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Post by allcanadianboy on Mar 20, 2016 22:17:15 GMT -5
I'm going to be buiding an outdoor bog for some temperate CP's within the next couple of weeks. My plan is to fill the bottom resivoir with lava rock, stick a pvc tube down into that which will protude a couple inches above the soil. That's what I plan on using to water and monitor the level as well. My question is, should I wash the lava rock before putting it in, or is it consiered safe as-is for CP's?  |
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Post by H2O on Mar 20, 2016 23:44:38 GMT -5
Looks like it's going to be fun!
Wash, wash, wash! Lava Rock is always good to rinse before using, I always rinse mine until I would use it in an aquarium.
Looking forward to updates! I'll have loads of Sarracenia and other temperate plants up for sale in the next couple weeks.
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Post by allcanadianboy on Mar 21, 2016 4:42:53 GMT -5
Looks like it's going to be fun! I'll have loads of Sarracenia and other temperate plants up for sale in the next couple weeks. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for your list! I plan on filling it mostly with plants I buy from you. |
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Post by allcanadianboy on Mar 23, 2016 14:38:52 GMT -5
Would I be better off using white quartz rock in the bottom instead of lava rock? Or is that an unnecessary step altogether and should I just do a peat/perlite mix throughout?
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Post by H2O on Mar 23, 2016 16:21:22 GMT -5
I've used types of rock as filler just because it's cheap and takes up space but in smaller bogs it really doesn't matter. If it makes things easy just use all peat and sand or peat and perlite.
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Post by shoggoths on Mar 23, 2016 21:12:42 GMT -5
If you plan on making a permanent bog do not trouble yourself with my idea but :
For my potted bog, I switch from rock to styrofoam because pot was getting too heavy.
I keep all the wrapping that came with shipped stuff for that purpose so it's free.
It is not biodegradable but you have to cut it in chunks otherwise, the media will float.
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Post by lloyd on Mar 23, 2016 22:07:58 GMT -5
I use clay balls for the very bottom so there's a potential air space at the bottom and for the PVC pipe to sit in. The next layer is mineral wool cubes which are very light and keep the clay ball layer clean so the PVC drainage pipe will stay clear.
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