Searles Perlite

Searles Perlite

Searles Perlite is a natural product used as an additive in mixes/soils to improve drainage, aeration, and some moisture holding ability. Perlite is lightweight and allows water to flow freely through a mix and increase essential aeration in and around plant roots. It is used in general potting, orchid, bromeliad, cacti, and propagating mixes to increase air porosity of the mix and allow water to freely flow through.

Searles Perlite is produced from a clean, naturally occurring mineral rock that is treated at high temperatures to produce a lightweight material with excellent air porosity. It is a natural product that is suitable for all soils and mixes, and the packaging for the 6lt size contains recycled plastic.

Benefits of using Searles Perlite:

• Improves drainage and aeration of soils and mixes
• Helps to prevent root rot
• Encourages healthy root growth
• Improves water retention
• Insulates roots from extreme temperatures
• Lightweight and easy to use

How to use Searles Perlite:

• Mix Searles Perlite into potting mix or soil at a rate of 1 part perlite to 3 parts potting mix/soil.
• For propagating cuttings, use a mix of 1 part perlite to 2 parts vermiculite.
• For orchids and other epiphytes, use a mix of 1 part perlite to 1 part bark or coconut chips.
• For cacti and succulents, use a mix of 1 part perlite to 2 parts potting mix/soil.