Searles Horticultural Mix-Ins Perlite is a lightweight, naturally occurring volcanic material used to improve drainage and aeration in potting mixes. It creates air spaces within the growing medium, allowing plant roots to breathe while helping excess water drain freely.
Ideal for plants that require a free-draining growing medium, Searles Perlite helps reduce the risk of waterlogging while supporting strong, healthy root development.
Key Benefits
- Improves drainage and aeration in potting mixes
- Helps prevent waterlogging around plant roots
- Creates air spaces for improved oxygen movement around roots
- Supports strong, healthy root development
- Lightweight and easy to incorporate into growing media
Suitable For
Searles Perlite is particularly useful for:
- Indoor plants
- Container and potted plants
- Orchids
- Succulents
- Cacti
- Hydroponic and other horticultural applications
How Does Perlite Help Plants?
Adding perlite to a potting mix improves its physical structure by creating spaces between the other growing media particles. These spaces allow excess water to drain more freely while increasing air circulation around the roots. This is especially beneficial for plants that can be affected by overly wet or poorly aerated growing conditions.
How to Use
Mix Searles Perlite into your potting or growing medium before planting where increased drainage and aeration are required. The amount used can be adjusted according to the drainage requirements of the plant and growing medium.
Product Information
- Product: Searles Horticultural Mix-Ins Perlite
- Size: 5 Litres
- Form: Lightweight white granules
- Water solubility: Insoluble
Not for human or pet consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid creating or breathing excessive dust, and avoid contact with eyes. Store in a dry place.