Scotts Osmocote® Premium Plus Superior Potting Mix
Main product features
The top of the range, premium quality potting mix for all types of plants and growing conditions. Premium Plus will help you save water while growing healthy happy plants. It includes Scotts Osmocote® that feeds for 6 months as well aswater crystalsto hold moisture
When to use
FEATURES
- Growth stimulants encourage strong root development leading to healthier, more vigorous plants
- Includes ScottsCoir, a renewable resource that replaces traditional peat in potting mixes
- Non-toxic watercrystals that hold up to 100 times their own weight of water
- Wetting agent assists moisture to soak into the mix and helps plant roots absorb nutrients
- Certified to meet the Australian Standard for Premium potting mixes
SUITABLE FOR
- Indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs, flowers, palms, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs
- Can be used in pots that will be submerged in ponds but make sure the mix is covered with a 2-3cm layer of coarse washed sand or pebbles to prevent it floating out of the pot and contaminating water
- Safe to use on new plants - the controlled release of nutrients means it will not burn soft leaves or tender young roots
NOT SUITABLE FOR
- Don't use in hydroponic growing systems
- Don't use on lawns - use only specifically named lawn topdress soils on grassed areas
HOW TO USE
- Use Premium Plus Mix straight from the bag - no further additives required
- Select a clean pot with large drainage holes and partly fill it with new potting mix
- Carefully knock the plant from its existing pot and loosen the root ball. Trim off any dead or damaged roots
- Place the plant in the centre of the pot if growing individually, or arrange as preferred for multiple plantings, and fill the pot with potting mix
- Gently tap the new pot down to help the new potting mix settle in and around the roots. Do not pack the potting mix down
- Thoroughly water the plant and allow it to drain freely. If necessary, top the potting mix up again to the suggested level of 2-3cm below the rim
- Place the pot in a sheltered spot for 5 days to allow the plant to settle and acclimatise before moving it to a permanent home
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- Place the pot or container in the shade for a few days to allow the plant to settle and acclimatise before moving back to its permanent home
For a complete guide on How to Use Scotts Osmocote® Professional Premium PLUS Mix, watch our video and always check the packaging
WHEN TO USE
- Potting mixes can be used at any time of the year
- Repotting established pot plants is best done either in Spring or Autumn - avoid Winter or Summer as the extremes of temperature may stress plants
- Flowering plants should be repotted after they have flowered - enjoy the blooms first!
ONGOING PLANT CARE
- Premium Potting Mix contains a balanced fertiliser up to 4 months - additional fertiliser may be required in time, depending on plant needs
- Avoid allowing plants to dry out - plants should be watered immediately after potting and frequently enough to keep the potting mix moist (not wet)
- Plants should be repotted with new potting mix when they have outgrown the pot or after 12-18 months
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: This product may cause staining of hard surfaces if wet. Avoid contact with hard surfaces and if contact does occur, sweep off immediately
When using potting mixes, we recommend the use of garden gloves to protect your hands, and if dusty, wear a particulate mask
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
Scotts Next Generation water crystals are non-toxic, acrylamide-free crystals that store 100x their own weight in water (unlike some other brands, our crystals are not the same as those used in disposable nappies)
ScottsCoir, made from coconut fibre, is a renewable resource
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.
