Monday, March 14, 2016

hydroton /leca expanded clay pebbles for garden/horticulture

hydroton clay pebbles 

hydroton leca clay pellets 
 Hydrotone Leca -expanded clay pebbles / pellets  /aggregates


Hydrotone - expanded clay  is a light weight , porous aggregate  made from finest Belgium Clay
 Hydrotone has uses in horticulture and landscapes, it is used as a growing medium in hydroponics systems, can be mixed with other growing mediums such as soil and cocopeat to improve drainage, retain water during periods of drought, protect  roots during summer and provide roots with increased oxygen levels promoting very vigorous growth.
Hydrotone can be mixed with heavy soil in order to reduce the weight of plants and landscapes soils.
 Hydrophonic/Hydroculture media - The capillarity and the structure of the clay pebbles ensures good root aeration and prevents rotting, excess acidity and soil pests , and completely reusable
Hydrotone for potting plants . terraces gardens , balconies , hotels , landscapes ,home , factory, garden lawn , horticulture uses etc.,
Hydrotone  : How to USE
1.        Decoration top layer of potting plant : This saves you too frequent watering , the color of the pebbles improves aesthetics in living spaces ,Hydrotone is often used as a decorative top-layer for indoor plants and outdoor gardens. As a top layer, it will also prevent the top soil from drying out quickly.mix with soil /potting medium  , Tips  : Remove some soil from the plant containers and apply @ 3-5 cm clay on the top
2.        Hydrotone -Mixed with Soil / Potting Medium : Hydrotone aerates the soil . helps to keep moisture and accelerates the growth of the roots and thanks for porosity , the soil structure is lighter and more stable , water circulates better after heavy rains / excessive watering and do not stocks  ,
         Tips : mix soil with 8:2 ratio
3.        Hydrotone for drainage and water reservoir : The surplus of moisture is then retains and given back to the plants when need the plant roots are not directly in contacts with water protecting them from decay / rots , Tips : 2-3cm in bottom

4.        Hydrotone  Hydroponics /natural : Due to water storage capacity , its natural ph and its light weight clay is ideal substrate for all kinds of plants systems , the pebbles have large pores offers a balanced water capillary action  , Tips : Fill clay into pot upto half , hold the plant so that the roots are inside the pot fill with pebbles to the top 






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