Organic Clay Pebbles: Orchid Growth Boost

Organic Clay Pebbles: Orchid Growth Boost

Description

Organic Expanded Clay Pebbles Grow Orchids is a product that offers 2 LBS of 100% natural expanded clay. It is inert, pH-neutral, and both clean and decorative.

For Orchids, the Clay Pebbles have a porous structure that provides excellent aeration and acts as a water reservoir. This makes them ideal for growing orchids.

For Hydroponics, these clay pebbles ensure good root aeration and prevent rotting and excess acidity. They provide the necessary support for plants grown hydroponically.

This product can fill approximately twenty-four 2' pots, or eight 3' pots, or two 5' pots. It offers a convenient amount to meet your gardening needs.

One frequently asked question is whether people can sprout in rock wool plugs and then add these sprouts to one basket full of this ball media. The answer is yes, they are compatible. However, it is recommended to flush the hydroton clay media at least three times with plain water before using it in cultivation. This will prevent water from becoming disgusting due to clay residue or dust.

Another question is whether this product can be used as a base in a saucer to keep a pot from sitting in water. It has been used by putting it in a larger pot and placing the plant on top while still in its plastic shell. This method works great for drainage, but rocks or pebbles can also serve the same purpose and are cheaper.

Concerning the cleanliness of the product upon delivery, it is not prewashed. The handling during shipping may result in some dust. However, a quick wash in a colander for two minutes will ensure that they are clean and ready for use.

Finally, these clay pebbles are made of clay that is expanded in a special kiln. This process makes the pebbles more porous and capable of retaining moisture compared to if they were just fired at a low temperature, giving them a standard look like a terracotta pot.

Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Are people able to sprout in rock wool plugs, and then add these sprouts in plugs to one basket full of this ball media?

Yes they are compatible, flush the hydroton clay media atleast 3 times with plain water before using in cultivation, or else your water is going to be disgusting from clay residue/dust

can this be used as a base in a saucer to sit a pot on in order to keep from sitting in water?

I've seen this used by putting it in a larger pot and a plant placed on top but still in its plastic shell. Works great for drainage but so do pebbles or rocks. Rocks/pebbles are prettier and cheaper

Are these prewashed before you receive them?

Not really. Just handling during shipping will make dust. Just use a colander and a 2 min wash and they will be fine

where are they made?

These are made of clay that is expanded in a special kiln making the pebbles more porous (and more capable of retaining moisture) than they would be if just fired at a low temp and a standard look like a terracotta pot.