{"product_id":"perlite","title":"Perlite","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite appears as small, round white balls or specks among other components in soil. It is a non-organic product that is added to soil to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate aeration and modify soil substructure\u003c\/strong\u003e by keeping it loose, well-draining and preventing compaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is a volcanic glass material that is heated to 871 degrees C, at which it pops in a similar way to popcorn and expands until it becomes around 20 times its original size, despite being incredibly lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite is used by hydroponic as well as organic gardeners. “Successfully used in virtually all horticultural applications”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural grade\u003c\/strong\u003e perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite absorbs moisture on its exterior rather than inside the material, which makes it suitable in facilitating moisture to the roots of your plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot aeration is improved with the addition of horticultural grade perlite due to the increase in air-filled porosity of the growing medium. Perlite is a porous material and allows water to drain readily. This makes it \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for plants that do not require a particularly saturated media\u003c\/strong\u003e, or plants that thrive in well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite's large surface area \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexcellent capillary properties\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes it a good choice for plants that require high levels of humidity. Evaporation from its surface area creates higher humidity than other materials used for aerating soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite \u003cstrong\u003ereduces the likelihood of waterlogging\u003c\/strong\u003e in a growing medium due to its ability to absorb water and improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite’s larger particle size reduces the effect of compaction in a medium which increases the ability for strong root growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePerlite is \u003cstrong\u003esterile and inert\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003ePerlite can be re-used once it has been sterilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite does not decompose or break down in the growing medium like its organic counterparts, thereby ensuring that aeration to the plants roots is maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose our perlite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Houston's coarser\/\u003cstrong\u003edust free\u003c\/strong\u003e grades of perlite improve root growth and allow for the formation of air pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 9001:2015 certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003ehorticulture grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e perlite is:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried at 110°C for 1.5 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested at \u003cstrong\u003e1100 °C for 1.5 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinsed\u003c\/strong\u003e for dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Physical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk Density: 80 - 100 Kg\/m3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompacted Bulk Density:  95 - 110 Kg\/m3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.5 – 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture Content: 0.05 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOI: 1.47 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal Conductivity: 0.04 – 0.05 W\/m· K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Particle Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 % \u0026gt; 3.35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 % \u0026lt; 1.40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically 0.5 – 4.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical air-filled porosity:  43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Chemical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiO2: 72 – 74 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAl2O3: 12 – 14 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFe2O3: 0.6 - 0.8 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK2O: 4 – 5 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNa2O: 1.5 – 3 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoil Mix:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend 15% perlite\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003etotal soil mix) \u003c\/strong\u003efor better water retention and less nutrient leaching. Recommended \u003cspan\u003edosage\u003c\/span\u003e for outdoor\/greenhouse use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 20-50% perlite(total soil mix) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof total soil mix \u003c\/span\u003eif you plan to use a lot of added liquid nutrients or supplements and are looking to get the fastest growth from your plants. Recommended dosage for indoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be used in a ratio of 1:1 of 1 part perlite to 1 part peat moss or coco peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1L of Perlite (approx. 100g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRinse perlite before adding to growing medium - this will remove excess sediment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse goggles and a facemask when mixing to avoid breathing in fine perlite dust.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":37215334170777,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L","offer_id":37215334203545,"sku":"","price":189.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"125L","offer_id":37215334236313,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/IMG_26072.png?v=1615297059","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/perlite","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}