{"product_id":"sybotanica-vermiculite","title":"Sybotanica Vermiculite, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor potting soil that dries out too fast, so Calatheas curl and crisp at the edges and seedlings wilt between waterings. Vermiculite holds water like a sponge and gives it back slowly, keeping a mix evenly damp without making it heavy. It's also one of the best things to start seeds and root cuttings in. Fine 0–5mm grain. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is a natural mineral that, when heated, unfolds into soft, golden, accordion-like flakes. Those layers soak up water and nutrients and release them gradually to the roots. Mixed into soil, it keeps moisture steady and the texture light, and it doesn't break down. It does the opposite job to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e: perlite lets water run through, vermiculite holds onto it. Many growers use a little of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants that like to stay evenly moist: Calathea, Maranta, Alocasia, ferns and other thirsty tropicals. It's also good for seed sowing and propagation. It isn't the right choice for cacti and succulents, which want a mix that dries out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hold more moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir roughly one part vermiculite into four parts potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with seed compost, or sprinkle a thin layer over newly sown seeds to keep them damp while they germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e root them in damp vermiculite, alone or mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater a little less often once it's in the mix. It keeps the soil wet for longer.\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 vermiculite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 (alkaline, so use it as part of a mix rather than on its own for acid-loving plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, up to about 95%\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":"Vermiculite 3L","offer_id":54981165416781,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-6","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Vermiculite.jpg?v=1791373621","url":"https:\/\/thegarden.ie\/products\/sybotanica-vermiculite","provider":"The Garden ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}