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Fertilizer and soil help

15 years ago

I have just received

2 Philodendron (Cut leaf)

2 Schefflera (umbrella palm)

1 Tebebuia Impetiginosa (purple trumpet from seed)

1 House palm ???

1 willow leaf ficus

2 banyon ficus.

( Also a bour. but there is info under FAG)

Any help with fertilizer, soil or special care is appreciated

Paul

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paul3636
Original Author
15 years ago
I"m adding the following to my post.
Except for house palm the rest will be grown as bonsai.
paul3636
Original Author
15 years ago
Help please.
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zubababy
15 years ago
i am not very experienced, but i am getting there :)
i have found the container forum to be very helpful, especially these two threads
Container Soils - Water Movement & Retention V
Fertilizer Program - Containerized Plants (Long Post)

it's a lot of reading - hope this helps

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