good vendors for Hoya potting mix

8 years ago

I know this has been discussed here before, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of where to buy ready made (fine) potting mix that is good for Hoyas. Gardino's is sold out and rePot won't ship to my location, and I'm not really interested in buying all the ingredients to make my own as I don't own enough plants to justify that. Thanks in advance!

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postpunkgirl

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I love making my own soilless mix... But yes, it is ridiculous the effort and $$ that goes into it! There are a few vendors on ebay, like Bonsai Jack, that have good pre-mixed blends with quality ingredients... kinda pricey. Eastern Leaf has premade mixes also. They are my go to website for the pumice and lava I use in my indoor blend. My area Lowes stocks fine particle size orchid bark (that I still sift down in size), I also use Plant!T coco coir chips from Midland Hardware (very affordable and goes a long way), and I also buy giant bags of Turface from an irrigation supply store near me.

Maybe you could try mixing 2 or 3 of those components and it wouldn't be such a hassle? I'm not sure of your location, but you could also shoot me an email if you want more info on my blend.

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8 years ago
Oh thanks for all the links! I live in such a rural area that many vendors won't or can't ship to me, or it's cost prohibitive to do so. I found one nice mix on eBay but it's in like a sandwich baggie and I need a little bit more than that. Lol

I'll check out Bonsai Jack and Eastern Leaf and see what they have, thanks again for taking the time to write all that out. :)
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postpunkgirl
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
You are very welcome!

And not that I'm trying to force you:

Sifting Screen 1/4 and 1/8

Irrigation Supply

I actually use three different sized sifting screens... and there's lots of threads on Gardenweb on how to make your own screens.
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Original Author
8 years ago
Oh, you're so helpful, thank you! I actually do have a home made sifting screen I should use on this chunky mix that I ordered (and dislike), that would at least get me through till my orders from Bonsai Jack and Eastern Leaf get here. They even had a little sale on the pre-made mixes so I scored thanks to you. :D
postpunkgirl
8 years ago
Nice! You're making me want to stock up, even though I have a five gallon bucket full at home! lol
Karen S. (7b, NYC)
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Wait, can I ask a moment pls. PPG, I need to make some new mix. I've got pumice & smallish orchid bark. What should I use pls as my 3rd component? I'd be helpful to know thanks.

I tried to buy C&S mix today, but Hoffman's bagged C&S mix listed Peat & Sand as their first 2 ingredients so I didn't buy it. GRRRRRRRRRRR!