GrowBoost Spray Routine – A 15-Day Nutrition Plan for Busy Plant Parents

A quick, repeatable foliar-feeding schedule using Shridhara Greens’ GrowBoost-style liquid nutrition (like Biotoniq) so your plants stay lush without complicated fertiliser maths.​

Why a 15-day foliar spray routine works

Foliar sprays deliver dissolved nutrients directly through leaf surfaces, giving faster visible results than soil-only feeding—especially for balcony and indoor plants in limited soil. Many houseplants respond well to a light, balanced liquid fertiliser every 10–15 days during active growth, provided the solution is correctly diluted.​

Shridhara’s Biotoniq / GrowBoost-type sprays are designed for:

• Quick absorption and improved chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and resilience

• Enhanced flowering and fruiting in a wide range of plants

• Easy use as either foliar spray or soil drench with simple dilution ratios (typically 1:10–1:20 with water, depending on plant age).​

Before you start: basic spray rules

Follow these essentials with any GrowBoost-style spray:

• Always dilute as per label—stronger is not better and can burn tender foliage. Biotoniq suggests 1:10 for older plants and 1:20 for young ones.​

• Spray in early morning or late evening so leaves absorb nutrients without sunburn or rapid evaporation.​

• Cover both sides of leaves lightly until just coated with fine droplets, not dripping wet.​

• Avoid spraying on very stressed, bone-dry, or waterlogged plants; fix watering first.​

Day 1: Baseline check and first GrowBoost spray

1. Check plant health: Group plants by type—indoor foliage, flowering, balcony veggies, succulents (which generally need less foliar feed).​

2. Dilute GrowBoost / Biotoniq:

   • Mature plants: about 1:10 with water (e.g., 10 ml in 100 ml, scaled up in a spray bottle).

   • Young or delicate plants: about 1:20 with water.​

3. Spray routine:

   • Time: early morning or just after sunset.​

   • Target: healthy leaves, both surfaces, and a quick mist around the plant canopy.

If a plant is in harsh midday sun or strong wind, skip it that day and wait for gentler conditions.

Days 2–4: Observe, water normally, no fertiliser

For the next few days, simply observe your plants and maintain regular watering.

• Look for early responses like perkier leaves, slightly deeper green, or new buds forming.​

• Watch for overfeeding signs: leaf tip burn or unusual yellow patches; if seen, flush soil with plain water and lengthen the gap before the next spray.​

No extra fertiliser during these days—foliar nutrients are still working inside the plant.

Day 5: Soil drench support (optional but powerful)

To make the 15-day cycle more effective for flowering and fruiting plants, combine foliar feeding with a very mild soil drench once in the cycle:

• Use the same diluted GrowBoost solution (often at the weaker 1:20 ratio).

• Pour a small amount near the root zone of hungry plants like tomatoes, chillies, flowering annuals, or heavy-feeding houseplants.​

This reinforces leaf feeding with gentle root nutrition, improving overall response without heavy salts buildup.​

Days 6–10: Light care, pest watch, and neem backup

Continue normal watering based on soil moisture, not a fixed calendar. During this phase:​

• Check leaf undersides for pests; well-fed plants often show better resistance, but mealybugs, mites, or aphids can still appear.​

• If pests show up, schedule a separate neem oil spray (2–3 ml per litre, as per common organic practice) on a non-fertiliser day—never mix strong neem oil and GrowBoost in the same spray until compatibility is confirmed.​

Healthy, well-fed plants will usually maintain steady new growth through this mid-phase without additional fertiliser.

Day 11: Second GrowBoost foliar spray

By now, most plants have used a good portion of the first dose. Many gardeners and horticulture schedules recommend foliar sprays at 10–15 day intervals during active growth.​

Repeat the Day 1 procedure:

• Mix fresh solution at the recommended dilution.​

• Spray in the cool hours, coating leaves lightly.

• Prioritise: actively growing plants (new leaves, buds, or veg crops in bloom) rather than dormant ones.​

Avoid spraying succulents and very low-feed plants this second time unless they clearly need it; they usually prefer less frequent feeding.​

Days 12–15: Wind-down and plan for the next cycle

In the last few days of the 15-day routine:

• Monitor for deeper green colour, fuller foliage, and more buds or flowers—these are typical signs of successful foliar nutrition.​

• Check potting soil: if it looks compacted or depleted, plan to refresh with Shridhara Vermicompost or Botanic Mix at the end of the month. Balanced soil plus light foliar feeding gives the best long-term results.​

• If everything looks good, your plants are ready for the next 15-day GrowBoost cycle during the growing season. In winter or very low-light months, extend the gap to 3–4 weeks.​

Quick reference: 15-day GrowBoost plan

• Day 1: Diluted GrowBoost / Biotoniq foliar spray on healthy plants.​

• Days 2–4: Observe, no fertiliser; maintain normal watering.​

• Day 5: Optional mild soil drench with diluted solution for heavy feeders.​

• Days 6–10: Regular care, pest monitoring, neem spray if needed on separate day.​

• Day 11: Second foliar spray at same dilution during active season.​

• Days 12–15: Watch results, adjust frequency for next cycle, and combine with monthly organic soil feeds.​

With this simple 15-day GrowBoost routine, even the busiest plant parent can give balcony, terrace, and indoor plants consistent, science-backed nutrition in just a few minutes every couple of weeks.