Perlite vs Vermiculite: Which Is Better? (Seed Starting & Potting Guide)
Potting soil isn’t just “dirt.” For plants grown in containers, the structure of the soil determines whether they thrive or slowly suffocate from root rot. Among the various soil amendments available, perlite and vermiculite are the two undisputed heavyweights of drainage and moisture management. While they are both sterile, inorganic minerals with a neutral pH, they behave in opposite…