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What are clay balls used for ?

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The clay balls allow the substrate of your plants to be aerated and drained, and thus facilitate the maintenance and growth of your plants, in particular by preventing the roots from rotting.
Here we explain why and how to use them.

Why use clay balls ?

As you probably know, the majority ofplants need drained soil to grow. However, the earth often retains water, which prevents it from draining properly. The water then stagnates and thus causes the roots to rot through asphyxiation. The clay ballswill be in this context your best gardening ally, ensuring the perfect drainage of the substrate. They keep the humidity of the water, beneficial for theplant , which will draw from it according to its needs.

Thanks to its raw material of clay earth extracted from quarries, the clay ball is a 100% mineral product which presents many benefits for your plants. It is light, porous, durable, stable and recyclable. Its natural orange earth color also allows it to be decorative. It will thus integrate perfectly into your plant landscape, whether indoors or outdoors. The clay ball promotes the good development of your plants thanks to its draining role. It lightens and aerates the substrate, thus preventing the roots from rotting.

You will have understood, the clay ball really has everything to please, and we are sure that, like us, you are convinced of its benefits for pampering your plants.

Here are some tips for getting the most out of clay balls.

How to use clay balls ?

1.The clay balls at the bottom of thepot or the hole planting
The use of clay balls here constitutes the first step when planting or repotting a plant. Place the clay balls at the bottom of the planting hole or pot, in a layer of 2 to 5 cm depending on the size of your plant. If you are repotting, make sure your pot has a hole at the bottom. You then need to place a little soil orpotting soil , on this layer of clay balls before come and place the clod of your plant .

2.Clay balls for surfacing
clay balls can also be used as mulch onPOTSplantations, containers and planters, or on open-ground crops. Place a layer 2 to 3 cm thick around the base of the plant.Thanks to the clay balls, you will notice that the earth remains perfectly fresh and the water supply will be naturally regulated. In this case, the clay balls also have a decorative role . Indeed, the contrast between the orange of the beads and the green of your foliage will bring a natural and very aesthetic touch to your flowerbed.

3.The clay balls in your potting soil
You can also, when planting or repotting, mix with the potting soil or soil used, a small quantity of  clay balls. You will thus lighten the substrate and aerate it, which will allow the roots to develop in a favorable environment.

4.Clay balls for maintaining a humid atmosphere
For certain tropical plants, such as orchids for example, balls clay will be used differently. Here they help to create a water reserve directly in the cup of an indoor plant. The plant pot will thus be placed on a layer of clay balls. These will naturally soak up water when watering, create a humid atmosphere, and gradually distribute water to the plant while respecting its needs, without it being in direct contact with the water. . If you notice that the clay balls are dry, remember to water them regularly to keep them wet.

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