What are those gorgeous acid green leaves: Perlite

» Daffyclay - Perlite

Marge and Lady B,

I was interested in your discussions of Perlite and Vermiculite (spelling ?) as a rooting agent, along with kitty litter. (Kitty litter - generic - is also good for ice and snow on the sidewalks and driveways. I keep a bag of kitty litter in the trunk of my car in the winter, along with the shovel.

At Hechinger's here in Bethesda, MD., they have at least three grades of potting soil, heavy, medium and light. I find that the medium potting soil has the consistency of kitty litter, but is cheaper and does a good job. I plant my daffodil seeds in the medium potting soil and cover them with a wire mash to keep my "pet" squirrels out.

I think you should give medium potting soil a "twirl." I just have some basic "physic" problem digging in kitty litter. I leave that up to my rascally tom, Ben.

-- posted by Daffyclay