Organic frass-based pellets for water-grown plants
Slow-release nutrition for strong root development
Ideal for propagation jars and hydro setups
Just drop into water
Gentle, burn-free feeding
PH-balanced and low-odor
OMRI Listed organic; made in the USA
Combine with We The Wild’s full line of organic essentials
Description
We The Wild Hydro Pellets are an organic, slow-release plant food designed specifically for propagation and water-grown houseplants. Made from nutrient-rich insect frass, these gentle pellets release balanced nutrition directly into water to support fast, healthy root development without burn or risk of overdose. Simply drop pellets into jars, vases, or hydro setups to feed cuttings and established water-grown plants as they root and grow. The pH-balanced, low-odor formula keeps water clean while delivering consistent nourishment over time. Easy to refresh every few weeks, Hydro Pellets remove the guesswork from propagation and hydro care. The result is stronger roots, healthier growth, and more successful water-grown plants from the start.
Weight: .57 Pounds
Used For: Fertilizer Feed for All Seasons
Duration: 2 Months
Application Type: Granules
Time Release: Release Timing Not Indicated
Maximum Coverage Area: 5 Square Feet
N-P-K Label: 01-0.16-0.23
TCIN: 94594270
UPC: 850056366441
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0370
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.82 inches length x 3.8 inches width x 5.74 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.09 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
This product has received mixed feedback from guests, with many expressing strong dissatisfaction due to its unpleasant odor and negative impact on plant health. While some guests found success by adjusting the dosage, others reported that it turned water foul and killed their plants. However, a few guests noted that it can promote root growth when used sparingly. Guests should consider their plant care approach before purchasing.
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2.0 out of 5 stars with 31 reviews
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23 August, 2026Verified purchase
awful
awful smell, killed my cuttings that were thriving for weeks before use. I thought I was helping them and I ruined them due to the use of this product.
Jalissa
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17 July, 2026Verified purchase
Do not purchase, stinks and plant health deteriorates rapidly
This stuff stinks, its absolutely awful. I followed all the directions and then reached out to the company, "we the wild", only to receive a peppy email asking me to reduce the amount used. This product not only stinks but my plants which were doing well in plain water deteriorated rapidly.
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13 July, 2026Verified purchase
Smells horrible
This was the most disgusting thing that I have ever experienced. Listen to the reviews.
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4 July, 2026Verified purchase
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Smells bad and my propagations just rotted
Melo
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29 June, 2026Verified purchase
Smells like diarrhea + wet dog 🐶
I have over 300 indoor house plants and a half acre garden. I have lots of experience with propagation aids, fertilzers, and pesticides. I have never smelled something so nasty related to gardening before. This product smells like diarrhea + wet dog 🐶. I tried to use it on a fiddle leaf fig and a rubber tree cutting that I had propagating in my bathroom. my family kept spraying air freshener like crazy and accusing each other of having an intestinal problem. Turns out it was this product stinking up our house. At this point, all I can think to do is use it in my compost pile?
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27 June, 2026Verified purchase
SMELLS H O R R I B L E
I would give it zero stars if I could. This stuff not only makes the water look disgusting, but it smells like straight up SEWAGE. Like it took my breath away STANK.
vbilyeu
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15 May, 2026Verified purchase
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This product smells like day old vomit after a frat party
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4 May, 2026Verified purchase
Do NOT Buy This Awful Stuff!
The product is mis-labeled and not even on the manufacturer's website. The instructions on the bag say add 1 tsp per fl oz. The target photos show instructions of 1/4 tsp per fl oz. I purchased this and put 2 tsp in a 16oz glass with some cuttings. They sank to the bottom and looked awful. Day 2 it turned the water a murky brown. Day 3 it was very dark and gross. I dumped it out and will not use it again. No growth yet either, by the way, and 1 of my cuttings shriveled and died. The photos are taken day 1 (an hour after setting it up) and day 3 before dumping it out. The last photo is with better lighting so you can see the "results" better.
Crystal
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22 April, 2026
Horrific Smell - May need to burn my house down to get rid of the odor
I’ve been on the verge of throwing up after having to pour out three little vases with this in it. The smell is horrific, like rotting poop or maybe something worse. Rinsing and washing in dawn didn’t even remove smell from glass! I had to slosh isopropyl alcohol in them and let it sit and then slosh some more before rinsing after the wash to get the glass vases usable again and don’t get me started on the sink process after I dumped them. 0 stars and honestly I should be compensated for damages
Scott
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7 April, 2026Verified purchase
Great if you want sewage water for your plants....
Nauseas from how disgusting this product is. Turns water into sewage water…. quite literally. Looks and smells like sewage…. I even added less than the recommended amount. Actually killed my plants. Don’t recommend at all.
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31 March, 2026
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terrible for how it’s marketed… turns water disgusting color, rotting after just a few days, 1/2 tsp to 1 fl oz ratio is way too much, makes no sense to use for water prop because it looks awful like contaminated water… not sure how this product got past testing.. guess i can use it as fert for outside plants but no way im keeping this in jars inside
Charleigh
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5 out of 5 stars
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30 March, 2026
worked perfectly if used in a smaller quantity
the trick with this one is using just a pinch for every 8 oz of water instead of the recommended amount it says on the package. use much less. it works, my plants are growing beautifully. if you use the recommended dosage in the intructions, your water will get really dirty really quick. just use a smaller amount.
Jessica
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27 March, 2026Verified purchase
Just no.
Smelled awful and killed pothos props. Thats pretty impressive if that’s what you’re going for. If not, hard pass on this.
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21 March, 2026Verified purchase
Horrible Smell
I tried using a few pellets on my props but once it turned the water brown it smelt like raw sewage. I am not joking either. At first I thought it was because my props were decaying but it was the water. I only use distilled water with my props so it had nothing to do with a reaction or something. I wish this product was more of a prop drop format that DID NOT smell.
Jennifer
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7 March, 2026Verified purchase
Killed my Propagations
This product is terrible! For years I’ve grown plants in water as temporary propagations to be planted in soil as well as plants to continue growing hydroponically. The tiniest amount of this stuff killed off any plant I added it to. I’ll be returning it!
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5 March, 2026Verified purchase
Smells AWFUL
Would give 0 stars if I could- smells absolutely awful after days and killed all cuttings.
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26 February, 2026Verified purchase
Just no.
I have no idea how this product got past testing. These are bug poop pellets. They dissolve quickly, and if kept warm quickly turn into fermented bug poop stew. It smells as delectable as you'd imagine.
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21 February, 2026
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The other reviews are not joking!! This stuff smells AWFUL. Buy literally anything else.
Jack
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1 out of 5 stars
20 February, 2026
Worst Product
0 stars. I have liked all the We the Wild products until now. I bought this to help propagate some slow growing pathos. As other reviews mention, the odor the fertilizer causes is noxious. Additionally, half the leaves that had formed prior to the addition of the fertilizer died within a week of use. So not only does it smell bad, it almost killed the plants.
James
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4 out of 5 stars
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19 February, 2026
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I love propagating and have been looking for something to help my cuttings grow faster. They do turn the water a brown but it doesn't bother me as the root growth is so good
