Orku 10L Medium Perlite is a light, aerated white mineral growing media that improves drainage and aeration for plant roots. Made from expanded volcanic glass, it holds oxygen, a little moisture and nutrients from soluble fertilisers, making it a versatile addition to potting mixes and hydroponic setups.
Key Features
- Inorganic, inert and sterile
- Encourages quicker germination and improved seedling growth
- Non-abrasive and ultra-lightweight
- Free from disease, weeds and insects
- Environmentally friendly
- High cation-exchange (buffering exchange) capacity
- Excellent aeration and drainage characteristics
- High water holding capacity
- Insulating properties
Uses
- Adds open, porous drainage and aeration to potting mixes
- Suits quality seed-starting mixes and rooting cuttings, where drainage encourages rapid root production
- Excellent for succulents and orchids
- Can be lightly scattered across a lawn surface to work down into the soil and improve drainage over time
- Seedlings are easily removed from perlite with little root damage, transplanting with minimum disturbance
Specifications
- Volume: 10L
- Grade: Medium perlite
- Net weight: approximately 860g
What's in the Box
- 10L bag packed in 1x10L resealable zip lock bag (net weight approximately 860g)