Not everyone knows that for orchids to always be healthy and lush, it is necessary to put an element in place of the  soil  . We are talking about a material that few know about, perlite.

Why is it good for this plant? Perlite  is of volcanic origin,  making it an excellent thermal insulator. It also helps the rooting of the branches.The appearance is very similar to that of polystyrene balls, in fact,  perlite is white  and very light, it does not even alter the  pH of the orchid  . Nurseries use it to promote the growth and development of the plant, because it allows correct reception of water and facilitates the respiration of the roots, since it is not compacted like soil and therefore it is impossible for water to stagnate.