Shop horticultural soil amendments and premium potting mixes. Boost root aeration and prevent root rot with high-grade pumice stone, perlite, coco peat, and custom substrates.
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Buy soil amendments and potting mixes in Pakistan to fix the three problems that kill most container plants: poor drainage, low airflow and uneven moisture. Organic Baghbani stocks pumice stone, perlite, vermiculite, cocopeat, coco chips, LECA balls and ready-to-use potting mixes for succulents, aroids, bonsai and vegetables.
Standard garden soil compacts in pots, holds too much water and starves roots of oxygen. The right amendment loosens it, drains the excess and keeps moisture where roots need it. Blend your own mix from raw ingredients, or pick a ready mix and repot the same day.
Match the amendment to your plant first. This table shows what each one does best.
Soil Amendment | Main Job | Water Retention | Aeration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pumice Stone | Permanent drainage and pot stability | Low to Medium | Very High | Succulents, cacti, adenium, bonsai |
Perlite | Lightweight soil loosening | Low | Very High | Houseplants, cuttings, annuals |
Vermiculite | Moisture and nutrient holding | Very High | Medium | Seed starting, ferns, calatheas |
Cocopeat | Fluffy organic base | High | Medium | Vegetable beds, general potting mixes |
Coco Chips | Chunky airflow, bark substitute | Medium to High | High | Orchids, monsteras, philodendrons |
LECA Balls | Drainage layer, semi-hydroponics | Low | Very High | Hoyas, indoor trees, semi-hydro setups |
Mineral amendments keep their structure for years, so your potting mix stays loose after hundreds of waterings.
Pumice is a lightweight volcanic rock full of tiny pores. It adds permanent air space, anchors tall plants, and holds a little water and nutrients in its pores while the excess drains out. Unlike perlite, it rarely floats to the surface when you water. That makes it the top drainage amendment for cacti, succulents, adenium and bonsai.
Choose from three grades: Fine 3–6 mm, Coarse 7–14 mm and Coarse 16–22 mm. Buy in 1 kg to 25 kg packs, with discounts on bulk orders.
Perlite is expanded volcanic glass that weighs almost nothing. It breaks up dense potting soil, speeds up drainage and gives seedlings and houseplants a breathable root zone. Choose perlite for hanging baskets and seed trays, where weight matters.
Vermiculite is a mineral that expands when heated and works like a sponge. It absorbs water and dissolved nutrients, then releases them slowly around the roots. Use it in seed-starting mixes and propagation trays, and for moisture-loving plants such as ferns and calatheas.
LECA pebbles are baked clay balls that pull water upward through capillary action. Lay them at the bottom of planters as a drainage layer, or use them as a clean, reusable medium for semi-hydroponic indoor plants. Roots stay above standing water.
Horticultural charcoal is a carbon-based additive for closed terrariums and drainless planters. It helps absorb odors and impurities, so the mix stays fresher for longer.
Organic conditioners form the base of modern soilless potting mixes. They soften hard soil, hold moisture evenly and feed beneficial soil microbes.
Washed, low-EC cocopeat gives you a clean, fluffy base with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It absorbs up to eight times its weight in water, stays loose for a long time and rehydrates quickly after drying out. Use it in vegetable beds, seed mixes and general potting blends.
Coco chips copy the bark habitat of epiphytic plants. They create air pockets and still store moisture, so orchids, monsteras, philodendrons and anthuriums root strongly in them.
Peat moss has a fine, fibrous texture and an acidic pH. Use it to lower the pH of alkaline soil, support acid-loving plants and keep humidity steady around delicate cuttings.
Skip the measuring and repot straight away. Each mix balances drainage and moisture for one plant type.
Combine a moisture base, an aeration mineral and an organic nutrient source such as vermicompost. All ratios below are by volume.
Organic Baghbani sources its products from certified dealers. After you place an order, our team calls you to confirm it. We pack and dispatch the same day or the next day, and your parcel reaches you in 2–4 working days. Customers in major cities can get same-day delivery through our dealers. For bulk quantities or help choosing the right amendment, message us on WhatsApp at 03119073909.
Pumice is a naturally porous volcanic rock, while perlite is volcanic glass puffed up by heat. Pumice is heavier, rarely floats when you water and resists crushing under heavy roots. Perlite is ultra-light, so it suits hanging baskets and delicate seed trays better.
For houseplants and container vegetables, mix 20% to 30% pumice or perlite into your base potting soil. For drought-tolerant plants such as cacti, adenium (desert rose) and succulents, raise the amount to 50% to 70% of the total mix.
No. Pumice, perlite and vermiculite contain no plant food. They only improve soil structure, drainage and root aeration. Pair them with an organic fertilizer such as vermicompost, or a slow-release plant food, to feed your plants.
Rinse unwashed pumice and LECA pebbles with plain water to remove fine dust, which improves drainage. Our Fine Pumice Stone (3–6 mm) is sold washed. If you buy washed, low-EC cocopeat, hydrate it and use it directly without extra flushing.
Yes. Both are mineral-based, so they do not rot or break down. When you repot, sift out the old stones, rinse or boil them to clean them, and mix them into your fresh potting soil.
In humid monsoon weather, use a fast-draining mix with extra pumice or perlite to reduce rot risk. In dry, hot months, add cocopeat or vermiculite so the mix holds water longer between waterings. Adjust the ratio to your plant type and how often you water.
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