PERTERRA is produced from the mineral perlite which is mined in Milos. Perlite is an inorganic aluminosilicate mineral of volcanic origin with 3-4% crystalline water. Without any chemical admixture, perlite is heated to 1000°C, a temperature which causes it to swell. The expanded product is further ..
Perlite is used in soil mixtures (in horticultural applications) mainly with peat to create the appropriate substrate for the growth of leafy and flowering ornamental plants in pots. It presents the most ideal drainage conditions. Other advantages of perlite in horticultural applications are its ..