{"product_id":"vermiculite-usagi","title":"Vermiculite (Usagi)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe image pictured is strictly for illustration purposes only and will never be 100% identical to the actual product.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVarious grain sizes are specified accordingly and the measurement is approximate only.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is PRE-PACKED in sealed clear plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite can be found in potting soil or purchased by itself in four different sizes for gardening with vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGerminate seeds use the smallest size of vermiculite as a growing medium and the largest size for improved soil aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite is the name of a group of hydrated laminar minerals (aluminum-iron magnesium silicates) that look like mica.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHorticultural vermiculite is processed with massive heat that expands it into accordion-shaped pellets composed of multiple layers of thin plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt will not rot, deteriorate, or mold and is enduring, odorless, non-toxic, and sterile.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite is generally a neutral 7.0 pH, but is dependent upon the source from around the globe and its reaction is alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is very lightweight and mixes easily with other mediums.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite added to the garden or vermiculite in potting soil increases water and nutrient retention and aerates the soil, resulting in healthier, more robust plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite may also be found in potting soils, but vermiculite is far superior for water retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite, although less aerating than perlite, is the amendment of choice for water-loving plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite mixed half and a half with soil, peat, or compost eliminates packed down soil in flower pots and houseplant containers while allowing excellent aeration, reducing the watering frequency, and allowing root spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Candy Floriculture","offers":[{"title":"2L \/ 5-8mm","offer_id":52635919483194,"sku":"2L-5-8mm","price":4.1,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2L \/ 1-3mm","offer_id":52635919450426,"sku":"2L-1-3mm","price":4.1,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5319\/7114\/files\/14680.jpg?v=1768396054","url":"https:\/\/candy.com.sg\/products\/vermiculite-usagi","provider":"Candy Floriculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}