{"product_id":"coarse-horticultural-perlite-3-pound-bag","title":"Horticultural Perlite","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(107, 142, 35); border-radius: 4px; padding-top: 12px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighest Quality Perlite - Less Dust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur coarse #3 perlite is screened for a cleaner mixing experience with minimal loose dust. As with any perlite, lightly mist it before opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritive Solutions\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e® \u003c\/span\u003eHorticultural Perlite — Coarse Grade (#3) Soil Amendment | 3 Pound Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMost Plants Do Not Die From Neglect. They Drown.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse horticultural perlite is the simple fix for soggy, airless soil. One 3-pound bag of coarse #3 perlite costs $19.99 and helps amend potting mixes, raised beds, and propagation media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Horticultural Perlite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorticultural perlite is volcanic glass expanded under heat into lightweight, porous white granules. Mixed into potting soil, raised beds, or propagation media, it creates permanent air pockets so water drains and roots breathe. It is pH-neutral, sterile, and will not compost away like bark or peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 40 years of propagation experience, perlite is still the amendment we mix into nearly every rooting blend we produce. This is our in-house brand, Nutritive Solutions\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e® \u003c\/span\u003ecoarse perlite, sourced and bagged for the same mixes we use in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Growers and Smart Gardeners Use Perlite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrains faster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess water moves through instead of sitting around the root ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds oxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots need air as much as water, and perlite holds pore space open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents compaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil stays loose and workable season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile and inert:\u003c\/strong\u003e No weed seeds, pathogens, or nutrient interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH-neutral:\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not shift your feeding program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes large containers and hanging baskets easier to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a mineral, not an organic material, so it does not decompose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Perlite To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ratios are by volume, not weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerlite ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost annuals, perennials, and shrubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSucculents and cacti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast dry-down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed starting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith peat or coco coir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings and propagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% or 100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/50 with peat, or straight perlite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaised beds and heavy clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork into the top 8–12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduces weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrchids and aroids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith bark and charcoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly mist the perlite in the bag before opening to keep any remaining dust down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure by volume, not weight, when preparing your mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix your dry components on a tarp or in a tub until the white granules are evenly distributed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-moisten the finished mix before potting so it wets evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill containers and plant as normal. No curing or waiting period is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerlite vs. Sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerlite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVermiculite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain job\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrainage and air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds water and nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight and drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater retention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainers, cuttings, succulents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed starting and moisture lovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmending in-ground beds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaks down\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompresses over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your problem is soggy soil, reach for perlite. If your problem is soil that dries out by noon, reach for sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritive Solutions\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $19.99 per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pounds of coarse perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse #3, the largest common horticultural size, ideal for containers, propagation, and chunky aroid or orchid mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanded volcanic glass, horticultural grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5, neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with no pathogens, weed seeds, or insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient content:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. It is an inert carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, rinse and re-mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the ratio above based on your plant and growing application, then measure the ingredients by volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Your $19.99 Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse #3 perlite in a 3-pound resealable bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $19.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to potting mixes, propagation media, raised beds, hanging baskets, and chunky orchid or aroid blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indefinite. It is a mineral and will not break down or expire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardeners, raised-bed growers, succulent and houseplant collectors, propagators taking cuttings, seed starters, bonsai and orchid growers, \u003cstrong\u003eand anyone fighting heavy clay or a pot that never dries out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes perlite ever need replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a mineral and does not decompose. Reuse it when you refresh a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill perlite make my soil too dry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drains excess water, not the water your plants need. If a mix dries too fast, lower the ratio or pair it with coco coir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs perlite safe to handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is inert and non-toxic. Mist before mixing and wear a dust mask if you are sensitive to fine dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the white bits float to the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. Perlite is lighter than soil and rises with watering. It is still working below the surface. Top-dress or gently stir it back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use 100% perlite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rooting cuttings and hydroponic-style setups, yes. For long-term growing, blend it with a medium that holds nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerlite or pumice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth aerate. Pumice is heavier and stays put; perlite is lighter, cheaper, and easier to mix. 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