Pale green leaves

 
I tend to have very pale green leaf plants, which I believe are due to
deficiencies in soil content.  What should I check the soil for?  What
nutrients, preferably in natural form (such as composting) should I
consider
adding? Any other suggestions?  Thanks.




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mario axisa

 mario axisa wrote:

What plants?

What is your soil like?  

What is you climate like?

David

 
'David Hare-Scott[_2_ Wrote:

The type of plants are decorative outdoor ones, like a Pittosporum and
a Cycas
Revoluta amongst others.  The climate is a Mediterranean one,
relatively hot and
humid.  It tends to be relatively dry most of the
year.  

As regards the soil, it tends to be pale brown in colour, does not seem
'rich'
to me.  From what I can guess, it is deficient in certain
nutrients, iron
amongst others.  I would like to have a second opinion
from an experienced
gardener before adding fertiliser or anything else.
Thanks.




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mario axisa

 
Welcome to Garden-Planters,




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gardenplanters

 On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:23:54 +0100, mario axisa


A standard soil test should include nitrogen, phosphorous, potash and
pH.  The results will tell you what you need to add after reviewing
the plant's specific requirements.