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Description

Perlite! The popcorn of the soil additives. It is a staple in most potting soils and a must-have if you only have standard garden soil at hand that doesn’t drain well.


   Improves aeration and drainage
   Perfect for propagation
   Carefully sifted from powders

Perlite is an amazing addition to your soil mix. It improves aeration and drainage qualities of any soil mix. Perlite is very light-weight and a sustainable resource. Perlite is also great for propagating plants, just fill the container with water and perlite and submerge the stem of the plant. 

This perlite is sifted carefully and won't stir up any powder when moving it around, making it safer than regular powdery perlite. The small particles are bad for your health and can get stuck in your lungs. 

Perlite v.s. Vermiculite
Compared to vermiculite it retains less water and creates a more airy substrate. This is ideal for most houseplants except ones that prefer a moist soil like the alocasia, calathea & maranta plants. 

To learn more about perlite, read our blog.

Perlite! The popcorn of the soil additives. It is a staple in most potting soils and a must-have if you only have standard garden soil at hand that doesn’t drain well.


   Improves aeration and drainage
   Perfect for propagation
   Carefully sifted from powders

Perlite is an amazing addition to your soil mix. It improves aeration and drainage qualities of any soil mix. Perlite is very light-weight and a sustainable resource. Perlite is also great for propagating plants, just fill the container with water and perlite and submerge the stem of the plant. 

This perlite is sifted carefully and won't stir up any powder when moving it around, making it safer than regular powdery perlite. The small particles are bad for your health and can get stuck in your lungs. 

Perlite v.s. Vermiculite
Compared to vermiculite it retains less water and creates a more airy substrate. This is ideal for most houseplants except ones that prefer a moist soil like the alocasia, calathea & maranta plants. 

To learn more about perlite, read our blog.

Technical data
Value's (EN)Perlite
Country of OriginGreece
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down unless high pressure is applied
EC<0,2 ms/cm
pH6,5 - 7,5
Specific value's for this product:CAS number 93763-70-3, Moisture <5%
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %35-45%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Value's (EN)Perlite
Country of OriginGreece
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down unless high pressure is applied
EC<0,2 ms/cm
pH6,5 - 7,5
Specific value's for this product:CAS number 93763-70-3, Moisture <5%
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %35-45%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.

Perlite

Perlite

Premium SYBASoil

£7.00
£7.00
Tax included.
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Aeration & Drainage. Light weight

Improves drainage and prevents root rot by drying the soil between watering. Stimulates better plant growth.

Size:
Explanation

Pick the size you need!

Perlite 0.6-2.5mm
Better for small plants, seedlings & cuttings

Perlite 2-6mm
Best used for plants that like a little more airflow and drainage

Perlite 20-40mm
Best used for plants that like a lot of drainage and airflow, also good for thicker rooted plants like Orchid's and most Aroid's.

The smaller the roots the smaller the Perlite!
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Take Peter for example:

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What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Peter achieved all this with only 10% visibility! 🕶️ With a few minor adjustments to his working environment, Peter is able to perform his job 100%.

Peter has now been through two moves and knows all the ins & outs of Sybotanica. He can even feel by the potting soil which variety it is. That's quite a challenge with 16 different mixes!

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Description

Perlite! The popcorn of the soil additives. It is a staple in most potting soils and a must-have if you only have standard garden soil at hand that doesn’t drain well.


   Improves aeration and drainage
   Perfect for propagation
   Carefully sifted from powders

Perlite is an amazing addition to your soil mix. It improves aeration and drainage qualities of any soil mix. Perlite is very light-weight and a sustainable resource. Perlite is also great for propagating plants, just fill the container with water and perlite and submerge the stem of the plant. 

This perlite is sifted carefully and won't stir up any powder when moving it around, making it safer than regular powdery perlite. The small particles are bad for your health and can get stuck in your lungs. 

Perlite v.s. Vermiculite
Compared to vermiculite it retains less water and creates a more airy substrate. This is ideal for most houseplants except ones that prefer a moist soil like the alocasia, calathea & maranta plants. 

