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thanks for all the replies guys!

i went to my local garden center and eventually found jobe sticks for
roses... that was after i purchased the $28 10-14-8 "pond" fertilizer.
arg. i didn't feel like exchanging it so i just stuck with it. they
were charging $8.99 for a 10 pack in a little baggie or $28 for 100. i
belive they are laguna brand. they have a decent macro ratio and all
the micros. they should last for a season.

i made sure all of my unfertilized plants got some. the lotus is
starting to send leaves to the surface. i've never had one before and
am very excited! i put 5 tabs in each lotus tubs (2sq ft area each).

i'm going to pick up the rose sticks as soon as i run out of pellets.
they come in big packages and are cheap.
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And they sure make Lotus grow and water lilies bloom! :-) Remember to
break then into thirds or quarters.
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