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.

forest flame · Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject:

ive always used house plant compost when potting indoor plants not sure the loam in the john innes is suitable

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forest flame · Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:49 am Post subject:

hi banner
i stand corrected good article. thanks for the info
ff

banner · Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:55 am Post subject:

forest flame · Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject:

thanks for that. good site

banner · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:06 pm Post subject:

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?

@ ff re site- no problem glad to help Smile