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Lithops Soil Mix & Sand Top Dressing

Started by Guest_jeffnyc_* , Apr 08 2010 21:23 PM

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Guest_jeffnyc_*

Posted 08 April 2010 - 21:23 PM

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Hello!

I wanted to get some opinions. I have used a soil mix of:
equal parts:
• turface
• crushed granite
• pumice
Then, just enough topsoil to hold it together.

I have added a thin layer of sand over the soil mixture so the Lithops pop (see image below).

Could this layer of sand present a problem with moisture retention?

Thank you!
Jeff

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gardenofeden

Posted 08 April 2010 - 21:27 PM

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no
as long as your mix is at leat 50% coarse sand/grit they will be fine
I try to top dress with small pebbles similar to the plants....

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will9

Posted 09 April 2010 - 21:31 PM

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you may place a thicker layer off sand allmost till upside the lithops then she looks better ,in nature are only the windows above sand.you give your plants a little too match water,only give water two or three times a year (good watering when you give),not on top,in summer misting in the morning . No water from novembre till march ,
Cheers Willy