Description
Secret Feeds Perlite 3 Litre is a lightweight, expanded volcanic material that improves drainage and aeration and helps reduce compaction.
Secret Feeds Perlite 3 Litre is a premium soil booster. Perlite is a lightweight, expanded volcanic material traditionally used in growing media to improve drainage and aeration.
Its porous structure helps prevent compaction and creates better conditions for strong, healthy root growth in compost and soil. Made in Britain.
Key benefits
- Improves drainage – helps excess water to drain freely, preventing waterlogging.
- Aids aeration – increases air spaces in the soil for healthier roots.
- Helps reduce compaction – keeps compost open and friable for improved growth.
- Lightweight – a lightweight amendment that improves handling and reduces overall mix weight.
- Natural & stable – naturally occurring volcanic material that remains stable and inert in the soil.
Perlite 3 Litre at a glance
Supplied in a brown kraft stand-up heat-seal pouch with the Secret Feeds label applied.
| Product | Perlite |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 Litre |
| Category | Granular Media |
| General use mix | 1 part perlite with 2 parts compost |
| Propagation & cuttings mix | 1 part perlite with 1 part peat-free multipurpose compost (50:50) |
| Makes | Approximately 9 litres of finished general-use mix |
| Format | Brown kraft stand-up heat-seal pouch |
| Origin | Made in Britain |
How to use Perlite 3 Litre
- General use (potting mixes & containers): mix 1 part perlite with 2 parts compost.
- Propagation & cuttings: mix 1 part perlite with 1 part peat-free multipurpose compost (50:50).
- Treatment guide: 3 litres of perlite makes approximately 9 litres of finished general-use mix.
Mix perlite thoroughly into compost or soil according to the recommended ratios. Use for potting mixes, containers, seed sowing, cuttings and propagation. Adjust the amount as needed to achieve the desired drainage and aeration for your plants.
As a soil improver, use it to improve soil structure, drainage and aeration in garden beds, planters and borders.
Ideal for
- Potting mixes
- Containers
- Seed sowing
- Cuttings
- Propagation
- Houseplants
- Vegetables & herbs
- Garden beds, planters and borders (as a soil improver)
For general growing advice, see the RHS guide A guide to compost mixes for houseplants.
Perlite 3 Litre FAQ
How much perlite should I mix with compost?
For general use in potting mixes and containers, mix 1 part perlite with 2 parts compost. For propagation and cuttings, mix 1 part perlite with 1 part peat-free multipurpose compost (50:50).
How much mix does 3 litres of perlite make?
Used at the general mix rate, 3 litres of perlite makes approximately 9 litres of finished mix.
What is perlite?
Perlite is a lightweight, expanded volcanic material traditionally used in growing media to improve drainage and aeration. It is naturally occurring and remains stable and inert in the soil.
