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 ==== Planting Peyote and Potting Mixtures ==== ==== Planting Peyote and Potting Mixtures ====
  
-It’s recommended to have a variety of rock mixtures because each stone type releases different minerals for the buttons to use. A well-draining planting mixture of mostly pumice, small parts of lava rock, greensand, and phosphate rock works well. Avoid using "fines" or very small sand particles, which can impede drainage. The planting mix mentioned provides perfect drainage, so water doesn’t sit; these stones are porous and hold just enough moisture for the Peyote to be happy. Because water doesn't sit, it improves root growth as it forces the plant to stretch out roots searching for water. When preparing the planting mix, remember to add the nutrients and minerals found in Nutrients and Minerals when Planting+It’s recommended to have a variety of rock mixtures because each stone type releases different minerals for the buttons to use. A well-draining planting mixture of mostly pumice, small parts of lava rock, greensand, and phosphate rock works well. Avoid using "fines" or very small sand particles, which can impede drainage. The planting mix mentioned provides perfect drainage, so water doesn’t sit; these stones are porous and hold just enough moisture for the Peyote to be happy. Because water doesn't sit, it improves root growth as it forces the plant to stretch out roots searching for water. When preparing the planting mix, remember to add the nutrients and minerals found in [[cultivation:techniques:lophophora_williamsii_a_growing_guide#Nutrients_and_Minerals_when_Planting|Nutrients and Minerals when Planting]].
  
 Mix everything well, adding a bit of water when mixing helps the additives stick to the pumice and spread evenly. Now you're ready to plant! Mix everything well, adding a bit of water when mixing helps the additives stick to the pumice and spread evenly. Now you're ready to plant!
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