Just took a pic of the granules.

Dave,
I have heard of others using it. I am trying the Walmart "Special Kitty" kitty litter which looks very much like that. Supposed to be straight fired clay with no additives. I like it so far and it's cheap too!
kb

Dave that's what I've been using for a number of years. I've posted about it a few times. It's great stuff.
Karyn

Karyn, I thought someone had posted it (Subliminal flashback). But if I don't see a picture of it, it's out of my mind -- LOL!

kb, I'll check into the 'Special Kitty'. This Aquatic Soil is about $8.50 per bag, but still does go a long way when mixed in with soil and perlite.

KB I think you had mentioned something about that kitty litter previously. Do you know if it's a neutral pH? The aquatic mix is kind of expensive but like Dave said it does go a long way unless you are using it for water plants. I go through it so fast for my pond plants.
Karyn

IÂve heard about the Wal-Mart "special kitty" litter before. On other boards, several people in Arizona say they are using it for their plumeria and/or succulent mixes. It seems to be the last kitty litter brand on the market that is pure fired clay with no additives. I donÂt remember hearing about aquatic plant soil, but will make a note about it. Pumice isnÂt always available in my neighborhood and is only available in small bags at the one nursery that sometimes carries it.

Philip

So this "Special Kitty" will not dissolve in water? That would be a huge savings.
Karyn

The "Special Kitty" in a red bag was about $2.50 a bag. I will have to check it next season when I do some repotting but it seems to be working great. I don't know if it specifies the ph but it is fired clay w/no additives. I mix a big handful in the bottom 3rd of the pots for drainage. Yes, I am one of those who still uses clay shards or rocks in the bottom for drainage. It works for me.

mystwitch, I will look for this product. Thanks for the tip. I am going to try to add more 'roughage' to my soils next season.

thanks for the tip about the litter. i usually use large pieces of charcoal at the bottom of the pot for drainage also. since i been reading the info here, i have been more conscious of providing good drainage for all my plants and they are generally doing better although i still kill a few every year. i will have to go to walmart to look for it. walmarts, hd, costco etc here in ontario do not carry the same merchandise. so disappointing for me because i read about all these great products that you all use and I can only order them online and with shipping etc., it becomes quite costly.
sue

Has anyone used Turface in their potting mixes? ItÂs supposed to be the same thing as aquatic plant soil but it sells for far less.