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shazbot3 Flat Rock, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 14, 2004

Has anyone ever tried "potting gel"? And if so, what were your results?

Potting gel link: http://www.seedman.com/plantge.htm

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Oct 15, 2004

It's neat stuff........more is definately NOT better, your soil will rise right out of the pot! A little goes a long way. Haven't used it a lot, probably something that takes a tad getting used to!


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shazbot3 Flat Rock, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 15, 2004

Thanks, Kachina. I was wondering about plant stability. If you have a very top-heavy plant, will this stuff hold it?

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Oct 15, 2004

I think it might be better to let a smaller plant grow into it, creating it's own stability as it grows. The gel is like little stiff Jello bits. I think a plant that loves water would do better also, seems like it will stay too moist for other plants. I bet a fern would love it (specially if you add acidic plant food when you water). I have used it in a regular soil mix to help keep water available to the roots but haven't used it to replace the soil all together. Let us know what happens!

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shazbot3 Flat Rock, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 15, 2004

Thanks again, Kachina. I haven't gotten any of the gel yet, but think I will order some and try it for just what you said, smaller water-loving plants. I'd like to try a hoya in it, too. I'll let yall know whenever I get around to getting it done :)

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kayaker Milton, VT(Zone 4a) Oct 17, 2004

How about for paperwhite bulbs as they can work indoors potted in either soil or rocks!

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shazbot3 Flat Rock, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 17, 2004

Hey! kayaker, you just gave me an idea! What if you put small pea rocks in the bottom of the pot, and then added the gel? Do you think the plant roots would grow into and around the rocks and make tha plant more stable? Hmmm.

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