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.

Broad-Spectrum Biostimulant

Super Thrive

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Classic vitamin, amino acid, and trace element tonic. Reduces transplant shock, boosts root growth, and helps stressed plants recover.

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

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Root & Stress Biostimulant

Grow More Bio-Cozyme

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Enzyme + biostimulant blend for root development and stress reduction — ideal after repotting or root pruning.

How to use: Drench monthly, or after any root disturbance. Pairs well with mycorrhizae.

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Trace Minerals & Cytokinins

Kelp Extract

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Natural source of cytokinins and over 60 trace minerals. Supports root growth, stress tolerance, and general resilience.

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

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Microbial Inoculant

Tribus Microbial Inoculant

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Concentrated bacterial inoculant that boosts soil biology and nutrient cycling in the root zone.

How to use: Drench at repotting and every 4–6 weeks to maintain a living root zone.

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Mycorrhizal Inoculant

DYNOMYCO Mycorrhizal Fungi

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Mycorrhizal fungi that colonize roots and dramatically extend their reach for water and phosphorus.

How to use: Sprinkle onto bare roots at repotting — direct root contact is required.

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Silica Strengthener

Power Si

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Bioavailable silica that strengthens cell walls, improves drought and pest resistance, and helps plants handle heat and high light.

How to use: Add to reservoir or watering can weekly at label rate.

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Balanced Fertilizer

Jack's Classic 20-20-20

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Balanced NPK with a full micronutrient package — the go-to feed for heavy feeders and custom mixes.

How to use: 1 tsp per gallon every 1–2 weeks during active growth.

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Calcium & Magnesium

Botanicare Cal-Mag

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Prevents common calcium and magnesium deficiencies — essential with soft water, RO water, or coco-heavy mixes.

How to use: 5 ml per gallon at every watering. Safe to mix with most fertilizers.

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