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Perlite Size

15 years ago

Hi everyone,

My names Mark and i live in the Midlands in the UK, I have several citrus trees groing in pots in my conservatory and i'm interested in trying the gritty mix recipe in some air pots that i've just purchased.

Would i be right in thinking that the correct perlite size to use for this mix is the medium 2mm - 4mm size or would i be better going with the larger course size.

Cheers.

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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
15 years ago
Hi, Mark, I use the course perlite when I can.

With the medium perlite, I rinse away the dust and toss the grains that are less than 1/16 (1.5mm) of an inch.

Josh
Sabiann
Original Author
15 years ago
Hi Josh,

its been 34c here today and muggy and forcast even hotter tomorrow so i've had to move my collection to the shade of the rear garden rather than risk them in my conservatory.

Regarding the perlite i'll go for the course size then and take the oppertunity of the cooler weather forcast for the end of the week to change the potting mix over.

All the best.
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