The ideal substrate for every plant!

LECHUZA Plant Substrates

Healthy growth starts with the right substrate. Choosing the proper growing medium can make all the difference in the development and care of your plants. To truly thrive, plants need much more than just water.

That’s why LECHUZA offers a wide variety of substrates that provide your plants with stable support, optimal root aeration, and a tailored supply of nutrients. Each substrate is specially formulated to meet the needs of different applications and contains specific ingredients that create the perfect conditions for healthy growth.

Discover our substrates and experience the amazing results that can be achieved with the right growing medium. Thanks to their excellent properties, all LECHUZA plant substrates can also be used in conventional pots — even without the LECHUZA irrigation system.

ALL THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Suitable for all types of indoor plants
• 100% mineral
• Pre-fertilized for 6 to 8 months
• Excellent drainage properties to prevent waterlogging
• Stores nutrients and releases them as needed
• Prevents pest infestations and mold growth

Available in 3, 6, 12, 18, and 30-liter bags

LECHUZA-PON XXL

The expert in big planters

The extra coarse, purely mineral plant substrate LECHUZA-PON XXL is perfect for big planters and gives larger potted plants the stability they need. The high volume stability means that the substrate does not compress and retains its air-permeable structure. The mineral substrate comprises pumice, lava and zeolite, which function as water and nutrient reservoirs supplying the plant as needed. Waterlogging is avoided and root rot is prevented thanks to the structurally stable composition.

For nutrient supply, the substrate is also pre-fertilized for 6–8 months. The plant substrate is recommended for all permanently potted large planters, indoors and outdoors. LECHUZA-PON XXL can also be used as an attractive decorative layer thanks to its coarse structure.

ALL THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Designed for continuous indoor and outdoor use.
• 100% mineral.
• Extra coarse grain – ideal for large plants and planters.
• Pre-fertilized to last 6 to 8 months.
• Volume stability – supports large plants without compacting.
• Suitable for full planting or as a decorative top layer.

Available in 25-liter bags

Grain size: approx. 2 cm

BASICPON

For delicate plants and propagation

To develop optimally, sensitive plants and delicate cuttings need a special plant substrate. BASICPON is a pure mineral plant substrate, which is exceptionally well suited to delicate plants and the cultivation of cuttings due to the absence of fertilizer. The peat-free plant substrate is volume-stable and provides the delicate roots with sufficient support in the planter. The optimum root aeration also promotes growth and prevents waterlogging. Thanks to purely mineral components, fungus gnats and other pests are kept at bay. Mold growth is also prevented, making BASICPON suitable for people with allergies.

BASICPON can be used for complete planting or can be mixed with potting soil as a soil improver.

ALL THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• For delicate plants and propagation.
• Purely mineral.
• Not pre-fertilized, for need-based fertilizing.
• Rapid growth thanks to optimum root aeration.
• Stores nutrients and releases them as required.
• Prevents pest infestation and mold growth.
• Particularly suitable for people with allergies.

TERRAPON

For all outdoor and potted plants

TERRAPON is an organic, mineral plant substrate, making it the ideal substrate for all potted plants and particularly suited for use outdoors. The peat-free substrate combines humus with mineral components, ensuring optimum root aeration in the planter. These drainage properties are especially important for plants situated outdoors as it prevents waterlogging and root rot.
Because the substrate is particularly volume-stable, even lush plants are kept stable and upright in the planter. TERRAPON is also pre-fertilized, which means that the potted plants receive a continuous supply of nutrients for 6 to 8 months. Thanks to these nutrients, your outdoor plants will continue to grow and flower.

ALL THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Suitable for all outdoor and potted plants
• Organic mineral potting substrate
• For opulent flowers
• Pre-fertilized for 6 to 8 months
• 100% peat-free to protect nature
• Volume-stable – the substrate does not compress
• High mineral content for optimum root aeration

Package sizes: 6, 12 and 30 Litres

VEGGIEPON

For all vegetable plants and herbs

Urban gardening made easy – with VEGGIEPON.
The special substrate has been specifically developed to help gardeners grow their own vegetables and herbs. In the interests of protecting our natural environment, the substrate is peat-free and only contains natural ingredients. It is also 100% vegan and does not contain any animal products. The nutrient-dense plant substrate is enriched with completely vegan fertilizer and premium vegetable carbon for maximum yields and fertile soil. The extremely fertile composition ensures a bountiful harvest just as nature intended. The organic mineral culture substrate provides optimum root aeration, preventing waterlogging and root rot.

ALL THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Package sizes:Suitable for growing vegetables and herbs
• Organic mineral culture substrate
• For a rich harvest and juicy vegetables
• 100% vegan, no animal products
• Pre-fertilized for 6 to 8 months
• Vegetable carbon improves soil fertility

Package sizes: 6 and 12 Litres

ORCHIDPON

Specially developed for orchids

ORCHIDPON is a special substrate that offers ideal conditions for orchids, contributing to magnificent flowers, and was designed especially for these sophisticated tropical natives. It consists of organic and mineral components and is peat-free in the interests of preserving the natural world. The blended humic matter reduces the pH value, thereby creating a slightly acidic environment as preferred by orchids. This humic matter also strengthens the roots and improves the soil structure.

The nutrients included in the substrate, which are supplied to the plant for approx. 6 months, promote root growth and stimulate flowering. These also help ensure that the flowers last. The outstanding root aeration and first-rate drainage properties protect against waterlogging, helping the orchids the thrive.

ALL THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Suitable for all types of orchid.
• Organic mineral plant substrate.
• For magnificent orchids.
• Promotes root growth.
• Pre-fertilized for 6 to 8 months.
• Optimum supply of nutrients stimulates flowering.
• Humic matter reduces pH level.

Package sizes: 3 and 6 Litres