E.B. Stone Organics Natural Pumice Soil Amendment - 8 qt
Improve drainage and create a more aerated growing environment with E.B. Stone Organics Natural Pumice. This lightweight mineral soil amendment can be blended into soils and potting mixes to improve aeration and water penetration while helping create valuable pore space around plant roots.
Ideal for container plants, houseplants, succulents, cacti, and custom soil blends, pumice is especially useful when plants require excellent drainage and increased airflow around the root zone.
E.B. Stone Organics Natural Pumice Soil Amendment - 8 qt
$7.99
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Product Details
Product Details
- Natural pumice soil amendment
- Improves soil aeration and water penetration
- Helps create pore space within soils and potting mixes
- Promotes improved drainage around plant roots
- Ideal for blending into garden soils and container potting mixes
- Excellent addition to custom soil mixes for plants that prefer well-draining conditions
- Great for houseplants, succulents, cacti, and other container plants
- Registered Organic Input Material with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
- Bag Size: 8 dry qt. (8.80 L)
Application Guide
For Potting Mixes: Thoroughly blend pumice with an appropriate potting soil or growing medium to increase aeration and improve drainage. The amount used can be adjusted based on the drainage requirements of the plant.
For Succulents and Cacti: Incorporate pumice into the growing medium to create a more porous, fast-draining mix. This is especially helpful for plants that are sensitive to consistently wet soil conditions.
For Houseplants: Mix pumice evenly into potting soil when planting or repotting to improve airflow and water movement throughout the root zone.
For Garden Soil: Incorporate pumice thoroughly into the existing soil rather than applying it only to the surface. This helps improve soil structure, aeration, and water penetration throughout the amended area.
Watering: Water plants according to their individual needs. Because pumice can increase drainage and air space within the growing medium, watering frequency may need to be adjusted based on the plant, container, and growing conditions.
Helpful Tip: Pumice is particularly useful when creating custom soil blends for plants that require excellent drainage. Combine it with an appropriate potting or planting mix rather than using it as a standalone growing medium.