Is Perlite Good for Plants?
Perlite's Expanded Nature Makes It Extremely Porous, So It Can Absorb Water, but It Also Improves Drainage, So Is Ideal to Mix into Compost to Ensure Water...
Perlite's expanded nature makes it extremely porous, so it can absorb water, but it also improves drainage, so is ideal to mix into compost to ensure water drains freely. Perlite is particularly useful in plant propagation, including taking cuttings and sowing seeds.
What are the disadvantages of perlite?
- Water can drain away quickly. ...
- Being so lightweight, perlite can be blown away and tends to float in excess water.
- Nonrenewable resource. ...
- Dust can create respiratory problems and eye irritation.
What plants need perlite?
Because of these properties, perlite is also popular in orchid, cactus, and succulent planting mixes that like to be on the drier side, and in hydroponic setups as a standalone growing medium.
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