{"title":"Soil Amendments \u0026 Toppers","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop soil amendments and pot toppers for Venus flytraps and other carnivorous plants. Explore materials to customize your carnivorous plant soil mix, improve drainage and aeration, or give your planters a clean, finished look. Whether you’re repotting a Venus flytrap or refreshing your collection, find supplies for your next project at Carnivorous Plants Hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-horticultural-grade-pumice-for-plant-pot-topping-or-soil-amendment","title":"Premium Horticultural Grade Pumice For Plant Pot Topping Or Soil Amendment 1\/4 Inch (10oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most horticultural grade pumice, this will come pre rinsed and ready to use. This pumice is 1\/4 inch, see photos for idea of size. We currently only have one size, 10 oz which will fill up a sandwich sized bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice is a great for dressing up the top of a planter as a pot topping or using as a soil amendment for carnivorous plants, cactus, succulents and bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome benefits of Pumice include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimizes drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains and evenly distributes moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes strong root growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves root aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimizes root diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks great as a topping!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice is created when highly pressurized , super-heated rock is violently ejected from a volcano. The porous configuration of pumice happens because of simultaneous rapid cooling \u0026amp; rapid depressurization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice is a natural, lightweight, volcanic material widely used in horticulture and hydroponics. The porosity of Pumice provides an abundance of air space providing air around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porous nature and natural surface tension around the outside of the Pumice particles allow it to hold water yet retain sufficient air space to optimize drainage and promote strong root growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding Pumice to substrates help aid in good root health and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill not break down or get crush like other soil additives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sandwich bag in the photo is an accurate showing of the amount of pumice you will receive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carnivorous Plants Hub Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047937998902,"sku":"pumice","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8237\/3174\/files\/pumicequarterscaled.jpg?v=1726289630"},{"product_id":"crushed-glass-for-plant-pot-topping-or-soil-amendment","title":"Crushed Glass For Plant Pot Topping Or Soil Amendment 20 Mesh (16 oz or 1lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrushed glass that can be used as a plant pot topping or soil amendment. This crushed glass is rinsed and will arrive to you ready to be used right out of the bag. This crushed will appear like a coarse sand. It is not sharp and will not cut your fingers when using in soil or substrates. It's been tumbled so no sharp edges remain. It's basically the same feel as coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will this benefit your substrate as stated below but it will really dress up soil mix. Plants under lights or outside in the sun will sparkle and shine when you walk by. I've had so many people ask me what I do to make my soil \"sparkle\". Not only will your plant be a conversation starter, people will be asking you all about your dirt! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed glass is a great for dressing up the top of a planter as a pot topping or using as a soil amendment for carnivorous plants, cactus, succulents and bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome benefits of Crushed Glass include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimizes drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains and evenly distributes moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes strong root growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves root aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimizes root diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks great as a topping!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crushed glass will come in a sandwich bag that weights 16 oz or 1 lb. The photo of the sandwich bag full of glass is accurate as to how much you will receive. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carnivorous Plants Hub Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43050293297206,"sku":"crshed-glass","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8237\/3174\/files\/glassquarterscaled.jpg?v=1726289631"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8237\/3174\/collections\/crushed-glass-for-venus-flytrap-soil_jpg.jpg?v=1792520822","url":"https:\/\/www.carnivorousplantshub.com\/collections\/soil-amendments-toppers.oembed","provider":"Carnivorous Plants Hub Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}