# Episode 316 - Q&A: Should I root cuttings in perlite, pumice, or vermiculite?

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Podcast: [The Houseplant Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-houseplant-coach-3350890)
Published: 2026-05-12T15:05:05+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3498

## Resource

We’ve all seen a beautiful prop box - but do we have to use perlite or sphagnum? What else is an option? Or do we need a prop box at all? Learn more in this episode :)

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