Description
Peruvian Grey Pumice
Peruvian Grey Pumice is used in terrariums to create a lightweight and natural looking terrarium background, perfect for growing sensitive plants.
The highly porous nature of the pumice stones will hold water and slowly release it back into the terrarium environment.
This is largely beneficial when growing delicate orchids, carnivorous plants, ferns and other epiphytic plants.
Pumice is also used to create beautiful aquascapes in planted terrariums.
How much pumice do you need?
Most stones grey pumice weigh between 400-1000gm
a 500gm stone is about the size of a grown mans fist
1KG could be 1-3 stones
To build a typical 18×24″ terrarium background with pumice and sphagnum moss. youll need about 8-10 kg of grey pumice. this will be approx 6-15 stones of various sizes.
The more you order, the more selection of stone sizes you will receive. If you prefer to have more larger or smaller stones, please make customer note at check out. Otherwise, we will select a mixed variety from what we have available at the time of your order.
How to sterilize grey pumice before use.
1) Allow to soak in clean fresh water (fully submerged) for 24-48 hours.
2) Bake in oven at 300 F for 45-60 minutes or boil the stones for 10 – 15 minutes.
3) if you are going to silicone them to a terrarium background, allow the stones to fully dry prior to applying silicone.
Following these steps will help ensure the rocks are sterile before adding them to your terrarium environment.
Due to the nature of the product, each stone will vary in looks, size and weight.
Check out our Peruvian White Pumice for an even lighter option.
Peruvian Grey Pumic is available for sale and shipping in Canada only.
