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Originally Posted by orchids3
I remember the thread and did comment on it. I tried shredded rubber tires and didnt like it (on around 200 plants). The plants didnt do as well as plants potted in something else and I didnt like the odor of rotting rubber. Each media has its own cultural quirks - it could be that I didnt learn them. The plants did live.
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Thank you very much for the input. I hope others on this Board who have experience with the shredded rubber will likewise post their findings or experience like you did. As for me, I'll give it a go for about year with a few plants before I call it quits or continue on. The plants (about 50) that I have growing in the media for about five months now are actually doing exceptionally well. I'll post some pictures later of their growth and root mass. The healthy and vigorous root growth is what impresses me so far. Also, there is less weeds and bush snails seem to be suppressed. There is a rubbery smell if you put the shredded rubber to your nose but it is not otherwise noticeable. Things could turn sour though.
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