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What is a perlite?

What is a perlite? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (mineralogy) An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
  2. The lightweight insulating material and aggregate resulting from expanding perlite glass by heat.
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These soil mixtures should include sand, peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, and fir bark for adequate drainage.
To improve drainage without sacrificing nutrients, add sharp sand or perlite to a good sterilized compost-based mix.
If the problem is reoccurring for you, think about switching from a peat-based mix to one that only contains perlite and vermiculite.
Germinate seeds in containers filled with a sterilized mix of equal parts soil, sphagnum peat moss and perlite.
He starts by filling the pot or seed tray with a mixture of seed compost and perlite.
Look for one containing vermiculite and perlite, sphagnum peat moss, a little ground bark and sand.

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