Perlite for plants

Plants Perlite Soil is among the most appreciated and purchased substrates by growers. There is no expert in the hydroponic cultivation, gardening and nursery sector who does not know the importance of its use.

The substrates are used to grow the plants by keeping the cultivation soil drained and the roots well aerated, so that the cultivation can grow lush and healthy.

Perlite is an inorganic, chemically inert and neutral substance - with pH 7.0 - which derives from obsidian, a volcanic rock, which makes this natural material porous and soft.

Like expanded clay, this natural substance is used by growers, nurserymen and flower growers for its incredible absorbent capacity and neutral pH, which makes it ideal for creating substrates for small, medium and large crops.

Perlite or expanded clay , which is the best choice? There are many growers who ask this, what we can tell you is that expanded perlite :

1. It does not chemically alter the structure of the substrates with which it is mixed;
2. It has a high capacity to absorb water, making the soil adequately drained;
3. It easily penetrates - together with the nutritional elements - into the crop soil;
4. It protects the roots from sudden temperature changes, thanks to its thermal insulating power;
5. It improves the air-holding capabilities and structure of the soil into which it is added.

Furthermore, it is commercially available in various grain sizes and sold in practical 10 L bags.

Characteristics and uses of perlite for plants

A soil with perlite allows the planting of many varieties of plants. Although, it is the ideal substrate especially for rooting cuttings and roots , as it promotes an adequate air-water relationship, facilitating the growth and development of the plants.

These small white dots are widely used to create the perfect mixed substrate for indoor or hydroponic cultivation, which reproduces the right composition of organic and inorganic materials of that found in nature.

There are many qualities that make perlite for plants a substance of great and useful use in potting mixes and soils, because it serves to:

• Lighten the compactness of the soil with which the plants are repotted;
• Avoid water stagnation which leads to root rot;
• Improve the physical characteristics of the soil making it not only softer but also more aerated.

There are many varieties of plants that can benefit from the beneficial effects deriving from the use of expanded perlite. In the garden and nursery sector, the use of perlite for cannabis , succulents, but also bonsai and various species of flowers stands out.

In the cultivation of vegetables, however, agriperlite is widely used. The name is perhaps misleading, but agri-perlite for plants is nothing other than perlite used in agriculture (for cuttings and more).

The versatility of perlite is what makes this a product if you want to ensure healthier, stronger plants, and one that can give you yields you can be proud of .

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