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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.
Vermiculite is a mineral that can be added to soil to improve aeration, drainage, and nutrient content. It is often used as a soil amendment in gardens and potting soils, and is particularly useful for improving moisture retention. Vermiculite can be used alone or mixed with other materials like soil, compost, or peat to promote root growth and seed germination. It is also effective as a mulch around plants or as a medium for starting root cuttings. Vermiculite is available in different grades, and is sold by gardening centers and nurseries as an organic substrate for seedlings. Viagrow Vermiculite is a popular brand that can be mixed with various types of soil and media to promote healthy plant growth.