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The fertilizers you mention are artificial "junk food" for plants - fine for showy annuals which are expected to die at season's end, but not at all the thing for healthy perennials. To feed your plants, you must feed your soil, that is, the microbes that convert nutrients into a form that the plants can ingest. A delicious compost diet, supplemented with worm castings and lots of organic matter (all made at home, practically free) will establish a healthy balance in your soil, and maintain strong, sturdy plants. Some plants, however, bloom more profusely in depleted soil (putting forth flowers, and therefore seeds, is a biological survival response to poor conditions). For the most part, organic compost is the way to go.
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Can Miracle-Gro be used on Hibiscus shrubs?
Miracle Gro All Purpose Plant food can be used on all plants. Hibiscus do like fertilizer that is a bit lower in Nitrogen however, so the Miracle Gro Bloom Booster would be a better plant food to use.
Is fertilizer better than dirt?
Sometimes it is better if you keep your plant inside. If you want your plant to be growing faster you have to use fertilizer and keep it outside
How much nitrogen is in the fertilizer Miracle- Gro?
The formulation for Miracle Gro All Purpose Water Soluable Plant Food is 24-8-16. 24 is the percentage of nitrogen in the plant food.
Is fertilome better than miracle gro?
Miracle Grow's best use, in my opinion, is as a houseplant fertilizer, and a transplant solution - especially the latter. But I'm not fond of it for general fertilizing chores- it has too much nitrogen for some things. Time release granular is a better way to go for most plants, and especially for vegetable gardens.
What is the good fertilizer for growing a moneyplant?
The best fertilizer for a moneyplant ( also called a jade plant) is liquid fertilizer diluted at half strength with water. I have found that Miracle Grow works fine for most plants, but there are other brands out there.
What interacts with miracle grow?
Miracle-Gro, a popular plant fertilizer, is used to make plants grow. This substance is actually like a steroid for plants, so I wouldn't recommend actually using it.
How does ammonia affect plant growth?
Ammonia affects plant growth. Ammonia is a plant fertilizer which helps it grow better.
Do bean plants grow better with or without fertilizer?
The best soil for bean plant isthe loamy soil
What is the purpose of applying fertilizer?
Fertilizers bring about plant growth and better yields.
Can you revive a plant that got too much chemical fertilizer Miracle-Gro?
It all depends upon how bad the plant got "burned". You can try giving it a good soaking to dilute the amount of fertilizer still in the soil or transplant it to an area without any fertilizer in it. . Miracle grow has too much nitrogen in it and this will kill some plants if overused. If it is a potted plant, try to replace the soil with a non-fertilizer added mix. You can use a .5 .5 .5 low dose mix like a composted cow manure which is a slow release fertilizer and has a low burn chance as a substitute. Place it on top of the ground at the base of the plant and you will fertilize the plant a little every time it gets watered.
If you grow plant in sand will it grow better using fertilizer?
That depends how much fertilizer you use and on what plants. An excess can result in a plant dying. However, correctly applied in the correct proportions for the specific plant, growth will generally be better, since sands are often low in fertility. Plants that are naturally adapted to such soils will not appreciate extra fertilizer.
What is the best fertilizer of mongo plant?
what is the best fertilizer of monggo plant
