What soil mixture for a Ping Weser??

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NOLU

• Mar 17, 2002

• #1

I want to repot my PIng Weser but I've been told that the mixture isn't a straight peat/sand-perlite mix. IS there a specific mix or is peat and sand/perlite good enough?

 

Pyro

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• Mar 17, 2002

• #2

NOLU,

Weser is a mex-ping so a media of equal parts perlite, sand and vermiculite should work. You can also add peat, lava rock or milled sphag if you prefer

Pyro

 

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NOLU

• Mar 17, 2002

• #3

So one part Peat, Sand, Vermiculite and Perlite? Thanks Pyro.

Are you the same Pyro from the Garden Web?

 

Pyro

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Moderator

• Mar 17, 2002

• #4

NOLU,

Not a problem.

And yes I was that Pyro until I got banned for no good reason (really long story.)

Pyro

 

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havron

• Mar 17, 2002

• #5

> a media of equal parts perlite, sand and vermiculite should work.

Pyro, are you saying that I can grow my Mexican Pings in an inorganic mix of perlite, sand, and vermiculite? If so, that would sure cut down on fungus problems...

 

Pyro

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Moderator

• Mar 17, 2002

• #6

Shawn,

It might cut down on fungus, I have never noticed any on mine. I can't guarantee it'll work though.

Pyro

 

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havron

• Mar 17, 2002

• #7

But this inorganic mix of yours works well for you? What species do you grow in it?

 

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CP2k

• Mar 17, 2002

• #8

I am currently growing some p.'sethos'(reverse cross of 'weser') in a mix of equal parts of peat:sand:vermicultie and perlite.

As for inorganic mixes, I use a mix of perlite:sand and vermiculite in equal parts for pings like medusina, and 'sethos' x gypsicola that like more neutral soils.
They do fine in organic mixes on the acidic side though.

I have never had any fungus problems with my pings, so I cannot give good advice there. Probably best to scrape off the fungus and give the plants plenty of air circulation.