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You’ve got the plant of your dreams and the ideal pot to set it off perfectly in your home but are you about to commit the planting cardinal sin – just casually popping the plant into the planter and hoping for the best? Here the self-watering planter experts, LECHUZA, help us to cleanse ourselves of these sins for greener homes and happier plants! 

Don’t keep your flora in plant prison 

Every plant will be sold in what is known as a ‘nursey pot’. This is the black or brown pot which features drainage holes in the bottom. Sometimes it is possible to place this pot inside its new decorative home (more on that later!) but many plants simply will not thrive in this environment for long. Imagine if you were wedged into a small space with little (or too much) access to food or water – no-one wants to spend all day sat in dirty water -  and no way to stretch your legs. It wouldn’t be nice, would it?! This is exactly how your plants feel! 

 Repotting your plant into a bigger planter with proper drainage and space to grow will help your beloved pot plants to thrive, not die. So why not stop ‘hoping for the best’ and instead invest in planters that help take your greenfingers to the next level for even more envy inducing insta-fodder! 

 Invest in planters that allow your plants to grow 

All LECHUZA planters have been expertly designed to provide plants with exactly the homes they need to show off to their full potential. One of the most unique things about LECHUZA planters is the self-watering system which features a handy water reservoir so that plants can grab a drink when they need it, not sat in water all day slowly rotting away or getting the plant equivalent of trench foot.  

 LECHUZA offers two watering systems – wick and ‘classic’. The wick system – perfect for smaller plants such as herbs, or young plants before planting into a larger planter. With the wick system plants ‘suck’ up water through the dedicated wick which is inserted into the bottom of the nursery pot. The Classic system is perfect for larger plants and for long-term plant health. This system requires plants to be removed from their nursery pot and repotted into the planter, optimising LECHUZA PON.  

Say goodbye to potting compost with LECHUZA PON 

What is LECHUZA PON you ask? Allow us to tell you more! 

This specially formulated ‘magic’ mineral substrate mix provides plants with the optimum air-water ratio and micronutrients, whilst creating a stable pH. PON draws water up from the water reservoir when it is needed most, in doing so preventing nasty water logging, whilst feeding plants and providing plant parents with an easy guide to when to water next – clue, when the water indicator reads ‘min’! It really is that simple!  

LECHUZA PON also negates the need for potting compost, as this one bag of goodness has all you need to get growing and is loaded with slow-release fertiliser that feeds plants for up to eight months. We all know that healthy roots make a healthy plant, which is why the key ingredients in LECHUZA-PON -  Bims, Lava, and Zeolith - work to create the best aeration system for plant root growth, as well as reducing the plant’s vulnerability to diseases and preventing mould growth. Metallic elements and pollutants that may be in the water are immediately blocked from being absorbed. This means that your plant’s life support system is getting the very best care without you having to lift a finger. 

Good for you and marks the end of pests 

You can look after your own health too, as PON is suitable for allergy sufferers. It can also keep away unwelcome guests, such as dark-winged fungus gnats, because they only nest in soil and this sensational substrate does not make a good home for pests. 

No more smells 

If you still aren’t convinced that LECHUZA-PON has the potential to make plant care (and your life) better, it’s worth noting that the substrate is also a natural odour absorber, meaning you won’t have to live with the pong of dead leaves or other plant matter. If you’ve brought houseplants into your home to purify the air, the last thing you want is to be smelling the soil they’re sitting in!   

LECHUZA-PON has an adjusted bulk weight, so that your plant is supported firmly in the planter, which is very important for bigger plants. LECHUZA-PON takes care that your planter stays stable, giving you added peace of mind.  

Reusable once washed, free from animal ingredients, and suitable for use in indoor and outdoor planters; the list of benefits goes on. And, the best news, LECHUZA-PON can be used for years, without having to be replaced! 

Classic LECHUZA-PON is supplied in 3-litre, 6-litre, 12-litre, and 18-litre bags, with prices starting from £5.99, available form www.lechuza.co.uk