Woolies Zeolight cat litter
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Woolies Zeolight cat litter
Hey, anyone used Woolworths 100% Zeolight cat litter?
Recently heard it was very good.
Also Does anyone know where I can get madenwell diatomite. Plants love that stuff. Is it still closed down?
Recently heard it was very good.
Also Does anyone know where I can get madenwell diatomite. Plants love that stuff. Is it still closed down?
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
I’m actually excited to try this hope it proves to be a good component.
So cheap and accessible.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
Im certainly interested if this is a suitable alternative to the stuff labelled specifically for horticultural use, as I have to buy it online and have it shipped (havent found a close retailer yet).
Very interested if anyone with more experience can chime in!
Very interested if anyone with more experience can chime in!
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
There have been a couple of threads on this - I use it and it seems fine, doesn't break down / go mushy. You do need to sift it as there are a lot of fines and varying particle sizes but it does the job, and the price is right!
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For what its worth, I used this 80% + 20% pine bark to grow out tridents and japanese maples (I'm trying to grow them out in a clump style like in the Eisei-en video so the trunks fuse) in a square pond basket. In both cases the roots started poking out of the baskets within months. At least for these two species, this proportion seems to work in my experience.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
I've been using this as part of my inorganics for the last couple of years for most species. Haven't noticed any ill effects yet.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
Some produce stores have Kleensorb, the Diatomite that I use for my mix. It's not as reliable as it used to be, but still gives me good results, plus I get 35 litres for $27, as opposed to 1 litre of cat litter for $7.05. If your local product store doesn't have it, you can ask them to stock it.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
My normal supplier used to stock this and I have also been happy with it. Not sure I like the substitute they currently have so will need to hunt around for it againmelbrackstone wrote: ↑January 29th, 2021, 2:05 pm Some produce stores have Kleensorb, the Diatomite that I use for my mix. It's not as reliable as it used to be, but still gives me good results, plus I get 35 litres for $27, as opposed to 1 litre of cat litter for $7.05. If your local product store doesn't have it, you can ask them to stock it.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
That looks a lot to me like diatomite and nothing like the Zeolight I’m used to from ray nessies. I’m using it 100% with a couple of layers of spagnum moss near the top.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
I tried and failed to find diatomite in WA. Blackwoods stocks it but not in any local stores i checked, and wouldn't have a small quantity shipped over for me. Sold as a spill absorbent i believe.
I switched to pumice from a hydroponics store, and have had pretty good success. $40 for a large bag, and i intend to reuse it.
I heard with zeolite be careful with how it holds and releases nitrogen - not sure whether this means use it diluted or only on hardy species...
I switched to pumice from a hydroponics store, and have had pretty good success. $40 for a large bag, and i intend to reuse it.
I heard with zeolite be careful with how it holds and releases nitrogen - not sure whether this means use it diluted or only on hardy species...
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
I am finishing off the Kleensorb diatomite I bought and I'm looking for a replacement. This looks good. I bought some today to test. It is harder than the diatomite to crush and I put some in water to soak. I'll check it every now and again.melbrackstone wrote: ↑January 29th, 2021, 2:05 pm Some produce stores have Kleensorb, the Diatomite that I use for my mix. It's not as reliable as it used to be, but still gives me good results, plus I get 35 litres for $27, as opposed to 1 litre of cat litter for $7.05. If your local product store doesn't have it, you can ask them to stock it.
It cost $7.05 for 15L. That's 60L for $28-20. Cheaper than Kleensorb by my maths if it is any good and stays available.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
I agree it doesn't look like the Zeolite I have tried. More like diatomite or the attapulgite Woollies used to market.
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I had tested it a bit today. Lots of sandy fines got washed to the bottom of the pot and clogged the drainage. Also just 3 hrs later and it’s already drying out.
Looks like it holds its structure well. I will be using it in my mix’s but only at 30% gona mix it with fine akadama orchid pine bark, spagnum. And pumice.
Looks like it holds its structure well. I will be using it in my mix’s but only at 30% gona mix it with fine akadama orchid pine bark, spagnum. And pumice.
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oopsIt cost $7.05 for 15L. That's 60L for $28-20. Cheaper than Kleensorb by my maths if it is any good and stays available.
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Re: Woolies Zeolight cat litter
Zeolites can have different compositions, which makes each look different. Be interesting to see what happens to your tree in 100% zeolite. Please keep us informed.