{"product_id":"miracle-gro-perlite-enriched-with-plant-food-for-drainage-aeration-in-container-mixes-8-qt-2-pack","title":"Miracle-Gro Perlite - Enriched with Plant Food for Drainage \u0026 Aeration in Container Mixes | 8 qt (2-Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLightweight, Breathable Potting Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a lighter, more airy potting mix with Miracle-Gro Perlite. This expanded mineral substrate is enriched with Miracle-Gro plant food, designed to support container plants by promoting better drainage and aeration. Whether you’re repotting houseplants or starting a new planter, this two-bag bundle makes it easy to elevate your growing medium without weighing down the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn everyday use, home gardeners and plant enthusiasts routinely mix perlite with their potting soil to reduce compaction and help roots access oxygen. The result is a drier top layer and more evenly distributed moisture, which many growers find helps roots establish more quickly and robustly in pots and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved drainage and aeration in potting mixes to reduce soil compaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Miracle-Gro plant food for a modest nutrient boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight media that blends easily with potting soil for all container plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile for growing plants from cuttings and for storing bulbs or roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to use for best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo create a perlite-enhanced potting mix, blend perlite evenly with your potting soil or sphagnum peat moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor propagation, fill containers with perlite, water thoroughly, insert cuttings, and press perlite around them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor storage, place materials in a container and surround with dry perlite; do not pack down or water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips for ongoing care include letting the mix dry to the touch between waterings, avoiding standing water in containers, and repotting container plants annually as they grow. This 2-bag bundle is ideal for spring replanting, propagation sessions, and ongoing container gardening projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Miracle-Gro Perlite enriched with plant food best for in containers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A lightweight soil amendment for containers that improves drainage and aeration while delivering a gentle plant-food boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should I use Miracle-Gro Perlite with container plants?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Mix perlite evenly with potting mix, use for propagating cuttings, and store bulbs or roots in dry perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Scotts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45740556484794,"sku":"B087DVBCD1","price":65.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/scotts-miracle-gro-perlite-bag-front.jpg?v=1774789920","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/miracle-gro-perlite-enriched-with-plant-food-for-drainage-aeration-in-container-mixes-8-qt-2-pack","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}