Unless you are mixing Perlite into soil for either potted plants or outdoor garden, you should rinse the dust off perlite. There is a ton of white and gray dust/crushed-perlite that will settle to the bottom of a bucket of water with perlite. Rinsing perlite will increase air circulation around perlite, by eliminating the dust that clogs up the gaps. Also, you would want to minimize perlite "dust" from getting washed into water circulation pumps during use. However, even if you are going to use perlite in outdoor garden soil, I still think it is a good thing to rinse the dust off before storage (it makes it MUCH nicer to work with later), unless you always use a whole bag at once, in which case, you could cut an opening in the bag and fill the bag with water, to help cut down on airborne dust.
@@TaraRaeRae charcoal is amazing for indoor plants and any enclosure of a living thing. It absorbs odors, chemicals, nutrients and reduces chances of mold. I recommend it on the top of soil for houseplants and with any pets kept in an enclosure.
@@FusionDeveloper Thanks! I was actually looking for that in walmart last night. No luck. Dumb question but can I use the charcoal you get for BBq's? Just temp until I find the one for plants.
Thanks for your question. Some growers will rinse their perlite after sifting it to help remove the small particles. Since the purpose of using perlite is to aid in aeration of the soil dust-sized particles are actually working against that goal by clogging up the spaces in your soil. Anything you can do to minimize the dust is helpful.
Wow! I thought he would be like, “yup! Light, rock looking thingie you put with your dirt! Noooo” 😅😅😅 thank you for your time to share the knowledge...
Hi, thanks for the comment. Perlite does not decompose and can be reused in various potting mixes. However, we recommend using a 2% hydrogen peroxide solution to disinfect the pebbles. Perlite does not absorb water, it simply aids in aerating the rootzone so more oxygen can be absorbed by your plants.
Hi Samuele. It really depends on your application. Generally perlite is used for aeration whereas vermiculite is used more for water retention. Some potting mixes (especially for seedlings) will incorporate both but it really comes down to what you're trying to grow and how. Hope this helps!
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Hello! Thank you for the great video! you mentioned that you used perlite mixed with vermiculite, may I know whats the ratio? I'm finding the best way to grow succulents hydroponically so I'm really leaning towards perlite but am afraid it doesn't hold enough water.
I used straight perlite only.. Yes it doesnt hold much thats what makes it great, the aeration is fantastic for the roots. Simple answer is you have to feed a bit more often. Usually one water a day, but if youve got really big pots you can go twice. Another good thing is you wont ever have to worry about drowing the roots with perlite..
If perlite is volcanic glass, can you produce it from ordinary glass? I've seen succulent plants grown in 100% perlite (I bought some plants and they're doing well), so I'm considering using it for rooting cuttings. As you said, it is the dust from that stuff that is currently holding me back from this. I have been re-using old potting soil by washing-out old peat and keeping the mineral ingredients (sand and grit) but I was never able to do it with perlite, because it floats and goes away with the peat. Is there a way to re-use perlite by separating it from old peat?
I saw on a video someone used perilite on top of his potted plants to keep the soil temperature cooler. Is this a good idea and are there alternative materials that can be used for potted plant production?
because breathing any dust is bad for..... besides that it's a volcanic glass and can behave similarly to fiberglass when it comes to damage to your lungs. And again breathing any solid that's floating in the air is bad for you....
Prolly cuts holes in your lungs causing emphysema.I have it from breathing sawdust..... 28 years in a sawmill driving forklifts & front end loaders.No need to wear a mask for just a little dust here or there,that is wrong it all adds up.I'm only able to vape now....take care
Hi. Deciding on what % of perlite to add into your growing medium depends on what crop you’re growing. The majority of plants fall under the “prefers well-draining soil” category. Most peat moss and perlite blends will consist of 30% perlite to allow better aeration in the rootzone. Going with a standard 70% peat moss and 30% perlite mix works well for most crops and is a safe bet for optimal performance. Having better aeration in the rootzone can dramatically reduce incidences of root rot from developing in the soil.
I use perlite to inculcate ball python eggs it hold water without being sloshy which you need 100% humidity but the eggs can’t get water on them because they can drown!
no it s very dangerous it makes microparticular dust which flows in the air and sticks and bud most of buds grown actualy are perlite contaminated but nobody want to reveal this secret because of big money and customer dont complain so SMOKE PERLITE LEGAL CALIFORNIAN WEED !
its only dangerous when you first open it, you must wear a mask, tons of dust comes out first time. Once youve filled the pot with perlite give it a good rinse uder the tap like a flush, after that you dont get dust problems its all washed away. Most of it ends up in the air when you first tip it out, so crucial to wear a mask. Im a severe asthmatic so I was a bit worried but I got told to just wear a mask till its in the pot and rinsed thoroughly then im fine..
