Use soluble, all-purpose fertilizer. Dilute the fertilizer in water so it does not burn the plant. Apply the fertilizer according to the instructions on the label.

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An all-purpose fertilizer is a type of fertilizer that includes adequate amounts of the three core chemicals to ensure proper growth: nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK).

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Nitrogen is responsible for the physical growth of plants

Phosphorous is important for a plant’s respiration

Potassium is necessary to overcome various diseases

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An all-purpose fertilizer may also be known as a general-purpose fertilizer.