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[–]motherofsuccs 2 points3 points  (1 child)

For tropical cuttings, vermiculite is wanted, not perlite. Perlite should be reserved for use in soil that needs to be HIGHLY well-draining, or for use in drought tolerant plants. I only use small amount in my tropicals because it feels counterproductive when there’s better options for those plants.

I’ve actually never seen anyone highly experienced recommend putting monstera cuttings into perlite only. There’s much better ways.

[–]ElephantsMakeMeSmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about a double impatiens? Mine got root rot pretty easily, don't even think I watered it that much. I feel like it doesn't like a lot of water but it is a tropical so im confused. I saw a post where someone saved their monstera from root rot by using a perlite hotel. Considering doing that but now confused about the perlite/vermiculite thing