The Doormouse wrote:

"RPM1" wrote:



http://www.planthealthcare.com/catal...errasorb3.html



It seems like a great idea for keeping the roots moist, but what about air?


No reason you couldn't put some in a tray, add water, and blow air over
it. I don't know exactly why that would be more efficient than just
blowing air over a tray of plain water, though.

The Doormouse



I've tried this stuff in potting mix before. It is ok, I guess, but get
the biggest 'grain size' you can. It didn't kill my plants. Why?
Because I am a terrible waterer, and I never water often enough. I
suspect any 'normal' person who uses one of these water retaining gels
is asking for trouble. I wouldn't use it now, since I use largely
coconut husk as my media base - that holds a heck of a lot of water
already. Looks pretty darn goofy, like a herd of transparent slugs are
swimming in your pot.

Rob

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