Quick Facts
Soil Conditioner
Works in the Soil
Suitable for Natives
Supports Flowering
Native Blend is a premium, natural plant food specially formulated for Australian natives, including sensitive Proteaceae varieties like Grevilleas and Banksias. Enriched with plant-available silica, minerals, organic matter, and beneficial microbes, it improves soil health and supports stronger, more resilient plants.
This contaminant-free blend contains no manures, blood and bone, or synthetic fertilisers—making it safe for native gardens, revegetation projects, and environmentally sensitive areas.
Benefits:
- Builds healthier soil structure and supports biodiversity
- Promotes strong root development and reduces transplant shock
- Improves flowering, plant resilience, and pest/disease resistance
- Will not burn plant roots or foliage
- Encourages earthworm activity and long-term plant health
- Ideal for new plantings, existing gardens, and potting mixes
When to Apply:
- Grevilleas & Banksias: Every 3 months for the first year, then 1–2 times annually
- All other natives: Every 3–4 months
How to Use:
- General fertilising: 300–500g/m² (3–5 handfuls)
- Planting/transplanting: 100–200g to the planting hole, 200–300g around the plant
- Problem areas: 500–800g/m² (5–8 handfuls)
- Pots: 1 tablespoon per 200mm pot
NPK & Nutrient Analysis:
Nitrogen (N): 0.6%
Phosphate (P): 4.2%
Potassium (K): 1.2%
Calcium: 10.0%
Magnesium: 3.1%
Silica: 33.0%
Sulphate: 0.7%
Iron: 2.6%
Organic Matter: 30.0%
Plus 60 other micronutrients
Important:
- Safe for all soil types and native plant species
- Allows for organic growing (certified input)
- Contains natural rock phosphate—safe for Proteaceae
- Ideal for revegetation and wildlife-friendly gardens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native Mate used for?
Native Blend is a premium, natural plant food specially formulated for Australian natives, including sensitive Proteaceae varieties like Grevilleas and Banksias. Enriched with plant-available silica, minerals, organic matter, and beneficial microbes, it improves soil health and supports stronger, more resilient plants.
How do I use Native Mate?
General fertilising: 300–500g/m² (3–5 handfuls) Planting/transplanting: 100–200g to the planting hole, 200–300g around the plant Problem areas: 500–800g/m² (5–8 handfuls) Pots: 1 tablespoon per 200mm pot
How often should I apply Native Mate?
Grevilleas & Banksias: Every 3 months for the first year, then 1–2 times annually All other natives: Every 3–4 months
Which plants is Native Mate suitable for?
Ideal for new plantings, existing gardens, and potting mixes
