Aaron_K

Hi Verrlara,


If you have dogs, then I would suggest putting it in a pot, that way its off the floor and shouldn't therefore get stepped on. Just put it in a plastic 5 Litre pot that has drainage holes at the bottom. That way it has plenty of room to grow.

As for the soil, 1/3 compost (sieved to remove the dust) 1/3 turface, 1/3 grit or larger grain sand (3mm) should do fine. Basically, as long as it doesn't turn and remain boggy when wet, your tree will grow quite happily in it.

The thing to remember with soil, is that the roots need both water and air in order to survive (unless its a plant adapted to such wet conditions like a swamp cypress or mangrove).

There are some threads on the site regarding soils and soil mixes, so have a read up the different variations if you like.

Good luck,

Aaron