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Old 3 Weeks Ago   #1
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cat litter for soil?

just saw this and seemed interesting;
http://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basicscatlitter.htm

100% cat litter? really?

should i use this method? i have a cat and that very clay (tesco pre)
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should i use this method?
IMO, yes.
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From what I've read that's what works at a low cost in the UK. Search through the soil threads here and the other forum. It has been discussed a great deal.
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IMO, yes.

100%? no soil? for indoor.

mine are chinese elm, serissa, pepper tree
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Nice thing about potting in 100% kitty litter is that the Kitties know where to go.


You don't need any organic (unless your cat adds it....)

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100%? no soil? for indoor.

mine are chinese elm, serissa, pepper tree
Should work for the Elm, the others I don't know since I've never grown them. It works both indoors or outdoors throughout the season since the stuff doesn't break down, just fertilize and water accordingly.

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I'm currently experimenting with it, 100% with a BC and Korean Fir. Apparently the particles are quite difficult to break, even when frozen, so should last at least a couple of years.

I had to let it soak for 3 days before I used it to get rid of the artificial scent, which is there to counteract the smell of cat waste. The scent doesn't seem to be harmful anyway.

Tesco have a lot of cat litters on sale. Some are just wood chipings, some contain a soft clay that clumps and even turns to a sort of mud when exposed to water (to soak up cat wee?).

It needs to be the LIGHTWEIGHT one, whitish and brown packaging. About £2.80 for 8 litres.
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