potting soil ?.

[glenn57]

we recieved a northfolk pine when my fatherinlaw passed away. i googled the plant for care instructions and said when you transplant it you should use "sterile" potting soil. SO, does anyone know what that is and where to get it? i never heard of it before.

[UdeLakeTom]

we recieved a northfolk pine when my fatherinlaw passed away. i googled the plant for care instructions and said when you transplant it you should use "sterile" potting soil. SO, does anyone know what that is and where to get it? i never heard of it before.

I think you are setting yourself up on this one.

[solbes]

Good one!

As far as sterile potting soil, you don't want fungi and some other diseases to be present in the soil. These can cause problems for your pine. I believe they do sell sterile potting soil which has been treated, but it's more $$$. You can also make it yourself with regular potting soil. Google it and you should come up with lots of hits. Basically involves heating the soil to 170-180 F. Makes an unpleasant smell though so beware.

[glenn57]

Originally Posted By: glenn57

we recieved a northfolk pine when my fatherinlaw passed away. i googled the plant for care instructions and said when you transplant it you should use "sterile" potting soil. SO, does anyone know what that is and where to get it? i never heard of it before.

I think you are setting yourself up on this one.

only to those that have there mind in the gutter!!!!

[glenn57]

thanks for the info i did google it and your sterilize potting soil yourself.