Question
Hi,
I just repotted a large portion of my plants with peat and quikrete premium
play sand. I read that some play sand can be harmful to carnivorous plants,
and I want to be sure that they will not be in danger. The MSDS for the sand
says it is 99.0-99.9% quartz sand. Is this ok or should I re-repot? You can see
the MSDS here:  http://www.quikrete.com/PDFs/MSDS-B4-Playsand.pdf

Thank you
Charles

Answer
Hi Charles,

I've used Quickrete play sand many times.  It's fine.  I think it's processed in Portland, and probably has silica and basalt in it.  Sands from the midwest would be more of a problem since they would contain limestone.  Never hurts to wash it some.  

If you're in the Portland area, avoid Ross Island sand however.  I used some one time, and it smelled weird.  It also comes from the Willamette river so it probably has all kinds of nasties in it.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com