RE: Ruminations on Fertilising Nepenthes

From: Mellard, David (dam7@cdc.gov)
Date: Thu Dec 03 1998 - 09:02:54 PST

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Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 12:02:54 -0500 
From: "Mellard, David" <dam7@cdc.gov>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
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Subject: RE: Ruminations on Fertilising Nepenthes

>I have a spray gun permanently loaded with very weak Miracid, which
>I use when rainwater would have been ok or when the plants need a
>little kick. I didn't think Miracid would affect Nitrogen levels - I
thought
>it was contained a few essential trace elements and iron supplement
>in an acidic solution.

Hi Nigel,

Miracid does contain nitrogen along with phosphorus and potassium. It's
used on acid-loving plants such as azalea and rhododendrons. And you're
right, it does contain trace minerals, which makes a very good fertilizer.

David

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