Horticultural Perlite - Coarse Grade for Potting Mix, Soil Aeration & Drainage Amendment | Pack Of 1 | 250 gm

Soilful Horticultural Perlite: The Ultimate Soil Aeration Amendment for Healthy Roots

Unlock the secret to vibrant plant growth and prevent common watering issues with Soilful Horticultural Perlite. This naturally occurring, volcanic glass is super-heated until it "pops" like popcorn, creating lightweight, porous white granules. A staple for expert gardeners and beginners alike, perlite is the key to creating a perfectly balanced soil environment that promotes explosive root development and prevents overwatering.

Create the Perfect Root Environment for Your Plants

Soilful Perlite works physically to transform your soil structure, providing three critical benefits:

1. Superior Drainage & Aeration:
*   Prevents Waterlogging: Creates air pockets between soil particles, allowing excess water to drain freely away from delicate roots. This is crucial for preventing root rot, the #1 cause of houseplant death.
*   Delivers Oxygen to Roots: Ensures roots have access to the oxygen they need to respirate and absorb nutrients efficiently, leading to stronger, healthier plants.

2. Improves Soil Structure & Prevents Compaction:
*   Keeps Soil Loose: Its coarse, gritty structure prevents heavy soils (like clay) from compacting over time, ensuring roots can grow easily without resistance.
*   Ideal for Container Plants: Pots are prone to compaction. Perlite maintains a light, fluffy texture in potting mixes for the entire life of the plant.

3. Aids in Moisture & Nutrient Retention:
*   Holds Water & Fertilizer: The porous surfaces of each perlite particle can hold some moisture and nutrients, making them available to plant roots over time, even while it primarily improves drainage.

Why Choose Soilful Horticultural Perlite?

*   100% Natural & Inorganic: It is a sterile, pH-neutral material that won't decompose, break down, or compact over time. It's perfect for organic gardening and will last for years.
*   Coarse Grade: Our specific coarse-grade size is ideal for potting mixes, succulent soil, and garden beds, providing optimal aeration without floating away too easily during watering.
*   Sterile & Pest-Free: Unlike some organic amendments, perlite contains no weeds, pests, or diseases, making it safe for seedlings and delicate plants.
*   Versatile Use: An essential ingredient for DIY potting mixes for a huge variety of plants.

How to Use Soilful Perlite:

For Potting Mixes:
*   Houseplants: Create a well-draining mix with 1 part perlite to 3-4 parts potting soil.
*   Succulents & Cacti: For exceptional drainage, use a 1:1 ratio of perlite to potting soil.
*   Seed Starting: Improve aeration in seed-starting mixes by adding 10-20% perlite.

For Garden Beds: To improve heavy clay soil, mix 2-4 inches of perlite into the top 6-12 inches of soil.
For Hydroponics & Rooting Cuttings: Use 100% moistened perlite as a growing medium for propagating cuttings or in hydroponic systems.

Ideal For:
*   Creating DIY Potting Soil for Houseplants
*   Succulent and Cactus Soil Mixes
*   Seed Starting and Propagating Cuttings
*   Improving Drainage in Garden Beds & Raised Beds
*   Amending Heavy Clay Soil

Ingredients:
100% Natural, Expanded Horticultural Grade Perlite.

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