{"product_id":"perlit-horticol","title":"Horticultural perlite 0-5 mm - aeration, drainage, and stronger roots","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePerlite is a granular inorganic material frequently used in soil mixes to improve aeration and soil structure. It helps maintain a light, well-drained, and crumbly substrate, preventing compaction and water stagnation around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is also highly effective for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erooting cuttings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, promoting the development of a stronger and healthier root system compared to rooting solely in water. Due to its porous structure, perlite simultaneously provides moisture, air, and stability—ideal conditions for root initiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended method for cuttings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCuttings can be placed in a bag with moistened perlite, about one-third full. Insert the ends of the cuttings up to the node into the perlite, then fill the bag with air and seal it. Place the bag in a bright spot with indirect light. Roots can be checked after 2–3 weeks, and planting is recommended when they reach about 1.5–2.5 cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePerlite can absorb about \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e35–40% water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which it stores in its highly porous granular structure, releasing it gradually according to the plant’s needs. At the same time, it allows a constant flow of air to the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFrom a technical standpoint, perlite is a material that is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003einorganic, 100% natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003echemically neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003every stable and non-degradable over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eheat insulating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eeffective over an extremely wide temperature range, from -200°C to +850°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is suitable for both indoor and outdoor plants and is successfully used in mixes for tropical plants, succulents, cacti, seedlings, and cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBulk product. Packaging is done manually in zip bags by our staff. There may be volume differences or slight variations due to porosity, compaction level, moisture, or material density. These variations are normal and do not affect product quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote for international orders:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAdding soil products to international orders will increase your shipping costs due to extra weight charges. For each piece you will need to pay an extra cost of 10 Ron (~2 Eur).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":41089538162886,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/16368.jpg?v=1634469877","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-ee\/products\/perlit-horticol","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}