Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Water Gardens & Aquatic Plants

Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Water Gardens & Aquatic Plants

Size: 50 Tabs

Main product features

Contains 6 months feed
Contains 6 months feed
Plus trace elements
Plus trace elements
Fast & easy
Fast & easy
WaterSmart Technology
WaterSmart Technology

A set and forget, no-fuss water plant fertiliser designed for your water gardens and aquatic plants to stimulate lush green growth and vibrant. Tabs feeds for up to six months.

When to use

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FEATURES

  • Scotts Osmocote® uses advanced prill technology that ensures even and controlled nutrient release with no wastage
  • The tabs have a non-soluble outer shell which protects fish from overexposure to fertiliser salts
  • Nutrients are slowly released as plants need them so there's no nutrient build-up in the water and no risk of algal blooms
  • The tabs offer a simple and effective solution to your aquatic plants' needs

 

SUITABLE FOR

  • Plants growing in aquatic environments including dams, ponds and fish tanks
  • Hydroponic growing systems
  • All plants except natives
  • Safe to use in fish ponds and tanks - there is no build-up of nutrients in the water that could make it harmful to aquatic life

 

NOT SUITABLE FOR

  • Phosphorus-sensitive plants - Australian natives, proteas, leucospermums and leucadendrons
  • General garden or pot plant uses

HOW TO USE

  1. Apply in early Spring, when temperatures are rising and plants are putting on new growth, and repeat in early Autumn
  2. Work your way around the inside diameter of every potted aquatic plant or water feature inserting tabs evenly into potting mix or pond soil, making sure they are firmly in place
  3. Push aquatic fertiliser tabs approximately half the depth of the root ball
  4. Use the rates in the table below as a guide for how many tabs to use

 

APPLICATION CHART

Fish Tanks 10-15L 15-30L Over 30L
Pot Width Up to 15cm 20-25cm Over 30cm
No of Tabs 1 2 4

Note: TBL - tablespoon = 15g

For a complete guide on How to Use Scotts Osmocote® Plus Trace Elements Water Gardens & Aquatic Plants, always check the packaging

 

WHEN TO USE

  • Apply in early Spring, when temperatures are rising and plants are putting on new growth; repeat in late Summer or early Autumn

 

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY FIRST: Read the instructions on the product packaging before use and take particular note of any warnings or cautions on the label

See the Safety Data Sheet for this product

 

TECHNICAL DETAILS

NPK 14 : 3.5 : 9.1

Contains trace elements for healthy growth and flowers

Scotts Osmocote® is a controlled release fertiliser that consists of prills (small beads) of high-quality fertiliser encased in a permeable and biodegradable soy extract coating

Each prill contains a balanced microdose of nutrients so a plant's response from an application is reliable and consistent

Health and Safety

Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use. For further information relating to product safety please review the product data safety sheet link below.

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Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Water Gardens & Aquatic Plants 50 Tabs (other sizes available)
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