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Pumice 3-6mm 18L Japanese Hyuga
Regular Price: $35.00
In-Store Price: $35.00
Hyuga pumice is slightly softer and more porous than conventional pumice, which allows it to absorb water and nutrients efficiently while maintaining soil aeration. The pumice typically comes in small aggregates ranging from 3–6 mm and has a neutral pH of around 6, making it suitable for a wide variety of plants, including succulents, acid-loving species like rhododendrons and azaleas, and bonsai mixes.
Most notably though Hyuga is used in equal parts with Akadama and Kiryu in the standard 1:1:1 conifer mix, and is best utilized for its water retention qualities.
Description
Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pumice is fantastic stuff, made out of the superheated earth.
It is basically whipped volcanic glass that is made up of tiny air bubbles.
This means that pumice is a lightweight volcanic rock that makes it perfect for use as a soil amendment.
The airy rock is ideal for use with cacti and succulents as well as other plants that require excellent drainage and air circulation.
Plus, the porosity of pumice allows microbial life to thrive while maintaining soil structure better than perlite.
Planting with pumice also has the advantage of a neutral pH along with a variety of trace materials
BENEFITS
It reduces water runoff and fertilization by increasing soil absorption in sandy soils.
It absorbs excess moisture so roots don’t rot.
It improves aeration and stimulates the growth of mycorrhizae.
It doesn’t decompose or compact over time like other soil amendments, which means it helps to maintain soil structure.
It keeps clay soils loose over time for continued soil health.
It is a natural, unprocessed organic product that doesn’t decompose or blow away.
APPLICATION
To improve drainage for plants such as succulents, mix 25% to 40% pumice , 25% garden soil, 25% compost, and 10-15 % large grain sand.
For plants that are prone to rotting, like some euphorbias, amend the soil with 50% pumice.