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Post by spinnermaltese on Dec 31, 2010 13:27:49 GMT
Has anyone ever experimented with perlite as a medium? I am personally experimenting with Drosera capensis in pure perlite. I am using a plastic container filled with perlite and with rainwater added, much like hydroponic system. Let's see how it goes.
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Post by Joseph Clemens on Jan 6, 2011 0:34:30 GMT
Several decades ago I attempted to grow Dionaea muscipula in pure perlite. It was not successful.
Presently I use lots of perlite in my cultivation of Mexican Pinguicula, species and hybrids. I have not noticed the same, or any problems, like I did when trying it with Dionaea muscipula.
Using perlite has often been problematic for me, because it floats in water and I like to use lots of water. I am also trying pumice which is available locally and is very similar to perlite, but is heavier than water and does not float.
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Post by spinnermaltese on Jan 6, 2011 7:20:43 GMT
Interesting medium too and also as you said heavier, worth a try  |
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