Maxuel Powers III Posted September 26, 2015 Share 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=OnSiteSearchJust 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Genius Posted September 26, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxuel Powers III Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share 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 ppmCarbonate (CO3)-590,000 ppmStrontium (SR)-7,390 ppmMagnesium (MG)-1,050 ppmMolybdenum (MO)-56 ppmPotassium (K)-56 ppmAs well as Barium (BA), Manganese (MN), Iron (FE), Sulfur (S) and other essential trace elements. Edited September 26, 2015 by maxpower097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kykeion Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Salt may be an issue as the product you linked is "packed in real seawater" according to the product description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derkshaman Posted September 28, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted September 28, 2015 Share 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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