{"product_id":"plagron-perlite","title":"Plagron - Perlite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wvduf-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wvduf-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"product-info__title h2\"\u003ePlagron Perlite. \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe volcanic little miracle that turns tired compost into a turbocharged hydroponics root paradise.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHP Certified Coco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Natural Volcanic Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree UK Delivery (over £50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Heavy Item Surcharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHP Certified Growing Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional Oxygen Retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves Drainage Instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect For Hydroponics \u0026amp; Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts Root Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent Germ-Free Quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassively Improves Aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents Compaction \u0026amp; Overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable For Coco, Soil \u0026amp; Clay Mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 10L \u0026amp; 60L Bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional Grade Plagron Quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlagron Perlite. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"677\" class=\"\"\u003eAt first glance, Plagron Perlite doesn’t look especially exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"647\"\u003eIt looks a bit like somebody smashed up a cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"697\"\u003eTiny white pebbles. Feather-light. Oddly crunchy. About as glamorous as a bag of polystyrene packing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eAnd yet, hidden inside this peculiar volcanic popcorn is one of the most important ingredients in modern hydroponics and professional horticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eBecause Perlite, despite looking harmless and slightly confused, fundamentally transforms how roots behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1067\"\u003eAnd roots, as it turns out, are dramatic little creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eToo wet? They rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eToo dry? They panic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eToo compacted? They give up entirely and sulk underground like teenagers denied WiFi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003ePlagron Perlite solves all of this with remarkable simplicity\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn from Volcanoes. Perfected by The Dutch.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1033\" class=\"\"\u003ePerlite begins life as volcanic glass. Which already sounds infinitely more exciting than “soil additive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eThis volcanic rock is heated to around 850–900°C until the trapped moisture inside expands explosively, causing the material to puff up into ultra-lightweight porous granules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eThe result is something astonishingly airy, incredibly stable, and brilliantly useful for hydroponics growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003ePlagron then takes this naturally expanded volcanic Perlite and refines it into a premium-grade horticultural product with consistent granule sizing, excellent cleanliness, and full RHP certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003eWhich means no pests. No pathogens. No mystery fungus hitchhiking its way into your grow room like an uninvited holidaymaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003eJust clean, sterile, professional-grade Perlite ready to improve virtually any growing medium you throw it into\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic Of Oxygen. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1742\" class=\"\"\u003eMost growers obsess over nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eBottles everywhere. Bloom stimulators. PK boosters with names that sound like underground wrestling moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eBut roots? Roots care about oxygen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eAnd this is where Plagron Perlite becomes incredibly clever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eBecause the porous structure of Perlite creates thousands upon thousands of microscopic air pockets throughout your substrate. Those air pockets allow oxygen to circulate freely around the rhizosphere, which is the technical horticultural term for “the bit where all the important root wizardry happens.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eThis matters enormously in hydroponics systems because roots require oxygen to absorb nutrients efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eMore oxygen means faster metabolic activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eFaster metabolic activity means quicker growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003eQuicker growth means bigger plants, stronger stems and harvests that suddenly make your old compost look like a sad windowsill experiment from primary school\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperior Drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2300\" class=\"\"\u003eNow then. Drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003eOr as many growers know it: “the thing that stops your plants drowning.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003eOne of the great problems with dense substrates is that water tends to either:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eA) sit around the roots like a stagnant swamp\u003cbr data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eor\u003cbr data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003eB) disappear straight through the pot like somebody pulled the plug out of the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eNeither is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003ePlagron Perlite fixes this beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3780\"\u003eThe irregular volcanic structure creates natural pathways for water movement throughout the substrate, helping moisture distribute evenly while simultaneously allowing excess water to escape efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003eIn practical terms, this means your plants receive hydration without sitting in waterlogged misery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"4027\"\u003eAnd because hydroponics systems rely heavily on precise water and oxygen balance, adding Perlite dramatically improves substrate performance in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4197\"\u003eCoco coir mixes\u003cbr data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eTraditional soil\u003cbr data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4066\"\u003eHydroponics pots\u003cbr data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003eDrip-fed systems\u003cbr data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4104\"\u003eFlood and drain tables\u003cbr data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eRecirculating hydroponics systems\u003cbr data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003eHand-watered container gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eIt’s one of those rare products that improves almost everything simply by existing\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect For Soil \u0026amp; Coco.