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roesmill said:I have heard that rice hulls are a suitable substitute for perlite, which I can no longer find. Is this true, and what is the general opinion of the group on rice hulls? (The beige ones that are removed from rice in the mills and are readily available here in Panama.)

Yes that is often used in my homeland. But it is more appropriate for tropical plant use, since it helps retain moisture in the media. So it may not be appropriate to use for more desert-like succulents. Better to use perlite or pumice for your succulents.