Brent: You'll be surprised to find that the difference in soil
volume between low, flat containers and cascade pots is often
pretty negligible. It's an optical illusion which makes us think
that. Check it out sometime.
Alan Walker
http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org


Mark Hill wrote:
Brent;
It appears from your drainage logic that my cascade pots should
contain soil that is more able to retain water at higher
elevations. This logic also suggests that I shouldn't water my
cascades as often, and that dryness tests should be performed
lower into the soil. Hmmmmmm..... now you've got me thinking....
maybe I should consider changing the soil in my cascades this
spring.
-----Original Message-----
From: Brent Walston

Mark
I wouldn't go overboard with this phenomenon. If your cascade is
doing
just fine with your current system, then don't fix something that
isn't
broke. Just keep it in mind for the future. You can increase the
water
holding capacity by changing the soil slightly or using a
slightly
larger pot.

Cascade pots typically hold more soil anyhow than low flat
pots. So, take all these factors into consideration. Also
consider the
species. If you have a cascade juniper, they prefer to be on the
dry
side anyhow.
Brent EvergreenGardenworks.com


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