PERLITE Hydroponics - for Home Interior Gardens, Vegetables, Shrubs, Fruits, trees - 150 gms

ARTERIES Perlite is used in potting mixes and as a stand-alone soilless medium for plant rooting. It is pH neutral (around 7) and completely sterile, which is critical for rooting plant cuttings. When used alone, it provides perfect aeration and holds the right amount of moisture. Perlite can hold three to four times its weight in water, but never becomes soggy. And unlike soil or organic matter, it never disintegrates. Perlite is also used with hydroponic systems worldwide, with superior crop production. When used in potting soil mixtures, perlite lightens the mixture and improves aeration and drainage. This is especially useful for large container plantings. The newest use of perlite is in rooftop gardens. This makes sense, since perlite is proven to grow healthy, viable plants, why not on a roof? The main limiting factor for rooftop gardens is weight. Using perlite over other soil mixtures reduces the weight dramatically, by more than half, allowing gardens to thrive in cities where garden space is virtually non-existent. The added benefit is the green roof also reduces heat gain inside the building. Plant nurseries are also on the perlite band wagon. With shipping costs based on weight, using perlite reduces these costs without sacrificing plant health on long trips. Aside from its use as a soil amendment or replacement, perlite is used as a carrier for herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. Perlite is also used to pelletize seeds for easier planting.

USAGE

• Perlite is an inert, porous and a light weight substance, a popular option for a growing medium.
• It can be used on its own or in a mixture with another growing medium in the ratio of 1:1.
• It is non-toxic, clean, disease-free, and extremely lightweight and easy to work with.

BENEFITS

• It offers both excellent water retention and drainage capabilities.
•  It’s so porous, perlite does allow excess water to drain quickly so the best medium to grow succulents and xerophytes.
• It strengthens the root growth of the plants and protects them from temperature fluctuations.
• Prevents the soil from being compacted by promoting aeration that is oxygen access for your plants’ roots.
• It can be used as a soil amendment or as a medium for hydroponics or for starting cuttings.