Cat Litter for soil

Yeah I just noticed it was the same thing with a slight name change, seems to be readily available here too. I can get it cheaper via amazon es.

Starfox said:

Just thinking and I don't know how you would shipping to Lebanon, you may get lucky but since Slovakia is part of the EU you should be able to possibly order from Amazon. You may need to browse the .uk, .de , .fr etc... domains but they have loads of products and you may come across the right one.

For example a quick search for moler clay cat litter brought this up....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanicat-Pi...4123209&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+litter+moler+clay

Not sure if it is the right stuff and it's a bit pricey but you get the idea. I'll keep digging.

Click to expand...

Thanks, but I use terramol, maroun.c is looking for soil. Damolin is european producer (Denmark) of diatomaceous earth and they possibly can have some dealer in Lebanon or neighbouring countries.

Starfox said:

Just thinking and I don't know how you would go for shipping to Lebanon, you may get lucky but since Slovakia is part of the EU you should be able to possibly order from Amazon. You may need to browse the .uk, .de , .fr etc... domains but they have loads of products and you may come across the right one.

For example a quick search for moler clay cat litter brought this up....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanicat-Pi...4123209&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+litter+moler+clay

Not sure if it is the right stuff and it's a bit pricey but you get the idea. I'll keep digging.

Click to expand...

I can always buy and ship from any country but again shipping and customs would make it cost prohibitive... I fly to 3-4 countries every month and would try to find when on travel and bring back a couple bags...

SKBonsaiGuy said:

FWIW, I've used finely ground coconut husk for moisture retention... but the percentage used in each mix (depending on the tree in the pot) has to vary quite a bit.

I have a few trees (birch) in particular that I'm going to use the husk as a top layer, just to reduce evaporation/transpiration effects and try to stimulate finer rooting near the surface.

Click to expand...

Just a thought: I wouldn't have an element in my soil mix that also has the capacity of decomposition and break down--- other than pre-composted Pine Bark mulch. The process of decomposition uses up Nitrogen and in the end, changes the field capacity and nature of the soil.

So this just arrived. Definitely feels the goods.

That's the one.

Starfox said:

So this just arrived. Definitely feels the goods.

View attachment 132196 View attachment 132197

Click to expand...

The best way to find out what you have is to put it in a paper cup or styrofoam cup and flood it with a measurable amount of water. Poke holes in the bottom of the cup and see how long it takes the measurable amount of water you put in the cup of KL, to stop visibly draining from the holes in the cup and check out how much remains in the soil. That will give you your field capacity. Put the cup over another container where the remaining water can drain out and be measured. How much of he original water did not drain out this will give your field capacity and a good idea how well it drains.

I use 30% pumice, 50% acquarium gravel and 20% organic material.