2024年8月13日 · Vermiculite is a popular soil additive for houseplants and garden plants that improves soil texture and helps to grow healthy plants. The main benefits of adding vermiculite to soil are better water absorption, retention, and drainage of the soil, thereby regulating the amount of water available to plants.

2020年2月19日 · Vermiculite is the ideal substrate for growing seedlings, providing them with the moisture and sir they need to thrive. Vermiculite describes a class of hydrated laminar minerals, which take on the appearance of mica.

2022年9月15日 · Vermiculite is a popular soil additive that improves soil quality and helps seedlings root. It is a naturally occurring silicate mineral, mostly made up of hydrated magnesium iron aluminum silicate. In the ground, it looks like mica with a golden to dark brown color.

2024年5月1日 · Breathe new life into your plants with vermiculite! We explore how this material improves drainage, aeration, and moisture retention. Learn its uses for seeds, cuttings, and established plants.

2024年10月22日 · When you move seedlings to their new spot in the garden, provide them with vermiculite and a weak fertilizer solution to help the soil stay moist. Vermiculite isn’t just limited to garden use. You can apply it to your lawn after you plant grass seed to help keep the soil moist.

Vermiculite can be used as a soil amendment and as a topdressing for indoor houseplants as well as outdoor gardens. It works best in a 1:3 vermiculite-to-soil ratio. It can also be used as a germination starter, stem cutting substrate, and insulation for bulb and tuber storage.

2020年7月10日 · Vermiculite is used in the garden or potting soil to help aerate the soil and increase water and nutrient retention. Vermiculite is an excellent choice for amending the soil of moisture loving plants because of its water retention properties.

2024年6月3日 · In the realm of gardening, it is celebrated for its ability to aerate soil while retaining water and nutrients, gradually releasing them to support plant care. This growing media is indispensable for seed sowing and can be mixed with perlite to ensure optimal aeration and moisture levels.