Tall Planters: Fill the base of the planter with polystyrene foam or other packaging material that will not compress, up to the required height, then sit the plant liner on top with the repotted plant in the liner. The obvious benefit to this is that you won’t need to move your plant once it develops roots, which really preserves the integrity of the root system. Clay pebbles can raise moisture levels from 40-50% relative humidity to a more comfortable 80 % moisture, see how here. Substra Coco Bricks when expanded creates an airy and moist environment that’ll help with explosive root development.

Courses on this site are not intended to be a replacement for post-secondary education, nor will course completion lead in any way to a baccalaureate or other degree.No matter what you may be growing, one of the most important things to remember when using clay pebbles is that the pebbles should never be allowed to completely dry out.

I'm passionate about biodiversity and rainforest preservation, and I love to study newly discovered plants in my free time. You often won’t be able to see this happening until the build-up has gotten quite severe, in which case you will notice a white residue forming over the top of the clay pebbles. The ebb-and-flow system and the drip system are the usual recommended methods for using these clay pebbles. Beginner and Professional growers across the globe use a variety of growing mediums including soil, coco, and clay pebbles. Products such as Biogreen Totall Mix contains white and black peat, perlite, and organic worm humus.

Hydroton, otherwise known as lightweight expanded clay aggregate (Leca for short), has lovers and a few haters as well, like any medium available. The place I bought them from also has lots of fertilizer for sale and the clay absorbed the smell of ammonia from the fertilizer. Once you’re done crushing the pebbles, place them into pots or trays, just as you would with any other growing medium, and sow your seeds. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site.

Canna Aqua Pebbles are pre-washed but we always highly recommend washing them before use to ensure that any extra dust is removed. You’ll need a container to pot your plant into, a bowl of water to soften the soil, and a container to hold your soaking clay pebbles. Liners: Modern pots and planters come in all types of materials from ceramic, natural, composite, metal and fibreglass to create that wow factor in their setting. They are great to retain moisture and keep your plants hydrated, along with many minerals and nutrients fed to your beautiful plants. Important: The opening measurement of the decorative pot is the size of the access hole for inserting the plant's grow pot as well as an indication of the minimum liner size needed.We are considering using Hydroton in rooftop planters to decrease weight, but the irrigation system will be Netafim drip line, not a hydroponic system.

Liners can also be cut down to size with scissors for a neater fit if they bulge inwards slightly at the top. It is necessary to crush the Clay Pebbles into smaller pieces from their original size to create a texture that holds more water, perfect for seeds to germinate. In some systems (with cooler climates, drought-tolerant crops, and/or constant irrigation) this is not an issue. For hydroculture plants use the size tip to select a decorative pot that will accommodate the waterproof liner recommended for the plant in the hydro kit. Hydroculture plants - These require a hydro kit for assembly, this includes a waterproof pot liner with a base wide enough to accommodate the hydroculture grow pot.

A layer of clay pebbles is placed at the bottom of a garden box, pot, or container increases air circulation and provides protection to the roots. If the intention is to leave the plant in its grow pot and sit it directly into the Artstone planter rather than re-potting the plant directly into the planter, please ensure you select a large enough size that will have enough internal height to hide the grow pot.