Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All-Purpose Plant Food, 3 lb — 24-8-16 Fast-Acting Fertilizer for Indoor & Outdoor Plants

Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food (3 lb) is a fast-acting 24-8-16 fertilizer designed to feed all indoor and outdoor plants quickly and safely when used as directed.

If you want an easy, measurable way to give houseplants, flowers, vegetables and landscape plants the nutrients they need, this water-soluble formula delivers. It dissolves instantly so you can feed plants through routine watering; the NPK balance (24-8-16) supplies nitrogen for leafy growth, phosphorus for roots and blooms, and potassium for overall plant health. The included scoop helps you mix accurate doses for containers or garden beds, and one 3 lb. jar covers roughly 1,200 sq. ft.

How do I use this product for indoor plants?

Mixing and applying indoors is simple: use the small end of the scoop and dilute in water to avoid overfeeding and to provide even nutrient delivery through watering.

• Small scoop dose: 1/2 teaspoon per 1 gallon of water
• Apply by watering at the soil surface, avoiding foliage contact
• Frequency: every 2 weeks during the active growing season
• Safe for most houseplants when used as directed; won’t burn plants at recommended rates

What’s the right way to feed outdoor or garden plants?

For outdoor containers and in-ground planting, use the larger scoop measurement and water into the soil to reach roots; for larger beds you can use a garden feeder device that accepts soluble feed.

• Large scoop dose: 1 1/2 tablespoons per 1 1/2 gallons of water
• Apply every 7–14 days depending on plant needs and season
• Use Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder (sold separately) for broad or repeated coverage
• Focus watering at the base so roots receive the nutrients directly

Which plants can I use this fertilizer on?

This formula is labeled for diverse plant types—ideal if you keep mixed plantings or a vegetable patch and want one reliable product to feed everything.

• Flowers and ornamental beds for bigger, fuller blooms
• Vegetables and edible crops when used as directed for garden feeding
• Houseplants, hanging baskets and potted shrubs for consistent growth
• Trees, roses and shrubs for maintenance feeding and vigor

How much garden space will one 3 lb. container cover?

A single 3 lb. jar stretches across a large area when applied according to directions, making it a practical choice for seasonal maintenance or multiple container plants.

• Approximate coverage: about 1,200 sq. ft. of garden area
• Coverage varies by application frequency and plant type
• Concentrated soluble powder dissolves fully for efficient use
• Compact container stores easily between uses

Who is this for: This product fits home gardeners, apartment plant owners and landscape enthusiasts who want a single, easy-to-measure fertilizer to support flowers, vegetables, shrubs and indoor plants. It’s especially useful if you prefer a water-soluble feed that starts working instantly and can be tailored by scoop size for containers or larger beds. Follow label directions for safe use and to get the best results from your plants.