Vulkaponic 3-8 mm este un substrat mineral vulcanic, ideal pentru drenaj și aerare, perfect pentru cactuși, suculente și plante epifite. Granulația de 3-8 mm asigură un mediu stabil și sănătos pentru rădăcini!
Country of origin: Netherlands
Volum: 5 litri
Vulkaponic 3-8 mm is suitable for most houseplants: Monstera, Philodendron, Ficus, Hoya, Alocasia, succulents, and orchids. It is used as a drainage layer, substrate amendment, or semi-hydroponic growing medium. The medium granulation provides the ideal balance between aeration and water retention.
There are 3 main ways: 1) As a drainage layer — place 2-4 cm at the pot bottom. 2) As an amendment — mix 20-30% Vulkaponic into existing substrate. 3) As semi-hydroponic medium — fill the pot entirely with Vulkaponic. Rinse and soak granules for 30-60 minutes before use.
Vulkaponic has 30-40% greater water absorption capacity than standard LECA, is lighter, and has a rough surface that facilitates root adhesion. The neutral pH (6.5-7.0) requires no pretreatment. Vulkaponic offers a superior balance between drainage and moisture retention.
Yes, Vulkaponic is durable and reusable. Volcanic rock does not degrade over time, unlike organic substrate. For reuse, wash the granules, remove root debris, and sterilize by boiling or soaking in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes.
A 5-liter package of Vulkaponic covers the drainage layer for 5-8 pots of 12-15 cm diameter. As an amendment (20-30% of the mix), it is sufficient for 3-4 medium transplantings. For semi-hydroponic culture, the amount depends on the pot volume used.