Monty explained that feeding house plants is a “tricky question”.
House plants grow all year round which means at some point they will need to be fed nutrients.
While plants in the garden can look for nutrients in the soil, house plants rely on their owners for nutrients and minerals.
Monty Don: Gardening expert explains when to feed house plants and what to use (Image: GETTY/YouTube BritBox)
Monty Don: “Every plant that is grown in a container will sooner or later need a supplementary feed" (Image: GETTY)
Monty said: “Every plant that is grown in a container will sooner or later need a supplementary feed because it will exhaust the available nutrients inside the pot.”