Application of vermiculite in the indoor horticulture
When growing flowers at home vermiculite is used to improve soil structure. When you add it increases soil aeration and its moisture permeability, the presence in it of nutrients.
What it is
Vermiculite - a natural mineral. To be suitable for use, it is divided into fractions and fired. After the heat treatment vermiculite swells, stratifies on the particles.
In size it is divided into 5 groups: the largest is the size of a small coin, the smallest - almost like sand.
Vermiculite does not rot, does not contain toxic elements, it does not get turned pests.
application
Vermiculite in the indoor horticulture is used most often for the preparation of substrates. For large plants with large roots used vermiculite larger fraction for small and with a small root system - fine.
1. Vermiculite is a small size is used for rooting and germination. It can be used in combination with peat and sand, either in pure form.
2. Mineral coarse fraction is laid on the bottom of the pot as drainage.
3. Vermiculite average size is used as a mulch material.
4. The vermiculite is well preserved plant material: tubers, bulbs, rhizomes, corms. They must be laid in such a way that they do not touch each other.
Planting material will be protected against rotting, temperature fluctuations, premature growth.
Beneficial features
The use of this natural material has a number of useful features:
· Protect seedlings from fungal diseases;
· Protection of the root system of the temperature changes;
· Ordination of nutrients to plants: magnesium, potassium and calcium;
· Increase the porosity of the soil, prevention of caking of the roots;
· Easy absorption of moisture, and the gradual return of its plants;
· A decrease in soil acidity.
The shelf life of the vermiculite does not. It can be used several times. Before the initial application of it should be cleaned, when re - burn.
When working with a large number of vermiculite is necessary to use a mask.
Vermiculite in the indoor cultivation of plants - one of the most important helpers grower. With the help of green spaces are well rooted and actively building up leaves, do not require frequent watering.