Perlite myth.

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Perlite myth.

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How much trouble can perlite really give you?
Have a sticky beak at this video to see for yourself.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1059791080732634

Ps. I have posted a link because I'm on the handheld, also I don't want to be indoors :whistle:
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Re: Perlite myth.

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Great little video, personally I'm changing from perlite to vermiculite as I like the look of it better.


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I really don't see what the problem is. All top surface material will move when watered to differing extents. Its what happens under the first centimeter or two that matters.
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Re: Perlite myth.

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Vermiculite turns to moosh/gets boggy. I don't see a problem about looks with respect to perlite.
People use quartz with no drama :lost:
Also, if you are showing your tree, would you not top dress or use moss anyway? ;)
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Re: Perlite myth.

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Beat me to it Watto :tu:
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