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Originally Posted by thesun_
Dear Aaron k,
I am thinking of using a specific product with similar qualities like the product you mention, the scientific name of it is bentonite. Would it be possible for you to check on the backage and tell me if it is the same thing as the oil dri? Bentonite is used for cat littering and for liquid absorption, it comes in granular shape, and it is inert.
There abundance of the stuff near where i live and it would be a cheap solution if it works well.
Thank you.
Stav.
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Hi Stav,
Aaronk hasn't been on the boards since last August so there is a chance he may not respond to your question here. As to what oildry is, all of the oil dry I have ever seen is made of fired clay particles, about the same thing as Turface. If you are going to try kitty litter or oil dry products make sure to test them out in hot water first, anything that dissolves or breaks down after a good long soak and stir in hot water you don't want for plants. As to your other product bentonite, I have never heard of it before yesterday so I can only offer zero advice, but I notice on your other thread some of the growers are set against bentonite.
Ace hardware type of stores will often carry the Turface MVP or can order it, farmers Co-Ops will carry granite grit for chicken/turkey. Oil dry/kitty litter isn't a horrible soil but do always run it through the water test before using. Also most any Walmart or box store will carry Perelite, this is a good soil substrate as well. Crushed lava rock is also very good. I have used pea gravel mixed with bark chips also. Even sifted cactus soil can work. I think using some of the volcanic products mentioned in other threads like the colander one running now is nice. Again I don't know what bentonite is but it sounds dreadful. Also maybe hunt around for a bonsai seller near you, they often carry soil supplies.