{"product_id":"pontastic","title":"Pontastic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e is an alternative to soil or potting mix for your plants. It is a hand mixed, high quality, pure mineral substrate for plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut Of Stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pontastic is also available in a Black colour - the same mix just Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Pontastic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specially balanced mixture of minerals that can be used to pot your plants into instead of soil. \u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for all plants. It acts as a semi-hydroponic mineral substrate medium to support your plants effective growth.\u003cstrong\u003e Pontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e also contains a small dose of slow-release fertiliser to keep your plants fed for up to 6 months of growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used as an alternative to LECA or \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLECHUZA-PON.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should I use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the many benefits to using \u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e for your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier cleanup, no dirt or soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not allow Fungus Gnats to nest and blocks them from spreading in your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely well-draining and will not saturate your plant and roots, reducing the possibility of overwatering and rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmple air flow to the roots of your plant. Supports the right balance of water and air.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks very well in a self-watering pot and effectively transfers moisture up into the roots using capillary action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not degrade over time like potting mix or soil. It can be used for as long as you want and doesn't need to be changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be reused over and over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is pH balanced and stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also looks great!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants does it work with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for all plants, but some plant types especially love it and will thrive in it, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalathea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCtenanthe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaranta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFicus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonstera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDieffenbachia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse \u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e with water before first use to remove any dust that has formed during shipping and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can \"ponvert\" your existing plants by carefully removing the soil or other medium from the roots as much as possible and re-planting them into \u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can plant your cuttings or propagations straight into \u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Litre size will pot up to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27x 50mm Pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6x 100mm Pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2x 140mm Pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolcanic Pumice and Lava Rocks are selected for its porous quality and the ability to hold and transfer the right amount of moisture for your plants roots to consume. Zeolites are used to ensure your plants have access to essential nutrients and minerals as well as activating the inbuilt slow-release fertiliser which will be sufficient for most plants for the first 3-6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh quality materials are used to create this hand-mixed product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolcanic Pumice, Lava Rocks, Zeolite, Slow-Release Fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePontastic\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand created by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and we use only recyclable and compostable packaging materials which are sustainably produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Plant Boys","offers":[{"title":"3 Litres","offer_id":47780018421814,"sku":"nll1789731096186","price":13.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Litres","offer_id":47780018454582,"sku":"wxt1789731096187","price":20.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7193\/7846\/files\/pontastic_1.jpg?v=1789731100","url":"https:\/\/backyardbbqwear.shop\/products\/pontastic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}