PLANT!T Perlite | Soil Conditioner for Houseplants, Cacti & Hydroponics

PLANT!T Perlite – Growing Media Amendment

£29.99

Size 100 Litres 50 Litres 20 Litres 10 Litres 5 Litres 1 Litre Sample

🪨 Type: Inert Structural Media
Contains no nutrient content by design — this is texture, drainage, and aeration, not food. Meant to be used as a standalone medium, a mix-in component, or a soil amendment.

Amazing Drainage & Aeration: PLANT!T Perlite Soil Conditioner & Hydroponic Medium

Are your plants struggling with waterlogged roots? Boost your garden's health instantly with PLANT!T Perlite, the premium natural soil conditioner and sterile growing medium trusted by hydroponic experts and home gardeners alike. Whether you are a casual houseplant parent, a backyard vegetable gardener, or a commercial hydroponic grower, PLANT!T Perlite is your secret weapon for explosive root growth.

Key Features & Buyer Benefits

Prevents Root Rot: Dramatically improves drainage so excess water flows out freely, keeping roots safe from suffocating and rotting.
Supercharges Oxygen Levels: Creates thousands of microscopic air pockets in the growing medium, providing roots with the oxygen they need to absorb nutrients efficiently.
Never Degrades: Unlike organic matter, perlite does not break down or decompose over time, providing permanent aeration.
100% Sterile & Neutral: Made from pH neutral volcanic rock, completely free of weeds, pests, and diseases, with a neutral pH that won't mess with your nutrient balance.
Soil Lightener: Effortlessly break up heavy, clay soils by mixing it in, keeping your potting soil loose and light for superior root development.

Perfect For:

Indoor Houseplants: A must-have for Monstera, Philodendron, and other Aroids that hate sitting in wet soil.
Succulents & Cacti: Mix with compost to create a gritty, fast-draining desert mix.
Orchids & Semi-Hydro Setups: High porosity replicates the airy conditions epiphytic roots need.
Seed Starting & Cuttings: High porosity encourages rapid root development in cuttings and seedlings.
Hydroponics: Use as a standalone medium or a component in Dutch bucket systems, grow bags, or top-feed setups.

How to Use PLANT!T Perlite (Application Guide)

Application	Recommended Ratio / Method	Best For...
Standard Soil Mixing	Mix 1 part Perlite to 3 or 4 parts soil or coco coir.	General houseplants, outdoor bedding plants, and vegetables.
Heavy Drainage Mix	Mix 1 part Perlite to 1 or 2 parts soil.	Cacti, succulents, orchids, and Monstera species that hate wet roots.
Seed Starting & Cuttings	Use 50% Perlite and 50% Peat Moss or Coco Coir, or use 100% pure perlite (kept moist).	Striking new cuttings and giving delicate new roots an easy, resistance-free environment to grow.
Hydroponics	Use 100% pure perlite in Dutch buckets or top-feed systems, or use it to fill grow bags.	Hydroponic tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.

Pro-Tips for Best Results

Quick Tip: Perlite is naturally dusty. When opening a new bag, slightly dampen it with a splash of water inside the bag to settle the dust before mixing. Avoid breathing in the fine dust.

Mulch Layer: Add a thin layer of perlite to the top of your pots to help reflect light up into the lower leaves of your plants and discourage fungus gnats.
Reservoir Layer: Place a 1–2 inch layer of pure perlite at the very bottom of your pots before adding soil to act as a built-in drainage reservoir.