I always line with black compost sacks, make a few holes in the bag about 2 inches up from the bottom and it will hold water for longer than if the hole is directly in line with the pot’s hole.
I agree with a fern, they seem to grow in no soil, so a small pot will do. if you have to change it in a couple of years just oik it out and replant.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
I have got the Arachnoides Aristata Variegata and am just about to plant it out.
I'm planning to line the pot with thick black plastic, cut from a heavy duty rubbish sack.
I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on the best soil to use?
I have a big tub with about 3/4 soil, 1/4 sand, and a little touch of bone meal (organic root building) and little touch of miracle grow all purpose plant food, which I mixed up for something else. Would this be a good medium, or would something else be better ...
I have all-purpose compost, more sand, and some small stones like gravel.
Like Lyn mentioned above, I could make a few holes a couple of inches up the sides in the plastic lining, not at the bottom?
Not sure if I should put some broken pottery pieces at the bottom of the pot or not.
Online one site says it needs "Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil".
I am thinking maybe to use 1/2 soil from the garden and 1/2 multipurpose compost, and mix a small amount of tiny stones in (a bit larger than gravel, it's what I happen to have).
Maybe not add the Miracle Grow All Purpose Plant Food to the soil.
I am guessing though.
Any tips much appreciated for the best soil for a fern.
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if you have to change it in a couple of years just oik it out and replant.
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