AT A GLANCE
What alternatives to potting soil are there?
The best alternative to potting soil is Seramis plant granulate from burnt clay beads.(€20.00 at Amazon*) In contrast to organic potting soil, inorganic clay granules are also convincing expanded clay called, as a substrate for indoor plants with these advantages:
- Excellent nutrient and water storage.
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mildew not.
- No infestation by pests typical of potting soil, such as fungus gnat larvae or root mites.
- Roots cannot rot in the airy, porous granules.
- reusable.
Clay granules - disadvantages
The usage of clay granules as an alternative to potting soil has one important disadvantage. For the water supply is a watering indicator necessary so that the potted plants do not dry out or become waterlogged.
For which plants is the alternative to potting soil suitable?
Clay granules are an alternative to potting soil for all potted plants suitable. Depending on the type of plant, the granulate differs in terms of grit and composition. Market leader Seramis has these clay granulate substrates in its range:
- Plant granules for indoor plants with extra potassium.
- Special substrate for orchids made from pieces of bark and raw clay.
- Special substrate for herbs and succulents made of raw clay, lava and expanded clay,(€19.00 at Amazon*) pH 6.7.
- Plant granules for beds, balconies and tubs, pre-fertilized, made from 100 percent raw clay.
- special substrate for palm trees made of raw clay, lava granules, Vermiculite, pH 6.5.
- Clay granules for hydroponics in the grain sizes 4-8 mm and 8-16 mm.
How do I use the alternative to potting soil correctly?
The easiest way to use clay granules as an alternative to potting soil is if you have a house or container plant repot. How to do it right:
- The best time is between February and early April.
- pot the plant.
- Shake off old potting soil from the root ball.
- Cut off dead roots.
- Fill the bucket one-third full with clay granulate.
- Position the plant in the middle of the pot.
- Fill cavities with clay granules.
- Put the watering indicator in the substrate.
- Add liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water and water the plant.
Tip
Coconut soil – Alternative potting soil from the rainforest
Coconut soil is on the rise as a trendy alternative to potting soil for beds, balconies and indoor plants. Coconut soil consists of sterilized coconut fibers, is light, productive, compacted and does not mold. Furthermore, coconut fibers can water and nutrient store it well and give it back to the root ball in a well-dosed manner. You can use coconut fiber substrate either pure or with it Mix potting soil.
