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[IBC] Soils, was/Intro & Stuff*
At 01:25 PM 7/12/03 -0700, Khaimraj Seepersad wrote:
As to soils. Long ago I settled on a simple mix of sifted crushed red brick,sifted crushed silica sand and compost/manure. I have no complaints thus far,and full sun placement with good spacing for those that can handle it has left me relatively pest or disease free. I like to use a fast draining soil with lava/pumice, sand and some organics. Depending on the tree's need for water I mix the components to hold more or less water, then water everything the same. My current pumice source is a product called "DryStall" it is used to keep horse hoofs dry in the stable. It holds moisture, but keeps the soil around it from becoming mud. I have settled on this because it is reasonably priced and I can always get it a a large pet store (not true if I depended on imported soils). DryStall is also the size of coarse sand and seems to be low in dust. I also use red lava. As I understand it, pumice/lava has various amounts of moisture retention by color and density. Black lava is the hardest and least absorbent, then red, then white, finally Akadama/Kanuma, which is a very soft pumice. I use aquarium sand and #2 washed sand. My organics vary with availability. I liked Supersoil Orchid Mix, but they took it off they market. When it came back it had too much dust for my taste. I also use a coarse planting mix, fir bark, coarse peat, depending on the plant. This all works well in California. Kitsune Miko * please note header change. Those who want to know less about me might not read a header tha looks like it is more about me. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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