There are lots of myths surrounding fertilizers, such as mineral fertilizers are not natural. So it’s important to distinguish what is meant by organic and mineral, natural and synthetic. Organic fertilizers contain carbon.
Some are natural such as manure, and others are synthetic such as compost. Mineral fertilizers, on the other hand, maybe organic and can be synthetic such as man-made fertilizers like urea. However, they can also occur naturally in the environment, such as phosphate rock and potassium chloride.
Another common perception is that mineral fertilizers poison the soil, and this, of course, is not true; however, the excessive rates of mineral or organic fertilizers can cause severe environmental damage.
It’s also another common misconception that fertilizers deplete the soil of organic matter. However, according to scientists, mineral fertilizers actually increase crop biomass.
So as you can see, using organic fertilizers may work in some areas where the land is already nutrient-rich. And in most cases, this is a product of decades of mineral fertilization.
In areas with poor or depleted nutrients, such as sub-Saharan Africa, it’s not practical or wise to rely solely on organic farming.
Conclusion
Provided you use fertilizer correctly, it’s quite a simple and affordable way to get the best out of your plants.
There are lots of fertilizer options available, which means you can be as picky as you want, choosing a fertilizer and feeding schedule that perfectly suits both you and your plants.
Specialist blend fertilizers can always be purchased by house plant growers and gardeners who know in-depth what their plants require, while casual house plant owners can keep things simple by selecting a general all-purpose house plant fertilizer.
Ultimately, it helps to improve the health and growth of the house plants without making things complicated.
Provided how simple fertilizers are to use and also the great effects they have on house plants, there is no reason not to use them.