Feeding and Supplements

[mimigirl]

So what are your thoughts on using super thrive with my fertilizer that contains ca and mg? I dont quite know what super thrive is or what it does.

[NYCorchidman]

I don't think you're supposed to mix super thrive with fertilizer.

If you do not know what it is, why do you want to use it??

Super thrive is advertised as plant hormones that stimulates plant growths.

Some people here say they like it.
I have tried it myself, and I do not see any benefits, so I stopped using it.

One word of caution, many people report that using super thrive on plants ready to spike or bloom soon will result in deformed flowers.

[mimigirl]

NYCorchidman I know it is supposed to be good for orchids as vendors always have it at the shows. I will just use it on my houseplants now. I have only used it a couple of times. Thanks!

[WhiteRabbit]

You can use S/T with fert. But over use may result in deformed flowers.

[Ray]

SuperThrive, K-L-N, and others contain synthetic root-stimulating hormones. They are intended to be added to fertilizers (if you're stimulating growth, the plant's going to need building blocks, right?)

A half-teaspoon per gallon, used once a month, will be far more effective as a stimulant, and won't harm your plants. In my opinion, the "drops per gallon at every watering" as recommended on some labels, does nothing to stimulate the plant.

[mimigirl]

See why i like this place? Thanks for the info and advice!

[Ray]

Originally Posted by mimigirl

See why i like this place? Thanks for the info and advice!

Be careful - the advice is worth every penny you paid for it!

[Leafmite]

This is a really great thread. I had to add that oyster shell and eggshell take time to work so if your plants are showing a calcium deficiency, you have to use something else in the meantime to give the plant a ready source.