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Epsom salt for 1g plants

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ellidro
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I heard epsom salt is a good source for magnesium.  I have several 1-2 gallon plants that I wonder if they would benefit from epsom salt.  Does this help winterize the plants?  Thanks in advance for your help.

Encinitas on a hill 1.5 miles from the ocean.

Yes, Epsom salt is a good source for Magnesium Sulfate. The brand "Epsom" makes a specific product for horticultural use but I haven't seen a significant difference after using both products extensively. The palms you purchased from me yesterday receive regular doses of Magnesium Sulfate - every time we fertilize or use fungicide or pesticide. This equates to about a 2 tablespoons each month. Interms of overwintering, I wouldn't be a good judge. All of our plants have always received regular doses of MG-Sf so I wouldn't know the difference. Thanks again for making it yesterday!

Hope this helps.

John Mendoza

Landscape Designer, Owner

Tropical Vibe Nursery and Landscape

www.tropicalvibe.com

949.340.5444

-Full Landscape design and installation

-Wide variety of palms and tropicals, centrally located in Orange County

-Complete line of garden care products available everyday
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Thanks Johnny,

I appreciate the advice.  What do you use for fungacide and how often do you apply?  Also what do you use for pesticide, specifically for scale?

Thanks again for the beautifull palms!!

Encinitas on a hill 1.5 miles from the ocean.

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