@@VADORT as the video explained, to avoid the dust & to prevent it from clogging the soil, poke a few holes in the bottom of the bag and use a hose from top to rinse all the dust away. It helps to read all the comments as most questions are answered in previous segments.
Pour it into a tub of water with some hydrogen peroxide or another sterilant and let it soak. You can use bleach, but I prefer something like peroxide as you won't have to rinse it out like bleach
Hi Thabang, yes you can. Lots of folks use rockwool because it has great water holding capacity and is fairly cheap to buy. We aren't a huge fan because it's not a terribly sustainable option. Check out our video on rockwool to learn more about that.
Dont use rockwall the roots dont breath enough it holds way to much water..Perlite heaps better just be sure to water everyday with straight perlite as your medium.
No perlite is extremely light and is fantastic for killer roots i get wicked results out of straight perlite pots. Roots go superfast.. Only thing is you need to water a bit more often..
Hahaha no it isn't. Perlite is perlite and Styrofoam is POLYSTYRENE. Perlite is expanded volcanic glass and are more like Lava Rocks you see that are sold for gas grills or decorative landscaping. You may have seem bits of styrofoam in dirt/soil, but that isn't perlite at all, not even remotely similar, other than their approximate color (perlite has a gray tint, while styrofoam is pure white). You can throw a handful or perlite at someone, you can't throw a handful of tiny expanded styrofoam balls at someone because they will be stopped by the air and float down to the ground like confetti. If you aren't convinced, I would be glad to sell you 8 quart bags of styrofoam for $4 per bag at any quantity you want (even by the truckload), which is cheaper than you can buy perlite.
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FINALLY I understand the difference between perlite and vermiculite! You've provided the best description of anything I've read. Thank you!
Unless you are mixing Perlite into soil for either potted plants or outdoor garden, you should rinse the dust off perlite. There is a ton of white and gray dust/crushed-perlite that will settle to the bottom of a bucket of water with perlite. Rinsing perlite will increase air circulation around perlite, by eliminating the dust that clogs up the gaps. Also, you would want to minimize perlite "dust" from getting washed into water circulation pumps during use. However, even if you are going to use perlite in outdoor garden soil, I still think it is a good thing to rinse the dust off before storage (it makes it MUCH nicer to work with later), unless you always use a whole bag at once, in which case, you could cut an opening in the bag and fill the bag with water, to help cut down on airborne dust.
Yes! I had mine settle and look like mold on top of my indoor plant's soil.
@@TaraRaeRae charcoal is amazing for indoor plants and any enclosure of a living thing. It absorbs odors, chemicals, nutrients and reduces chances of mold. I recommend it on the top of soil for houseplants and with any pets kept in an enclosure.
@@FusionDeveloper Thanks! I was actually looking for that in walmart last night. No luck. Dumb question but can I use the charcoal you get for BBq's? Just temp until I find the one for plants.
@@TaraRaeRae That's what i use. the hardwood Lump charcoal is what you want, not the briquetes.
@@FusionDeveloper awe man. I just have the briquets at the moment. I will def get the others though. Thanks again. Really :)
Should I spay some water before I pour it to a container to avoid the dust?
Thanks for your question. Some growers will rinse their perlite after sifting it to help remove the small particles. Since the purpose of using perlite is to aid in aeration of the soil dust-sized particles are actually working against that goal by clogging up the spaces in your soil. Anything you can do to minimize the dust is helpful.
Thanks. I'm a horticulture student and I'm really appreciating your videos right now! :)
Wow! I thought he would be like, “yup! Light, rock looking thingie you put with your dirt! Noooo” 😅😅😅 thank you for your time to share the knowledge...
Thank you this explain a lot to people in my Desert Rose group keep them coming
Best explanation ever
thank you
A wonderful watch
Thanks for the video…
First how long perlite is active …is decompsition ?
Second how many water is absord ?
Hi, thanks for the comment. Perlite does not decompose and can be reused in various potting mixes. However, we recommend using a 2% hydrogen peroxide solution to disinfect the pebbles.
Perlite does not absorb water, it simply aids in aerating the rootzone so more oxygen can be absorbed by your plants.
is it possible to boil the perlite in a large pot in the yard
Straight to the point thanks my man
Always great information! Thank you Nate!
Happy to help as always, Kevin!
Wow..you explain far better than my teacher
Makes any sense use perlite and vermiculite together?
Hi Samuele. It really depends on your application. Generally perlite is used for aeration whereas vermiculite is used more for water retention. Some potting mixes (especially for seedlings) will incorporate both but it really comes down to what you're trying to grow and how. Hope this helps!
