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Ice plant in a container - what type of soil

Posted by paulsiu 5a (My Page) on
Mon, May 21, 12 at 10:56

I got some Ice plant Delosperma dyeri 'Psdold' for my wife to put in a hanging container. I recall it needs very good drainage, so a regular potting mix may not work. What should I use? Some sort of cactus potting mix?

Paul


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RE: Ice plant in a container - what type of soil

I use Cactus potting mix and have had excellent results. You can also add some extra sand and perlite for better drainage. They do very well in containers too.


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RE: Ice plant in a container - what type of soil

your title..

you mean what 'media' ..

i agree on the cactus mix..

or if you have some mini bark chunks around.. just mix 50% with high peat mix.. and make your own ...

ken


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