Perlite Substitute

[en4cer123]

i really dont want to use perlite i have asthma i was wondering if there was something else i could use maybe more for less? cause i know perlite is cheap but you only get like a little bag i would need a lot of bags (looks a little shifty if i did that)

 

[cowboylogic]

Course DE(Diatomaceous earth)also found in big bags at auto parts store label as floor dry/absorbent. Just look at the label to make sure it says natural clay or diatomaceous earth itself. I will be by the local Napa today and will get the actual part number and post it this evening. Anyways DE holds both air and water and many have used it in place of perlite for along time....also works as a soil dwelling pest repellent.....

 

[en4cer123]

Course DE(Diatomaceous earth)also found in big bags at auto parts store label as floor dry/absorbent. Just look at the label to make sure it says natural clay or diatomaceous earth itself. I will be by the local Napa today and will get the actual part number and post it this evening. Anyways DE holds both air and water and many have used it in place of perlite for along time....also works as a soil dwelling pest repellent.....

can i use the food grade? cause i found that in 50 pound bags

 

[high land]

when yiu find out sbout nspa oroduct please pm me and let me know high land

 

[cowboylogic]

can i use the food grade? cause i found that in 50 pound bags

Food grade is fine. But usually food grade is ground into a fine powder and will not function quite the same as the course.

 

[Sunbiz1]

Course DE(Diatomaceous earth)also found in big bags at auto parts store label as floor dry/absorbent. Just look at the label to make sure it says natural clay or diatomaceous earth itself. I will be by the local Napa today and will get the actual part number and post it this evening. Anyways DE holds both air and water and many have used it in place of perlite for along time....also works as a soil dwelling pest repellent.....

Yes, please post the part #...TY!

 

[cowboylogic]

Napa Part #8822 and heres a link with some good info on the subject....
http://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basicscatlitter.htm