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gnosis

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Soil question?
« on: January 25, 2014, 10:17:57 PM »
I would like to know the best soil combinations for Mimosa T. and P. Viridis. :)
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PermieGing

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Re: Soil question?
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2014, 02:05:56 AM »
My advice, although i havent grown the two yet, would be to mimic the species native environment as much as possible.

So yea just do a bit of reasearch of their native environment, imho.

Edit: hope that doesnt come off as condescending. Thought i would say what i would do

Good luck!
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« Last Edit: January 26, 2014, 02:18:31 PM by PermieGing »
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Re: Soil question?
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2014, 03:04:54 AM »
Pretty new to the viridis so cannot comment yet. However I've had some mimosa tenuiflora growing for about two to three years. They sprout great in peat based starter mixes with no problems. I then potted them in rich dark regular potting soil and they have grown like mad. Now nearly 9.5 ft tall and already flowering for the second time. Mimosa are fast growers for sure and love lots of direct sun.
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Re: Soil question?
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2014, 02:42:40 PM »
I'm pretty sure Bach (who has 20 year old viridis) said to keep the soil mix the same as whatever viridis are started in until well established, which can be quite a while since they're slow growers. The one I'm going to send you was started in 75% Miracle Grow Seed Starter mix and 25% perlite, so it might be smart to have some on hand. I'll attach a pic of the soil bags to this post once I'm out of bed.

As far as optimal for any others, PermieGing probably has the right idea.
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gnosis

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Re: Soil question?
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2014, 03:58:01 PM »
Thanks I really do appreciate the feedback.  I know my questions
are probably annoying but I really do not know anything about gardening
and I just want to do things right.  I do not want to see my babies die because of me
not trying to learn everything I can.  Thank you again. :)
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happyconcacti

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Re: Soil question?
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2014, 05:00:59 PM »
I put Mimosas and Acacias in the following mix:
3 : 1 : 1.5 : 1
Potting soil : vermiculite : perlite : worm castings
They seem to enjoy the fast draining soil with light water retention. Also, it seems they both do well in almost any soil mix that doesn't "harden off", meaning form into a dry cake that water can't permeate very well.

And viridis in the following per Bach's recommendation:
1 : 0.75 : 1
Potting soil : vermiculite : perlite


Best wishes!
Hcc
« Last Edit: January 26, 2014, 05:04:37 PM by happyconcafe »
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Re: Soil question?
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2014, 06:07:21 PM »
All sound advice so far, regarding Mimosa - HCC summarized it well. Good draining, good aeration mixes that keep roots active and healthy. I only want to add to the list of admixtures for this purpose (perlite, vermiculite) coco coir. It works great to prevent overwatering and it's easy to rehydrate. Also, it's renewable and a good friend of beneficial bacteria.

Enjoy your first steps,

Mandrake
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