Perlite

Perlite is used for plants primarily to improve soil structure, increase drainage and promote healthy root development, resulting in healthier and more productive plants.

We use perlite in every growing medium we plant plants in precisely because of this. Almost all perlite that can be bought in Sweden is half unusable powder. That's why we decided to create our own brand of Perlit, with exactly the qualities we ourselves, as plant geeks, are looking for.

A good rule of thumb might be to aim for around 30% perlite in a soil mix, although of course it depends entirely on the type of plant you plant. Desert plants e.g. may want as much as 70-80% perlite in the soil. A Ormbunker leaf hack is to mix perlite with sphagnum moss, then you get a fantastic substrate for sprouting cuttings. If you feel unsure about mixing the correct amount for your expensive plant, we recommend that you start with our Soil Mix. Buy perlite online!