{"product_id":"6-gallons-horticultural-pumice-3-8-to-1-16-volcanic-pumice-for-bonsai-cactus-succulents-and-potting-soil","title":"6 Gallons Horticultural Pumice, 3\/8\" to 1\/16\" Volcanic Pumice for Bonsai, Cactus, Succulents and Potting Soil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Gallons Horticultural-Grade Pumice – 3\/8\" to 1\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate custom growing blends with natural horticultural-grade pumice mined in the Southern Cascades Mountains of Oregon. This pumice contains a blend of particle sizes from 3\/8\" to 1\/16\", along with some fines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur pumice is clean, with no rocks, roots, or other debris. It is suitable for mixing into growing media for bonsai, cactus, succulents, and many other specialty plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Use Pumice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften called the \"rock that floats,\" pumice is a natural volcanic material with many tiny gaps and air pockets. It is a versatile ingredient for custom soil blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Mixing Ratios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral horticultural use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mix 15% pumice into soil for Japanese maples, raised beds, and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-sensitive plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use 30% pumice in mixes for Gunnera, Giant Sequoia, Sophora, Daphne, Monkey Puzzle trees, Franklin trees, and other water-sensitive plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactus and succulents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use 60%–80% pumice with 20%–40% organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonsai soil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine equal parts pumice, coarse compost, bark, and black lava or coarse sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 gallons of pure pumice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 6-gallon package fills approximately 12 trade-gallon containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips by UPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is included in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Packed for Convenient Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur pumice is hand-packed in a bag with a reusable tie, making it easy to store any unused material after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling and Dust Precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the pumice dries before use, moisten it to help prevent dust from forming. Dust from rock and potting soil products should not be inhaled and may irritate people with sensitive lungs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Our Oregon Nursery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are a commercial wholesale and retail plant nursery with over 30 years of experience mixing specialty potting mixes. Browse our other listings for additional custom growing materials for bonsai and specialty plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67522086797553,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_24_dd051f80-92ad-4f3f-87db-718ebeabf26f.jpg?v=1794691796","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/6-gallons-horticultural-pumice-3-8-to-1-16-volcanic-pumice-for-bonsai-cactus-succulents-and-potting-soil","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}