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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    April 21, 2018
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    Except for compost type additives, adding products to the soil is not a good idea without first obtaining a soil test. Epsom salts was a thing even before the internet. It is now touted as a miracle cure on some sites. Magnesium moves very slowly through the soil and deficiency isn't common. Too much causes problems. The amount of sulphur isn't great enough to impact soil pH. The magnesium competes for absorption with calcium; too much magnesium and the plant can't absorb needed calcium. There is no scientific evidence for using this micronutrient in the absence of deficiency. Thanks for asking. https://www.gardenmyths.com/epsom-salt-for-plants/

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    BushDoctor on
    April 23, 2018
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    There are plentiful plant inhibitors, and antagonizers. More so than could fit into a single years worth of lectures. Being a complicated subject, there is not one simple answer.

    Fertilizer is present for a plant's growth no matter what. Whether the soil is fertile or not, a plant will be adapted to take in as much, or as little as it needs to survive. Natural plant growth does require fertilizer, but if you can mimic the exact chemical requirements of a plant, then chemical fertilizers can work just as well.

    The best growth of any plant is obtained if you can mimic it's natural growth habit. Whether it be by natural means, or synthetic, if you can provide what it needs, then it will grow.

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    BushDoctor on
    April 30, 2018
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    Sometimes it can oxidize, but I would only water as needed, when the soil is dry down to about 2 inches it will be time to water. This will prevent infection and keep it healthy.

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    bobM on
    April 29, 2018
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    thanks for the info re:phosphate. going to try some Callas for the first time and an article about them said phosphate heavy fertilizer is recommended monthly to aid blooming. sounds like advise from and for fertilizer manufacturer. I'll stick with a small amt of slow release at planting like i usually do.

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    MichiganDot on
    April 29, 2018
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    I wouldn't go this route without first testing your soil's phosphate level. Phosphorus is the middle number on fertilizers, NPK. A phos. heavy fertilizer has much more P than N and K, something like 10-20-10 which is twice as much phosphorus as both nitrogen and potassium. There are good reasons to be cautious in the use of phosphorus. This article discusses the role of phosphorus in plants, the soil and fertilizers. Although it speaks of roses, the science behind phosphorus applies to other garden plants. Thinking that lots of phosphorus will increase bloom is a thing of the past but the advice is still common. http://www.rose.org/phosphorus-fallacies-too-much-of-a-good-thing/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 7, 2018
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    Most garden centers will carry Boron.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/boron-on-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 17, 2018
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    A Hummingbird Plant is hardy in zone 7 and above.
    Your plant may not have survived the winter if it was planted out in your garden.

    If it was in a pot and wintered over in a sheltered area or indoors, the roots may still be alive.
    You could prune away the dead plant material and see if any new growth appears.

    Fertilizer is not required for this plant.

    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hummingbird-plant/growing-hummingbird-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 25, 2018
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    I have answered on the previous question.

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