Expanded clay – a lightweight, 100% chemical and peat free material derived from a carefully blended mix of natural clays fired in rotary kilns at 1,200 °C (2,190 °F) causing the clay to pop, like popcorn, and become porous.
Hydro Pops® potting mix is the world’s No.1 expanded clay and is the perfect starting point for magnificent gardens. It provides excellent drainage as well as fast root growth. It is proven to grow stronger, healthier plants, fruits and vegetables. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor container flowers and plants, Hydro Pops® exclusive composition helps absorb 33% more water than ordinary expanded clay and protects against over and under watering! The best gardens start with Hydro Pops®, the speedy way to bigger, heavier yields!
When used in container gardening, it completely replaces your soil. Expanded clay’s unique moisture holding abilities help Hydro Pops® retain more moisture than potting and garden soils and then releases water as the plant needs it to help prevent over or under watering. Containers need only be topped up one to three times a month.
Hydro Pops® are hypoallergenic so they are perfect for allergy sufferers. With Hydro Pops® you don’t have to live without plants any longer.
When mixed with native soil, Hydro Pops® helps loosen and aerate soil. It creates up to 90% more air space than native soil alone, so moisture and nutrients can reach plant roots. Even if you have heavy, compacted or clay soil in your garden, Hydro Pops® makes it easier to work and up to 40% lighter. And unlike traditional soil amendments, expanded clay doesn’t break down in the soil, so it improves native soil for multiple years.
Expanded clay’s unique moisture holding abilities help Hydro Pops® retain more moisture than basic potting and garden soils and then releases water as the plant needs it to help prevent over or under watering. Hydro Pops® are 100% recyclable so you can reuse it over and over again!