Pumice Soil Amendment

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The Science-Backed Secret to Long-Lasting Bioactive Health Give your bioactive vivarium the solid foundation it deserves. Because our scaled and many-legged companions are family, their enclosures need more than just dirt—they need a thriving, well-aerated ecosystem. Our natural, porous Horticultural Pumice is a must-have substrate amendment engineered by nature to solve the biggest challenges in terrarium care: compaction, anaerobic bacteria, and root rot. Why Pumice Belongs in Your Bioactive Build: Superior Aeration & Anti-Compaction: Fine substrates naturally pack down over time, suffocating plant roots and microfauna. Pumice creates lasting structural pathways in your soil, ensuring continuous airflow down to the drainage layer. Balanced Moisture Retention: Pumice is filled with millions of microscopic pores that hold onto moisture and beneficial minerals, slowly releasing them without leaving the soil waterlogged or soggy. Habitat for Beneficial Microbes: The vast surface area of porous volcanic rock provides prime real estate for beneficial nitrifying bacteria, mycorrhizae, and cleanup crews (isopods and springtails) to colonize and thrive. Non-Degrading & 100% Inert: Unlike bark, moss, or perlite—which can break down, float to the surface, or turn into sludge over time—pumice will never decompose, ensuring your vivarium’s soil structure lasts for years. Reptile & Amphibian Safe: Chemically neutral, non-toxic, and free of added fertilizers or synthetic chemicals, making it completely safe for burrowing species, delicate amphibians, and micro-fauna. How to Use: Soil Mixes (Custom Blends): Mix 15% to 30% pumice into your primary substrate (such as coco coir, peat moss, or organic topsoil) to dramatically improve drainage and root aeration. Arid / Desert Setups: Blend up to 40–50% with sand and clay for arid bioactive setups (e.g., Leopard Geckos or Bearded Dragons) to promote rapid drainage and mimic natural arid soil horizons. Drainage Layer Supplement: Can be used as a lightweight, clean drainage layer or blended with clay balls to prevent stagnant water zones. Keeper’s Tip: Always rinse pumice lightly before use to remove any fine natural dust. Combine with a rich organic base and your favorite cleanup crew for an enclosure that practically takes care of itself! Handmade in Oregon by Rooting for You Plant Nursery Show more