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Post by bbird on Sept 4, 2007 0:43:33 GMT -5
I had a friend drop off a bunch of cactus's (cacti?) and they are crammed into a bucket with her potting soil she uses in it. I looked but I don't have any potting soil for cactus left and I'm wondering if I can just add sand or something to regular potting soil when I put them into pots?
If nothing else I can wait and get some wednesday but kind of wanted to get them planted tomorrow.
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Post by Kathy on Sept 4, 2007 0:50:39 GMT -5
Here's a recipe for a cacti potting mix.  Cacti Potting Mix1 part compost 3 parts pumice or grit 1 part coarse builders sad 1 part of fine silt www.backyardgardener.com/soil/soil4.htmlThis site has recipes for all sorts of potting mixes!! |
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Post by bbird on Sept 4, 2007 10:54:39 GMT -5
Goodness, do you really think the cactus plants will know? lol
I thought I wasn't going to town until tomorrow but I have to run to the post office so might as well pick up a bag of the mix. Actually, I think throwing some sand and ash from the mountain with the potting soil will do it. Cool!
Thanks Kathy!!
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Post by Kathy on Sept 4, 2007 11:22:09 GMT -5
Deb, I think that site with all of the various potting mixes is geared mainly at the obsessive/compulsive gardener. You know the type-every plant get's special treatment.  I'm more into guerrilla gardening-I put it in the ground and it's on it's own! My plants feel special just because I occassionally water them!  |
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