Maxuel Powers III Posted September 26, 2015 So I was looking as sands and crushed shell for adding to soil. I hear many cacti like minerals and such. Has anyone tried using this crushed shell or sand thats had minerals added? http://www.petco.com/product/121742/CaribSea-Arag-Alive-Bahamas-Oolite-Aquarium-Sand.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch Just curious about trying some cause they have it in shell too. Anyone with info or read the info and lemme know if it looks ok. Also does anyone use AZOMITE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted September 26, 2015 Yes, I wrote about this numerous times and I called it "bird sand" because it´s used as bird litter. Works great as additive or pure for rooting cuttings. It does not work for sowing out seeds though. But be careful because I felt like a lot of them have Anise in them and I felt like it wasnt great for plants. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxuel Powers III Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) I don't think any of these have anise. Relook at the specs and read what it is. Its definatelly not bird sand, cause that cheaper. And its not reptile sand cause that boast calcium. I was gonna try one out cause they have so many grains of sand from so many regions, crushed shell, crushed coral, etc..For instance on that once brand heres whats added to the sand. Calcium (Ca)-381,000 ppm Carbonate (CO3)-590,000 ppm Strontium (SR)-7,390 ppm Magnesium (MG)-1,050 ppm Molybdenum (MO)-56 ppm Potassium (K)-56 ppm As well as Barium (BA), Manganese (MN), Iron (FE), Sulfur (S) and other essential trace elements. Edited September 26, 2015 by maxpower097 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kykeion Posted September 28, 2015 Salt may be an issue as the product you linked is "packed in real seawater" according to the product description. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derkshaman Posted September 28, 2015 Seems a little expensive to use in the soil mix anyways. Dolomite lime provides the calcium and magnesium... Gypsum or soil sulfur for the sulfur. Much cheaper amendments and are easy to obtain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heretic Posted September 28, 2015 Sorry if this is off topic - I usually add a sprinkle of trace element " micro mix " nutrients to any potting mixes that I use ... available cheaply at nurseries , etc ,... Since doing so have not noticed any deficiencies attributable to lack of minerals . Maybe once a year sprinkle a little boost , but with extreme care - a little goes a really long way ; like , a $ 5 pkt will last maybe a lifetime if you're using pots . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
