Orku 20L Coarse Perlite for Drainage and Aeration in Potting Mixes

Orku Coarse Perlite is a light, hard, aerated white mineral growing medium made from volcanic glass, ideal for adding open, porous drainage and aeration to potting mixes. Its angular structure makes it particularly useful for creating free-draining blends for cacti, succulents and orchids.

Key Features

• Inorganic, inert and sterile
• Encourages quicker germination and improved seedling growth
• Seedlings are easily removed with little damage to the roots and transplant with minimum disturbance
• Non-abrasive and ultra-light weight
• Free from disease, weeds and insects
• Environmentally friendly
• High cation-exchange (or buffering exchange)
• Excellent aeration and drainage characteristics
• High water holding capacity
• Insulating properties

Specifications

• Product type: Coarse perlite growing medium
• Total volume: 20L
• Pack format: 2 x 10L resealable zip lock bags
• Net weight: approximately 430g per bag

What's in the Box

• 2 x 10L resealable zip lock bags of coarse perlite

Perfect for creating your own potting mix or raised bed mix in bulk. Simply add compost, soil and other components to make your own specialty blend, especially for plants that love aeration and excellent drainage such as cacti, succulents and orchids. Perlite in seed raising mixtures encourages quicker germination and improved seedling growth.