Earthlife Cactus Mate 22kg
Earthlife Cactus Mate is a 100% natural plant food containing plant available silica, minerals, trace elements, organic material and garden friendly microbes.
Contains natural rock phosphate – safe for use on all Cacti and Succulents. For planting in all soils or pots. Encourages earthworm activity. Will not burn plant foliage or roots. Contaminant free with no manures, blood and bone or synthetic fertiliser.
Typical analysis:
Nitrogen 0.5%
Phosphate 1.3%
Potassium 1.1%
Calcium 10.8%
Magnesium 3.3%
Silica 34%
Sulphate 0.8%
Iron 2.8%
Organic Matter 30.0%
Plus 60 other micro nutrients
Application rates:
General fertilising: 300-500gm/m² (3-5 handfuls)
Most planting/transplanting situations: 100-200gm (1-2 handfuls) to the planting hole and 200-300gm (2-3 handfuls) around the plant
Problem soil or areas: 500-800gm/m² minimum (5-8 handfuls)
Pots: 1 tablespoon/200mm pot diameter
How often:
Cacti: every 3 months for the first 12 months then 1-2 times per year after that
Succulents: every 3-4 months
Top up dose if soil or potting mix is getting excess water.
Earthlife states Cactus Mate is an allowable input for organic growers.
Common Questions
What is Cactus Mate?
A 100% natural plant food containing plant available silica, minerals, trace elements, organic material and garden friendly microbes. It contains natural rock phosphate and Earthlife states it is safe for use on all cacti and succulents.
Will it burn my plants?
Earthlife states it will not burn plant foliage or roots. It is contaminant free with no manures, blood and bone or synthetic fertiliser.
How much do I use?
General fertilising 300-500gm/m² (3-5 handfuls). When planting, 100-200gm in the planting hole plus 200-300gm around the plant. Pots: 1 tablespoon per 200mm pot diameter.
How often should I apply it?
Cacti every 3 months for the first 12 months, then 1-2 times per year after that. Succulents every 3-4 months.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.