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I've learned that the right fertilizer can turn a droopy, brown plant in the ICU into the shining star of your windowsill.

I became a mother during the pandemic, and six years later, I am the proud caretaker of 22 (green) children. I didn’t know that purchasing a single plant in 2020 would awaken my green thumb, but in the intervening years, I’ve maintained 20-50 plants. Some of them thrived, and others went to the greenhouse in the sky.

After unintentionally offing my peace lily, I realized I had a lot to learn. Not all plants are created equal— some need more sunlight, while others prefer a moody, dark corner. Some like to be watered every seven days, and others can last up to two weeks without a drink. But the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that the right fertilizer can turn a droopy, brown plant in the ICU into the shining star of your windowsill lineup — and I’m pleased to report that I’ve found it in the form of this houseplant food from Purived.

Purived houseplant food contains three essential nutrients plants need to grow: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen helps plants produce chlorophyll and grow lush leaves. Phosphorus supports strong root development, and potassium helps plants stay healthy and resilient overall. Together, these nutrients feed the soil and help houseplants grow stronger from the roots up.

From small buds to sprawling, heart-shaped leaves, Purived brought my plants back to life. I saw 10 new leaves sprout after four weeks of using the fertilizer. Another shopper also experienced rapid growth with her pothos and monstera plants. “Since I started using Purived, I’ve noticed my plants look more vibrant. Their leaves are greener, and the flowering ones have more blooms. The growth has been noticeable, especially in my pothos and monstera, which have sprouted new leaves at a rate I haven’t seen before. It’s a relief to find a product that feeds instantly and provides such visible benefits,” Dan wrote.

It did have a negative impact on my schlumbergera (also known as the Christmas cactus). I may have contributed to my succulent’s death by over-watering it, or if it died as a result of the fertilizer, but I noticed its decline after one week. This might be unique to me, as one Amazon reviewer confirmed it “works for my tropicals, succulents, [and cacti].”

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.