Is this sand ok?

Is this sand ok?#282957

By mo_carnivore -  Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:05 pm
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- Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:05 pm #282957

So at my Lowe's there is only one type of sand that remotely would be usable for CPs and that's play sand. It is quite fine and I don't know if it is helping with anything when I add it to peat. Has anyone used play sand before? Is it ok to use? What about the sand you use for giving traction to your driveway after an ice rain or snow? Thanks!

I love sundews.

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Re: Is this sand ok?#282958

By Hungry Plants -  Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:10 pm
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- Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:10 pm #282958

The play sand is to fine and the othe may have salt in it . Look up you local auto body supply shop and get some #12 sand blasting sand

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By boarderlib -  Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:41 pm
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- Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:41 pm #283033

Quickcrete makes silica sand that home depot carries. You can also use sand blasting media.

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Re: Is this sand ok?#283046

By xr280xr -  Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:45 pm
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- Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:45 pm #283046

Play sand is usually not 100% silica so it would be harmful to your plants.

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Re: Is this sand ok?#283093

By mo_carnivore -  Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:14 pm
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- Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:14 pm #283093

Do you think I could replace sand with perlite?

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Re: Is this sand ok?#283109

By xr280xr -  Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:55 pm
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- Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:55 pm #283109

mo_carnivore wrote:Do you think I could replace sand with perlite?

They're not completely interchangeable but you can use peat and perlite without sand. Sand is denser and retains more moisture than perlite, but drains well. Perlite gives you good drainage and makes your media more airy, but the downside is much of it will slowly make its way to the top if your media frequently floods in heavy rain. It takes a while though so perlite is still a good option.

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Re: Is this sand ok?#283136

By digilexic -  Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:44 am
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- Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:44 am #283136

A good source of sand is pool filter sand. I have got 50lb bags for $5.00 or less at most hardware or pool supply stores.

It is a great source of sand for aquariums too since it has a very low dust content right out of the bag.

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Re: Is this sand ok?#283140

By erikHIplants -  Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:17 am
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- Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:17 am #283140

mo_carnivore wrote:Do you think I could replace sand with perlite?

I enjoy using perlite especially if i'm too lazy to wash the sand. It leaches very little minerals if any at all. Just personal preference. My dews are grown in 50:50 peat perlite

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