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    local soil mix

    That's why I refuse to use perlite.. that stuff is uuuuuugly lol The particular grit I picked up has a gray color that I think will look fine
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    local soil mix

    Well I ran down to the tractor supply company and found manna pro chicken grit (insoluble crushed granite). They didn't have grani-grit brand, but I'm fairly confident after looking at the grani-grit website this is the same thing. Bonus: They also had a nanking cherry sapling that I think I'm...
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    local soil mix

    ok interesting bit of info here... this may even be worth its own thread because I'm confused, and others may be too. I called KAT company that makes "Dry Stall" the lady I spoke with seemed familiar with using Dry Stall in bonsai, and pointed me to southern states co-op. She very...
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    local soil mix

    I'm seeking opinions on a general purpose soil mix. These are the things I can get locally. I'm near Myrtle Beach, SC if you happen know something locally that I don't. - Diamond Pro (like turface) - Dyna Rok (I haven't actually been to the retailer yet, so I'm not sure what size they...
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    Returning to Bonsai with a Loropetalum

    Well that is comforting to know, thank you. So where am I with this guy? Should I repot once the leaves fall? How about cutting, is it too late this year? I obviously need to cut this guy way back. Can I chop it down at once, or would it be something that I need to do over a few years? I'm...
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    Returning to Bonsai with a Loropetalum

    First a little about me: I used to have 5 or 6 bonsai about 10 years ago. Unfortunately when I had to make an abrupt move to a different residence, they all died. I was so disheartened that I gave it up for all these years. I've been thinking lately about trying to start again, especially since...
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