perlite

noun

per·lite ˈpər-ˌlīt

: volcanic glass that has a concentric structure, appears as if composed of concretions, is usually grayish and sometimes spherulitic, and when heated expands to form a lightweight aggregate used especially in concrete and plaster and as a medium for potting plants

perlitic

ˌpər-ˈli-tik

adjective

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Use a well-draining rooting medium such as sand or perlite. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 Dip the ends of cuttings in a rooting hormone and stick them in a mixture of sand and perlite. —

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024 Three parts potting soil mixed with two parts perlite will provide good drainage. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Impatiens, geranium, coleus, and begonias root easily in water, damp perlite, or seed starting mix, says Hancock. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for perlite