Aquatic Compost

In co-operation with Moerings water plant nursery, Velda introduces a new variety of pond plant soil. The unique mixture of Velda Aquatic Compost guarantees optimum circulation of water, by which acidification is prevented and fantastic growth of the foliage, roots and flowers of aquatic plants is achieved. Velda Plant Soil contains few organic components and is guaranteed acid free.

Aquatic soil plays a part in determining the biological balance in a pond. Using the know how of Moerings water plant nursery Velda have created a pond plant soil especially composed to achieve powerful growth of water lilies and all kinds of marsh plants. Its nutrients and properly dosed trace elements bring about this powerful growth during a long period of time. The loose structure of the material guarantees proper circulation of high oxygen water in the soil.

Advice For Use:
For water lilies and most marsh plants a 15cm minimum deep layer of Velda Pond Plant Soil should be applied. To prevent the water from becoming turbid it is advised to cover the plant soil with fine-grained substrate or washed gravel. If planting plants into plastic baskets with Aquatic Compost, Velda advise the additional use of the Velda Plant Basket Cloth Liners to prevent soil washing out and consequently clouding the pond water.