{"product_id":"eden-horticulture-clay-pebbles-for-plants","title":"Eden Horticulture Clay Pebbles for Plants, 10L","description":"\u003cp\u003eEden Horticulture \u003cstrong\u003eclay pebbles for plants\u003c\/strong\u003e are round 10–20mm balls of fired, expanded clay: light, pH neutral and reusable, in a handy 10 litre bag for anyone who wants happier roots in pots, troughs and simple water-based growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture a row of herb pots on the kitchen windowsill, each with a little layer of terracotta-coloured pebbles in the base and a few scattered on top. Water drains freely, the compost never sits soggy, and the pots look neat and cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClay pebbles for plants that keep roots breathing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pebble is baked at high temperature until it puffs up inside, leaving a honeycomb of tiny air pockets. That porous structure holds a little water while letting air reach the roots, which is exactly what most plants want and exactly what heavy, wet compost can’t give them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they’re inert, the pebbles add nothing and take nothing away. There’s no feed in them, no pH swing and nothing to break down, so a bag bought this spring can be rinsed and used again for years of sowing, potting and repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat clay pebbles help with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drainage layer in the base of pots and window boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dressing houseplants to slow evaporation and look tidy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-hydro houseplants, orchids and aroids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple hydroponic and water-culture projects with children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing into compost or coco to open up heavy mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLittle pebbles, healthier roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir and water in balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous pebbles hold moisture inside and leave air gaps between, so roots don’t drown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH neutral and inert.\u003c\/strong\u003e They won’t change your compost, feed or water, so there are no surprises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse away old roots, let them dry and they’re ready for the next pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded 10–20mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful size for drainage layers, net pots and top dressing alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Eden range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for Eden Horticulture, the UK specialists behind the brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClay pebbles: your questions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo clay pebbles help drainage in pots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. A 2–5cm layer in the base of a pot keeps the lowest roots out of standing water, and pebbles mixed through compost open it up so excess water drains more freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse clay pebbles before use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, give them a good rinse first to wash away clay dust from manufacturing and transport. A sieve or colander in the garden works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you grow plants in just clay pebbles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The pebbles hold the plant up and keep roots airy, and the plant takes its food from a feed added to the water. This is how semi-hydro houseplants and simple hydroponic set-ups work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre clay pebbles reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Remove old roots, rinse them well and let them dry. Because they’re fired clay, they don’t rot or break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpanded clay pebbles (LECA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFired, expanded clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePebble size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral; inert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; contains no feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBag size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse before use to remove dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReusable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, rinse between uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEden Horticulture, from the Eden range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × 10 litre bag of Eden Horticulture clay pebbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAiry roots, tidy pots and a bag of pebbles that lasts for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Horticulture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60145988796800,"sku":"EHCP10L","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6529\/3075\/files\/eden_clay_pebbles_04.png?v=1792303556","url":"https:\/\/theindoorgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/eden-horticulture-clay-pebbles-for-plants","provider":"The Indoor Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}