Hello, I am a newbie here, from NM and I was wondering if anyone has a better mix suggestion for me; or whatever the problem might be. I am using > than 50% perlite with 40% peat and 10% sand. I think the mix seems like its getting compacted. The roots look white at first and then they turn brownish looking, and small/flattened. I would like to know the secret of how to get those nice succulent white roots going on again. Do I need to add something larger to the soil mix for more air? Any help greatly appreciated.