{"product_id":"sybotanica-perlite","title":"Sybotanica Perlite, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor potting soil that stays wet for days and packs down hard around the roots, which is where root rot usually starts. Perlite is the simplest fix: light white granules that open up the mix, let water drain through and keep air around the roots. This one is sifted to take out most of the fine dust, so it's far less messy to mix indoors. 2–6mm grain. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is volcanic glass that has been heated until it pops, a little like popcorn, into light, porous grains. It doesn't rot or break down, so the air pockets it makes in a pot last for years, long after bark or coir have softened. In a dim Irish winter, when plants drink slowly and compost stays damp, that extra airflow makes a real difference. It holds a little water on its surface but lets the rest run through. That makes it the opposite of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-vermiculite\"\u003evermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e, which soaks water up and holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost everyday houseplants, from Monstera and pothos to spider plants, and anything that dislikes sitting wet: succulents, cacti, hoyas and many aroids. For plants that like to stay evenly damp, such as Calathea, Maranta and Alocasia, use vermiculite instead, or a mix of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo lighten a mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir in roughly one part perlite to three or four parts potting soil, or more for plants that want to dry out quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo build your own:\u003c\/strong\u003e blend it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-base-soil-mix\"\u003eBase Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, along with bark or coconut husk for thick-rooted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e root them in a pot of damp perlite, or in a jar of water and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it gently and work somewhere with good air. Sifted perlite throws up far less dust, but not none.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorticultural perlite, sifted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, about 35–45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYears; it doesn't break down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harmful if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970123649357,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-4","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_PERLITE.webp?v=1791374048","url":"https:\/\/thegarden.ie\/products\/sybotanica-perlite","provider":"The Garden ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}