Potting Soil

[street312punk]

Hi i bought two bags of kellogg patio plus soil today but only has about 6% perlite, i am concerd that it wont drain much. Is this a problem? Should i buy perlite separate to add? Thanks

[Mr. Clandestine]

You almost always need to add perlite to any commercial potting soils you'll find on the market. If the soil's prefertilized, I'd add about 25% perlite to 75% potting mix. Even if it's not prefertilized, which most are to some extent, the addition of perlite greatly improves aeration to soils that retain a good deal of moisture. You can pick up bags of it at your local Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.

[street312punk]

Thanks! ill do that.

[ToKAlot]

It also depends on how often u want to water i use 15-20% perlite witch is not that much i know people that do 50% perlite 50% soil but to me thats to much i water everyother day my soil never really gets to dry always has moisture and i never hav a problem with root rot just depend on your specs!!!!:thumbsup:Good Luck!!:rastasmoke: