Exfoliated Horticultural Perlite

• Perlite is a volcanic glass that is heated to 1,600 degrees F. (871 C.) whereupon it pops much like popcorn and expands to 13 times its former size, resulting in an incredibly lightweight material.
• The super-heated perlite is comprised of tiny air compartments.
• Perlite is revealed as being covered with many tiny cells that absorb moisture on the exterior of the particle, not inside, which makes it particularly useful in facilitating moisture to plant roots.
• Due to perlite’s large surface area, it is a good choice for plants that require levels of high humidity.
• Perlite is used in soil mixes (including soilless mediums) to improve aeration and modify the soil substructure, keeping it loose, well-draining, and defying compaction.
• Perlite is also great for rooting cuttings and fosters much stronger root formation than those grown in water alone.