In a message dated 10/1/2005 2:17:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:

I was speaking to a fellow Bonsai Enthusiast about Perlite and
Vermiculite. He says that Perlite is too white, and too light (so that
it floats), and that Vermiculite tends to turn to mush, though this is
only what He has heard about Vermiculite.

Your friend is correct, although vermiculite does take time to break down.
Perlite is very white and does float.

Billy

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