Hey everyone, sorry for the noob question! I'm really curious about using pea pebbles in my potting setup. I've created two 4" deep pots with 1" of pea pebbles at the bottom, then 1" of 2:1 pea pebbles to soil, followed by 1.5" of cactus soil, and finishing with another 0.5" layer of pea pebbles on top. I've seen mixed advice online about this. I have a few succulents that have been struggling, and I'm worried about the drainage and whether using pea pebbles is the right move. I already repotted some cuttings and rooted plants into this setup, and they look okay so far... but I'm anxious about potential root issues down the line. Should I consider repotting them into something without pea pebbles, or do you think they're safe as is? Any insights would be super appreciated! Thanks for reading my lengthy post!
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Pea pebbles can be pretty heavy, so you might want to consider switching to pumice. It’s a lighter alternative and seems to have better drainage. If you do change it up, mixing pumice with your soil might be more beneficial than just replacing the pebbles outright.
I'm definitely looking into that! 😅 Would the same composition ratio work if I sub the pumice for the pebbles, or should I mix it into the soil for better results? Thanks in advance!