Description
Perfect for Potted Plants: Indoors and Outdoors, Containers Without Drain Holes Vermiculite is a wonderful medium for growing plants and great for germinating many varieties of plants. It is perfect for potted plants, holds moisture and nutrients while providing great aeration to the plant soil, and promotes faster root growth..Soil Improvement: Vermiculite is a natural organic horticultural soil conditioner that improves moisture and nutrient retention. It adds porosity to soil and soilless mixes, prevents soil compaction, provides excellent aeration, and drainage. Vermiculite allows soil to retain maximum moisture and nutrients for later use, and it assists with drainage and aeration for soil.Aerates Soil: Vermiculite creates space for plant roots to expand and grow, and it allows excess water to drain away from roots. Horticultural super coarse vermiculite is a natural 'wicking' mineral that attracts and holds ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium needed for the growing plants..Does Not Break Down: Vermiculite is pH neutral, non-flammable, odorless, non-toxic, and will not shrink. It lasts longer in potting mixes than other additive, vermiculite helps soil maintain constant pH levels.Rooting Cuttings and Seed Germination: Vermiculite promotes anchorage for new roots and speeds up root growth, making it great for rooting cuttings. Vermiculite can also be used alone or in a potting mix for improved seed germination. It releases moisture to seedlings as and when they need it, allowing for easy removal of seedlings without damage to the roots. Vermiculite is also useful for bulb and root storage.
