“Black caviar” for plants: how aquarium soil can be useful for flower growers

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This will be good news for aquarium owners. The soil that they use to create living conditions for fish will also be useful for growing flowers. Read more about how in the post.

What is proppant

The material is really used for aquariums. Proppant is a type of special soil. It is characterized by flowability and porosity. The granules are small, 1 mm in size. The proppant creates conditions in the aquarium under which a useful nitrogen cycle starts in the water. This property can also be used for flowers.

Why do flower growers need proppant

The material needs to be moistened before use. And it is needed for rooting and germination of cuttings. Ideal, simple, fast and convenient. A very good germination result is especially visible in the example of alocasia. Although other plants are no less effective in it.

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