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title: "I bought a bag of vermiculite and I’m not sure what plants I should…"
description: "I bought a bag of vermiculite and I’m not sure what plants I should use it on? I believe for my succulents and cactus cuttings I would want to use perlite?"
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author: "Danielle"
published: "2023-11-05T20:38:41.27Z"
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# I bought a bag of vermiculite and I’m not sure what plants I should…

_Posted by Danielle on 2023-11-05_

I bought a bag of vermiculite and I’m not sure what plants I should use it on? I believe for my succulents and cactus cuttings I would want to use perlite?

## 1 comment

### Mullein commented on 2023-11-05

If I’m not mistaken, vermiculite is a good amendment for tropicals because it hold moisture and nutrients, extending time between watering. Perlite is pretty good for cuttings, in my experience, and definitely a must as a soil amendment for potted succulents

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