Hy droton, manufactured by Okotau of Germany is the only expanded clay we use. Their centralized production ensures the highest quality. Their on-going, independent quality control, research and laboratory testing allows Okotau to develop innovative products like Hy droton and AquaClay.
Widely recognized as the preferred method for growing ornamental plants in Europe, hydroculture makes owning beautiful plants easy, simple and extremely rewarding. You don't need a green thumb to have absolutely stunning plants in your home or office.
The care of your hydroculture plants is incredibly easy. The intelligent self-watering system monitors your plants and gives them exactly the right amount of water and fertilizer they need, facilitating low maintenance gardening, widely sought after by the busy home gardener and interiorscape professionals.
With the unique, easy-to-read water level indicator you can see with one glance if the water-reservoir needs to be filled or not. Hydroculture, simply more than leaves and flowers.
The dream of every plant owner when going on holiday away from home: no one to have to ask to water your plants while on vacation. When you want to take a holiday, the inbuilt water reservoir will care for your plants. They can be left unattended for up to 4 weeks. Hydroculture takes the burden off your shoulders once again.
Hydroculture makes your home a green island of coziness. The optimal interaction of water and nutrient ensure plants thrive. Hydroculture is simple, healthy and successful. Apart from simplifying plant care, surely one of the most welcome advantages of hydroculture is the decreased frequency of watering. Containers need only be topped up one to three times a month, depending on the container size
Hydroculture plants grow in attractive HY DROTON (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) granules instead of daggy bare soil and consist of an inner pot, an outer pot and a water level indicator that eliminates over or under-watering. Tropicals offers an extensive range of sensational outer pots in ceramic, plastic, glass, stone or terra cotta to match your decor.
In hydroculture, dreary soil is replaced with colourful, light-weight Expanded Clay granules. Expanded Clay is a natural product and thanks to the specific manufacturing method used, is perfect for allergy sufferers as it is clean and hygienic, so bacteria, fungus and soil diseases have little chance of existing. With hydroculture you don't have to live without plants any longer.
In Austria, Germany, Holland and Switzerland, 1/2 to 3/4 of all indoor houseplants and ornamentals in offices and public spaces are grown without soil. Experience there shows that plants grown in hydroculture are healthier and require less care than indoor soil-grown plants.
Plants grow faster and more vigorously
Plants are easier to take care of;
there's less danger of over-or under watering
You have more control over growing conditions, so you get better
results
You don't have to transplant plants as often
Plants are not subject to soil-borne
pests and diseases
The hydroculture system is hypo-allergenic, No Soil, No Mould, No
Mildew
No need to hide ugly
plastic pots
Always know when to water and how much to
water
The hydroculture mediumHY DROTON (LECA) is 100% recyclable.
Healthier root zone, producing healthier
foliage and more flower
production
A wide range of sensational pots to
match your decor
No more sick or dying plants
Water with less frequency
Living is nicer with hydroculture
Good form retention, even after extended use
Growing plants in
hydroculture means no daggy soil to cover up
Healthier root zone, producing healthier
foliage and more flower production
Healthy Plants In The Workplace, Is one of many international studies conducted by NIGZ (Netherlands Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention) funded by for the European Commission. The study is very informative and a must read for every employee/employer.
Hydroculture Links We Recommend:
PurLec Hydroculture is Canada's premier hydroculture company. Their products can be found would-wide and their staff are very knowledgeable and helpful.
Martha has been using hydroculture at home for several years. She has created her own web site sharing her hydroculture knowledge. If you want to know more about hydroculture at home, This is a web site to visit.
Hydroponics Links We Recommend:
Brite-Lite / Optimum is Canada's original indoor gardening specialists offering hydroponic systems, lighting, nutrients, environmental controls,books and much more. With over 12 retail stores in Eastern Canada and growing under the banners Brite-Lite Indoor Garden Centre and Qué-Pousse Centre de jardinage d'intérieur.If you're new or well experienced with hydroponics, this company offers everything you need. They are your one stop store for all your hydroponics and indoor garden needs.
Hydroculture article written by June Argus for Plant & Garden.
