---
product_id: 13563830
title: "Jack's Classic 16-5-25 Tropical Food Water-Soluble Fertilizer, 1.5lb"
brand: "jack's classic"
price: "R2451"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Jack's Classic"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13563830-jacks-classic-16-5-25-tropical-food-water-soluble-fertilizer
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Micronutrient-rich for lush tropical growth Water-soluble powder for easy mixing 16-5-25 precise nutrient ratio Jack's Classic 16-5-25 Tropical Food Water-Soluble Fertilizer, 1.5lb

**Brand:** jack's classic
**Price:** R2451
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌴 Feed your tropical vibe with precision and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Jack's Classic 16-5-25 Tropical Food Water-Soluble Fertilizer, 1.5lb by jack's classic
- **How much does it cost?** R2451 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13563830-jacks-classic-16-5-25-tropical-food-water-soluble-fertilizer)

## Best For

- jack's classic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jack's classic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Maximized Value Mix:** Concentrated powder stretches further than liquids, letting you create multiple gallons of premium fertilizer.
- • **Salt-Build Up Prevention:** Specially formulated to prevent harmful salt accumulation, keeping your tropical plants thriving long-term.
- • **All-Inclusive Convenience:** Comes with a measuring spoon to ensure perfect dosing every time—no guesswork, just growth.
- • **Precision-Powered Nutrition:** Optimized 16-5-25 formula delivers balanced NPK plus essential micronutrients for vibrant palms.
- • **Versatile Feeding Flexibility:** Use as foliar spray or root feed—perfect for pots, landscapes, or continuous feed systems.

## Overview

Jack's Classic 16-5-25 Tropical Food is a water-soluble, micronutrient-enriched fertilizer designed specifically for palms and tropical plants. Its balanced formula prevents salt buildup while promoting lush green leaves and strong growth. Ideal for foliar or root feeding, this concentrated powder includes a measuring spoon for easy, precise application—perfect for millennial plant enthusiasts seeking vibrant, healthy tropical landscapes.

## Description

Tropical Food 16-5-25 is a blend of essential nutrients designed for the unique requirements of palms, and similar tropical plants. It is formulated to prevent the build up of harmful salts while delivering additional potassium, magnesium, sulfur and micronutrients. Jack’s Classic Tropical Food produces lush green leaves and strong growth in both pots and landscapes.

Review: Worked better than I ever expected - I have a bird of paradise that was doing ok but seemed to be stagnant - walking around our neighborhood others - who don’t even care for their plants were lush and blooming - I began using this 3 weeks ago - my hope was to get more leaves and for a fuller look with hopefully more blooms - while we have had a very dry summer - as I said before it’s been stagnant - after 3 weeks - I already have 3 blooms and hoping this follows with more lush leaves after the blooming cycle- I would highly recommend.
Review: Excellent Balanced Fertilizer for Cycads - I’ve been using Jack’s Classic 16-5-25 Tropical Food on my cycads, and they’ve really responded well to it. The NPK ratio seems perfectly suited for strong, steady growth without excessive softness or weak new flushes. I apply a diluted dose with every watering, and the plants have stayed consistently healthy and vibrant. One thing I especially appreciate is the diversified nitrogen sources—ammoniacal, nitrate, and urea. That mix provides both immediate and sustained nutrition, which keeps the growth balanced over time. It also dissolves cleanly and doesn’t leave any residue in my watering cans or pots. Another big plus is the inclusion of micronutrients, which helps ensure the plants get a complete, balanced feed—especially important for cycads that can be sensitive to deficiencies. Overall, this fertilizer has become my go-to for maintaining lush, healthy cycads. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional-quality, well-formulated feed.

## Features

- Packaging May Vary – Our water-soluble Palm Food has been rebranded as Tropical Food, with the same trusted formula.
- 16-5-25 Analysis - Prevents the build up of harmful salts while delivering additional potassium, magnesium, sulfur and micronutrients in palms.
- Many Ways to Feed - Tropical Food can be used as a foliar or root feeding product. Great for spraying directly onto leaves, roots, or when used in a continuous feed system.
- Water-Soluble Powder – Powdered concentrates go further than liquid fertilizers. Simply mix your measured powder with water and you are ready to feed with multiple gallons of liquid fertilizer!
- Included Measuring Spoon – All Jack’s Classic fertilizers come with a convenient spoon to create the right amount of liquid fertilizer for your plants.
- Micronutrients - Added micronutrients supply your plant with the nutrition it needs for optimal growth and health. Unlike other fertilizers, additional feeding is not required.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B1V4GXY |
| Application Method | foliar or root feeding |
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,423 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #1,388 in Garden Fertilizers |
| Brand | Jack's Classic |
| Brand Name | Jack's Classic |
| Coverage | 1.5 pounds |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 587 Reviews |
| Included Components | Jack’s Classic 16-5-25 Palm Food, 1.5 Lbs |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Highlight | Powdered, Targeted Micronutrient Package, for Lush Green Leaves and Strong Growth of Tropical Plants in Pots and Landscapes |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | JR Peters |
| Mixing Ratio | 16:5:25 |
| Model Number | 51624 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Plant Food |
| Target Species | palms, Lady Cycad including Sego Palm and Zamia |
| UPC | 671341516248 |
| Unit Count | 24 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Application Method:** foliar or root feeding
- **Brand:** Jack's Classic
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Item Weight:** 1.5 pounds
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Plant Food

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked better than I ever expected
*by K***Q on September 27, 2026*

I have a bird of paradise that was doing ok but seemed to be stagnant - walking around our neighborhood others - who don’t even care for their plants were lush and blooming - I began using this 3 weeks ago - my hope was to get more leaves and for a fuller look with hopefully more blooms - while we have had a very dry summer - as I said before it’s been stagnant - after 3 weeks - I already have 3 blooms and hoping this follows with more lush leaves after the blooming cycle- I would highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Balanced Fertilizer for Cycads
*by E***. on October 4, 2025*

I’ve been using Jack’s Classic 16-5-25 Tropical Food on my cycads, and they’ve really responded well to it. The NPK ratio seems perfectly suited for strong, steady growth without excessive softness or weak new flushes. I apply a diluted dose with every watering, and the plants have stayed consistently healthy and vibrant. One thing I especially appreciate is the diversified nitrogen sources—ammoniacal, nitrate, and urea. That mix provides both immediate and sustained nutrition, which keeps the growth balanced over time. It also dissolves cleanly and doesn’t leave any residue in my watering cans or pots. Another big plus is the inclusion of micronutrients, which helps ensure the plants get a complete, balanced feed—especially important for cycads that can be sensitive to deficiencies. Overall, this fertilizer has become my go-to for maintaining lush, healthy cycads. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional-quality, well-formulated feed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for hibiscus and other tropical flowering plants!
*by M***D on May 7, 2026*

My indoor hibiscus plants (both hardy and tropical varieties) absolutely love this fertilizer. The plants were pretty healthy but rarely produced flowers. After I started adding a small amount of this fertilizer to my weekly watering schedule for the plants, about two months ago, they have been producing multiple large flowers on an almost daily basis. Hibiscus and many other tropical plants do not tolerate large amounts of phosphorus in the soil, so regular "balanced" fertilizers can actually harm the plant. This fertilizer blend gives them the nitrogen and potassium that they need to grow and produce lots of flowers.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-06*