Coco + Perlite 70/30 — Regular Pot Mix · 5 L

The coco + perlite recipe I reach for in regular pots.

A soft, loose blend of 70% buffered coco coir and 30% perlite by volume. The higher coco content holds more moisture between waterings than my 50/50 recipe, while perlite helps maintain an open structure around the roots.

Choose 70/30 if…

You water from above and use pots with drainage holes. Water the mix evenly, let excess drain away and check moisture below the surface before watering again. Choose a pot suited to the root system and avoid packing the mix tightly.

Growing with a self-watering reservoir? My 50/50 blend is the starting recipe I use for that setup.

Personally prepared by me

Each bag is mixed and packed to order. I rinse the coco coir by hand before mixing it with perlite. You get my coco + perlite recipe, already mixed and supplied slightly moist, ready for potting.

The mix behind my plant collection

I use coco coir and perlite for almost all the plants I grow at home. I’ve had success with Alocasias, Calatheas, Anthuriums, amaryllis and orchids, adapting the ratio and watering to each setup.

This is a versatile growing medium, but it isn’t one watering routine for every plant. Match your pot, light and moisture levels to the species. Orchids vary widely in their root and airflow needs; this fine mix is not a direct substitute for orchid bark in every setup.

Don’t forget to feed

Coco + perlite is a growing medium, not a complete fertilizer. Use a complete fertilizer formulated for coco, including the calcium, magnesium and micronutrients your plants need. Follow the fertilizer label and adjust feeding to your water and growing conditions. Buffering does not replace ongoing nutrition.

What’s in the bag

• Buffered coco coir and horticultural perlite — just two substrate ingredients.
• 5 litres of loose mix, measured by volume, not weight.
• Supplied slightly moist and pre-mixed. Gently fluff and redistribute the ingredients before use.

Ships within Canada. Plants, pots and fertilizer are not included.

Read my full coco + perlite guide for pot selection, feeding and watering tips.

Product images are generated packaging mockups. Actual packaging and the natural appearance of the mix may vary.