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Don’s Expert Answers: Just after some advice on citrus potting mix, see “other comments below”

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Question From:
leigh deppeler in penshurst, penshurst Victoria

Nature of problem:
Just after some advice on citrus potting mix, see “other comments below”

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Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
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How often do you water the plant:
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How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
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How long since you planted it:
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Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
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Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
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Other Comments:
In your Ultimate book of facts sheets you recommend to mix 50/50 coarse washed sand and citrus and rose potting mix when planting citrus in pots .I am wondering if I could swap the sand for scoria grit or crusher dust as it is also known? have plenty of this on hand.Thankyou for your time,kind regards Leigh Deppeler.

Answer:
Hi Leigh, Yes, that would be fine.

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