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Propagation:Vermiculite vs perlite - Daves Garden Perlite is hard enough that it lasts, and helps increase drainage and aeration, but it's so light that it will float to the surface after watering too hard I like screened, washed grit like chicken grit (crushed grantite, not seashells) It is hard enough to last forever However, #2 chicken grit is a little bit finer than I would like (like 1
Propagation:how to sterilize perlite? - Daves Garden Disinfecting used perlite with hot water raised media temperatures above limits necessary to kill several fungi and nematodes Tomatoes planted in recycled perlite produced greater marketable yield and heavier fruit than those planted in new perlite
Hypertufa 101: Make One Trough or Throw a Party - Daves Garden Perlite and or vermiculite We used perlite and didn't sift out the bigger pieces, so we had some pretty rough-textured mix Experiment with different combinations and see what you like Sand A layer of damp sand in a shallow box can help support your project, especially if you're putting the mix on the outside of your mold
African Violets and Gesneriads:Best brand soil for African Violets Perlite or expanded polystyrene will be added to maintain optimal porosity This contributes to the proper aeration of the potting soil, while keeping it light and porous In addition, since peat moss by itself is very acidic, small amounts of calcium carbonate, or some type of lime, will be added to correct the pH
Propagation:To cover or not to cover? - Daves Garden evelyn-- I imagine I would have to research Vermiculite vs Perlite more to make any comments I DO know that Vermiculite DOES contain shiny, luminous flakes that are asbestos like There is a bigger-particle Vermiculite sold, commercially, I think---that is almost like small popcorn That may be safer than the flaky, small bits one