daniel
Mame
Ok, one last question that I can't find the answer to online. I know most tropicals need very fast draining soils. Does akadama still fit into this, or is there something better for tropicals, specifically?
Daniel
Daniel
#3 Sand blasting sand. #3 sand sold by Quickreet for foundation applications in laying paver stones.Ok, so I've decided to make my own "soil." I'm going to use sphagnum peat moss, akadama and pool filter sand (#3). However, I'm having problems finding the pool filter sand. First, does anyone know of a big box source for this (or an acceptable replacement)? Second, is there an online source that has low shipping costs? Or, is there another medium that I could use as a replacement for the filter sand? I highly doubt that regular contractor's sand will do (which is what I originally picked up). It seems too small to allow free drainage. Thoughts?
Daniel
#3 sand sold by Quickreet for foundation applications in laying paver stones.
... and the source of this affirmation would be?I know most tropicals need very fast draining soils
Daniel
... and the source of this affirmation would be?
the only problem with the mixed you described is the peatmoss. If you are looking for a fast draining soil, peat is not the way to go. peat, which is extremely hard to water, holds water. you might want to test it out before you go putting some nice trees into it. Now there are people who use peat in there mixes, like Morten Albek, but he uses it because he lives in a dry climate and his soil needs to hold moisture a little longer. I would test it out before you use it, in my experiences, peat doesn't work for me in my climate, which is very humid.
Is this somewhat close to pea gravel?
As tropical trees are only outside in the fair weather times of the year, I'm not sure about why there is so much stress about climate. I would worry more about how you're going to make them survive indoors.
Even though I'm looking to use less than 1/3 of the mix as peat moss? Hmm. This is something to consider, as your climate is my climate (Louisville vs St Louis). I'll be using 40-50% akadama, 25-30% peat moss and 25-30% paver base. I thought that the other 70% would make up for the peat moss holding any moisture. Anyone else care to comment?