Perlite: Used in Succulents soil mixture to improve aeration & drainage
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What is Perlite?
Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that is very much physically stable and does not compress when mixed with soil or soilless media.
Why to use Perlite?
- Perlite contains no toxic chemicals
- Perlite has a neutral pH level
- It keeps soil loose and help in improving aeration & drainage in soil
- It can retain sufficient water without making soil muddy
- It acts as a temperature controller and provides good temperature tolerant capability to plants.
- Perlite is very light material so does not add much weight to the pots
Where to use Perlite?
- Perlite can be used in any kind of soil or soilless media for growing seeds and plants where we need to maintain the aeration and well drainage.
- We can use 20% Perlite in the soilless media for growing succulents.
- Perlite is also used in growing plants Hydroponically.