Liquid Bloom 3 - 12 - 6 is a low nitrogen, high phosphorus complete nutrition formula specifically formulated to encourage the development of large vibrant blooms. It is ideal for roses, orchids, African violets and all other flowering plants. Liquid Bloom supplies a high ratio of nitrate to ammoniacal nitrogen needed to avoid stem elongation in flowering plants and vegetables. Apply Liquid Bloom before flower buds appear to help initiate flowering.