To learn more about perlite, read our blog.

Perlite! The popcorn of the soil additives. It is a staple in most potting soils and a must-have if you only have standard garden soil at hand that doesn’t drain well.


   Improves aeration and drainage
   Perfect for propagation
   Carefully sifted from powders

Perlite is an amazing addition to your soil mix. It improves aeration and drainage qualities of any soil mix. Perlite is very light-weight and a sustainable resource. Perlite is also great for propagating plants, just fill the container with water and perlite and submerge the stem of the plant. 

This perlite is sifted carefully and won't stir up any powder when moving it around, making it safer than regular powdery perlite. The small particles are bad for your health and can get stuck in your lungs. 

Perlite v.s. Vermiculite
Compared to vermiculite it retains less water and creates a more airy substrate. This is ideal for most houseplants except ones that prefer a moist soil like the alocasia, calathea & maranta plants. 

To learn more about perlite, read our blog.

Technical data
Value's (EN)Perlite
Country of OriginGreece
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down unless high pressure is applied
EC<0,2 ms/cm
pH6,5 - 7,5
Specific value's for this product:CAS number 93763-70-3, Moisture <5%
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %35-45%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Value's (EN)Perlite
Country of OriginGreece
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down unless high pressure is applied
EC<0,2 ms/cm
pH6,5 - 7,5
Specific value's for this product:CAS number 93763-70-3, Moisture <5%
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %35-45%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
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FAQ

Is the perlite cleaned?
The perlite is cleaned before selling through sifting. Cleaning removes the smallest and most harmful particles.
Though perlite is non-toxic, inhaling the small particles and dust can be harmful to your respiratory tract, so ensure to wear a mask when handling it.

Why does the perlite come slightly moist?
We sell our perlite lightly moistened to reduce its dust. Do note that due to transport, small dust can be created from the pressure and caution should still be taken!

What is perlite made from?
Perlite comes from volcanic glass with high moisture. It was re-heated to 1200 degrees Celsius to expand it 20 times. The high water content in perlite creates steam inside the rock.
This causes it to 'puff up' and expand, much like popcorn!

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Adding Perlite to your soil mix:

  • What:

    Lightweight aeration & drainage improver.

  • How much:

    Add 15-40% to your SYBASoil mix

  • For which plants:

    Most houseplants benefit from Perlite

Why THIS Perlite compared to others?

Cleaned and sifted, slightly moist. The dust with unsifted perlite is bad for your health and can get stuck in your lungs.

Origin of our Perlite

Our Perlite is mined in Greece, it's then transported in its unpopped form (perlite expands by its volume up to 20 times with heat).

Here in the Netherlands, the perlite is heated with gas to become its final airy and lightweight form.
While the use of gas is not ideal, Perlite lasts very long (years & years!) unless high pressure is applied.
Because of its durability, we believe perlite offers a good solution. Besides, it offers unmatched quality in keeping plants happy!

Our perlite is RHP-certified from the mines right to the production facility. This ensures quality and sustainable production.

Customer Reviews

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Romain (Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes, FR)
Amount of houseplants: 51-100
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Not too much dust and good packaging

Sometimes there's a lot of dust in perlite bags, but it's not the case here. I forgot to mention in my other reviews that I really like the packaging (possibility to close it).

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T.V.B.
Amount of houseplants: 11-25
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Favorite plant species: Vetplanten
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T.C. (Amsterdam, NL)
Amount of houseplants: 51-100
Houseplant knowledge: Expert
Favorite plant species: Monstera, Anthurium, Philodendron
The cleanest perlite so far

I really like Syb Perlite. The most clean and perfect size for all my plants.

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Tatchatrin Choeychom (Amsterdam, NL)
The cleanest perlite so far

I really like Syb Perlite. The most clean and perfect size for all my plants.

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S.R. (Meyzieu, FR)
La perlite est de Très belle qualité

Commande reçue très rapidement

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Sandrine Robert (Meyzieu, FR)
La perlite est de Très belle qualité

Commande reçue très rapidement

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