Perlite Substitute

en4cer123

en4cer123

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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

cowboylogic

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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

en4cer123

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cowboylogic said:
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.....
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can i use the food grade? cause i found that in 50 pound bags
 
Sunbiz1

Sunbiz1

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cowboylogic said:
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.....
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Yes, please post the part #...TY!
 
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