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I just visited Meadowview and Phil said they use ozmocote (sp?) pellets on thiers. 15-0-15 he thinks. They did a study on this but I am not sure if it is published. You might try thier website or try Google.
Yes, I bought a S. purpurea from someone who uses osmocote. I heard that the flower petals fall off quicker as a result, but otherwise it grows just fine. I have not tried it for any of my other sarracenia plants.
Quote[/b] (sarracenia @ June 07 2006,11:50)]i use Miracid on seedlings, with excellent results. i don't use it on adult plants, 'cause they catch plenty of bugs on their own.
i spray with a light fertilizer every now and then. when i spray i spray heavily and i only do it when i know it won't rain for a few days. no problems.
I too have used fertilizers on Sarracenia seedlings but have had no need, whatsoever, to give it to the adults. When I walked out to the garden an hour ago, I could hear the pleasing hum of trapped insects everywhere -- and they're free . . .
I did with MaxSea, but I didn't notice a difference. If anything the insects they catch in summer do more than you think. I wouldn't really bother.
Liquid seaweed by itself for gardeners isn't a fertilizer, its more of a growth stimulant/micronutrients package. There isn't a whole lot of actual fertilizer in seaweed extract. It's usually like 0-0-2 or less.
I am going to try Miracid® for acid loving plants this summer with a 1/4 diltution to the recommeded measurements per gallon. It is 20-10-10. I will mist the plants 2 times per month. I figure it cannot do anything but help at that dilute mixing ratio.
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