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Aquatic Plant Nutrition Tablets

Contains 80 six gram tablets. 5-5-8

Promotes lush foliage and vibrant colorful blooms. Addresses both soil health and plant nutrition. Contains beneficial soil microorganisms to improve soil biology. Biologically enhanced , low nitrogen and phosphorous formula. Microorganisms reduce the incidence of nutrient leaching. High potassium formula stregthens plant development. 16.8oz

Provide essential nutrients and trace elements needed by pond plants to ensure non-stop blooming. Tablets contain iron for lush, green growth and boron to promote flower formation. Keeps water lilies blooming all season long. Stimulates lush foliage and beautiful blooms of all aquatic pond plants (hardy & tropical plants and marginal and bog plants).

Q: Do I really need to fertilize my potted pond plants?
A: Yes. As aquatic plants grow, they extract nutrients from the soil in the pot. The only way to replenish those nutrients is through fertilization. If the nutrients are not available to the plant growth and flowing dramatically slows down. Plants become stressed and susceptible to disease, insect damage, and winter kill.

Q: Will Aquatic Plant Food Tablets hurt my fish?
A: No. The tablets are designed to be used in water gardens and fish ponds.

Q: Can I add fertilizer tablets in autumn after I divide my plants?
A: Yes. Many water gardeners prefer to divide and repot their aquatic plants in the fall so that they will be ready to grow in the spring.

Q: Why does Aquatic Plant Food Tablets contain trace elements like iron?
A: Trace elements are essential for plant growth. Without trace elements the plants will not flourish or produce flowers and will eventually die. By using Aquatic Plant Food Tablets you are insuring that your plants are getting the trace elements they need to stay beautiful all season long.

PondCare® Aquatic Plant Stimulant is formulated with the most important elements for pond plant growth and flowering. Floating plants with no soil, such as Water Hyacinths, Water Lettuce, and Elodea will flourish with Aquatic Plant Stimulant. All of your aquatic plants will produce more blooms and achieve their greatest potential when you use Aquatic Plant Stimulant on a regular basis.

This product is no ordinary garden-type fertilizer, some of which add algae-promoting nitrates and phosphates to pond water. Aquatic Plant Stimulant contains only manganese, zinc, copper, iron, molybdenum, and boron. The lack of any one of these elements can result in decreased flowering and lackluster growth of pond plants. All trace elements contained in this product are chelated to remain soluble and available for plant uptake.

For best results, use weekly during the growing season. Use Aquatic Plant Stimulant in conjunction with Pond Care Aquatic Plant Food tablets for a complete fertilization program for all pond plants.

Aquatic Planting Media is an aquatic plant soil comprised of a unique blend of natural minerals, including zeolite, which provides a clean, easy to use planting media for water gardeners. It is recommended for all potted aquatic plants, and will not change pH or color the pond water.

Q: Will Aquatic Planting Media be better than my garden soil?

A: Most garden soils are not suitable for aquatic plants. Garden soil tends to be too light to securely hold the plants in the pots. Soil rich in organic matter will leach algae-promoting nutrients into the pond water. Loose fluffy soil, ideal for the vegetable garden, will float away into the pond and cause cloudy water.

Q: Does Aquatic Planting Media stimulate algae?

A: No. Aquatic Planting Media adds no algae-promoting phosphate to the pond water.

Q: Will my fish be able to dig in the pots?

A: It depends on the type and size of your fish. Goldfish normally do not dig up aquatic plants. Koi can stir up regular soil as they investigate the pots. Aquatic Planting Media cannot easily be disturbed by most fish. Very large koi, however, can uproot plants in any type of media.