Perlite in pots??? please answer someone..

serenaevi

Member

• Mar 6, 2010

• #1

hi, i want to ask you if its ok tu put some perlite on top of the soil to keep more humidity for the plants.? the grow room is 1.5m x 1.5m and the plants only 2 weeks old. i am saying that cause the humidity in the room is about 45% -50%.

please help me on that...

 

Pipe Dream

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• Mar 6, 2010

• #2

40-50% humidity is not bad at all. I have only 30% humidity with my humidifier running. I don't think putting perlite is going to raise your humidity and I don't think you need to do it. What the perlite does is holds air and moisture in your soil, just mix it in with the soil and you will be fine.

 

Green Cross

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• Mar 6, 2010

• #3

serenaevi said:

hi, i want to ask you if its ok tu put some perlite on top of the soil to keep more humidity for the plants.? the grow room is 1.5m x 1.5m and the plants only 2 weeks old. i am saying that cause the humidity in the room is about 45% -50%.

please help me on that...

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Never heard of that.

Pearlite on top will reflect light, and look good in your pics, but that's about it.

Thin your soil at a minimum rate of 20% for good drainage. It works wonders.

45-55% humidity is perfect for vegetative. Mist seedlings for the first 3 weeks to help keep them hydrated.

 

serenaevi

Member

• Mar 6, 2010

• #4

thanks guys.....thats my first consern Green GROSS, about the humidity for the seedlings. until now the girls are great. about the mist that you said, you mean to spoil them with water except watering the soil??

 

serenaevi

Member

• Mar 6, 2010

• #5

can you tell me also, how can i upload some fotos here please??

 

Concord Dawn

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• Mar 6, 2010

• #6

at the bottom is quick reply, instead of hitting "post quick reply", hit go "advanced" and scroll down a bit and you'll see manage attachments, hit that and a load your pics window will open, LoL.