{"product_id":"combo-leca-clay-balls-and-cinder-for-garden-plants-soilless-media","title":"Combo of Leca Clay Balls (Wt-900 Gms) and Cinder of Small Size 2-4mm (Wt-900 Gms) for Garden Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDetailed description about both of the products in this combo is mentioned below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLeca Balls :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMedium sized (08-15mm) approx. 04 Ltr Leca Clay balls will weigh 900 Gms. We wish to clarify that product will be sent on basis of weight, written in product title. We have mentioned approx. volume only for reference of customers, so that they can easily compare our prices with any other market place.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLeca stands for 'Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate'. These hydroton pebbles are suitable for top dressing of soil (mulching), Hydroponic and mixing in potting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eIts porous composition make the potting mix light weight. Due to availability of various pores, it holds sufficient amount of water and drains excess water effectively. It ensures better aeration in roots by providing more oxygen to them. Even after soaking the water, it retains its shape in the potting medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThis Leca is most suitable for use in Hydroponic\/Aquaponic. We have shown here all the four sizes of Leca which were also submerged in water for experiment. We found out that all the sizes of Leca keep floating on upper surface of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eOur Old Brand Name 'GIFTnPLANTS' is now 'DORO KE FYTA'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThese balls are very light weight and popularly used in terrace gardening and gardening with vertical pots. With use of these balls, potting media becomes very light weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eAs per our experience, we would recommend to use large size of Leca Balls in the lowest portion of pots, so that it will reduce spillage of potting soil through drainage holes. Moreover, it will provide more roots’ aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLeca balls help plants in protection from weather adversity(i.e. Winter and Summer).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLeca Balls are used for thermal insulation in construction industry. Civil engineers and students use these Leca balls for various construction projects as a light weight filling material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eCinder (2-4mm) :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eGranules size is 2-4mm and this size is highly suitable for Succulents, Cactus, Lithops and other small plants. If you need Cinder for Growing Rose, Adenium and other bigger plants; we recommend to buy Cinder of 2-8mm size for better results (available with us). This cinder is cleaned to remove dust. Hence, there will be not more than 3 % dust. This cinder is produced as a by-product from burning of earthen coal(dug out from mines). This is not a volcanic rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThis Cinder is porous and light weight. Most of the plant lovers like this cinder due to its fast drainage capabilities. Proper roots aeration is also possible with use of cinder. Cinder protects plants from root rot and fungal attack. We have observed healthy root development with use of our Cinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMany gardeners appreciate use of cinder with rose, succulents, Cactus, Adenium, Lithops and many more plants. We should use approximately 20% vermicompost with cinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThis cinder can be used upto 50 % in potting mix of cactus, Lithops and many more loamy soil loving plants. We can use approximately 20 % cinder with succulents or any other plants also. We have mentioned our opinion about use of cinder in potting mix of different type of plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eGardening is a natural science and full of unlimited experiments. Above mentioned both the products are very helpful in making soilless media. Even if you find something wrong in product description of this cinder, kindly share your valuable ideas or suggestions to improve it further. You are always welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"GIFTnPLANTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45851801550979,"sku":"LECCIN","price":259.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/9579\/1235\/files\/Cinder_Leca_Balls_Combo-min.webp?v=1762912502","url":"https:\/\/giftnplants.com\/products\/combo-leca-clay-balls-and-cinder-for-garden-plants-soilless-media","provider":"GIFTnPLANTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}