{"product_id":"chunky-perlite","title":"Chunky perlite 8.5 L","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.psc-accordion{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__item{border-top:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__summary{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:24px 0;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:inherit;list-style:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::marker{content:\"\";}\n.psc-accordion__icon{flex-shrink:0;width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s ease;}\n.psc-accordion__item[open] .psc-accordion__icon{transform:rotate(180deg);}\n.psc-accordion__panel{padding:0 0 24px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p{margin:0 0 12px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.psc-accordion__panel ul,.psc-accordion__panel ol{margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:22px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel li{margin-bottom:4px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel h4{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:16px 0 8px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel h4:first-child{margin-top:0;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this substrate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantScraper Chunky Perlite is a \u003cstrong\u003ecoarse, lightweight mineral growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to increase aeration, drainage and long-term structure in substrate mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the fine perlite commonly found in standard potting soils, our perlite is graded to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 15 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The larger particles create substantial spaces throughout the substrate, helping \u003cstrong\u003eair and water move freely around the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful for aroids and other indoor plants that require an \u003cstrong\u003eopen, fast-draining root environment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticle size makes a major difference with perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine perlite can become lost within a dense substrate and provides much less structural separation between the other components. PlantScraper uses \u003cstrong\u003echunky European perlite approximately 5 to 15 mm in size\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a visibly more open root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts key characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 5 to 15 mm particles\u003c\/strong\u003e for substantial air space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely \u003cstrong\u003elightweight structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves drainage without adding significant weight to the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce \u003cstrong\u003esubstrate compaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructurally stable and slow to break down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for both \u003cstrong\u003efinished mixes and custom substrate recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory analysis of our perlite measured an \u003cstrong\u003eEC of 0.016 mS\/cm and pH of 6.13\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its very low soluble salt content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite does not replace proper watering, nutrition or pot drainage. Its role is to improve the \u003cstrong\u003ephysical structure around the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunky Perlite is particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonsteras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendrons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnthuriums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlocasias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoyas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacti and succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedling substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom aroid mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny substrate requiring \u003cstrong\u003eadditional aeration and drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a major structural component in several \u003cstrong\u003ePlantScraper specialist substrate formulas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix Chunky Perlite with other growing media whenever you want to \u003cstrong\u003eincrease air space, improve drainage or reduce substrate density\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount required depends on the other ingredients and the plant being grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor aroid substrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine with bark, coco husk chips, tree fern fibre or a suitable organic growing medium to create an open root environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor cacti and succulents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse as part of a mineral-rich blend where \u003cstrong\u003efast drainage and strong aeration\u003c\/strong\u003e are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor propagation and seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine with moisture-retentive media to prevent the developing root zone from becoming excessively dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor existing substrate mixes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd Chunky Perlite when a mix feels \u003cstrong\u003etoo fine, compact or moisture-retentive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid crushing the particles during mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite naturally produces some dust and small particles during transport. 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