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Old 06-03-2015, 07:52 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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Default Houseplant shrivelling

On 05/03/15 23:29, David Hill wrote:


I think I would go back a couple of stages.

You said you used "Council" compost to re pot your plant.
That compost is designed to be dug into the garden or used as a mulch
around shrubs etc.
What you need is "Potting compost" this is designed for young plants or
house-plants, depends which you buy.


If only it was that clear! I thought that there was only one "recycled"
compost available, but have a look he
http://veolia.co.uk/pro-grow
http://www.pro-grow.com/pro-grow-mul...-50ltr-bag/p17

Quite a few local authorities are supplying it.

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Jeff