How To Use Vermiculite In A Newly Planted Choisya

I’m moving the choisya into a large planter and would like to know how much vermiculite I should add to the multi purpose compost. Please advise. Many thanks.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 04/22/2023 @ 12:36 am

They need well-draining, acidic soil, so I would add perlite instead of vermiculite. Vermiculite holds in moisture. You can make your mixture about 1/3 perlite.

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