I have been using organic fertilizer for months now and nothing seems to be greening up my leaves. I have gardenias, citrus trees and jasmine and the flowers are ubundant though. I have been all kinds of fish fertilizers and especially Neptunes Harvest and yet leaves are still light green to yellow. I have been told Organic is too low in nutrient for plants needs..What is the strongest Organic that fills all the house plants requirements for deep green leaves and flowers? I am tired of supplementing stuff like Epsom salt and others to hopefully think That it will help the organic not working for me.
2007-09-10 02:40:34 · 5 answers · asked by MICHAEL R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
What you are talking about is low nitrogen in the soil. Yes, some organic fertilizers are low in those nutrients but they are usually slow release too. That means they will not burn the plants. In addition, adding nitrogen can mean that your flowers will fall off or not bloom at all. You don't want to add anything with nitrogen when your flowers are blooming.
Look for signs of disease as well. It might not be a fertilizer problem. Sometimes mildew or molds will also lighten leaves as well. I suggest worm casings (worm poop), some of the best organic fertilizer around.
2007-09-10 02:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by W L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organic fish emulsion is great for plants. It smells horrible, however. I used to take my plants outside, fertilize them, then leave them outside until the smell subsided. Usually several days and even then, there was some odor. I also deep watered the plants and gave them a good shower to clean them up, while they were outdoors. That probably helped them out, too.
2016-03-18 03:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow leaves, poke rusty nails in the dirt around the plants. I would have suggested Coperas and MiracleGro, but you're doing the organic thing. Fish emulsion and Epsom salts are the best I know if you are set on using organic.
2007-09-10 02:47:07 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Home grown compost is your best bet.
The organic fertilizers are not better for your plants in the sense of making them grow better, they are just better options for the environment because they are void of those harsh chems.
2007-09-10 06:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by earthlover7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the plants, The species I mean, but generally homemade compost will prove invaluable.
2007-09-10 02:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Michael V 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