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Published: 2017-09-06 02:01:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 113; Favourites: 4; Downloads: 0
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Yes, more cacti. These were on clearance at Walmart. They were also in very very dry soil. I think the 2 outside plants will fare better since they had plenty of soil and it wasn't, like, bone dry, while the middle had barely a clump of parched soil held by its roots. They all seem in good health, otherwise. Time will tell, and since I don't know what timeline cacti show signs of distress, I haven't a clue when I'll know for sure that they're established.Left to right: Notocactus schlosseri, ? apparently in wrong pot bc id doesn't match, Spostoa melanostele. These might be the wrong ids bc none were solid in their planters bc the soil was dry and barely touching the edges.
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lamorth-the-seeker In reply to bear48 [2017-09-06 15:11:20 +0000 UTC]
Do the rocks do anything other than add aesthetic appeal, bc I see most other plantings w some sort of rock/sandy soil topping. I imagine a topping of any sort keeps moisture in, but cacti are found mostly in arid regions.
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bear48 In reply to lamorth-the-seeker [2017-09-06 17:58:51 +0000 UTC]
the help with drainage and help water penetrate. Cactus need some water you should find some fine gravel all through the soil
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lamorth-the-seeker In reply to bear48 [2017-09-08 16:01:07 +0000 UTC]
For mine, I've just been putting stones on top and some on bottom to keep soil in the pot. I got a special fast-draining soil mix and it does just that, drains through in a few seconds. I've heard of people mixing coarse sand in with normal soil mixes or with their own compost/perlite/organic blend. I'm collecting the pebbles from my driveway, so I'm not out any cost, and it looks neat to me.
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bear48 In reply to lamorth-the-seeker [2017-09-08 16:08:30 +0000 UTC]
sounds good to me
I use local soil/sand fine gravel
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