How much fertilizer?

[hex984]

Hello everyone, still new to palms.  Whats the correct amount for potted palms.

I’ve watched a few youtube videos and the nursery palms are loaded with fertilizer.  Is it to avoid ther fertilizers from flushing out after the waterings?  

 

[Rickybobby]

Looks like palm gain style fertilizer it is so slow release I'm sure it doesn't hurt lol I use an organic Scott's with kelp and worm castings. 3:2:3 pretty much all I can get in Canada 

[Allen]

For pot sizes like the one on the front of the video I use Osmocote Plus Outdoor/indoor and I'd use about 1 of the included red scoops

[hex984]

Thank you both for the advise.

[sclarke523]

I think they may have gone overboard with that one. But yes if it is a very slow release like nutricote or osmocote then you can go heavy. generally speaking older palms need more fertilizer as they are not as efficient. if you can get a homogenous blend like nutricote or osmocote then that is best to prevent any damage. if using a cheaper top dress then use sparingly