diatomite and moss

DMS · Post by **DMS** » May 23rd, 2011, 8:39 am

I am new to this diatomite revolution that seems to be the consensus among forum members. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if moss grows in the pots as per normal and if you would use this potting mix as is for trees ready for display or the show bench? I am interested to know also what differences you would make between say a pine mix and a maple or elm mix. Do you incorporate pine mould or get microrhize to grow in the diatomite mix if used as is? DMS

senseijames · Post by **senseijames** » May 23rd, 2011, 8:47 am

Hi DMS, the answer to the moss growing on the Diatomite is " YES " it does. Rgds
James

Post by **kcpoole** » May 23rd, 2011, 1:16 pm

I have moss growing on Diatomite mix OK. when you first put on and before it "takes" you mhave to make sure it stays moist otherwise it keeps on lifting.

to help, you can sprinkle a layer of finer particles so the gaps fill up a little

Ken

rawhide · Post by **rawhide** » May 23rd, 2011, 4:37 pm

Hi DMS
I too am curious about the mix ratios for different trees

I havent started the diatomite trend yet but am about to start

so any advice would be certainly appreciated

AusBonsai

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