What is Pon Mix?

Pon Mix is ​​an innovative substrate for healthy plants.

Pon is a premium mineral substrate designed to replace or complement traditional soil. It offers a practical and effective solution for ensuring plant growth and health.

Depending on the distributor, it may contain slow-release fertilizer, which generally lasts between 3 and 6 months. Effectiveness will depend on several factors, including ambient temperature, humidity level, watering frequency, etc. It may also contain no fertilizer. It is important to check beforehand whether it contains any, to properly measure the necessary fertilizer intake. It may be advantageous to choose a mixture without fertilizer, as it is easier to know when it is necessary to add more.

How to use the Pon?

As a replacement: It can be used 100% as a replacement for soil. If the plant was previously in potting soil, it is essential to rinse the roots thoroughly so that they no longer contain any soil. Soil residue could cause root rot.

In mixture: it can be combined with other substrates to improve aeration and drainage.

As a drainage layer: placed at the bottom of the pot, it prevents water stagnation and protects the roots from rotting.

It is particularly popular in pots with automatic irrigation systems (such as those from the Lechuza brand), but also works very well in classic pots.

The benefits of Pon:

Optimal drainage: it prevents excess water and considerably reduces the risk of root rot.

Root aeration: its porous structure allows the roots to breathe and promotes healthy development.

Stability of the substrate: unlike soil, it does not compact and retains its aerated structure over the long term.

Protection against parasites: being a mineral substrate, it attracts much less insects such as midges.

Ease of maintenance: it reduces the frequency of watering, especially when used with an automatic watering system.

For which plants?

Pon's mix is ​​suitable for a wide variety of indoor plants: tropical plants, succulents, orchids, bonsai, and even some carnivorous plants. It is particularly recommended for plants sensitive to overwatering.

When using for the first time, it is very important to rinse it thoroughly with plenty of water using a strainer to remove any rock dust.

Pon's mixture is infinitely reusable. Simply rinse the mixture thoroughly to remove residue and roots and then use it again.