Perlite or Vermiculite? (For Cloning)

Perlite or Vermiculite? (For Cloning)

I have both, as well as soil

i would say vermiculite

FDD said straight perlite. Why not both, since they offer different qualities. I use soil mixed with both & a lot of other shit. My chose, straight perlite. Don't let it dry out.

perlite for me.........I think it is all about personal choice though IMO.

thanks for all the suggestions, everyone I will make one thing for certain: not to mix soil in with the perlite or vermiculite while I am rooting my clones.

ok im confused i cant rember wich one does which is it vemiculite = more airation and less water retainshion and perlite = water retaintion loose soil??? plz inform a n00b lols

perlite=water
verm=air

k thnx mang +rep

*EDIT* says i need to spread the love first sorry lols

n00b_marijuana_grower said:

ok im confused i cant rember wich one does which is it vemiculite = more airation and less water retainshion and perlite = water retaintion loose soil??? plz inform a n00b lols

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perlite-In horticulture it makes composts more open to air, while still having good water-retention properties; it makes a good medium for hydroponics

Vermiculite-
Blocking mixes
Hydroponics
Micro-propagation
Potting mixes
Rooting cuttings
Seed germination
Seedling wedgemix
Sowing composts
Twin scaling bulb

I also believe it contains micro nutes to help.

I use a mix of 1/3 each - neutral soil, perlite & vermiculite. I use the same mix for the whole process. It has worked well for me.

Little Tommy said:

I use a mix of 1/3 each - neutral soil, perlite & vermiculite. I use the same mix for the whole process. It has worked well for me.

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thanks, do you have any links to DIY cloning etc? I have the root hormone stuff

Vermiculite is best for cutting I have experienced. Never tried perlite as it's more for bringing AIR to the roots and AIR kills your cuttings.

i know old thread but wanted to put down my experience

South Texas said:

FDD said straight perlite. Why not both, since they offer different qualities. I use soil mixed with both & a lot of other shit. My chose, straight perlite. Don't let it dry out.

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I have always used both with 100% success. I mix it 50/50 and wet it with an olivias mixture. Water from top as needed, and spray the foilage 1-2 times a day.

BSD0621 said:

Vermiculite is best for cutting I have experienced. Never tried perlite as it's more for bringing AIR to the roots and AIR kills your cuttings.

i know old thread but wanted to put down my experience

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I think perlite can also help with stagnation, helping prevent mold. Different strokes for different folks.