at half strength
idiom
: with half the usual number of people in a group, army, team, etc.
With so many out sick, we're only at half strength today.
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Water plants when the top inch of soil is dry and begin feeding with a balanced (20-10-20) fertilizer at half strength starting about three to four weeks after transplanting into containers.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Provide humidity during dry winter months by misting the plant or placing the pot on a tray of pebbles filled with water.
Fertilizer
Fertilize plants when active growth resumes in spring, providing a balanced (such as 20-10-20) fertilizer at half strength.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
These plants thrive in rich soil with regular fertilization; try adding a liquid or slow release houseplant fertilizer at half strength every four to six weeks.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
In this case, apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer at half strength, following the instructions on the product's packaging.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
About once a month, through this semi-dormant season of autumn to late winter, add house plant fertilizer to the watering can at half strength.
—Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Nutrition: Fertilize plants monthly with a balanced fertilizer at half strength when plants are actively growing in spring through August.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Fertilize with an organic solution at half strength twice a month.
—Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
Fertilize once every one to two months, with water-soluble fertilizer mixed at half strength.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Provide humidity during dry winter months by misting the plant or placing the pot on a tray of pebbles filled with water.
Fertilizer
Fertilize plants when active growth resumes in spring, providing a balanced (such as 20-10-20) fertilizer at half strength.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
These plants thrive in rich soil with regular fertilization; try adding a liquid or slow release houseplant fertilizer at half strength every four to six weeks.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
In this case, apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer at half strength, following the instructions on the product's packaging.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
About once a month, through this semi-dormant season of autumn to late winter, add house plant fertilizer to the watering can at half strength.
—Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Nutrition: Fertilize plants monthly with a balanced fertilizer at half strength when plants are actively growing in spring through August.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Fertilize with an organic solution at half strength twice a month.
—Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
Fertilize once every one to two months, with water-soluble fertilizer mixed at half strength.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023
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