{"id":1857,"date":"2024-07-21T22:15:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T18:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayadasht.com\/en\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1857"},"modified":"2025-10-25T17:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:39:38","slug":"perlite","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mayadasht.com\/en\/product\/perlite\/","title":{"rendered":"Perlite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perlite\">Perlite<\/a> is a\u00a0<strong>remarkable volcanic glass<\/strong>\u00a0that has gained significant popularity in gardening and horticulture due to its numerous benefits for\u00a0<strong>soil health<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>plant growth<\/strong>. This lightweight material is formed by heating natural perlite ore, causing it to expand into small, porous particles that enhance soil structure.<br \/>\nPerlite features a glassy texture with spherical shapes created by its water content, which measures approximately\u00a0<strong>2-6%<\/strong>. Its unique properties include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Low density<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Low thermal conductivity<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Neutral pH<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Incombustibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Low hardness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellent absorbability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These characteristics make perlite an essential component in various soil mixes and growing mediums, enhancing the effectiveness of other soil components.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Benefits of Using Perlite in Gardening<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Improved Aeration:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mayadasht.com\/en\/product\/perlite\/\">Perlite<\/a> creates air pockets in the soil, allowing roots to breathe efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Drainage:<\/strong>\u00a0It prevents soil compaction and facilitates excess water drainage, reducing the risk of root rot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moisture Retention:<\/strong> It retains moisture without becoming soggy, providing plants with a consistent water supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longevity:<\/strong>\u00a0Plants grown in perlite-amended soils tend to thrive longer due to improved nutrient availability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Perlite is a naturally occurring, acidic volcanic rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies at the Earth&#8217;s surface in a wet or aqueous environment.<\/h1>\n<h5>Technical specifications:<\/h5>\n<h5>Size: 1-3\/3-5\/5-7<br \/>\nWeight per bag: 13-15 kg<br \/>\nVolume: 12 kg per cubic meter<\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2109\" src=\"https:\/\/mayadasht.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0ldh95151juuob1ymua846l6y93bgm2s-300x224-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayadasht.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0ldh95151juuob1ymua846l6y93bgm2s-300x224-1.webp 300w, https:\/\/mayadasht.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0ldh95151juuob1ymua846l6y93bgm2s-300x224-1-150x112.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1951,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[96],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1857","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-substrates","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.5 (Yoast SEO v26.4) - 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