Re: Perlite v Polystyrene

From: Perry Malouf (pmalouf@access.digex.net)
Date: Mon Feb 09 1998 - 01:31:06 PST


Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 04:31:06 -0500 (EST)
From: Perry Malouf <pmalouf@access.digex.net>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg514$foo@default>
Subject: Re: Perlite v Polystyrene

Michael Gray wrote:

> I'm looking at using either perlite or polystyrene balls in my
> nepenthes mix, and I was wondering if there are any differences between
> them from the plant growth point of view.

Polystyrene, also known as styrofoam, can be used if it is not
colored. Colored styrofoam is phytotoxic.

You might consider using perlite. It's safer.

Regards,

Perry Malouf



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