Scotts Osmocote Pots, Planters & Indoors Controlled Release Fertiliser 2kg

Scotts Osmocote 2kg: Six Months of Feeding for Pots, Planters and Indoor Plants

Scotts Osmocote Pots, Planters & Indoors is a set-and-forget controlled release fertiliser made for plants growing in containers. One application feeds continuously for up to six months, making it an easy choice for potted plants, tubs, barrels, hanging baskets, window boxes and indoor plants. It contains a wetting agent and trace elements, and its low phosphorus content means it can be safely used on most Australian natives in pots.

Why Container Plants Need Their Own Fertiliser

Plants in pots rely entirely on the potting mix for nutrients, and every watering flushes some of those nutrients out through the drainage holes. Potting mix also dries out faster and can become water-repellent over time. This formula is built for those conditions: the controlled release keeps a steady supply of food available between waterings, while the added wetting agent helps water soak into the mix instead of running straight past the roots.

How the Osmocote Prills Work

Osmocote is made up of small prills (beads) of fertiliser, each encased in a permeable, biodegradable soy-extract coating. Nutrients are released according to temperature: more when it's warm and plants are actively growing, and less when it's cold and growth slows. Each prill carries a balanced micro-dose of nutrients, so feeding is even and reliable, and it won't burn soft new leaves or tender young roots.

For Flowering and Leafy Potted Plants

Whether you are growing flowering annuals in hanging baskets, leafy indoor plants, herbs on the balcony or a potted citrus, this formula promotes healthy growth, beautiful flowers and generous fruiting. Increased potassium supports flowering and overall plant strength. It suits palms, orchids and ferns too, in any size or style of container.

Key Features & Benefits

• Feeds continuously for up to 6 months from one application
• Made for pots, tubs, barrels, hanging baskets, window boxes and indoor plants
• Nutrients released according to temperature, in step with plant growth
• Added wetting agent improves water absorption into potting mix
• Increased potassium to support flowering and healthy growth
• Plus trace elements for greener, healthier foliage
• Less than 2% phosphorus, safe for most Australian natives
• Won't burn new leaves or young roots
• Large 2kg tub, ideal for bigger collections of pots

Product Details

• Brand: Scotts Osmocote
• Product type: Controlled release fertiliser for containers
• Feeds for: Up to 6 months
• Phosphorus: Less than 2%
• Pack size: 2kg tub
• Suitable for: Flowering and leafy potted plants, indoor plants, palms, orchids, ferns, herbs and container fruit trees

How to Use

• Potting or repotting: mix Osmocote into the potting mix, unless the mix already contains a controlled release fertiliser.
• Established pots: sprinkle the recommended rate evenly over the surface of the potting mix and cover lightly with mulch.
• When to apply: feed in early spring as plants start new growth, and again in early autumn.

Water in after applying to start the release. Check the pack for the exact rate by pot size.

Tips for Healthy Potted Plants

Keep the prills on top of the mix rather than against stems. For indoor plants, a light layer of pebbles or mulch over the prills keeps them in place and looks tidy. Don't use Osmocote in hydroponic systems, ponds, pots sitting in water, or on lawns. Wet prills can stain hard surfaces, so sweep up any that fall onto tiles, decking or paving straight away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Scotts Osmocote last in soil?
One application of Osmocote Pots, Planters & Indoors feeds continuously for up to 6 months. Release is faster in warm weather and slower when it's cool.

Can I use Osmocote on indoor plants?
Yes. This formula is made for indoor plants as well as pots, tubs, barrels, hanging baskets and window boxes outdoors.

Is it safe for Australian natives in pots?
Yes. With less than 2% phosphorus, it can be safely used on most Australian natives.

When should I apply Osmocote to my pots?
Apply in early spring when plants start new growth, and again in early autumn.

What should I not use it on?
Don't use it in hydroponic systems, ponds, pots submerged in water or on lawns.

Where can I buy Scotts Osmocote 2kg in Australia?
Scotts Osmocote Pots, Planters & Indoors 2kg is available online from BPG Supplies, with delivery across Australia and local pickup from our Bonnyrigg store in Sydney, NSW.