Perlite – Light and Airy Support for Healthy Indoor Plants

Perlite is the ultimate additive for improving soil aeration, drainage, and root health in your indoor plants. These lightweight, porous granules made from volcanic glass are perfect for mixing with potting soil to create the ideal growing environment for a variety of houseplants, including Monstera, Philodendron, succulents, and more.

Why Choose Perlite?

• 🌿 Improves Aeration: Prevents soil compaction, allowing roots to breathe.
• 💧 Enhances Drainage: Reduces the risk of overwatering and root rot.
• 🌱 Lightweight and Versatile: Perfect for soil mixes, propagation, or as a standalone medium.
• 🪴 Durable and Long-Lasting: Perlite doesn't decompose, making it reusable over multiple planting cycles.

How to Use:

1. For Soil Improvement: Mix 20-30% perlite with your potting soil to create a lighter, better-draining medium for your plants.
2. For Propagation: Use perlite alone or mixed with sphagnum moss to root plant cuttings effectively.
3. As a Top Layer: Spread a thin layer of perlite on top of your soil to discourage pests like fungus gnats while helping retain moisture.

Available Sizes and Pricing:

Soil Recipes Using Perlite

1. General Purpose Potting Soil

• Ideal for: Most houseplants, including Monstera, Philodendron, and Calathea.
• Ingredients:
  • 60% Potting soil.
  • 20% Perlite.
  • 20% Coco coir or sphagnum moss.
• Benefits: Provides a well-balanced mix that retains some moisture while preventing compaction.

2. Cactus and Succulent Mix

• Ideal for: Cacti, succulents, and plants that prefer dry conditions.
• Ingredients:
  • 50% Sand or coarse grit.
  • 30% Perlite.
  • 20% Potting soil.
• Benefits: Excellent drainage prevents waterlogging and root rot in drought-loving plants.

3. Orchid Propagation Mix

• Ideal for: Rooting orchid cuttings or supporting epiphytic orchids.
• Ingredients:
  • 60% Orchid bark (30-40mm).
  • 30% Perlite.
  • 10% Activated charcoal (optional).
• Benefits: Provides optimal aeration and drainage, mimicking orchids' natural growing conditions.

4. Seed Starting Mix

• Ideal for: Germinating seeds or starting seedlings.
• Ingredients:
  • 50% Perlite.
  • 50% Sphagnum moss or coco coir.
• Benefits: Creates a sterile, well-draining environment that keeps seedlings healthy and prevents damping off.

Other Uses of Perlite

1. Hydroponics: Use perlite as a standalone medium in hydroponic systems for optimal root aeration.
2. Soil Amendment for Heavy Soils: Mix with clay-heavy soils to improve drainage and prevent water pooling.
3. Moisture Reservoir: Use perlite at the bottom of pots to act as a lightweight moisture reservoir.