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Perlite is used to improve soil structure by providing drainage and
aeration. Used with potting mixes or garden soils, including soilless
mixes. It helps to prevent soil compaction, helps circulate air
between roots, promotes strong root development, seed composts,
growing medium, soil conditioner, hydroponics, flower support.
When it comes down to it, perlite is still the best choice for a soil
amendment when you want moderate water retention, excellent
aeration and drainage, and long-term benefits.
Perlite would be more suitable for
succulents and other plants that
prefer a drier growing medium.
These properties allow perlite to facilitate two critical
processes in soil/hydroponics, which are essential for
plant growth: Aeration and Draining
There are several reasons why perlite is such a useful
additive to gardens and hydroponic setups. They mainly
stem from its unique physical and chemical properties:
Perlite is physically stable
and retains its shape even
when pressed into the soil
Perlite has a
neutral pH level
Perlite contains no toxic chemicals and is made
from naturally occurring compounds found in soil
Perlite is incredibly
porous and contains
pockets of space
inside for air
Perlite can retain some
amount of water while
allowing the rest to
drain away
Perlite has several uses in regular gardens:
In Soil Mixes: You can make your own homemade
soil mixes using a combination of perlite, loam, and
peat moss in equal measures. In pots, it keeps
everything loose, aerated and well-draining.
On The Surface: Perlite can be scattered on the
surface of the soil as well, where it acts as a wicking
agent. It will gradually work down into the soil,
improving drainage.
For Root Cuttings: It encourages root growth
much better than just plain water. You can place
your starting seeds or cuttings in an air-filled Ziploc
bag contained moistened perlite for several weeks.
Perlite is directly comparable
to another mineral additive
called Vermiculite. Both have
overlapping functions and
help with soil aeration and
seed starting.
Pros:
• Excellent for aeration of roots
• Very stable and inert structure
• Helps improve drainage
• Cheap and easily available
• Useful for hydroponics and gardening
Conclusion:
Rookie gardeners tend to forget the importance of oxygen supply to the roots of growing plants and seedlings.
Perlite is a key additive that can really improve the growth of seeds, saplings, rootings, and adult plants. It can be
used as a standalone growth medium, or with other additives.