Lite Soil for Green Roofs
If you want to grow plants on your roof, you must consider the roof’s load-bearing capacity when choosing soil. Since potting soil is generally dense, it can become very heavy after absorbing water during heavy rain, potentially overloading the roof.
Lightweight, quick-draining
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Lite Soil is specifically designed to meet the lightweight load requirements of green roofs. It is lightweight, breathable, and drains quickly without waterlogging, while also retaining water and nutrients to meet the growth needs of most plants.
Lite Soil features a uniform distribution of large and small particles, with large-particle inorganic media accounting for over 30% of the total mix. This results in high water infiltration rates and rapid drainage, preventing surface water accumulation during heavy rains while maintaining the soil’s water-holding capacity, thereby promoting better plant growth.
Lite Soil features a uniform distribution of large and small particles, with large-particle inorganic media accounting for over 30% of the total mix. This results in high water infiltration rates and rapid drainage, preventing surface water accumulation during heavy rains while maintaining the soil’s water-holding capacity, thereby promoting better plant growth.
Low organic matter content
Most notably, Lite Soil contains less than 20% organic matter. This low-organic-content design is primarily intended to prevent the loss of organic matter, which tends to break down over time. When growing plants on rooftops or balconies, high levels of organic matter cause the soil to decompose and erode more easily, requiring frequent replenishment. Additionally, organic matter can carry weed seeds, increasing the burden of weed control.
That’s why Lite Soil’s low-organic-matter formulation helps prevent soil erosion and makes plant care easier. Whether you’re growing plants on a rooftop or a balcony, Lite Soil is the safest choice for both building structures and your plants.