Raw material · Base material

Perlite

Volcanic rock that is expanded by heating into light, white granules. Completely inert: no nutrients, no pH effect and no breakdown. Permanently increases air-filled porosity and drainage. Its production does, however, require a lot of energy.

  • Peat-free
Perlite · Base material

Properties

Scale 1 (low) to 5 (high), indicative

  • Air
  • Water
  • Structural stability
  • Sustainabilityindicative in-house estimate
  • pH effectNeutral

Products containing this material

  • Raw materials

    DH Perlite 2-6 mm

    Product code: DH-GRS-005

    Inert, lightweight granule that makes substrates permanently more open.

    • Peat-free
    pH
    6.5-7.5
    EC
    0.0-0.1
    Fraction
    2-6 mm

    Available as: Bag · Big bag

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  • Potting mixes & substrates

    DH Propagation Fine

    Product code: DH-POT-004

    Fine seed and cutting substrate with a low EC for an even start.

    • Peat-based
    pH
    5.5-6.0
    EC
    0.3-0.5
    Fraction
    0-5 mm

    Available as: Bag · Loose bulk · Crate

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  • Bagged retail range

    DH Houseplant Mix Coir

    Product code: DH-TUI-003

    Airy, peat-free houseplant mix with fine and coarse coir, in retail packs.

    • Peat-free
    pH
    5.8-6.5
    EC
    0.5-0.9
    Fraction
    0-15 mm

    Available as: Bag

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  • Potting mixes & substrates

    DH Coir Pro Peat-Free

    Product code: DH-POT-003

    Fully peat-free substrate based on fine and coarse coir.

    • Peat-free
    pH
    5.6-6.4
    EC
    0.5-0.9
    Fraction
    0-20 mm

    Available as: Bag · Loose bulk · Big bag

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