andyoliver Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi all, I've recently re-potted some of my VFTs, Sarracenias, and Sundews but I used someone else’s mix, which I have just discovered has vermiculite in it. Will this cause a problem for my plants? Do people use it? Should I re-pot the plants in my normal mix of 1:1 perlite and peat ASAP? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi Andy, People say vermiculite is alkaline so shouldn't be used with acid loving plants, but I recently received some dionaea from a big wholesaler that had obviously been grown in it, and they looked fine. Trev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 People generally only use vermiculite for mexican pings - Its thought to be unsuitable for other cps. I'm sure it would take a while to have any effect though and depends how much vermiculite is in the mix. If it were me I'd re-pot them. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyoliver Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi Andy, People say vermiculite is alkaline so shouldn't be used with acid loving plants, but I recently received some dionaea from a big wholesaler that had obviously been grown in it, and they looked fine. Trev. Thanks for the info Trev. Not sure if I want ot risk it or not. People generally only use vermiculite for mexican pings - Its thought to be unsuitable for other cps. I'm sure it would take a while to have any effect though and depends how much vermiculite is in the mix.If it were me I'd re-pot them. Heather Thank you. I think I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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