The Soil

[edwin norden]

Any chance you could find some pumice where you are? I too think that you can make a mix with what you have on hand. I do think that pumice is a wonderful substrate if you can find it. It's light and has good retentive qualities.

I have find only like big stones and no small ones. The big ones is in use on human feet. Like a sandpaper
But i havent find eny small ones.
I know it good material

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

P.S. From now on curse on anyone who start a reply here with " I use..."

Hmmm...unless a soil post includes "I use", I'm not reading it.
I don't care what you heard, read, or speculate. Tell me what you use and how it works.

 

[Nwaite]

I use sand
Hamburger
And Birch burk. ....

 

[Dalmat]

I don't care what you heard, read, or speculate

That is a punch beneath the waste line sunshine.

Tell me what you use and how it works.

What is the use of it,are you going to change your mix if I tell you?

 

[petegreg]

Edwin, here's the link to article about Cat litter if you haven't seen it yet:
http://bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basicscatlitter.htm

Here in EU we widely use DE called Terramol by Damolin:
http://damolin.com/Default.aspx?ID=645

U can try to contact them, they will let you know, if it's available in your country. If no, build your business on it

 

[edwin norden]

http://www.kika.ee/et/kassid/hogiee...siliiv/noriko-tseoliit-premium-kassiliiv.html

fond one what i think i can use

 

[petegreg]

http://www.kika.ee/et/kassid/hogieeni-ja-puhastamisvahendid/kassiliiv/noriko-tseoliit-premium-kassiliiv.htm

http://www.kika.ee/et/kassid/hogiee...siliiv/noriko-tseoliit-premium-kassiliiv.html

fond one what i think i can use

fond one what i think i can use

Looks good if it is based on zeolite. We use zeolite from this quarry:
http://www.zeocem.com/

Just test it (add some water) before use. It mustn't melt and become muddy. Make sure it's not perfumed. I think you will find more economic packadge, these sold for pets use to be a little bit expensive.

 

[JudyB]

Good job, nice help for a new person. go forum!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

What is the use of it,are you going to change your mix if I tell you?

Nope. I have my soil figured out. But you'd at least be sharing facts for those who haven't.

 

[Dalmat]

But you'd at least be sharing facts for those who haven't.

Don't really understand what you are referring to, but would like to explain gladly.

 

[petegreg]

Good job, nice help for a new person. go forum!

Thank you Judy. If I can I will help. Personally, I've gained tons of knowledge from this forum.

 

[edwin norden]

I tested the cat litter and it is good.
Dont break after staying in fridge.

Is the cat litter too small for bonsai or i can usu it in soil mix ?

 

[petegreg]

It's hard to say looking at the pics attached. The soil fractions we use is 3-6 mm or 1-3 mm for smaller trees. So, cat litter is not breaking down, is it hard enough if you try to push it with the fingers?

 

[edwin norden]

It wont break i try.
Can i mix cat litter whit other one.
Finally i found something what people recomend.

 

[petegreg]

Yes, just test it same way. Here's what I use, DE (terramol) alone or mix DE + zeolite + lava. Standard size safety match added for particle size comparison.

 

[edwin norden]

That is way bigger than what i first found. I hope second one is better.
I will test it and take some pictures

Thank you

 

[petegreg]

You are welcome. And you and your plants will be happy with Moler cat litter...it's unavailable here.

 

[edwin norden]

The moler cat litter was cheap in here
8L 1.70 euros

 

[edwin norden]

It seems the moler cat stays good in fridge as well.
Can i mix cat litters together?
They are different firm and same stuff.

Then 25 % pine bark and it will be redy
@ last

I was thinking but some gravel pine park and cat litter?
Will it be ok or not?

 

[petegreg]

Yes, you can mix them or use separately. You can sift and grade them or use straight from the bag. I seldom use bark for my mixes, but lots of people do.
What I can recommend, you can find more info here on BonsaiNut, there are parallel threads concerning soils, mixes, layering soils... And watch what works for you in your climate.