White granules that teach soil to breathe. Agro horticultural perlite is a natural volcanic mineral expanded at high temperature into lightweight, white, porous granules. Mixed into growing medium, it aerates and loosens it while regulating moisture, creating ideal conditions for roots – which is why it is a classic addition to seed-starting soil, cutting-propagation mixes and potting mixes. Approved for use in organic farming. 4 l package.
At a glance
- Capacity: 4 l
- Type: expanded volcanic mineral, BIO product
- Composition: 100% perlite, no additives
- Intended use: potted plants, seedlings, cuttings, vegetables and flowers in mixed growing media
- Dosage: in any proportion with soil (usually 10–30% by volume); up to 100% for rooting
- Properties: aerates, loosens, retains water, very lightweight, inert
- Coverage: 4 l is enough for approx. 15–40 l of growing-medium mix (at 10–30%)
- Certificate: approved for use in organic farming
What makes this product stand out
Perlite is volcanic glass that, when heated to approx. 1000°C, “pops” like popcorn and increases in volume several times over. The resulting granules are filled with enclosed air pockets inside and rough on the outside – allowing them to retain water on their surface without becoming saturated. Growing medium containing perlite does not compact into a hard mass; after watering, it quickly drains excess water, while roots receive oxygen that is usually lacking in heavy soil.
Perlite is sterile and chemically inert, containing no weed seeds or pathogens, so you can safely use it for sowing and cuttings. BIOVITA offers it as an Agro product approved for organic cultivation, in a 4 l package – just right for home seedlings and several repottings.
How to use it step by step
Preparation: perlite is ready to use. Since it produces dust, it is worth lightly moistening it with water from a spray bottle before mixing, or mixing it in a closed bag – this will help you avoid inhaling dust indoors.
Adding to growing medium: add perlite to potting soil, humus-rich soil or seed-starting mix at approx. 10–30% by volume (e.g. 1 l per 4–5 l of soil) and mix thoroughly. The manufacturer allows any proportions – for succulents, cacti and aroids, increase the proportion to 30–50%.
Rooting cuttings: root stem and leaf cuttings in clean, moist perlite or a 1:1 perlite-and-vermiculite mix. Perlite retains moisture around the cut while preventing rot.
Watering: growing medium containing perlite dries more quickly and evenly – water when the top layer has dried out. Excess water drains away freely, making plants safer from overwatering.
Uses
Agro perlite is the most versatile aerating additive for growing media: seed-starting soil, mixes for potted plants, aroids, succulents and cacti, humus-rich soils and growing media for vegetables and flowers in containers. The manufacturer particularly recommends it for vegetative plant propagation (rooting cuttings). Pure perlite also works well as a growing medium in hydroponics and cultivation in rock wool/coco coir, as well as a lightweight drainage material. Combined with coco coir and vermiculite, it creates a sterile mix for sowing exotic and vegetable seeds from the mr.seed range.
Gardener’s tip
Perlite is so lightweight that after top-watering it floats to the surface of the pot. If this bothers you, mix it thoroughly with the soil before planting and water plants from below (into the saucer) – the granules will stay where they belong: among the roots.
Specifications
| Product | Agro horticultural perlite |
| Capacity | 4 l |
| Form | expanded loose mineral (white granules) |
| Composition | 100% perlite |
| Intended use | growing-medium additive, seed sowing, rooting cuttings, hydroponics |
| Dosage | any proportion with soil (usually 10–30% by volume) |
| Coverage | approx. 15–40 l of ready-made mix |
| Organic farming | approved for use in organic farming |
| Packaging | 4 l plastic bag |
| Manufacturer | BIOVITA Sp. z o.o. |
| EAN code | 5907813165122 |
