Perlite

Horticultural Properties:

• Very light and clean to use.
• Inorganic, inert and sterile
• No known toxicity or fire hazard
• Prevents compaction - improves aeration and drainage
• Does not decompose - lasts for years
• Stimulates root initiation and vigorous growth
• Insulates and minimises temperature fluctuations
• Almost neutral pH
• Holds moisture with becoming soggy
• Free from disease, weeds and insects

Typical Uses:

• Raising Seeds
• Mixed with potting compost to improve aeration, draining and insulation
• Root cuttings, mix 50/50 with peat
• Soil Conditioning of clay soils

 Perlite  listed on this website

Obtain online from Crocus,

See also vermiculite