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sunshine mix in hypertufa recipe?

15 years ago

Hello Forum, I have a problem, the recipes I have seen for hypertufa, 1:3 ratio Portland cement to aggregate, usually includes Peat, Perlite, and sometimes sand.

my problem is, I'm located in the Dominican Republic, and Perlite, Peat Moss, if you can find them are expensive imports.

One thing that is available at a relatively low cost is Sunshine Mix. I noticed the ingredients are peat moss, and perlite, but have no idea as to the proportions ( looks like maybe 10% perlite )

I also have available coconut coir.

Could someone recommend some kind of recipe using whats available to me? maybe sunshine mix and some sand? or even coconut coir .

I want the porous natural look, but also strong enough for plants to be grown in them.

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billie_ann
15 years ago
Yes, you can use coir or potting soil. If you search this forum you'll find some info. Here's one link.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/hypertufa/msg0717333910376.html

Here is a link that might be useful: tropic mix
jamaicapeg
15 years ago
Greetings from Jamaica tropicdude
I gave up trying to find, or afford, perlite, peat moss, vermiculate or even sunshine mix for that matter. I turned to papercrete which uses recycled paper, always available and with no cost. Here a few of the things I worked up this summer:
http://s1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff364/JamaicaPeg/Projects%202010/Papercrete%20projects/
Not sure if my mix gives you the porous natural look you are after. I use a 2/1/4 recipe, but i have seen recipes that use up to 6 parts paper which may give you that porous look. Something to think about. Keep warm!
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Hello JamaicaPeg. Are you still doing papercrete? I used to keep in touch with you years ago, but lost your email. Please stop on by and like my FB page

www.facebook.com/concreteartisansguild. Would love to see any new projects you've done!

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