@@ZipGrowInc Well thanks I'll see I think the best way for learn it's to try.
If mixed with Portland cement 5:1 ratio - 5 perlite 1 Portland cement is this process once dried say 30days is it fire resistive? Thx
Nice information.
Nice video and info. What's your take on pumice for use in potting mixes and hydro
Hi Walt - If it’s pH neutral it’s a fine rock to use. In my experience it has a tendency to be really basic depending on the lot. Best of luck!
I was also told it is good for rooftop gardening, purely because it is so light weight.
Thank you 🙏 more knowledge in my head now.
Very informative !
Porosity of perlite & cinder is same? If it is then why we can not use cinder in stead of perlite? Can we use perlite+ vermiculite together ?
Is it good to use for a aloe Vera house plant?
Those plants are basically like cactus, they would probably love it.
Hi, when i purchased this i was unaware of watering it first.
Should i check in with my dr?
Some people breath in asbestos for years and have no issues. It is dependent on the person. If you're super sensitive, bad health, etc.. possibly. If you live life in that much fear, you should check in with your dr about anxiety issues because that much stress is unhealthy.
Great info bro. Thank you. Wonder if we can use Styrofoam granules 2/3 mm dia instead of perlite
Hello! Thank you for the great video! you mentioned that you used perlite mixed with vermiculite, may I know whats the ratio?
I'm finding the best way to grow succulents hydroponically so I'm really leaning towards perlite but am afraid it doesn't hold enough water.
+Bobochahca - Perlite is good for air holding and vermiculite is good for water holding. I wouldn't use vermiculite outside of a seedlings mix.
hmm, I see. thank you so much!!
I used straight perlite only.. Yes it doesnt hold much thats what makes it great, the aeration is fantastic for the roots. Simple answer is you have to feed a bit more often. Usually one water a day, but if youve got really big pots you can go twice. Another good thing is you wont ever have to worry about drowing the roots with perlite..
Quick easy basic not boring theway u say it.
Very informative
Any substitutes for perlite??
Thanks for the info. I have a bag of Aluminum Oxide used in water filtration. Can I safely use it in a potting soil mixture?
Yeah go for it, experiment never hurts
If perlite is volcanic glass, can you produce it from ordinary glass? I've seen succulent plants grown in 100% perlite (I bought some plants and they're doing well), so I'm considering using it for rooting cuttings. As you said, it is the dust from that stuff that is currently holding me back from this. I have been re-using old potting soil by washing-out old peat and keeping the mineral ingredients (sand and grit) but I was never able to do it with perlite, because it floats and goes away with the peat. Is there a way to re-use perlite by separating it from old peat?
I saw on a video someone used perilite on top of his potted plants to keep the soil temperature cooler. Is this a good idea and are there alternative materials that can be used for potted plant production?
Can this be used as an oxygenation method, at the bottom of your reservoir, in a rail system?
Hi , is this good for Hot and High humidity weather?
Can we use some thing else stead perlite
Is it good for bonsai trees (lemon tree)?
You mean lemon kush and bonsai haze
thanks i was about to use it in aquraponics
i have perlite and mica in my tooth paste according to the ingredients
What toothpaste brand name? 🦷
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Any substitute for perlite
why is breathing the perlite dust bad for you?
because breathing any dust is bad for..... besides that it's a volcanic glass and can behave similarly to fiberglass when it comes to damage to your lungs. And again breathing any solid that's floating in the air is bad for you....
Gavlick hit the nail on the head.
Prolly cuts holes in your lungs causing emphysema.I have it from breathing sawdust..... 28 years in a sawmill driving forklifts & front end loaders.No need to wear a mask for just a little dust here or there,that is wrong it all adds up.I'm only able to vape now....take care
Just poke holes on the bottom of the bag. Open the top a run the hose. Only fucks you up if its dry and airborne.
Stop huffing it man. it has fluoride in it dude
So tiny gravel is a no no? I can’t find any perlite in my neighborhood some one said cat litter but I’m a skeptic
Thanks for sharing
Another con is it is small enough to get into pumps and destroy the impeller.
True that!
Can I use perlite in kratky hydrophonics and rinse it weakly?
Can i use perlite in base of pot, i plan to plant bellpepper
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome! Happy growing!
what % of this material should be used
Hi. Deciding on what % of perlite to add into your growing medium depends on what crop you’re growing. The majority of plants fall under the “prefers well-draining soil” category. Most peat moss and perlite blends will consist of 30% perlite to allow better aeration in the rootzone. Going with a standard 70% peat moss and 30% perlite mix works well for most crops and is a safe bet for optimal performance.
Having better aeration in the rootzone can dramatically reduce incidences of root rot from developing in the soil.
does perlite give any nutrition to plants ?
