Perlite – Coarse

Description

Perlite – Coarse Grade

Coarse Perlite is a lightweight, sterile growing medium ideal for a wide range of gardening and horticultural applications. Highly versatile, it can be used on its own or blended with other substrates to improve soil structure, drainage, and aeration.

Why Choose Coarse Perlite?

• Versatile use: Suitable for hydroponics, wicking beds, indoor plants (such as aroids), seed starting, and soil improvement.

• Improves drainage: Prevents waterlogging by allowing excess water to drain quickly.

• Enhances aeration: Keeps oxygen flowing to roots for stronger, healthier plant growth.

• Prevents compaction: Helps maintain a loose, airy growing medium over time.

Ideal for Soil & Hydroponic Systems

When mixed into soil, coarse perlite creates air pockets that allow roots to expand and breathe. This is especially beneficial for plants prone to overwatering. In hydroponics, perlite can be used as a standalone medium or combined with coco coir, vermiculite, or other substrates for a balanced growing mix.

Indoor Plant & Aroid Care

Many indoor plant enthusiasts, especially those growing aroids like Monstera and Philodendron, use coarse perlite to keep potting mixes light and free-draining. It also works as a top dressing to help prevent fungus gnats by reducing moisture on the soil surface.

Additional Benefits

• pH neutral & sterile – won’t affect nutrient balance.

• Lightweight – easy to transport and handle.

• Reusable – can be cleaned and sterilised for multiple growing cycles.

Whether you’re a home gardener, indoor plant collector, or hydroponic grower, Perlite is an essential addition to your growing toolkit.