how much perlite should i use?

Guccizillaa

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #1

got some organic potting mix because im transfering plants out of mg, how much perlite should i add to 2 gallon pots?

 

Slippyone

Active Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #2

Personally I do 25% Perlite to 75% soil or other combinations of soil your doing.

 

Brizzy

Active Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #3

Up to 40% perlite. 25%-35% are good numbers

 

Kite High

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #4

40-50% and overwater proof...but you will be watering more often

 

Guccizillaa

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #5

thank you everyone, i probably did 30%ish. Quick question, should i use my nutrients 10-10-10 on my plants since they just got taken out of mg? maybe at half strength?

 

Kite High

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #6

yes...start at 1/4 and go from there

 

Guccizillaa

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #7

ok thank you.

 

Brizzy

Active Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #8

If your plants don't show signs of stress after 2-3 waterings with 1/4 strength nutes, go up to 1/2 strength, then work your way up to full strength and more if they can handle it

 

Bakatare666

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• Jan 22, 2013

• #9

I am in MG moisture Control, with 40% MG Perlite in a 5 gal. pot, and I water every 4 days with light off temp 60-70, and light on temps 78-84.

 

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jokersmokermidnightoker

Member

• Jan 28, 2013

• #10

do you NEED perlite

 

Kite High

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2013

• #11

in a word yes

 

Sincerely420

New Member

• Jan 28, 2013

• #12

Not really, but you NEED adequate draining to avoid stem and root rot!
Just say that it's better to be safe than sorry and use it.

 

ArCaned

Active Member

• Jan 28, 2013

• #13

75% perlite 25% vermaculite

you can keep your dirt

 

Lilwatt

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• Mar 21, 2016

• #14

Sincerely420 said:

Not really, but you NEED adequate draining to avoid stem and root rot!
Just say that it's better to be safe than sorry and use it.

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Jus out of curiosity what makes the stalk go hollow I have seen that on a few of my plants during harvest

 

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LordRalh3

Well-Known Member

• Mar 21, 2016

• #15

Perlite... It all depends on you, how much time you have and what kind of growth you want. The more perlite you have the faster your growth will be. The faster your drainage will go, more often you'll have to water. 100% perlite will blow your mind if you have time to water that often. 50% perlite/Coco is a true ass kicker and compromise