{"product_id":"chunky-pon-substrate-soil-free-growing-medium-for-houseplants-semi-hydro-systems","title":"Chunky PON Mix | Soil-Free Semi-Hydro Substrate for Large Plants \u0026 Passive Hydro","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA chunky, soil-free mix for larger semi-hydro setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunky PON is hand-crafted in small batches from quality mineral ingredients. Its larger pieces allow extra airflow and drainage that roots love, and the mix doesn't compact over time. If your plants have struggled with soggy roots in semi-hydro, the extra airflow in Chunky PON is a good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger semi-hydro setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive hydroponics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants with thick roots, like alocasia, anthurium and philodendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving tropical houseplants from soil to semi-hydro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003eWhy plant parents love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra airflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge particles keep oxygen flowing around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrains fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater moves through quickly instead of pooling around roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWon't compact or break down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll-mineral ingredients hold their shape, so you can rinse and reuse it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA porous mineral that holds onto water and the nutrients you add.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNothing added, so you control feeding with your own semi-hydro nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo rinsing needed. Open the bag and pot up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeolite, lava rock, chunky pumice, chunky perlite, charcoal chips and maifanitum (maifan stone).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse all of the old soil off the roots. Leftover soil can rot roots in a semi-hydro setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot into a container with a water reservoir, or a slotted nursery pot sitting in a cachepot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep water in the bottom quarter to third of the pot. The PON wicks moisture up to the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd semi-hydro nutrients to your water, and flush the pot with plain water about once a month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4836\/9731\/files\/Classic_vs._Chunky_PON_Mix_Comparison.png?v=1791916930\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003eChunky PON or Classic PON?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChunky PON:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elarger pieces, more airflow, faster drainage. Best for larger semi-hydro setups and plants with thick roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/traditional-pon-semi-hydro-substrate-for-plants\" title=\"Classic PON Premium Soil-Free Mix for Semi-Hydroponics Self-Watering Houseplants\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eClassic PON\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmaller pieces that wick water evenly. Best for self-watering pots and finer roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/3-inch-premium-sel-watering-pot\" title=\"3-inch White Premium Self-Watering Planter Pots with Water Level Indicator\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3-inch self-watering pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or mix in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/copy-leca-semi-hydro-substrate\" title=\"LECA Semi-Hydro Substrate Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLECA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor extra airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003eSizes and packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2.5 qt (2.37L), 1 gallon (3.79L) and 9.5 qt (8.99L) bags. Not sure which size you need? See the \"How much do I need?\" chart below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4836\/9731\/files\/How_Much_Do_I_Need_Shopify.png?v=1791832317\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in a resealable zip bag. Hand-mixed in small batches in Metro Detroit by Happy Houseplant Haven, a Black-owned, woman-owned plant shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlants and pots not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Houseplant Haven","offers":[{"title":"Quick Repot Bag - 2.5 QT | 2.36 L","offer_id":42447226273859,"sku":"PM-54","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Repot Day Bag - 4 QT | 3.79 L","offer_id":42447226306627,"sku":"PM-55","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Repot Party - 9.5 QT | 8.99 L","offer_id":42447226339395,"sku":"PM-56","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4836\/9731\/files\/ChunkyPONMixMain.png?v=1791916863","url":"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/chunky-pon-substrate-soil-free-growing-medium-for-houseplants-semi-hydro-systems","provider":"Happy Houseplant Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}