{"product_id":"perlita-expandida","title":"Expanded perlite","description":"\u003cp\u003eImproving pot drainage, preventing substrate compaction in professional potting, or lightening concrete mixes without sacrificing strength requires a calibrated inert mineral aggregate. This expanded perlite—also known as \u003cstrong\u003eperlite\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded volcanic glass\u003c\/strong\u003e—is supplied by Gardese in 60 L bags in two granulometries (Fine 1-3 mm and Medium 3-6 mm), designed for professional gardening, hydroponics, landscaping, nurseries, and lightweight construction projects where aeration and lightness are technical requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior aeration and efficient drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the porous structure creates air cavities in the substrate, prevents waterlogging, and prevents root rot in pots and seedbeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral pH and chemically inert:\u003c\/strong\u003e it does not alter soil acidity or react with fertilizers, nutrient solutions, or construction additives, making it compatible with any mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural lightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low specific weight significantly reduces dead load in large pots, elevated planters, and concrete mixes for roofs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility and durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterile inorganic product, free of pests, weed seeds, and pathogens; it does not decompose, does not compact, and maintains its properties indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Gardese origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e calibrated granulometry and controlled processing, which produces a homogeneous material in porosity and weight, a key condition in hydroponics and professional mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications and uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstrate mixes for pots, seedbeds, and urban gardens: combination with topsoil, coir, or peat moss to improve drainage and structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydroponics: inert growing medium for recirculation systems, deep water culture, and vegetative propagation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePropagation: rooting of cuttings and germination of delicate seeds in hotbeds or misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight construction: aggregate for lightweight concrete, leveling mortars, thermal fills, and precast elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical perlite fails in two points: the grain comes with excessive fine dust (which reduces effective porosity when settled) and the calibration is irregular. Gardese works with expanded perlite calibrated by granulometry and processing that minimizes residual dust, which separates a professional-grade aggregate for hydroponics or construction from a generic bag that compacts or splashes dust when handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural perlite, agricultural perlite, perlite, expanded volcanic glass, lightweight mineral aggregate, industrial perlite.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e perlita, perlita blanca, mineral expandido, perlita para jardín.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e perlite (USA), expanded perlite (USA), perlita agrícola (LATAM), perlita expandida (ES, MX, CO).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"Fine [1 - 3 mm (0.04 - 0.12 in)] \/ 60 L (15.8 gal) bag","offer_id":51845266047304,"sku":"642346","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium [3 - 6 mm (0.12 - 0.24 in)] \/ 60 L (15.8 gal) bag","offer_id":52274406064456,"sku":"756799","price":2670.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/perlita-expandida-blanca-mezcla-tierra-punta-cana.png?v=1771870017","url":"https:\/\/dodom.com\/en\/products\/expanded-perlite","provider":"Dodom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}