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Old 18-Mar-2005   #2
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Originally Posted by Elm237
What I don't understand is you all were kind enough to help me find the right soil mixture. I don't understand: for instance 1/3 manure 1/3 lava rock 1/3 turface. What I dont get is do you add those things to potting soil or that is the mix, without potting soil included. Please help me because I am going crazy!


That is the mix. "Potting soil" is often bad for bonsai because it does not drain well.
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