Product Description
Function And Benefits
Vermiculite soil can be used to aerate and lighten heavy soil, germinate seeds, or use as mulch for outdoor shrubs and plants. It is also ideal to keep your house plant’s This soil is odorless, non-toxic, and sterile and it will not rot or mold. The absorbent properties in vermiculite soil allow it to retain magnesium, calcium, and potassium that plants need. Additionally, if you mix it with composted pine bark or peat you can create an excellent home to hold plant food and moisture.
FOR ROOTING:
A medium grade vermiculite soil is a standard that is used by professionals for most horticultural tasks, especially the insertion of cuttings It can be used straight out of the bag, insert the cuttings and water thoroughly. You need not be concerned with over-watering as long as the container provides drainage. This soil will promote better than average root growth in less time.
Soil Conditioning
If the native soil is sticky or heavy, mixing in a bit of vermiculite soil creates air channels that allow the soil to breathe. If you mix it in vegetable and flowers as well as potted plants, you can provide the necessary air needed to maintain vigorous plant growth. Also, sandy soiled mixed the with vermiculite will help the soil hold water as well as air that is needed.
House Plants
Vermiculite soil eliminates the packed-down soil problem that often occurs in flower pots. You will mix the vermiculite with composted pine bark and/or peat. This will provide incredible moisture and air control, lighten and aerate the soil.
Vermiculite and Roots Transplanting
Dig your hold a minimum of six inches larger than the roots of the plant. Mix the vermiculite soil with the removed topsoil and place this mixture around the roots. This will protect the roots from the sun and wind and provide even moisture control resulting in healthier plants.
Home Floral Arrangements
Fill your container with vermiculite soil and level it off. Thoroughly saturate with water and pour off any excess and then insert your flowers in for a neat arrangement. This type of floral arrangement will allow the flowers to stay fresh for days without any water spillage issues.