Soil Sense
The Plant Shop · Columbia, MO

Supplements

Fertilizers help growth — supplements help with stress and recovery. Tier-ranked picks for root rot recovery, transplant shock, and long-term plant resilience.

Fertilizers vs Supplements

Fertilizers feed N-P-K and macro/micronutrients for active growth. Supplements support root development, recovery from rot or shock, and general immunity. They are complementary — use both, not one instead of the other.

Root Stimulator & Anti-Stress

Berkland Vital Root+

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Root rot recovery, transplant shock prevention, accelerated root development. Specifically formulated for aroids and tropicals under stress.

How to use: Drench at repotting or when roots are recovering. Safe for weekly use during recovery periods.

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Vitamin Solution

Superthrive

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Classic vitamin B1 + kelp tonic. Reduces transplant shock, boosts vigor on weakened plants. The original plant pick-me-up.

How to use: 1/4 tsp per gallon at watering. Safe alongside fertilizer.

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Organic Immunity Boost

Arber Bio-Stimulant

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Plant-derived bio-stimulant that strengthens cell walls and natural pest resistance. Great for collectors managing thrips and spider mite pressure.

How to use: Foliar spray every 1–2 weeks. Pairs well with predatory mites.

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Trace Minerals & Hormones

Kelp Extract

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Natural source of cytokinins and over 60 trace minerals. Gentle, hard to over-apply, supports general plant resilience.

How to use: Liquid kelp at watering, every 2–4 weeks. Mix with fertilizer.

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Root Symbiont Inoculant

Mycorrhizal Fungi

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Beneficial fungi that colonize roots and extend their reach for water and phosphorus. Long-term boost to root resilience.

How to use: Sprinkle onto roots at repotting — must touch bare root for inoculation.

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