Succulent Focus by Growth Technology — Complete Liquid Fertiliser for Succulents and Cacti
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Complete, gentle feed for succulents and cacti. Urea-free, pH buffered, 3–5ml per litre in potting mix.
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Succulents do not need much, but they do need something, and what most of them get is either nothing for three years or a slug of general fertiliser that scorches the roots. Succulent Focus is Growth Technology's complete liquid nutrient for succulents and cacti, made in Australia: all 12 essential minerals, nitrogen as nitrate, no urea, chlorides or sodium, and pH buffered so it mixes with tap water. Used at 3–5ml per litre in a gritty mix it feeds echeverias, haworthias, aloes, crassulas, sedums and cacti without pushing soft, stretched growth. It is a feed, not a fix for low light or overwatering. Available in 250ml, 1L, 5L and 20L.
Specifications
Grower's Tip
- Feed when you water, not on a calendar. Succulents are watered when the mix is dry, so the feed naturally follows the plant's pace through the year.
- Start at 3ml per litre and stay there for most pots. Succulents are not heavy feeders; the top of the range is for large, established plants in active growth.
- Water to runoff even with succulents. A gritty mix drains fast, so a thorough soak then a complete dry-out is the rhythm, and it flushes salts as it goes.
- If a plant is stretching, the problem is light, not food. More fertiliser will make etiolation worse.
- Mix fresh each fortnight. A pre-mixed solution keeps for about 1–2 weeks.
- Store cool and dark, shake before use.
How To Use It
Pairs Well With
Cut it into any potting mix for the drainage succulents demand. Feed and drainage are the two things that matter.
Gardeners Friend Premium Potting Mix 30LTasmanian-made potting mix. Fresh mix plus a complete feed is most of what a potted plant needs.
Rootzone by Growth TechnologyRoot biostimulant for the weeks after repotting or transplanting, when the plant is rebuilding roots.
Foliage Focus by Growth TechnologyFor the leafy tropicals on the same shelf. Same range, different balance.
Specialty Plant FertilisersEvery plant-specific feed we stock, the whole Focus range included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Succulent Focus suitable for cacti as well as succulents?
Yes. Growth Technology formulates it for succulents and cacti together. Use the same 3–5ml per litre rate in a cactus mix.
Will it burn my succulents?
No, not at label rates. It is positioned to reduce the risk of fertiliser burn: a low dose at every watering, no urea, chlorides or sodium, and a monthly plain-water flush. Overdosing any fertiliser can still damage roots, so stay within the range.
How often should I feed succulents?
At every watering, which for a succulent means whenever the mix has dried out completely. Feeding follows watering, so it slows down naturally in the cooler months.
Does it contain urea?
No. Succulent Focus is free from urea, chlorides and sodium. Nitrogen is supplied as nitrate.
Do I need to adjust the pH?
No, not with most tap water. It is pH buffered.
Can I use it in pumice, grit or LECA?
Yes. It is formulated for both hydroponics and soil, which covers mineral mixes and semi-hydro. Use the 5–7ml per litre rate in inert media.
What is the NPK?
Growth Technology publishes a full analysis rather than a ratio: nitrate-nitrogen 2.4%, phosphorus 0.7% and potassium 3.0% w/v, plus calcium, magnesium, sulfur and six chelated trace elements. The full table is in Specifications.
Why is my succulent stretching if I am feeding it?
Because stretching is a light problem, not a nutrient problem. Move it somewhere brighter. Extra fertiliser will not fix it and can make the soft growth worse.
How long does a mixed solution last?
About 1–2 weeks. After that, replace it.
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