Does anyone know What's a good sand for growing cuttings in? Is mortar sand from a builders yard like placemakers the same as sand from say a garden centre ? Thanks for any help
harrislucinda,
Jan 13, 10:22am
I would go with the sand from the garden centre just in case mortar sand may have other stuff added but you are adding the sand to a garden mix to grow cuttings
coconutgirl,
Jan 13, 10:51am
I find the smaller pumice really good for cuttings.
vinylflooring,
Jan 13, 5:27pm
Thanks for the answers I might try some of that pumice, cheers
piquant,
Jan 15, 9:55am
Daltons do a specific cutting mix. It is a mix of small pumice sand and soil less media. I find it very good.
oh_hunnihunni,
Jan 15, 9:44pm
I use old spent potting mix and slide all cuttings down the side of the pot. I seem to be lucky with cuttings, sure beats buying plants!
cleggyboy,
Jan 16, 1:53am
I have always used plain pumice sand, make sure it is sterilised or do what I used to do, grab the old girls saucepan and boil some up. I did it while she was out shopping. LOL.
chelseabird,
Jun 9, 7:44pm
Always used a fine Pumice at the Nursery. Results were a much stronger root system on the cuttings.
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