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product_id: 254936046
title: "Osmocote 274250 Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, 2 LB"
brand: "osmocote"
price: "R974"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/254936046-osmocote-274250-smart-release-plant-food-plus-outdoor-and-indoor
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Feeds plants up to 6 months Safe even if over-applied 3x Soil temperature controls nutrient release Osmocote 274250 Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, 2 LB

**Brand:** osmocote
**Price:** R974
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Feed smarter, grow stronger — the future of plant care is here!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Osmocote 274250 Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, 2 LB by osmocote
- **How much does it cost?** R974 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/254936046-osmocote-274250-smart-release-plant-food-plus-outdoor-and-indoor)

## Best For

- osmocote enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted osmocote brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Balanced nutrition:** Contains a precise 15-9-12 NPK ratio plus essential micro and secondary nutrients for vibrant growth.
- • **Long-lasting nourishment:** Smart-release formula feeds plants for up to 6 months, reducing reapplication hassle.
- • **Mistake-proof application:** Safe to use even if over-applied up to 3 times without burning your plants.
- • **Temperature-tuned feeding:** Nutrient release adapts naturally to soil temperature, optimizing plant uptake.
- • **Versatile indoor & outdoor use:** Perfectly formulated for both your indoor greens and outdoor garden beds.

## Overview

Osmocote 274250 Smart-Release Plant Food Plus delivers a balanced 15-9-12 NPK formula enriched with micro and secondary nutrients. Its innovative temperature-sensitive release mechanism feeds plants efficiently for up to 6 months, ensuring natural harmony between nutrient availability and plant uptake. Designed to be mistake-proof, it prevents plant burn even if over-applied up to three times, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardening.

## Description

274250 Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, 2 LB

## Features

- OSMOCOTE’S BEST FORMULA: Each homogeneous granule contains 15-9-12 NPK plus micro and secondary nutrients and feeds up to 6 full months
- OSMOCOTE’S SECRET: Soil temperature controls how Osmocote releases its nutrients and more importantly how nutrients are taken up by the plant Replenishment and feeding are in natural harmony
- OSMOCOTE IS MISTAKE-PROOF: Even if over-applied up to 3x the recommended rate Osmocote does not ‘burn’ the plant
- OSMOCOTE’S BEST FORMULA: Each homogeneous granule contains 15-9-12 NPK plus micro and secondary nutrients and feeds up to 6 full months
- OSMOCOTE’S SECRET: Soil temperature controls how Osmocote releases its nutrients and more importantly how nutrients are taken up by the plant Replenishment and feeding are in natural harmony
- OSMOCOTE IS MISTAKE-PROOF: Even if over-applied up to 3x the recommended rate Osmocote does not ‘burn’ the plant

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 9.27 x 6.35 x 22.61 cm; 997.9 g |
| Part number | 274250 |
| Manufacturer | Osmocote |
| Item model number | 274250 |
| ASIN | B0071CZTK6 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Osmocote
- **Item weight:** 2.2 Pounds
- **Item form:** Granules
- **Liquid volume:** 2 Liters
- **Specific uses for product:** Indoor & Outdoor Plants, General Purpose

## Images

![Osmocote 274250 Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, 2 LB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71irpes16-L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the n-p-k numbers. They may be on the bag but since we can't read the bag in the photos please tell us what they are.**
A: The way Amazon has these products listed is confusing.
Osmocote (green and white bag) is 14-14-14
Osmocote Plus (pink and white bag) is 15-9-12

**Q: What is the list of micro-nutrients? There's no photo of the back of the bag, so I can't tell.**
A: The micronutrients in addition to the N, P and K ingredients listed on the back of the bag of are:Sulfer 6.0%Boron  .02%Copper  .05%Iron      0.46%Maganese 0.06%Molybdenum  0.02%Zinc  O.o5%

**Q: What is the ratio of micronutrients?**
A: 2016 formulation for indoor/outdoor formulation is  Nitrogen 19%-(10%ammoniacal and9% nitrate,) available phosphate 6% and soluble potash (potassium) 12%.I have no relationship with the manufacturers but it works better than any of previous fertilizer that I have ever used -It does not burn.

**Q: What is the difference between osmocote plus and the flower and vegetable product?**
A: Osmocote Plus has a 15-9-12 analysis, feeds both in-ground and container plants for 6 months and contains micronutrients; Osmocote Flower and Vegetable has a 14-14-14 analysis and feeds in-ground fruits and vegetables for 4 months.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*