AusBonsai

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

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

Cheers Pup

Thanks Pup

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


Andrew

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 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

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