01SANDS & SOILS
Aerated volcanic glass for open root systems
A pale, porous aggregate that transforms dense soil into a breathable medium. This expanded volcanic glass introduces air pockets directly to the root zone, creating an environment where oxygen and moisture coexist without stagnation.
Ideal for gardeners crafting custom potting mixes or raised beds, it suits plants that demand sharp drainage such as cacti, succulents and orchids. It also supports quicker germination in seed raising blends, allowing delicate seedlings to transplant with minimal disturbance to their fragile root structures.
2 x 10L Resealable Zip Lock Bag (Net Weight approximately 430g each bag)
02MATERIAL
Expanded volcanic glass with angular structure
Formed from volcanic glass, this perlite is light, hard and aerated. Its coarse, angular properties are specifically designed to create open, porous spaces within a mix. Unlike rounded aggregates, these sharp edges prevent compaction, ensuring the soil remains loose and friable even after repeated watering cycles.
04APPLICATION
Crafting specialty blends for demanding plants
Perfect for building bulk potting or raised bed mixes, simply combine with compost and soil to tailor the blend for specific needs. It excels with cacti, succulents and orchids that thrive on aeration and rapid drainage. In seed raising mixtures, it encourages quicker germination and allows seedlings to be removed easily, reducing root damage during transplantation.
05PACKAGING
Resealable bags for controlled usage
Supplied in two 10-litre resealable zip lock bags, each with a net weight of approximately 430 grams. The total package weight is 2.99 kilograms, describing the carton rather than the product itself. The zip lock closure keeps the ultra-light material fresh and dust-free between uses, making it practical for gradual incorporation into large projects.
06AT A GLANCE
The key points
- Inorganic, inert and sterile white mineral
- Angular coarse texture ensures free drainage
- Ultra-light weight with high water holding capacity
- Free from disease, weeds and insects
- 2 x 10L resealable zip lock bags
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About this product
Perlite is a light, hard, aerated, white mineral, formed from volcanic glass, used in potting mixes to add open and porous drainage, provide aeration to plant roots and hold oxygen, a little moisture and nutrients from soluble fertilisers.
Perfect for creating your own potting mix or raised bed mix in bulk. Simply add compost, soil and other components to make your own specialty blend, especially for plants that love aeration and excellent drainages like cacti, succulents and orchids. The angular properties of Coarse Perlite make it particularly useful for creating free draining potting mixes.
Perlite in seed raising mixtures encourages quicker germination and improved seedling growth. Seedlings are easily removed from Perlite with little damage to the roots as they transplant with minimum disturbance.
Features
- Inorganic, inert and sterile
- Quicker germination
- Non-abrasive
- Ultra-light weight
- Free from disease, weeds and insects
- Environmentally friendly
- High cation-exchange (or buffering exchange)
- Excellent aeration and drainage characteristics
- High water holding capacity
- Insulating properties
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