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title: "What type of perlite do you use? I have just been buying the bags…"
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# What type of perlite do you use? I have just been buying the bags…

_Molly님이 2024-08-30에 게시함_

What type of perlite do you use? I have just been buying the bags from the garden center with the small perlite. I have read that chunky perlite is better. Any opinions?

## 4개의 댓글

### GreenLeaf님이 2024-08-30에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Define chunky?!? I’ve only ever seen 2 types, basically powder/sand size, and then smaller pebble size. I use pebble sized, if its SUPER fine its not really going to work the way you want it to.

### MattL님이 2024-08-30에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Depends what you’re using it for. The chunkier the mix, the more air you’ll get in the soil but the more often you’ll have to water. So I would only use a bigger size perlite for a plant that absolutely WILL NOT tolerate the slightest wetness near the roots - maybe a very fleshy succulent?

### Molly님이 2024-08-31에 댓글을 남겼어요.

When I say chunky I mean pebble size. I have been using the very fine perlite but i don’t think it’s giving me the drainage I need. I just ordered some pebble size from Amazon. See how that works! Thanks for the feedback!!

### Sassy Rhonda님이 2024-09-05에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I have the regular size but prefer the chunky sizes 3 and 4 perlite. It is bigger and creates better drainage. Yes I’ll have to water a little more often but I don’t want root rot either. I mix my own soil in accordance with the type of plant I’m repotting so that makes a difference too. I’m still learning.

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