Description
Perlite Pro-Mix is an expanded volcanic rock, extremely light and draining, used to improve the structure of substrates. It promotes excellent drainage and aeration, while preventing soil compaction. This inert substrate is perfect for a wide range of plants, especially those that require well-drained and well-aerated soil.
Uses: Perlite Pro-Mix is primarily used to mix into potting soils to improve drainage and aeration. It is ideal for houseplants, cacti, succulents, container plants, as well as propagating cuttings.
Recommended plants: Houseplants, cacti, succulents, potted plants, seedlings.
Properties :
- Excellent drainage capacity
- Improves soil aeration
- Very light and inert
- Does not compact, but can rise to the surface of the substrate
Benefits :
- Promotes good drainage, reducing the risk of root rot
- Maintains optimal 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
- Ideal for propagating cuttings, providing a well-drained and aerated environment
- Helps prevent soil compaction, allowing roots to grow freely
Additional Information for Ornamental Culture:
- Perlite Pro-Mix is especially beneficial for plants that require a well-drained substrate, such as cacti, succulents, and houseplants.
- Used in potting mixes, it helps maintain a light, well-aerated structure, essential for root development.
- In horticulture, perlite is recognized for its ability to improve the overall texture of the soil, facilitating root growth and plant health.
- It can be combined with other amendments such as coco fiber or sphagnum moss to create optimal substrate mixes.
- Although it can rise to the surface, its drainage and aeration benefits make it a preferred choice for many crops.
Perlite PRO-MIX
$17.99