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Description

Expanded clay balls (hydro balls) to use in the bottom of your terrarium as a drainage layer, or use as a growing medium in hydroponics. You can even propagate plants with balls, just fill a container with water and hydro balls and put the cutting in. 

   Light-weight
   Holds and releases moisture quickly
   Multiple applications

Our clay balls are the appropriate size for smaller and larger containers and come in convenient bags that are resealable. Clay balls are also effective at growing orchid plants. 

Clay balls for hydroponics
Due to their porous nature they hold water while still allowing air to move through the substrate, creating an ideal environment for root systems. Do note that the clay balls do not contain fertilizers. Clay balls have a neutral PH value. 

Clay balls for a terrarium
A terrarium needs a layer of inorganic materials to hold the bottom water reservoir keeping the terrarium moist. Simply placing a layer of dirt at the bottom will cause issues as water will collect there, causing mold & root rot. More on building a terrarium. 

Clay balls as a mulch layer
Hydro balls is a decorative and functional material to use as mulch. The soil below won’t dry as quickly by blocking the sun from hitting the soil. It will also increase moisture retention of the soil. 

Expanded clay balls (hydro balls) to use in the bottom of your terrarium as a drainage layer, or use as a growing medium in hydroponics. You can even propagate plants with balls, just fill a container with water and hydro balls and put the cutting in. 

   Light-weight
   Holds and releases moisture quickly
   Multiple applications

Our clay balls are the appropriate size for smaller and larger containers and come in convenient bags that are resealable. Clay balls are also effective at growing orchid plants. 

Clay balls for hydroponics
Due to their porous nature they hold water while still allowing air to move through the substrate, creating an ideal environment for root systems. Do note that the clay balls do not contain fertilizers. Clay balls have a neutral PH value. 

Clay balls for a terrarium
A terrarium needs a layer of inorganic materials to hold the bottom water reservoir keeping the terrarium moist. Simply placing a layer of dirt at the bottom will cause issues as water will collect there, causing mold & root rot. More on building a terrarium. 

Clay balls as a mulch layer
Hydro balls is a decorative and functional material to use as mulch. The soil below won’t dry as quickly by blocking the sun from hitting the soil. It will also increase moisture retention of the soil. 
Technical data
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.

Clay Balls

Clay Balls

Premium SYBASoil | 8-16mm

£7.00
£7.00
Tax included.
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Self-balances water & air

Provides excellent drainage and aeration, ideal for hydroponics and as a drainage layer in terrariums.

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At Sybotanica we not only want to make plants happy, but people happy as well. In our production team we exclusively hire people with a distance from the workforce, and help them rehabilitate to the normal working life.


Take Peter for example:

Peter has been with Sybotanica since the 1st hour, and has now been promoted to head of production & a permanent contract! Where he was the first employee, he now manages a team of 3 production workers.

What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Peter achieved all this with only 10% visibility! 🕶️ With a few minor adjustments to his working environment, Peter is able to perform his job 100%.

Peter has now been through two moves and knows all the ins & outs of Sybotanica. He can even feel by the potting soil which variety it is. That's quite a challenge with 16 different mixes!

We are confident that Peter will keep production running smoothly in the coming years too! 💪

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Description

Expanded clay balls (hydro balls) to use in the bottom of your terrarium as a drainage layer, or use as a growing medium in hydroponics. You can even propagate plants with balls, just fill a container with water and hydro balls and put the cutting in. 

   Light-weight
   Holds and releases moisture quickly
   Multiple applications

Our clay balls are the appropriate size for smaller and larger containers and come in convenient bags that are resealable. Clay balls are also effective at growing orchid plants. 

Clay balls for hydroponics
Due to their porous nature they hold water while still allowing air to move through the substrate, creating an ideal environment for root systems. Do note that the clay balls do not contain fertilizers. Clay balls have a neutral PH value. 

Clay balls for a terrarium
A terrarium needs a layer of inorganic materials to hold the bottom water reservoir keeping the terrarium moist. Simply placing a layer of dirt at the bottom will cause issues as water will collect there, causing mold & root rot. More on building a terrarium. 

Clay balls as a mulch layer
Hydro balls is a decorative and functional material to use as mulch. The soil below won’t dry as quickly by blocking the sun from hitting the soil. It will also increase moisture retention of the soil. 

Expanded clay balls (hydro balls) to use in the bottom of your terrarium as a drainage layer, or use as a growing medium in hydroponics. You can even propagate plants with balls, just fill a container with water and hydro balls and put the cutting in. 

   Light-weight
   Holds and releases moisture quickly
   Multiple applications

Our clay balls are the appropriate size for smaller and larger containers and come in convenient bags that are resealable. Clay balls are also effective at growing orchid plants. 

Clay balls for hydroponics
Due to their porous nature they hold water while still allowing air to move through the substrate, creating an ideal environment for root systems. Do note that the clay balls do not contain fertilizers. Clay balls have a neutral PH value. 

Clay balls for a terrarium
A terrarium needs a layer of inorganic materials to hold the bottom water reservoir keeping the terrarium moist. Simply placing a layer of dirt at the bottom will cause issues as water will collect there, causing mold & root rot. More on building a terrarium. 

Clay balls as a mulch layer
Hydro balls is a decorative and functional material to use as mulch. The soil below won’t dry as quickly by blocking the sun from hitting the soil. It will also increase moisture retention of the soil. 
Technical data
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
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FAQ

Should I add clay balls at the bottom of the pot?
NO! You may sometimes find the recommendation to add clay balls to the bottom of your pot for 'drainage', however, we strongly recommend against this.

If you add clay balls to your planter, instead of using a pot with drainage holes, you essentially create a water reservoir beneath your plant's soil.
This keeps the roots of your plant exposed to water continuously, which will quickly lead to root rot.

Instead, simply use a pot that has drainage holes to allow excess water to drain from the pot!

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Adding Clay Balls to your soil mix:

  • What:

    Quality Expanded Clay Aggregrate Clay balls providing a porous, water-holding structure

  • How much:

    Use as a substrate, or a 2-3cm layer at the bottom of your terrarium

  • For which plants:

    Root most cuttings, or use as semi-hydro medium for most houseplants

Why THIS Clay Balls compared to others?

Uniformly sized clay balls with a porous, durable structure. Inert & PH-Neutral providing excellent drainage.

Origin of our Clay Balls

To produce Clay Balls, gas is used, which means it's not the most sustainable product.
However, we try and cut our impact by sourcing close to the Netherlands. Our Clay Balls are mined and produced in Belgium, right next to The Netherlands where we ship from.
Most suppliers source their Clay Balls from Denmark or North Germany. But we try and keep our supply chain as short as possible.

Customer Reviews

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Natalie M. (Freigericht, DE)
Favorite plant species: Monstera
Super Qualität / Top Quality

Great quality, my plants are happy

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L.L. (Carcassonne, FR)
Billes d'argile

De belles billes d'argile qui font leur job,
J'apprécie énormément le sachet refermable 👌🏻
Un bon rapport qualité prix et un traitement et une livraison de la commande rapide !

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I.Z. (Remscheid, DE)
Blähton ist super

Der Blähton ist super und hat für mich die ideale Größe und dient als Drainage, bei meinen Pflanzen

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Grace Quigley

Good soil. My plants are loving it!