Boost your growing medium with a premium, lightweight aggregate designed to enhance aeration, drainage, and root development. This inert, heat-treated mineral improves soil structure by creating air pockets that prevent compaction, helping roots breathe and absorb nutrients more efficiently. Ideal for mixing with soil or coco, it supports healthier, stronger plants from seedling to harvest.
Clean and pH-neutral, it reduces the risk of overwatering and promotes consistent moisture distribution. Its durable, porous structure retains just the right amount of water while allowing excess to drain away, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, container gardening, and hydroponic applications.
Use it to lighten heavy substrates, improve oxygen availability, and stimulate vigorous root growth. Whether you’re blending it into your potting mix or using it as a drainage layer, this reliable medium enhancer helps optimize nutrient uptake and resilience.
Key benefits:
Improves aeration and drainage for healthier root systems
Inert, pH-neutral, and clean for consistent results
Reduces compaction and overwatering risks
Suitable for soil, coco, and hydroponic setups
Enhances nutrient absorption and plant vitality
Recommended use: Mix 10–50% into your chosen substrate depending on plant needs and desired drainage. For hydro and propagation, rinse before use and adjust ratios to match your system.
Plagron Perlite is an inert, heat-treated mineral that creates air pockets in your growing medium. This improves aeration and drainage, reduces compaction and lowers the risk of overwatering.
How much Plagron Perlite should I mix in?
Mix 10 to 50% into your chosen substrate depending on plant needs and the drainage you want. For hydro and propagation, rinse before use and adjust ratios to your system.
Can I use Plagron Perlite with coco or hydro?
Yes, it suits soil, coco and hydroponic setups. It comes in 10L and 60L bags.
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