Should You Add Perlite to Houseplant Soil?
![Should You Add Perlite to Houseplant Soil?](https://www.epicgardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mixing-perlite-pellets-with-black-soil.jpg)
Gardeners are always looking for an edge when it comes to getting their houseplants looking great. So what about adding Perlite to your houseplant's soil? Is it something you should do? In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton investigates.
![](https://www.epicgardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Monstera-albo-variegated-in-a-pink-pot.jpg)
Should You Add Perlite to Houseplant Soil?
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gi8ngZYxSjg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Perlite For Your Garden - Garden Quickie Episode 47
![](https://preview.redd.it/xs1byvl31pr71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c7250a4363ba18d1df769ccb82751fb63f5217c3)
Is this too much perlite in my soul mix? Monstera, prayer plant, croton : r/ houseplants
![](https://worldofsucculents.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Homemade-Potting-Soil-for-Succulent-Plants-788x591.jpg)
Homemade Potting Soil for Succulent Plants - World of Succulents
![](https://14881ef6.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/perlite-02.jpg)
How to Use Perlite to Improve Soil and Boost Plant Growth – Garden Betty
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61edTOWe0xL._SY350_PKmb-play-button-overlay_.jpg)
Southside Plants Trail Mix Chunky Soil for Tropical Houseplants - Organic Mix of Coconut Husk, Charcoal, Perlite, and River Rock - Multi-Purpose
![](https://www.epicgardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Potting-soil-mixed-for-cactus.jpg)
Should You Add Perlite to Houseplant Soil?
![](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/best-soil-for-indoor-plants-hero.jpg)
Best Potting Soil for Indoor Plants - The Home Depot
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81P0mXK8T-L.jpg)
Houseplant Potting Mix, Fertilized, Perlite Soil for All Types of Indoor House Plants and Tropical Plant 1 qt : Patio, Lawn & Garden