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Mar 29, 2012 1:18 PM CST
Name: Audrie
Parker, CO (Zone 5a)
I'm hoping I don't drive you all nuts *Blush* ....... My semps will be and are grown in containers. I don't have any beds around me where I can plant them right now. Plus, I just don't want to have to worry about the bunny problems. The semps that I planted last year were done with 50/50 Miracle Grow Moisture Control Potting mix and Miracle Grow Cacti and succulent soil. Some did ok and some didn't. Crying

Now from the research I've done it looks like one can make their own mixture. Lynn, I found a post where you were doing this:

1 part MG Potting Mix, not the Potting Soil.
1 part Turface
1 part chicken grit
1 part fir bark (smaller particles)

This is for Semps right? If yes, where in the world did you find the turface, chicken grit and fir bark? I'm able to find bark but it's as a potting mixture with other stuff for Orchids. I want to grow healthy happy semps but at the same time not have to jump through hoops and hurdles for soil. KWIM? So my apologies for all the questions. Plus, I want to be ready for the exchange!!! Hurray!

***UPDATE: Ok, I think I found Turface, but didn't know there were several different types. I was told by the guy to probably use Pro League Red? As far as fir bark, my local nursery said they can't even get it by itself. They recommended Coco Core. Thoughts? Thank you in advance!!
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