow! Thanks for growing with us. :)
Disgusting
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
EP - 1 year ago
Absolutely foul smell. I can’t stand to use it or I feel like gagging. Won’t buy again because of that.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 year ago
Hi EP! A strong odor is not common with our liquid plant food. Please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com, we would love to help with a replacement.
No bueno
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Anna D - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Super stinky and I started losing a mumber of plants after starting to use this. They may have died for other reasons but the timing was suspicious.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 year ago
Hi Anna! This is not usual with our Organic Indoor Houseplant Plant Food. If you wouldn't mind reaching out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com, we would love to help you troubleshoot and get the most from our plant food.