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Originally Posted by rockm
For sand, I use swimming pool filter sand. It can be found at swimming pool supply stores--the stores around here stack 50 lbs bags of it outside in the parking lot. Mystic White is the brand available to me. It's alot coarser than play sand and is crushed quartz, extremely angular and it does not break down.
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I just did a video shoot and had to purchase a pool filter system. I got the sand it required and noticed how nice it looked when we loaded it. I may give it a try now that I know others are using it - thanks.
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Originally Posted by rockm
The option for organics can be solved using decomposed pine bark soil conditioner. "Nature's Pride Soil Conditioner" is what I buy at Home Depot. Soil conditioner is used to break up clay soils and make them more permeable. I would be surprised if it's not around in your area.
Additionally, if there are specialist orchid retailers in your area, might be worth a visit. There are more than one grade of orchid soil. The main soil is simply too much work to break down into smaller pieces.
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Orchid sellers would be more common than clay soil conditioners here in Florida. I have searched for the product you mentioned as I saw it at Bonsai Monk one visit - have not been able to find it down here - perhaps as have no clay to speak of down here.