Native Mix

AndrewM · Post by **AndrewM** » March 10th, 2010, 4:18 pm

Hi all

I am starting to get a small collection of natives Melaleuca and banksia mainly. Is there a mix that would suit natives as I want to do the best for the trees. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good mix.

Cheers Andrew

Pup · Post by **Pup** » March 10th, 2010, 10:50 pm

I use Akadama1 part crushed gravel 2 parts coco peat 1part for all my trees. That is Western Australia.

Cheers

Pup

AndrewM · Post by **AndrewM** » March 11th, 2010, 8:44 am

Thanks Pup

That is shore working for you in WA as you have some beutiful trees.

Andrew

craigw60 · Post by **craigw60** » March 11th, 2010, 9:23 am

Hi Andrew,
I use 2-7mm diatomite ( available from australian orchids and ferns in Silvan ) sieved to remove the dust and aged pine bark of about the same size.
Roughly 60 40 in favor of the bark. I use this mix across the board.
Craig

Post by **kcpoole** » March 11th, 2010, 12:41 pm

I use 2/3 Diatomite and 1/3 Zeolite on all myy trees
tried Akadama , but reckon that Diatomite/Zeolite is better at retaining moisture

Ken

AndrewM · Post by **AndrewM** » March 11th, 2010, 7:23 pm

Thanks for the info

kcpoole wrote:I use 2/3 Diatomite and 1/3 Zeolite on all myy trees
tried Akadama , but reckon that Diatomite/Zeolite is better at retaining moisture

Ken

craigw60 wrote:Hi Andrew,
I use 2-7mm diatomite ( available from australian orchids and ferns in Silvan ) sieved to remove the dust and aged pine bark of about the same size.
Roughly 60 40 in favor of the bark. I use this mix across the board.
Craig

i have some diatomite this looks to be the stuff

Andrew

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