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Oct 1, 2015 9:09 PM CST
Name: Cheryl
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The 8 wk old blooming Aztec Gold are in new pots. And it wasn't easy! This was the first time I planted in 100% perlite. There was no root ball! I made the mistake of using my usual used dryer sheet to prevent the perlite from falling through all the big drainage holes. The tender roots stuck to it. I was as gentle as I could be but I did lose some healthy roots. I hope they pull through this late in the game. I felt like I was bare-rooting the cuttings. Next time, I think I will go back to my 80% perlite mixed with soil. At least it creates somewhat of a root ball for easier transplanting.
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