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Posted by bruce2 S.E.QLD (My Page) on

Fri, Jan 21, 05 at 17:55

Is it true that mushroom compost is toxic to aust. native plants?

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Posted by mistymorn Brisbane Qld (My Page) on
Fri, Jan 21, 05 at 19:02

Its ok to use on natives, have a read of the link below.
Can be very alkaline its usually about 9 or 10 on the PH scale.
Do not use on Acid loving plants, azalea, camellia, gardenia or rhododendron.
Hope this helps....MM.

Here is a link that might be useful: Gardening under Gum Trees

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Posted by Robert_NSW NSW Aust (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 22, 05 at 19:53

I would recommend NOT using mushroom compost around any natives; just to be on the safe side. As Misty says Mushroom compost is very alkaline and as nearly all natives prefer acid soils, you will surely suffer an iron deficiency/phosphorous toxicity problem. Grevilleas, banksias etc are very sensitive to alkaline conditions.

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Posted by kearnage (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 24, 05 at 21:59

"Grevilleas, banksias etc are very sensitive to alkaline conditions."

Except of course those that grow naturally in those conditions... :)

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