Miracle-Gro Perlite is a lightweight, high-draining expanded volcanic rock designed to improve the structure of substrates. It is ideal for increasing drainage and aeration of soils, promoting a healthy environment for plant roots. Due to its inert and stable nature, it does not break down over time, making it an excellent addition to potting mixes for a variety of plants.
Uses: Miracle-Gro Perlite is used to mix into potting soil to improve drainage and aeration, especially for houseplants, cacti, succulents, and container plants. It is also great for propagating cuttings, providing a well-draining and aerated environment.
Recommended plants: Houseplants, cacti, succulents, potted plants, seedlings.
Properties :
- Excellent drainage capacity
- Improves soil aeration
- Very light, does not compact
- Tendency to rise to the surface of the substrate
Benefits :
- Promotes good drainage, reducing the risk of root rot
- Maintains optimal soil aeration, essential for root health
- Lightweight, which makes handling easier and reduces the weight of the pots
- Inert and stable, does not decompose over time
- Can be used for propagation of cuttings, providing a well-aerated and draining environment
- Helps prevent soil compaction, allowing roots to grow freely
Additional Information for Ornamental Culture:
- Perlite is especially beneficial for houseplants and cacti, which require a well-draining substrate to avoid waterlogging.
- Used in succulent and potting mixes, it helps maintain a light, well-aerated soil structure, essential for fine root development.
- In horticulture, perlite is recognized for its ability to improve the overall texture of the soil, facilitating root growth and plant health.
- When used in combination with other soil amendments like coco coir or sphagnum moss, it can enhance the overall performance of the mix, providing an ideal growing environment for a variety of ornamental plants.
- Perlite can also be used alone for propagating cuttings, providing a sterile, well-draining medium that encourages rooting.
- Because of its tendency to rise to the surface of the substrate, pumice may be best used for more stable soil mixes.
