{"product_id":"mineral-substrate-mix-semi-hydro","title":"Mineral substrate mix 8.5 L","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.psc-accordion{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__item{border-top:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__summary{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:24px 0;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:inherit;list-style:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::marker{content:\"\";}\n.psc-accordion__icon{flex-shrink:0;width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s ease;}\n.psc-accordion__item[open] .psc-accordion__icon{transform:rotate(180deg);}\n.psc-accordion__panel{padding:0 0 24px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p{margin:0 0 12px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.psc-accordion__panel ul,.psc-accordion__panel ol{margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:22px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel li{margin-bottom:4px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel h4{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:16px 0 8px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel h4:first-child{margin-top:0;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this substrate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantScraper Mineral Mix is a \u003cstrong\u003epurely mineral, soil-free growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for semi-hydro, self-watering systems and growers who want precise control over the root environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003epumice, lava and zeolite\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides a permanently open structure that allows water to move through the pot while maintaining air spaces around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in two particle sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Mineral Mix, 2 to 8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e for smaller roots and stronger capillary movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChunky Mineral Mix, 8 to 16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e for larger roots and greater air space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions contain \u003cstrong\u003eno added long-term fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving nutrition under your control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mineral substrate is not simply a collection of stones. \u003cstrong\u003eParticle size, porosity and mineral properties determine how water, air and nutrients behave around the roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous and lightweight, helping maintain aeration while retaining some moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLava:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides durable structure and additional porous surfaces throughout the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can retain water and positively charged nutrients within its porous structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% mineral and soil-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not compact like conventional organic potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo particle sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows the physical structure to be matched to different root systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo added long-term fertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets the grower control nutrient concentration and feeding frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substrate provides the \u003cstrong\u003ephysical root environment\u003c\/strong\u003e. You control the nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFine Mineral Mix, 2 to 8 mm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasias\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller aroids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants with finer or developing root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation and young plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-watering systems where \u003cstrong\u003estronger capillary movement\u003c\/strong\u003e is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChunky Mineral Mix, 8 to 16 mm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonsteras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Philodendrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature aroids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants with substantial root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers prioritising \u003cstrong\u003emaximum air space around the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral substrate behaves differently from conventional potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen transferring a plant from organic substrate, carefully remove as much loose organic material from the roots as practical without unnecessarily damaging healthy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the pot loosely with Mineral Mix and settle it gently around the root system. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not compact the substrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a compatible reservoir, wick or self-watering system according to the pot design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular fertilisation is essential.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral Mix contains no complete nutrient programme, so use an appropriate fertiliser and adjust concentration according to the plant and growing 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