| Author | Content |
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique
October 18, 2009
12:24 PM Post #7182416
| Hello everyone,
someone told me to mix epsom salt with water and give it to my roses if they start yellowing. i did it, and they look SO MUCH better!!!
i was wondering, does anyone here know what other plants i can use it for? and how much and often can i give it to them?
thanks for any info.
Isaac |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
October 18, 2009
12:42 PM Post #7182499
| Gardenia and Brugmansia also respond well to 1 Tbs epsom salts to 1 gallon water here in my garden. |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 18, 2009
01:04 PM Post #7182569
| Isaac, I found this site called the Epsom salt council...have a look.
http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/garden_usage_tips.htm |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
October 18, 2009
01:27 PM Post #7182625
| Epsom salts are especially useful in arid areas, and they help to desalinate soil. It does not build up in soil like other fertilizers, so can't be overused.
It contains Magnesium (Mg) and Sulfur (S), so provides an added macronutrient to your plants that other fertilizers may not have.
The only way that Epsom salts could be deterrent is if your soil is high in Sulfur, which is rare. |
Beach_Barbie
Kure Beach, NC
(Zone 9a)
October 18, 2009
08:39 PM Post #7184027
| It's great for palms also. |
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique
October 19, 2009
01:57 AM Post #7185065
| Thank you so much everyone!
Isaac |
foto1
Baton Rouge, LA
October 21, 2009
05:25 AM Post #7192660
| moonhowl ~ thanks for the epsom salt link...never would have known this. i'm going to try it ! |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 21, 2009
07:56 AM Post #7192822
| You are welcome foto1... can never have too much useful info...grin |
tbmontserrat
Isles Bay
Montserrat
(Zone 11)
October 21, 2009
10:09 AM Post #7193227
| I use Epsom salt on everything, even the grass. I have not found anything that doe not respond well to it.
Tina |
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique
October 22, 2009
02:05 AM Post #7196209
| i really am glad for that link and this info, i now know i can safely use it on most of my plants without killing them. i will try it on our lawn as well. do you mix the salt with water first, Tina?
Isaac |
tbmontserrat
Isles Bay
Montserrat
(Zone 11)
October 22, 2009
02:16 PM Post #7197477
| Isaac
No I use a hand spreader and throw it out before I water or before it rains. A lot easier that way. For my plants in pots or beds, I sprinkle it around each plant.
Tina |
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique
October 23, 2009
06:51 AM Post #7199729
| Thank you so much, Tina! i will definitely try it.
Isaac |
