Question From:
in Crows Nest, Crows Nest Queensland
Nature of problem:
Flowerig
Type of Plant (if known):
Any
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Not flowering
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Any
How often do you water the plant:
Not applicable
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
8-10
How long since you planted it:
variable
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Standard NPK
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
both
What other treatments have you given the plant:
nil
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Other Comments:
Hi,
There been a lot of gardening shows that state that ‘Potassium’ will induce flowering. I can not find any evidence in any text book that this this is true. Would you please clear this point so that I do not waste my time putting on extra potash
Kind Regards
Paul Allen
Answer:
Hi Paul. The ratios of Nitrogen to Phosphorus and Potassium profoundly affects the growth or flowering of plants. If you wish to promote flowering, all that you really need to do is to not fertilise the plants. Or you can buy various flower-promoting fertilisers, most of which start with or include the word ‘Bloom”. Do not use these flower-promoting fertilisers on native plants as they may react badly to Phosphorus. Don
