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Not all Australian natives are phosphorus-sensitive
Not all Australian plants are sensitive to phosphorus. For example, Australian natives such as bottlebrushes, lillypillies, melaleucas and most gums respond well to plant food containing phosphorus.
Use low phosphorus formulations for phosphorus-sensitive plants
However, if in doubt, always used a Scotts® low phosphorus formulation for your native plants.
Australian plants that are particularly phosphorus-sensitive
Popular Australian plants that are particularly sensitive to phosphorus include
- Grevillea spp.
- Banksia spp.
- Hakea spp.
- Telopea (Waratah)
- Hardenbergia spp.
- Acacia boormanii
- Alyogyne spp.
- Phebalium spp.
Be aware.
Proteas are native to South Africa, not native to Australia, but they are also sensitive to phosphorus.