What is Perlite?
Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently
Where Can I Get Perlite In South Africa?
Tuingenoot
Address: Corner Old Johannesburg Drive, Lyttelton Rd, and, Lyttelton, 0043, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Sat
Phone: +27 12 660 0103
Plant Paradise Garden Centre
Address: 914 Rubenstein Dr, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0167, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Sat
Phone: +27 12 998 5480
Lifestyle Home Garden
Address: Ysterhout Dr &, Beyers Naudé Dr, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7 am Sat
Phone: +27 11 792 5616
Who supplies perlite in South Africa?
Sun Silicates
Sun Silicates is the only South African company that supply a complete range of Perlite and Vermiculite products.
What is perlite in South Africa?
Perlite has many uses and is often used in horticulture. It is a hard highly porous material made by super-heating volcanic glass.
It is mixed into the soil to help improve aeration and drainage. Perlite is rough so water and nutrients gather in its crevices, making moisture and nutrients available to the plant.