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Epsom salt

17 years ago

I fogot how much Epsom salt to give plumeria and when and why. Also how does one save a thread to one's computer?? Can it be done? ruthann

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john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
Ruthann there is a message called ques. for kbauman on fertilizer. It answers all your questions about epsom salts.
It is currently on page 4 of the forum, about 2 thirds down.
As far as saving posts to your computer, you can just copy and paste the messages into any program like word,notepad, or wordpad, and then save them to any appropriate folder.
Also you can click on the thing at the upper right of every message called "clippings" Use the part that says "clip this post" It will take you to a new page where you will select "save to my clippings". You can even add notes to it.
They will be there until you delete them. Also you can make them public or private. Hope that helps you.

John
karyn1
17 years ago
I wasn't using epsom salts on my plumeria in the past but have used it on all my other plants. Someone mentioned that it's good for plumies also so I did start giving it to them at the rate of one tablespoon per gallon of water.
Karyn
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Magnesium issues can be a problem on some plants and a cause of chlorosis on unfertilized or underfertilized ones occasionally and hardly a myth, but certainly quite uncommon. You can look up the symptoms online, but as a general rule, any time plant leaves start to yellow, it's time to do some digging (so to speak!) So I keep a small bag around and have for the last decade, but I can absolutely state I've used about five ounces out of it in that decade, including the entire property of 12,000 square feet total. If you're using most versions of Miracle-Gro to fertilize, Mg shortages shouldn't be much of an issue, nor should any lack of green leaves. But still, underfertilization may occasionally rear its ugly head. As a general rule, low nitrogen, iron, or magnesium problems can all be a cause of yellowing leaves (among many others, but those tend to be the primary resource-related ones, in that order), so definitely go investigate if these are showing up on your plants. But never, never blindly toss Epsom salts or any other resource on plants just to cure a problem that isn't there. Magnesium can cause tightening of soils, even very loose and sandy ones, and that's the last thing you want in a succulent pot or any other soil. Too much magnesium also make it harder for the plant to absorb some other resources if amounts rise too high due to simple resource antagonism. I tend to follow the "feed weakly, weekly" method on most plants during their growing seasons because simply put, it works and maintains a constant regular flow of nutrients. If the plant doesn't want it, it has ways of letting you know. If it does want it, it also has ways of letting you know--usually by not growing and turning funny colors. I'd rather avoid that, thanks. But I also tend to avoid that on anything but N, P, and K and only allow maintenance levels of anything else to avoid some of the discussed problems above. So you can walk a fine line over the years even feeding regularly. That's why regular repotting is recommended--and why some of us do some organic feeding even in our pots.
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You only really need to give it to plants about every two months in the spring but it will not be a problem if you stop now. Magnesium moves very slowly in the soil and is used slowly by the plant. As your leaves come, give it fertilizer to stimulate growth. do not over do fertilizers as that is a common error. I think it is good every few months on late spring and summer to put a hose in your pot and let it run slowly so water flushes through the pot but not over the edges. This removes excess salts. then let it dry down. Use your cheap moisture meter to wait until the soil gets to dry again.
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kevabear
17 years ago
Hey ruthann, There is a web site that you can upload your pictures onto for free. Then once you have them there, you copy the second line under your picture (the one marked tag)that you want to post and then past it here. It is really easy, I can even do it! The address is: http://photobucket.com/
Lauri
ruthann1
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks John, Karyn and Kevabear for answering an oh so repeated question. Now I'm gonna save me some clippings... lol ruthann
john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
Your welcome Ruthann

John
john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
Lauri,
Just wanted to say the desert rose looks awesome. Beautiful blooms!
John
ruthann1
Original Author
17 years ago
What is the "Desert Rose"? It is just beautiful!! I have never seen one until now. ruthann
john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
Here's another one ruthann...Desert Rose that is.
Picture copied from internet
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John
ruthann1
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for pics of the Desert Rose Lauri and John!!!
kbauman
17 years ago
Hi,
that Desert rose is a very sharp plant, never seen one.

On the ebsom salt, think its used more in spring as a wake up..in the rump rump..
Karen b.
kevabear
17 years ago
Hey ruthann, I didn't know what a Desert Rose was, thought I had a plumeria, untill I posted a picture of it on here. Then I found out what I really had. Someone said it is a very close relative to the plumeria. I've had it for six years and this year is the first time it has bloomed, don't think I've had it in the sun untill now. I am so happy with it. And I see it has a few more buds ready to bloom.
On epsom salts...So we wait untill spring and then put a touch in the water for our plummies? What does it do? Now if I can remember that long from now.
Lauri
karyn1
17 years ago
I also give my plants epsom salts at the same time they are fertilized. No fertilizer, no epsom salts. The magnesium helps keep the leaves nice and green, especially on my citrus trees.
Karyn
kevabear
17 years ago
Wow, Nice info there Karyn. The leaves on our tangerine tree look awful, think I'll go get me some empsom salts! Thanks a million....Lauri

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