{"product_id":"earthlife-catus-mate-22kg","title":"EARTHLIFE CATUS MATE 22KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCactus Mate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural, slow-release plant food and soil conditioner specially formulated for \u003cstrong\u003ecacti, succulents and mixed succulent gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is designed to provide a broad range of minerals, trace elements, plant-available silica, organic matter and beneficial soil biology while supporting healthy root development and reducing the risk of rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural plant food\u003c\/strong\u003e containing plant-available silica, minerals, trace elements, organic matter and garden-friendly microbes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow release\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing nutrients over time rather than delivering a heavy immediate feed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps promote \u003cstrong\u003estronger, healthier plants and root systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps plants establish more quickly after planting or transplanting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports plants' natural resistance to \u003cstrong\u003erotting, pests and diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan assist with \u003cstrong\u003eflowering\u003c\/strong\u003e in cacti and succulents. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages beneficial \u003cstrong\u003eearthworm activity\u003c\/strong\u003e in suitable garden soils. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003enatural rock phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for cacti and succulents. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not burn foliage or roots when used according to the recommended rates. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in \u003cstrong\u003epots and all soil types\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no manure, blood and bone or synthetic fertiliser. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthlife's current product information lists approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\/component\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther micronutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct specifications can vary between published fact sheets, so the \u003cstrong\u003elabel on the bag should be used as the final reference for the particular batch\/product you purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCactus Mate is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCacti \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucculents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucculent garden beds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed cactus and succulent gardens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotted cacti and succulents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew plantings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting established plants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting and transplanting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-potting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen planting or transplanting, Earthlife recommends placing some product in the planting hole and applying additional product around the plant. 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