Ceramic Clay Pebbles

Add clay pebbles at the bottom for drainage.

Ceramic clay pebbles.

Lightweight expanded clay aggregate often referred to hydroton or clay pebbles consist of balls of clay that has been super heated in a rotary kiln from anywhere between 1100 to over 2000 f this process causes popping which creates the pebbles characteristic pores. The plants then benefit as their roots are able to draw out water from the pores on the clay. A lot of clay pebble users like that they are an organic substance and as a secondary option. The clay pellets help create an ideal soil environment for your potted plants.

Hydro crunch expanded clay pebbles are made with only the highest quality clay producing a media that is uniform stable and low in inherent e c meaning you get the best outcomes from your plants. You can fill out your growing media with clay pebbles to make it hold in moisture for longer. Our special kiln fired expanded clay pebbles are lightweight aggregate that is super heated and formed into pebbles 8 mm round in size. Formed from ceramic clay pebbles westland hydroleca granules have a smooth dense outer skin and honeycomb interior.

Derived from small pieces of clay processed at extremely high temperatures expanded clay pebbles have become a go to grow medium for many hydro growers over the last 10 years offering numerous benefits to gardeners when used properly. Clay pebbles are made of 100 natural clay. This is if you are using ebb and flow growing methods. Potting media for orchids used alone or in combination with coconut husk chips bark charcoal or other orchid media porous structure can provide excellent aeration around the roots while its ability to act as a water reservoir will be appreciated by your orchids when water is needed.

Expanded clay pebbles resemble oddly shaped semi rounded pieces of clay colored popcorn. The same for top drop processes as well. Aggregate pebbles pellets expanded clay growing media hydroponic 50 liter 8 mm. The clay pellets can also be used to fill any remaining space in a plant pot containing a smaller plant real or artificial.

Growing with clay pebbles provides excellent drainage as well. Make offer hydroton clay pebbles growing media expanded clay rocks for hydroponic system xr. They absorb water and release it slowly making them ideal for use as a decorative pot topper in pots for crocking and lining greenhouse benches.