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Sta-Green Root Aeration: 8 qt. OMRI listed Perlite

Name: Sta-Green Root Aeration: 8 qt. OMRI listed Perlite
Brand: Sta-Green
SKU: 5014732243
Price: 6.98 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (977 reviews)

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Optimize your soil's hydration and plant-feeding capabilities with Sta-Green Organic Vermiculite. This premium, OMRI-listed soil amendment is perfect for organic gardening. Designed to naturally improve moisture and nutrient retention, it ensures your plants' root systems have steady access to the vital elements they need to thrive. Whether you are creating custom potting mixes, starting seeds, or amending garden beds, this vermiculite acts as a natural sponge, holding onto essential water and releasing it slowly.

For use on indoor and outdoor plants
Promotes faster seed emergence and proper aeration for superior root growth
Provides moisture and nutrient retention in potted plants and raised garden beds
A natural way to increase soil porosity and aeration
Loosens heavy soil, reducing compaction for better root development
Mix 50/50 with vermiculite for use in hydroponic and ebb & flow systems
OMRI listed product

General
Type	Perlite	Primary Usage	Drainage and aeration
Series Name	Root Aeration:

Dimensions
Size	8 qt.

Features
Iron Included	No	Organic	Yes
Lime Included	No	Lowe's Exclusive	Yes
Contains Recycled Forest Products	No

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 Warning(S)	OMRI Listed	Yes

Warranty
Warranty	None

Compatibility
For Use on Lawns	No	For Use in Vegetable Gardens	Yes
For Use in Flower Beds	Yes

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	11111500

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4.8 out of 5

977 Reviews

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this perlite for dramatically improving soil drainage and aeration, preventing waterlogging and promoting healthy root systems. Most consider it essential for succulents, cacti, houseplants, and raised beds. Reviewers consistently recommend mixing it with sphagnum moss, coco coir, or vermiculite for optimal potting soil. Many report visible improvements in plant growth and root development. Customers appreciate its quality, consistency, and reliable performance. A few mention dustiness during handling and note the bag size feels small, but these minor concerns are vastly outweighed by strong satisfaction and repeat purchases.

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It's pearlite... It works

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It's pearlite. I am not certain there is much to say. It's pearlite. it did the job for mixing with soil to transplant some plants

F PutnamSeptember 29, 2026
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I have never used it before, but I have heard that it works.

Born2speakupSeptember 28, 2026
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Great soil additive for indoor plants

Would Recommend

This is a great product, allows my plant soil to dry out completely between waterings. Aeration and compaction is great. Helps my plants grow fast in porous soil. I see the emergence of new shoots quite often.

JplantladySeptember 28, 2026
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Chunky soil medium

Would Recommend

As a new plant parent, I’m learning the importance of good soil drainage.

FrancSeptember 28, 2026
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Good stuff.

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Good stuff. Seems dustier than other brands though.

Pau6September 27, 2026
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		Name	Current Item Sta-GreenRoot Aeration: 8 qt. OMRI listed Perlite
		Price	^$ 6 ^.98
		Ratings	977
		Type	Perlite
		Size	8 qt.
Black KowPremium 1 Cubic foot Organic Manure	Miracle-GroMiracle-Gro Peat Moss 8 quart Peat moss	Sta-GreenPerlite 1 cf OMRI listed Perlite	Sta-GreenMoisture Control 8 qt. OMRI listed Vermiculite	Viagrow1-Pack Coarse and Chunky 1 cu.ft / 28.31 liters OMRI listed Perlite	Peat Moss 2.2-cu ft. OMRI listed Peat moss	Soil DoctorPelletized Lawn Lime 40 pounds OMRI listed Lime	The Harvest Company1-Pack OMRI Certified Compressed Brick 5KG / 11LB / 2.5 CF Organic Coconut coir
^$ 6 ^.48	^$ 6 ^.98	^$ 15 ^.89	^$ 9 ^.98	^$ 29 ^.98	^$ 17 ^.48	^$ 7 ^.18	^$ 17 ^.33
3241	651	9	523	28	407	1481	52
Manure	Peat moss	Perlite	Vermiculite	Perlite	Peat moss	Lime	Coconut coir
1 Cubic foot	8 quart	1 cf	8 qt.	1 cu.ft / 28.31 liters	2.2-cu ft.	40 pounds	5KG / 11LB / 2.5 CF