bonsaiTALK Community - View Single Post - Turface vs. Amorphous diatomaceous earth.

Do a test. Put the same amount of each in two clear cups. Fill to the top of the material with water. Cover and let it sit for a day. Compare the water levels. Any difference will tell you how to change your mix. If the truface absorbs more water (lower level), use more earth. If absorbs less (higher water level), use less earth. I don't know if the earth product is fired at the same level as a turface. You might want to let the earth sit in water for a month and see if it starts to decompose.

21-Sep-2007	#2
jjeter bonsaiTALK Adept Join Date: Mar-2005 Location: North Charleston, SC Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 241	Do a test. Put the same amount of each in two clear cups. Fill to the top of the material with water. Cover and let it sit for a day. Compare the water levels. Any difference will tell you how to change your mix. If the truface absorbs more water (lower level), use more earth. If absorbs less (higher water level), use less earth. I don't know if the earth product is fired at the same level as a turface. You might want to let the earth sit in water for a month and see if it starts to decompose. __________________ Jeff Student of Bonsai