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Perlite and Vermiculite
Greetings,
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. Could someone tell Me their experiences with these to mediums, as I'm thinking of buying some to create a soil mix ... yes, I found a supplier in Canada. lol. Thanks in advance, Alexander Fraser North of Toronto, Canada Zone 4A |
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Alexander
Check out this thread on BonsaiTalk: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthread.php?t=14094 Probably more than you ever wanted to know to about Perlite. As for vermiculite, yes it breaks down (mechanically) into its clay like components in about a year. It's not bad to use if you keep the percentage low (under 5% by volume). It has a high CEC because it is basically clay platelets. Brent EvergreenGardenworks.com see our blog at http://BonsaiNurseryman.typepad.com Alexander Fraser wrote: Greetings, 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. Could someone tell Me their experiences with these to mediums, as I'm thinking of buying some to create a soil mix ... yes, I found a supplier in Canada. lol. Thanks in advance, Alexander Fraser North of Toronto, Canada Zone 4A ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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