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[INDOOR-GARDENING:38] Re: Coir vs Peat for potting mix

 I currently have one begonia plant (charm with variegated leaves) in a
large hanging basket over my kitchen sink.  I brought 2 plants inside from
my porch this summer.  The maroon leaved one croaked from either too little
light or too little water--don't know which.  However, charm is blooming
and growing like crazy.  I transplanted it into pure coir!

I've tried ferns in coir with total failure.  I think we need to do some
experimenting to see which plants like it and which don't.  Maybe a mixture
of 1 part coir and 1 part peat would be better?

I am still learning and experimenting with this media. Yesterday I was
talking with an acquaintance about its possibility as a hydroponics media.
Am going to be doing some research on this subject.  If you bring the
question up again or just email me at enabling@surfree.com, I may have more
answers (or questions!).
--
Diana Pederson, Lansing, MI, Zone 5
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