Cant find perlite around my country but i found some round rocks really small i would say perlite size... can this work?? Without afecting something? Ofc i will prev put em in the oven
Perlite is important because it absorbs water and makes that water available to the plant instead of just running out the bottom.
Any good organic soil with 10-20% perlite is what I use. Miracle-Gro Potting Mix works for me.