Composition of Macro and Micro Fertilizers in Zeoponics for Growing Variegated Ornamental Plants

Abstract A suitable plant growth medium (PGM) is essential in cultivating ornamental plants, which are raised mainly for their high aesthetic value. For instance, variegated plants hugely popular among lovers because they exhibit an array of leaf pattern, forms, and colors. The problem, however, that unique colors patterns likely change over time. In this regard, zeoponic PGM, made from zeolite mixed with other materials such as compost cocopeat, macro- micronutrients offers a viable solution. Thus, study aimed to find the appropriate kind dosage fertilizers making up proper formulation PGM support desired lasting appearance plants. Pot trials research greenhouse were conducted two factor, completely randomized design (CRD). first factor was type - Epipremnum aureum variegata Peperomia obtusifolia . second combination those added zeoponics. Plant aestetic parameters observed, chemical properties analyzed. results showed best micro fertilizer Fe-EDTA 0.00096 g/l + Cu-EDTA 0.00067 Mn-EDTA 0.00269 Zn-EDTA 0.00167 g/l, while , 0.00038 0.00027 0.00108 g/l.