Perlite

Perlite is a natural non-toxic volcanic rock used ,to help improve drainage, aeration and moisture retention in potting mixes, giving your plants access to the nutrition they need to achieve robust health and strong root development. Our coarse-sized perlite is particularly tailored for your exotic aroids, like Philodendron, Anthuriums and Alocasias, ensuring they have the perfect environment to flourish.

Perliie is perfect as an amendment to your potting mix or as a standalone growing media for cuttings and propagation. Using perlite to propagate your plants allows precise control over moisture levels which is critical for fragile new plants. It also allows careful control of the addition of liquid fertilisers.

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Perlite Jumbo Size (Aroids, Orchids & Bromedliads)

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Unlock the Secret to Lush, Vibrant Plants

Perlite, a naturally occurring siliceous volcanic rock, is your secret weapon for ensuring your plants grow lush, vibrant, and resilient. When this unique rock is heated above 850°c, it expands, creating tiny, glass-like bubbles that make it lightweight and give it exceptional physical properties. This miraculous transformation is powered by the vaporization of water contained within the crude rock, contributing to its phenomenal capability to aerate any potting mix.

Jumbo Size for Your Exotic Beauties: Aroids, Bromeliads, and Orchids

Our jumbo-sized perlite is particularly tailored for your exotic plants like aroids, bromeliads, and orchids, ensuring they have the perfect environment to flourish. This media effortlessly accommodates the unique needs of these exotic beauties, providing them with the optimal balance of air and moisture, while also ensuring superior root system development.

Why Choose Our Perlite for Your Aroid Potting Mix?

The exclusive physical properties of our expanded perlite make it a stand-out choice for your aroid potting mix. It ensures:

• Superior Aeration: Enhanced airflow around the roots, promoting healthier, more robust growth.

• Optimal Moisture Retention: Holds just the right amount of water without causing sogginess, preventing root rot.

• Lightweight Texture: Ensures your potting mix is not dense or compacted, allowing roots to spread with ease.

The Science Behind Perlite’s Remarkable Properties

Perlite undergoes a fascinating transformation to become the lightweight, moisture-retaining medium gardeners adore. The presence of water in its natural state is pivotal. When heated, the water vaporizes, causing the rock to soften and expand, resulting in a network of tiny bubbles. These bubbles account for its light weight and contribute to its incredible aeration and moisture retention capabilities, making it an unparalleled addition to your potting mix.