Did you screen/sift/rinse the Perlite?

I find that the particle-size of the Perlite is more crucial to drainage than the moisture capacity
of the Perlite itself.


Josh

Hi Josh,
I did screen/sift the perlite. (Didn't rinse it, though.) Eeek, is that stuff nasty.
I am careful about particle size.
Sounds like I should be okay.
Gail

Ah, very good to hear!
Perlite is nasty stuff, indeed.
Lately, I've been using a pond basket to rinse my Perlite, Pumice, and Turface.

Here's a quick question: when you water, does any Perlite dust flow out with the water?


Josh

Josh,
No, I haven't noticed any dust.
I'm guessing that's a quick tip :).
I like the idea of rinsing in the pond basket.
Gail

Gail..It is so awsome to see you here! I remember when you and I talked of using the mix way in the start at the clivia forums...I am proud of you...Don't you just love how nice and white the roots are?

See how big mine got just this summer..?

You couldn't ask for a better bunch of people here for help, and Josh is definatly a big help..

Mike

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the thoughts and yes, of course, I saw how well your plants did this summer. Well done.
Everybody is so great, but... Al, you are over the top.
Thanks so much.
Gail