advice on repotting a ficus elastica variegata
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 Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject: advice on repotting a ficus elastica variegata |
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I am repotting a ficus elastica variegata using http://www.gardencentre.co.uk/product.asp?id=71
I am concerned re the possibility of fungus gnats as had that before with other compost. This is a nice plant and do not want any problems. The compost is unopened. |
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| ive always used house plant compost when potting indoor plants not sure the loam in the john innes is suitable |
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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| forest flame wrote: | | ive always used house plant compost when potting indoor plants not sure the loam in the john innes is suitable |
http://www.johninnes.info/about.htm#COMPOST%20No.3
| Quote: | IN CONCLUSION:
John Innes Composts mean easier management and better plant growth particularly for:-
Bedding plants and vegetable seedlings
Tomatoes, cucumbers and melons
House plants and interior planters
Tubs, troughs, patio planters and window boxes. |
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:49 am Post subject: |
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hi banner
i stand corrected good article. thanks for the info
ff |
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:55 am Post subject: |
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| forest flame wrote: | hi banner
i stand corrected good article. thanks for the info
ff |
no problem it was not my intention to correct you 
Here is an interesting site on houseplants and fungus gnats which i wish I had had before
http://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/fungus-gnats.html |
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks for that. good site |
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I was reading more on the John Innes compost and it says
Because of the loam content in John Innes Composts, the fertiliser levels can be increased to suit the vigour or growth rate of the plant, which would not be safe in peat-based composts.
Why would it not be safe to increase fertiliser levels in peat based composts?
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