What is garden perlite and what is it used for?
It is a naturally occurring volcanic rock, the grinded and expanded perlite particles are mixed into the soil to provide an aerated environment and a uniform water supply for the potting soil. An excellent soil loosener, it can store 20 times its original weight in water.
The benefits of its use are
Optimum aeration of the soil, higher water retention capacity (soil moisture control), increased structural stability. It promotes the development of a rich and healthy root system and increases the resistance of the plant. Perlite contains no nutrients but can also be used to prolong the action of mineral fertilisers.
Use
For rooting and propagation, planting houseplants, outdoor gardening and soil improvement, hydroponic plants, grass and golf course construction, roof gardening, soil loosening.
● For rooting, seeding and propagation, mix 30-60% with soil or propagation soil
● For high air demand houseplants (orchids, ferns, bonsai, etc.), perlite can be used as a fertiliser.) 50% mixed with potting soil
● for outdoor and container plants 25-50% mixed with soil; for planting trees and shrubs, 5-10 l/tree mixed into the soil
● for hydroponic plants, 50-60% mixed into the growing medium
● for grass and golf course planting, 30-60 l/m² mixed into the top 10-15 cm of the soil
● for roofing turf and planting medium, 25-50% mixed into the soil.
Dosage
5 litres