Maybe a few micronutrients but probably nothing to take into consideration
Although I believe miracle grow makes an enriched perlite
Thank lots brother...
can u put a drop of peroxide in your damp perlite while growing mushrooms so to keep mold abay ?
You could put a capfull of peroxide to 1 liter of water and wash your perlite
Thank you so much
I use perlite to inculcate ball python eggs it hold water without being sloshy which you need 100% humidity but the eggs can’t get water on them because they can drown!
Thanks for sharing Josh. Great tip for our viewers!
What about rock dust in aquaponics?
Some of it is ok, when it’s stuff like rock phosphate. You have to be careful though or it will gum up the works. Good luck!
It's rock dust, think it through
Hi! Does perlite has absorption properties?
So can I use this with growing cannabis?
no it s very dangerous it makes microparticular dust which flows in the air and sticks and bud most of buds grown actualy are perlite contaminated but nobody want to reveal this secret because of big money and customer dont complain so SMOKE PERLITE LEGAL CALIFORNIAN WEED !
Sigmundy Freud well I'm growing in lightly mixed soil and it already has a little bit of perlite mixed in
its only dangerous when you first open it, you must wear a mask, tons of dust comes out first time. Once youve filled the pot with perlite give it a good rinse uder the tap like a flush, after that you dont get dust problems its all washed away. Most of it ends up in the air when you first tip it out, so crucial to wear a mask. Im a severe asthmatic so I was a bit worried but I got told to just wear a mask till its in the pot and rinsed thoroughly then im fine..
@@VADORT as the video explained, to avoid the dust & to prevent it from clogging the soil, poke a few holes in the bottom of the bag and use a hose from top to rinse all the dust away. It helps to read all the comments as most questions are answered in previous segments.
Ratio of mixing soil and perlite
Thanks!
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Is there a special method for sterilizing the perlite after it's been used so that it can keep being reused?
do we can use it in concrete....
what is the best way to rinse perlite?
Pour it into a tub of water with some hydrogen peroxide or another sterilant and let it soak. You can use bleach, but I prefer something like peroxide as you won't have to rinse it out like bleach
Perlite is used in plaster .
When he says "basically" at 3:10 LOL
So where's the perlite??????
i used to eat these when i was young because they cruncy Owo
So funny...
I still do :(
yo this guy is mark plier's twin !
Can you eat perlite ?
Yeah bro
Why..do you eat it?
thank u
can i use Rockwool
Hi Thabang, yes you can. Lots of folks use rockwool because it has great water holding capacity and is fairly cheap to buy. We aren't a huge fan because it's not a terribly sustainable option. Check out our video on rockwool to learn more about that.
For your wall, yes.
Dont use rockwall the roots dont breath enough it holds way to much water..Perlite heaps better just be sure to water everyday with straight perlite as your medium.
Can it be used for aquariums?
We had abundant of perlite. but hard to find a Buyer here. I would sell this in very cheap if anyone want it. Im from indonesia
here in the local gardenshop they ask 6 euros for 8 liter LOL
Yes interested
asbestoes insulation ?...
it takes up so much unnecessary root space better to use real soil so you can use sand instead, finer particles means more roots means bigger plants
No perlite is extremely light and is fantastic for killer roots i get wicked results out of straight perlite pots. Roots go superfast.. Only thing is you need to water a bit more often..
shut up lol
In hawaii its expensive
Most things are expensive in Hawaii ;)
Is this just a filler so the companies can cheat you out of compost.
Yes,yes,yesand yes, BUT No!! It takes up a helluva alot of space/place.
I don't have ny introduction
What u explain 🐖
inhaling glass particles....... great......
we all know we are here to see what it does for cannabis
Geeat
ooohhhhhh
Stupid perlite, my lungs hurt.
Why?
You have 100+ dislikes... That's a loth
Typical American size bag, the same one for a Medium Fries at McDonalds.
It's ground up Styrofoam
Hahaha no it isn't. Perlite is perlite and Styrofoam is POLYSTYRENE. Perlite is expanded volcanic glass and are more like Lava Rocks you see that are sold for gas grills or decorative landscaping. You may have seem bits of styrofoam in dirt/soil, but that isn't perlite at all, not even remotely similar, other than their approximate color (perlite has a gray tint, while styrofoam is pure white). You can throw a handful or perlite at someone, you can't throw a handful of tiny expanded styrofoam balls at someone because they will be stopped by the air and float down to the ground like confetti. If you aren't convinced, I would be glad to sell you 8 quart bags of styrofoam for $4 per bag at any quantity you want (even by the truckload), which is cheaper than you can buy perlite.
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Thanks!