C, I wish someone would respond. I too would like to know.
I've fertilized Adeniums with FE, but wonder if it helps promote flowers. If it makes any difference whatsoever. (with flowers)
Do you have a mature, flowering size Adenium? Or a seedling?

IMO, FE won't harm your Adenium, if that's what concerns you. The only question I have is, 'will it promote flowers?' Otherwise, FE is a good, organic fertilizer, doesn't burn roots, and works great with slow-growing plants, like succulents. Toni

Hi Toni and Cbreer,

I "used" to use Fish Emulsion on my DR, I ran out a few months ago and(now they have stopped carrying it at all the stores in my area), Toni...you know I hate paying shipping, lol. I did not use it exclusively though, I would add it to my other fertilizer(all purpose) about a tablespoon per one gallon of prepared fertilizer about every 3 weeks or so during March thru Oct(my zone), I also grow mine 360+ days a year outside. I do get tons of flowers mostly May/June, and a few here and there the rest of the year. I'm not sure that its necessarily the FE that does it? Since I've run out...I guess if its flowers this year like it has the past two years, I would be able to tell if its the FE or not. I did however "pruned" mine very hard about 5 weeks ago, so we'll see how it looks by the end of May?

Pug...you and shipping. LOL. If I was rich, I'd send a case..lol
If you'd want, since I'm a habitual Ebay'er, lol, I'll keep watch. Every so often, a 'generous' seller ships for free. How about it?
If you want FE, get out the phone book, or use the puter, and start calling around. Walmart, HD, Lowes, etc. Plus local nurseries. This way you won't have to pay shipping.

One other way to check is, go to the main website. Enter your zipcode. Up will pop a list of stores that sell FE. I've found many products by going to the source.
Do you know EF's brand name?

Pug, one other thing. There are numerous All Purpose fertilizers. Which do you use? What NPK? Toni

FE is sold every where here in kansas but I just got my DR last year and it was already flowering and the nursery said thats what they use I just wanted another opinion

Toni,

Been there, done that! Called them all. I might be able to get it through this Feed Store, but the kicker is...its $10 more than what I paid less than a year ago from Wally world! I know that fertilizers have gone up...but geeesh!!

I was using Alaska brand Fish Emulsion, that was the only one that I could find...lol w/out shipping!!

Thanks Toni, We're planning on a road trip this summer will keep an eye on FE on the way...much appreciated for your kind offer, though!

C breer, if that is what they say they use, I would go ahead and use it, but if it were mine...I still would not solely use it by itself exclusively. I would add a little all purpose, maybe half strength with minors, just so it gets a "complete" nutrients needed, just my humble opinion!

Toni, I've used Foliage Pro(just ran out) and I am currently using the all purpose MG blue (water soluble) powder soluble 24-8-16. HTH

We finally got some rain today...we've been virtually rain free in my backyard for months...severe drought. Just took this picture of the few flowers that's there right now. Will let you know what the end of May will bring?

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C Breer. I agree with Pug. I'm not 100% sure, but I think FE focuses on leaf growth..Wish a ferty-specialist would chime in..lol..FE's NPK is 5-1-1..notice the amount of nitrogen opposed to Phosphate and potash?
How about alternating? Fish Emulsion one month, flowering or balanced another?? Or however often you fertilize.
If/when nurseries fertilize, they usually stick to one brand. Fish Emulsion is a good choice, since for one, it won't burn roots, being organic. The con is, I can name a dozen people out of 15 who won't use it because of its odor..lol..But it keeps leaves nice and green. It's not harsh, nor is it chemical.

Pug, fert prices haven't increased here. Thank God! Now you have me worried..next time I see FE, gonna buy a bottle or two..lol.
I have both Alaskan and Ferti-lome brands, both are 5-1-1. Is there a difference? lol

Perhpas in spring you'll find it. If you'd like, I'll check the company names..LMK.
Oh, just noticed you said you're going on a road trip..that's funny, even while on vacation you're thinking plants..lolol.
Where you going? Sounds nice..taking the pups? It'd be great getting away, but we haven't anyone, or anyone I trust to care for the birds, and Sam would be a problem. Besides, the garden needs a LOT of work..it'll be winter before we finish..lol.

C, didn't mean to discuss other matters on your thread, but once I get started talking plants, I can't stop. lol
I wish you'd post a pic of your Adenium. Do you know the color of its flowers? There are sooo many varieties..come late spring/summer, I plan on ordering a few Adeniums from Thailand. Variegated leaves.
I also bought seeds from another vender in Thailand. One that has purple flowers, another bi-colored..the only problem is I have no idea how grafting is done. Well, the real problem is, by the time seedlings are mature enough to bloom, I'll be 100 yrs old..lol. Toni

Pug, again, very beautiful plant.

Pug, your Adenium is in bloom so soon? Very very pretty...The earliest mine bloomed, and this was by luck was 2 summers ago..April. That was a surprise for sure..they usually bloom from June on.

yea but i am a huge organics person and refuse to use chemical based fertilizers if anyone has some suggestions on a good organic flowering fert then i will gladly use it? I just hard pruned my dr a couple weeks ago so it looks funny.

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