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PUMICE POT / LAVA ROCK / GREAT FOR SMALL PLANTS
Item Code# S082
For sale is unique Pumice Stone that came from Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines. "Carved by nature and re-shaped by men." Pumice stones can be used for planting Bonsai trees, cactuses and hydroponics. They provide good minerals and promote good growth of the plants' roots. Specific dimensions (i.e. L X W X H (in.) ) and the photos.
Pumice Stone
Pumice stone is a product of Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Millions of tons of volcanic ashes and molten stone were blown and one of the stones produced was pumice stone. It is a spongy and soft stone that is easy to cut and mold.
This stone is naturally formed, People who live around the area of Mt. Pinatubo put a hole on the middle by curbing the stone about 1 ½” to 2 1/2 inches deep, it depends on the size of the stone for planting purposes.
We have different sizes from small, medium, and large. Each rock has a unique shape. Great for small plants, like cactus or bonsai plants.
The stone floats on the water, also absorb and slowly release the water for your plant. These are also full of minerals that work as fertilizer, to make your plants more healthy, fresh, and beautiful.
BENEFITS OF USING PUMICE STONE:
A recent study in Yali, Greece about hydroponics reveal that Pumice Stone or lave rocks offer the following advantages:
- Environment friendly alternative to soil fumigation for green house crops.
- Reduced use of pesticides, therefore producing healthier food.
- Help avoid soil contamination.
- Helps in the recovery and recycling of waste water.
Let us be creative and start on a project, whether it be for a Bonsai tree, a cactus set-up, or hydroponics. These rocks can be pieced together to form multiple layered mini-pots. Holes can be drilled to allow for passage of roots or merely attaching them to one another or to a base. The unique characteristic of these rocks help aid in strong growth of your plants.