Potting mixes

Horticultural perlite

Price range: د.م. 20,00 through د.م. 70,00
Very light white granules to mix into potting soil to aerate and drain it: roots can breathe and water no longer sits. In 1 L, 2 L or 5 L bags.

The 5 L works out at 14 DH per litre, instead of 20 DH in 1 L: a 30% saving.

How much do I need?

A starting point, to adjust to the plant and the rest of the mix. Approximate pot volumes.

  • 40 DH deliveryWhatever the city. Or collect from the studio in Rabat.
  • Cash on deliveryYou pay the courier, or at the studio if you collect your order.
  • Returns within 7 daysUnopened product in good condition, brought back to the studio or returned at your expense. We refund you, or give you a credit note if you prefer.
  • Order confirmed on WhatsAppWe contact you within 24 hours to arrange delivery or collection. Studio: 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation, Rabat. Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00.
A question? Message us on WhatsApp Also available as a kitHome Potting Mix Kit · 115 DHThis product, with Horticultural vermiculite, Coco chips, Pozzolana. You save 15 DH.

Technical sheet

Composition
100% expanded perlite.
Use
Mix into potting soil to aerate it and improve drainage.
Suitable for
Foliage and tropical plants, cacti and succulents, cuttings and seedlings.

Description

Horticultural perlite is volcanic rock heated until it puffs up. What remains is a light, porous white granule that creates air in the potting mix. It doesn't feed the plant, doesn't break down and lasts for years: it is a structural soil improver.

What it does

  • Air around the roots: the potting mix no longer compacts.
  • Faster drainage: excess water runs off, which helps prevent root rot.
  • Cuttings that root better, in a light mix that is moist without being waterlogged.

How to use it

Mix it into the potting soil before repotting. A few starting points:
  • Foliage and tropical plants: about 1 part perlite to 4 parts potting mix.
  • Cacti and succulents: about one third perlite, with pozzolana.
  • Cuttings and seedlings: half perlite, half vermiculite or potting mix.
Moisten it slightly before handling to avoid dust. A few granules sometimes rise to the surface after watering: that's normal.

Which size should I choose?

The 1 L bag is enough to improve two or three medium pots. The 2 L bag covers a larger repotting session, and the 5 L bag works out cheaper per litre if you have lots of plants. The "How much do I need?" calculator above works it out for your pots.

Frequently asked questions

Perlite or vermiculite? Perlite aerates and drains; vermiculite holds water. For seedlings and cuttings they are often combined: our perlite and vermiculite mix brings the two together. Perlite or pozzolana? Both drain. Perlite is very light; pozzolana is heavier, steadies large pots and suits cacti better. Packed at our Rabat studio. Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 MAD, payment on delivery, or collection from the studio at 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation (Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–6pm).

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