fertilizer for lilies ? - Aquarium Advice

dianeww · 07-07-2006, 09:53 AM

Is it OK to use those little Jobe's fertilizer sticks (the ones for houseplants) for potted lilies in a pond? Or is there anything in them that would harm the fish?

RogerMcAllen · 07-07-2006, 11:40 AM

I am going to go the cheap way out and say I am not quite sure how safe it would be without seeing the ingredient list. I do know that I have always used these with great results. If you are into lillies, I would also suggest taking a look around the site.

dianeww · 07-07-2006, 06:03 PM

Thanks, Roger,

The ingredients:
Total nitrogen (N)..............13 %
2 % nitrate nitrogen
2 % urea nitrogen
2 % other water soluble nitrogen
7 % water insoluble nitrogen
Available phosphate (P2 O5)....4 %
Soluble potash (K2O)..............5 %

Derived from:
Ureaform, triple superphosphate, potassium nitrate, Chlorine not more than 0.2%
Nitrogen, Phosphate, and potash are slow-release. Sounds like basic fertilizer to me.

By the way, I'm not really a lily fanatic, but that's a great site! Lots of beautiful things there, may indulge in a couple....That blue tropical lily that's half price now looks gorgeous.

RogerMcAllen · 07-07-2006, 09:15 PM

I am not entirely sure, but it seems like urea might be a bad deal. Then again, urea is in animal waste so there has to be a good natural way of turning it into something else. Chlorine is also not good, but an outdoor pond shouldn't really have any issues getting rid of that in a hurry.

How big is your pond? In general dilution is the pollution solution, so in a pond water impurities arn't such a big deal, so I clearly can't tell you not to. But over time impurities can build up a problem in any system, so I clearly can't tell you that it will be safe.

dianeww · 07-08-2006, 12:59 AM

As close as I can figure, it's about 1800 gallons. I think the waterfall would help dissipate any chlorine in a hurry. I'll bet the biological filtration system being healthyand functioning will keep all in check.

No?

RogerMcAllen · 07-08-2006, 12:58 PM

After doing a google search, I came across an aquatic forum that mentions a guy using them to good effect. Should be ok, let us know how it turns out.

dianeww · 07-09-2006, 09:28 AM

OK, thanks ! I'm good to go.

07-07-2006, 09:53 AM	#1
dianeww Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rockport, massachusetts Posts: 492	fertilizer for lilies ? Is it OK to use those little Jobe's fertilizer sticks (the ones for houseplants) for potted lilies in a pond? Or is there anything in them that would harm the fish?

07-07-2006, 11:40 AM	#2
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	I am going to go the cheap way out and say I am not quite sure how safe it would be without seeing the ingredient list. I do know that I have always used these with great results. If you are into lillies, I would also suggest taking a look around the site. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

07-07-2006, 09:15 PM	#4
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	I am not entirely sure, but it seems like urea might be a bad deal. Then again, urea is in animal waste so there has to be a good natural way of turning it into something else. Chlorine is also not good, but an outdoor pond shouldn't really have any issues getting rid of that in a hurry. How big is your pond? In general dilution is the pollution solution, so in a pond water impurities arn't such a big deal, so I clearly can't tell you not to. But over time impurities can build up a problem in any system, so I clearly can't tell you that it will be safe. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

07-08-2006, 12:58 PM	#6
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	After doing a google search, I came across an aquatic forum that mentions a guy using them to good effect. Should be ok, let us know how it turns out. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

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07-07-2006, 06:03 PM	#3
dianeww Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rockport, massachusetts Posts: 492	Thanks, Roger, The ingredients: Total nitrogen (N)..............13 % 2 % nitrate nitrogen 2 % urea nitrogen 2 % other water soluble nitrogen 7 % water insoluble nitrogen Available phosphate (P2 O5)....4 % Soluble potash (K2O)..............5 % Derived from: Ureaform, triple superphosphate, potassium nitrate, Chlorine not more than 0.2% Nitrogen, Phosphate, and potash are slow-release. Sounds like basic fertilizer to me. By the way, I'm not really a lily fanatic, but that's a great site! Lots of beautiful things there, may indulge in a couple....That blue tropical lily that's half price now looks gorgeous.

07-08-2006, 12:59 AM	#5
dianeww Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rockport, massachusetts Posts: 492	As close as I can figure, it's about 1800 gallons. I think the waterfall would help dissipate any chlorine in a hurry. I'll bet the biological filtration system being healthyand functioning will keep all in check. No?

07-09-2006, 09:28 AM	#7
dianeww Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rockport, massachusetts Posts: 492	OK, thanks ! I'm good to go.

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