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plantcrazed101

Looking for Austin, TX Gritty Mixers and 511'ers

plantcrazed101
7 years ago

Hi y'all,


So I'd really like to get the ingredients together to give gritty mix and 511 a proper try, but I live in a very small apartment with almost no floor space, I can't really fit the gargantuan bales of supplies. I'm wondering if there is anyone around Austin that does the gritty mix and 511? I'd be happy to help mix, or pay for some, or whatever, I'd just really like to try out the mixes without having to store them on my living room floor since I have no other space.


I know it's a long shot, but I'd figured I'd ask anyway :)

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  • ewwmayo
    7 years ago

    Plantcrazed101 - Since you asked about wick-watering with gritty mix, I tried it for you. After 3 hours of so, moisture wicked (sitting in a tray of water) about 1.5 inches up my clear "pot" with holes punched in the bottom.

    You can see it in the different colour of Turface (sorry I forgot to include my tape measure in the photo):

    (Unfortunately, I don't have experience with 511 mix nor bog plants and can't speak to that.)

    I can relate to your dilemma of watering while on vacation. I've got all winter to think about how I can convince/bribe/train a good friend of mine to water my succulents without making them explode while I'm gone!

    As long as none of my valuable plants die... I'll be happy.

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