Hydrogel is a practical aid for every gardener and houseplant grower, effectively helping to regulate soil moisture levels. When mixed with soil, the granules absorb irrigation water and dissolved nutrients, expanding many times their original volume. During dry weather or between watering cycles, the hydrogel gradually releases the stored water back to the plant’s root system. This absorption and release cycle repeats automatically throughout the entire growing season.
This 10-gram package is an ideal solution if you wish to reduce the watering frequency of balcony boxes, summer flower baskets, or houseplants, protecting them from drying out during summer heat or extended vacations. The product also significantly improves the structure of light, sandy, and porous soils, preventing valuable irrigation water and nutrients from draining too quickly into deeper layers where plant roots cannot reach.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions: Always mix dry hydrogel thoroughly with the growing substrate; do not simply leave it on the soil surface.
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Houseplants: The standard application rate is 10 g of product per 16 liters of soil. For plants with lower water requirements (e.g., succulents), use 10 g per 34 L of substrate. For plants with higher water requirements and very porous soil (gravel, bark chips, sand), mix 10 g of gel into 11 L of soil.
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Balcony Plants and Hanging Baskets: Mix 10 g of gel with 12 liters of soil, fill containers, and plant.
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Flower Beds, Greenhouses, and Lawns: Before planting, spread 8–10 g of product per 1 m² and dig it into the soil approximately 10–15 cm deep.
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Perennials (multi-year plants): In early spring, use 8–10 g / 1 m², lightly mixing the granules into the top layer of soil. For perennials, adding the gel every 4 years is sufficient.
Tips and recommendations:
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After mixing hydrogel into the soil and planting, it is critical to water the soil immediately and very thoroughly – this step “charges” the granules to their maximum water capacity.
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When potting plants, always leave a few centimeters of free space at the top edge of the pot. Hydrogel expands significantly when absorbing water, and a lack of space can cause the soil to lift over the pot’s rim.
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Be sure to use hydrogel in hanging baskets – wind and sun dry out the soil in hanging baskets extremely quickly, and the gel helps prevent plants from wilting rapidly on a hot summer day.