I’m planning on repotting my poor neglected Epis and wanted to try something new to lighten the mix and improve drainage.

I thought I was buying perlite but I had the names mixed up and came home with vermiculite.

I’ve never used either before so I’m not sure if I should use it or exchange it. Any expert advice out there?

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trichome said:

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That was fascinating, thanks trichrome.

I wonder if Vermiculture would be more suited to places with low rainfall and long dry summers. My pots are very rarely soggy – always too dry. But then they’re well overdue for some invigoration, wetting agent and mulch.

bon008 said:

trichome said:

http://www.enjoygardening.com/?p=120

That was fascinating, thanks trichrome.

I wonder if Vermiculture would be more suited to places with low rainfall and long dry summers. My pots are very rarely soggy – always too dry. But then they’re well overdue for some invigoration, wetting agent and mulch.

Oops, I mean trichome.. :D

:)

expensive eh?

For much of my life, whenever I see potting mixes containing either of the above, I throw them away.

Perhaps I should have sold it.

trichome said:

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Thanks for that. I think I’ll take it back.

bubba louie said:

trichome said:

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Thanks for that. I think I’ll take it back.

Well, if you aren’t gong to be selling it to poor unfortunates..

You should use real sand. The heaviosity is preferable to the awkwardacity.

What about charcoal chips instead?

Dinetta said:

What about charcoal chips instead?

Yep they will be good.