plant pot fertiliser

[Goldengirl]

Can a slow release "All Purpose" fertiliser be used for pot plants or do you have to use one specific for pot plants?

[abwal]

Welcome to the forum. All purpose fertilizer can be used for most potted plants. It is always a good idea to do a search on line for cultural notes for the plant you plan to grow. These notes will often indicate if the plant is not able to tolerate lime - in which case you would need to check on the contents of the fertilizer.

[Goldengirl]

Thanks for the info abwal. I was told years ago not to use it for potted roses and have since then used only pot plant fertiliser with all pot plants. I now find myself living out of town and not always having some on hand. I will check out each plants needs and use the general purpose one where I can when I run out. Again thanks.

[dalelesley]

You can get a rose slow release might be good also if you can add a tad of sulphate of pot ash this encourages flowers where blood and bone encourages growth.