Orchid Bark
Handsome enough to add a fine finishing touch to indoor plants, dish gardens and terrariums, our fir bark is specially graded for uniformity, making it a superior propagation medium for orchids. Our fine grade is best used for thin rooted orchids like Neofinetia types, while our medium grade is ideal for medium diameter rooted orchids like Odontoglossum types. Applications: The incorporation of orchid bark into your orchid soil is a natural way to increase the air capacity of your mix. [...]
Washed Sand
A refined horticulture alternative to native sand, our screened, washed sand is ideal for blending special mixes and for growing cacti. Add to mixes to increase their bulk density, making plants easier to grow outdoors. Black Gold® Washed Sand is also preferred for use as a growing media in bulb containers, or as a user-friendly filler for flower arrangements. Applications: Use washed sand as your growing media in your bulb containers, for growing cactui and for blending your own special [...]
White Rock
This snow-white limestone is a wonderful top dressing for any potted plant, bonsai, or terrarium. Your African Violets and Orchids will look even showier when they sit upon a bed of these white gems. Our white rock is also an effective medium for forcing spring flowering bulbs. The rocks are sized to be less than one-half inch. Applications: For decorative use in a planter or terrarium. Available – 2 qt. bags Western United States Download MSDS Sheet [...]
Washed Gravel
This naturally colored pea gravel is practically a necessity for container gardening. Use between pots and saucers for a drainage aid, or apply as a surface mulch for bonsai and cacti. Enjoy the decorative nature of washed gravel by including it in your terrariums and container rock gardens. Applications: Use as a drainage aid, a surface mulch or as a decorative addition. Available – 2 qt. bags Western United States Download MSDS Sheet
Charcoal
This is an excellent soil conditioner, especially for heavy soils. Use it to improve the soil’s texture, density, aeration and drainage. Charcoal can absorb excess moisture as well as remove odors. It is very effective in sweetening soils in terrariums and pots that lack appropriate drainage and need improved root oxygen levels. Think of charcoal as nature’s soil conditioner. Applications: Incorporate into existing potting soil at a rate of 5-20% depending on growing conditions. Available – 2qt. bags Western United [...]
