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2-Mar-2008
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Mar-2008
Country: usa
Posts: 9
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Sub for Akadama
Does anyone use an alternative to akadama sold as a super absorbent containing freshwater diatomaceous earth (cat litter ingrediant). Its sold in the US by the napa Auto Parts stores. I've seen it listed in the "Bonsai 4 me" and is highly recommended. Any help on how to use it? should it be mixed or used "pure"?
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3-Mar-2008
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Mar-2007
Location: Central Illinois
Country: USA
USDA Zone: zone 5
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I would not recommend the stuff you'll find at the autoparts store. I used it last year and it broke down in a matter of months. Turface is a much better material.
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4-Mar-2008
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bonsaiTALK Adept
 
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I've used "Axis", a DE product sold as a soil amendment:
http://www.axisplayball.com/AXIS.htm Seems to work fine, but it is very lightweight, about the density of perlite. It isn't quite as white as perlite (especially when wet), so it is a little more attractive. |
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4-Mar-2008
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bonsaiTALK Expert
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The other day I needed some soil quick and tried the Schultz Aquatic Soil
available at the home centers. It looks and acts exactly like calcined clay, at a reasonable price. |
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