A finer, soil-free mix for self-watering pots and semi-hydro.

Classic PON is handcrafted in small batches from premium mineral ingredients. Its smaller particles wick water evenly through the whole pot, with zeolite to hold onto water and nutrients and pumice for root aeration. It's perfect for self-watering pots and all passive hydroponic setups.

Best for

• Self-watering pots with a wick or reservoir
• All passive hydroponic setups
• Hoyas and other plants with finer roots
• Smaller plants and rooted cuttings

Why plant parents love it

• Even wicking. Smaller pieces move water up from the reservoir consistently.
• Root aeration. Pumice keeps air moving around the roots.
• Zeolite included. A porous mineral that holds onto water and the nutrients you add.
• Won't compact or break down. All-mineral ingredients hold their shape, so you can rinse and reuse it.
• Fertilizer-free. Nothing added, so you control feeding with your own semi-hydro nutrients.
• Ready to use. No rinsing needed. Open the bag and pot up.

Ingredients

Zeolite, lava rock, pumice, perlite, calcined clay and maifanitum (maifan stone).

How to use it

1. Rinse all of the old soil off the roots. Leftover soil can rot in a semi-hydro setup.
2. Pot into a container with a water reservoir, or a slotted nursery pot sitting in a cachepot.
3. Keep water in the bottom quarter to third of the pot. The PON wicks moisture up to the roots.
4. Add semi-hydro nutrients to your water, and flush the pot with plain water about once a month.

Chunky PON or Classic PON?

• Chunky PON: larger pieces, more airflow, faster drainage. Best for larger semi-hydro setups and plants with thick roots.
• Classic PON: smaller pieces that wick water evenly. Best for self-watering pots and finer roots.

Pair it with our 3-inch self-watering pots, or mix in LECA for extra airflow.

Sizes and packaging

Available 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.

Ships in a resealable zip bag. Hand-mixed in small batches in Metro Detroit by Happy Houseplant Haven, a Black-owned, woman-owned plant shop.

Plants and pots not included.