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2816\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you’re running coco in hydroponics, Plagron Perlite is almost unfairly effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4551\"\u003eCoco fibre is excellent at retaining water and nutrients, but over time it can compact slightly, particularly in heavily irrigated systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003eAdding Perlite prevents this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003eThe granules maintain airflow throughout the substrate, ensuring roots continue receiving oxygen even during aggressive feeding schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4841\"\u003eThis creates a wonderfully balanced environment where water retention and drainage exist together in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4883\"\u003eWhich is surprisingly rare in gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4951\"\u003eUsually it’s one or the other. Like British weather and happiness\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2816\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRHP Certified.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2816\" class=\"\"\u003eOne of the reasons growers trust Plagron so heavily in hydroponics is consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5243\"\u003eCheap Perlite products often arrive dusty, contaminated, inconsistent in size, or filled with enough debris to make you question civilisation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5245\" data-end=\"5411\"\u003ePlagron Perlite carries the RHP quality mark, which is essentially the horticultural equivalent of having your substrate inspected by extremely fussy Dutch engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5442\"\u003eThe certification guarantees:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5444\" data-end=\"5589\"\u003eConsistent quality\u003cbr data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5465\"\u003eClean manufacturing\u003cbr data-start=\"5484\" data-end=\"5487\"\u003eStable growing characteristics\u003cbr data-start=\"5517\" data-end=\"5520\"\u003eFreedom from pests and disease\u003cbr data-start=\"5550\" data-end=\"5553\"\u003eReliable water and air performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5663\"\u003eWhich means when you open the bag, you know exactly what you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5714\"\u003eAnd in hydroponics, predictability is everything\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6037\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuper Lightwieght. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6081\" data-end=\"6159\"\u003eOne of the odd things about Plagron Perlite is how absurdly light it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5837\" data-end=\"5957\"\u003eYou pick up a bag expecting weight and resistance, and instead it feels like carrying a bag of caffeinated marshmallows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5959\" data-end=\"6062\"\u003eBut despite this featherweight nature, Perlite has exceptional structural benefits inside the rootzone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6092\"\u003eIt prevents soil compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6094\" data-end=\"6123\"\u003eIt improves root penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6125\" data-end=\"6155\"\u003eIt increases oxygen retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6157\" data-end=\"6188\"\u003eIt enhances water distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6219\"\u003eIt reduces overwatering risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6221\" data-end=\"6352\"\u003eAnd because the granules remain physically stable over time, the substrate structure stays open and airy throughout the grow cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6354\" data-end=\"6403\"\u003eWhich means healthier roots from start to finish\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6693\" data-end=\"6726\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydroponics made Simple. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6779\" data-end=\"6874\"\u003eOne of the reasons Perlite became so popular in hydroponics is because it reduces the margin for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6562\"\u003eBeginners overwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6564\" data-end=\"6635\"\u003eExperienced growers occasionally overwater while pretending they don’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6637\" data-end=\"6798\"\u003ePlagron Perlite helps protect the rootzone by improving drainage and oxygen flow, reducing the likelihood of anaerobic conditions where harmful pathogens thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6800\" data-end=\"6867\"\u003eIn other words, it helps prevent your roots from turning into soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6869\" data-end=\"6910\"\u003eAnd frankly, that’s an excellent feature\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7378\" data-end=\"7443\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReusable. Reliable. Rediculously Good. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7490\" data-end=\"7572\"\u003eWhat’s brilliant about Plagron Perlite is how broadly useful it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7017\" data-end=\"7087\"\u003eMix it into heavy compost and suddenly drainage improves dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7089\" data-end=\"7172\"\u003eBlend it into coco and hydroponics performance becomes faster and more oxygen-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7174\" data-end=\"7246\"\u003eUse it in propagation mixes and young roots establish more aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7386\"\u003eEven houseplant growers benefit enormously from added Perlite, particularly for tropical plants that hate sitting in stagnant wet compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7388\" data-end=\"7516\"\u003eIt’s one of those products that quietly improves nearly every substrate without demanding attention or complicated instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7518\" data-end=\"7631\"\u003eYou simply mix between 10% and 35% into your growing medium and let the tiny volcanic stones perform their magic\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Review Count --\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" data-template-id=\"5419b6a8b0d04a076446a9ad\" data-businessunit-id=\"60f33857b85b980001be99a7\" data-style-height=\"24px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/ledgrowstore.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrustpilot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End TrustBox widget --\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"ledgrowstore.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"10ltr","offer_id":57101597213047,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60ltr","offer_id":57101597245815,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6134\/3905\/files\/Plagron_Cocos_Perlite_01.png?v=1779170692","url":"https:\/\/ledgrowstore.co.uk\/products\/plagron-perlite","provider":"ledgrowstore.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}