I thought I would post this outside of my previous thread. Thanks for all the feedback.
In terms of molar clay cat litter, I've spoken to Tesco Customer services and it's official, their own brand low dust cat litter has been discontinued.
After researching online,I have found an alternative which is said to be very good:
https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets ... cat-litter
Apparently, it has been well tried and tested cetain members of the Northern Ireland Cactus and Succulent Society, who have found it to be excellent both as purlite/grit alternative and as top dressing.
Currently £12.50 for 30L at Pets At Home, which is the best deal I could find.
Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
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Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
Sanicat Pink has been mentioned before. Isn't it a different size? Bigger granules than Tesco's?
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Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
Yes, a good deal bigger. Same stuff, though. I've been using it in potting mixes fro larger plants for a few years now, ever since it was flagged up on here.
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To big for smaller plants then, do you think Paul? If so, what do you use with the little guys?
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Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
Well, I guess the same as everyone else I used it in combination with the smaller Tesco stuff when potting smaller plants. But also with John Innes compost plus sharp sand. Personally I would prefer the Sanicat to be mixed with something that had a smaller lump size as I feel it is a bit big to use on its own.
Currently switched to LECA, mainly because I had a spare cubic metre of it, as you do.
Currently switched to LECA, mainly because I had a spare cubic metre of it, as you do.
Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
Thanks Paul, that's helpful.
Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
See this viewtopic.php?f=1&t=166799&hilit=oil+spill for earlier discussion on the Forum and referene to oil-spill granules.
Bonsai suppliers often stock bags of horticulatural moler.
Bonsai suppliers often stock bags of horticulatural moler.
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Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
I Got some from here
https://www.eurocarparts.com/spillage-c ... -materials
Product Code: 542770770
Even cheaper if you use the discount code for this weekend
Same as the tesco stuff but without the perfume
Best regards
Dave
https://www.eurocarparts.com/spillage-c ... -materials
Product Code: 542770770
Even cheaper if you use the discount code for this weekend
Same as the tesco stuff but without the perfume
Best regards
Dave
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I have used both Sophisticat and Tesco's picture is outdoors sempervivums, both survived frosts, only difference seemed to be larger size of Sophisticat
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Re: Molar clay cat litter - alternative source to Tesco
I've repotted a lot of my Stapeliads into Sophisticat and they seem very happy so far. Only problem is that they drain through so much and soak everything below!