Say goodbye to soggy soil and hello to Pon Republic substrate a high-performance, soilless mix made just for South Africans. With premium pumice, lava, LECA, zeolite and charcoal, this mineral blend keeps your roots airy, clean, and rot-free. Just pot and grow.
Pon Republic Substrate - Your Plant's Passport to Freedom
Pon Republic substrate is a premium, ready-to-use pon mix designed for plant lovers who are done with soggy soil, fungus gnats, and root rot. Hand-blended in South Africa, this soilless substrate is perfect for indoor plants, rare aroids, hoyas, succulents, and tropical houseplants that thrive in high-drainage conditions.
This professional-grade mineral mix contains:
🪨 Pumice for long-term aeration and root oxygenation
🌋 Lava stone lightweight and porous, helps retain structure
Crushed LECA boosts drainage and holds just the right amount of moisture
🔄 Zeolite a natural nutrient buffer that reduces salt build-up
🌑 Horticultural charcoal keeps the mix fresh and microbe-balanced
Unlike traditional potting soil, Pon Republic is 100% peat-free, pest-resistant, and reusable. It doesn't compact, attract fungus gnats, or break down over time making it ideal for semi-hydro setups, passive hydroponics, self-watering pots, and leca conversions.
Because Pon is inert, it doesn't hold as much nutrients like organic soil doesso you'll need to add fertiliser regularly. You can use a controlled release fertiliser or a water soluble fertilizer when watering, depending on your setup.
How to use Pon Republic:
Simply rinse before first use, then fill your container or self-watering pot. Add your plant, water lightly, and let the mix do the work. It's ideal for growers who want better control over watering and cleaner root environments.
Whether you're a rare plant collector or just looking to upgrade your potting game, Pon Republic is built for root health, resilience, and peace of mind.
🌿 Great for:
Hoya
Aroids (Philodendron, Alocasia, Anthurium, Monstera)
Orchids (especially Phalaenopsis & Dendrobium)
Propagation of cuttings
🪴 Why you'll love it:
100% inorganic no rot, no fungus gnats
Incredible drainage and root aeration
Reusable and pH-neutral
Looks clean in clear pots
Makes root checks and watering easier
Whether you're a collector, semi-hydro convert, or just tired of fungus gnats and overwatering drama, Pon Republic Substrate makes it easy to grow thriving, healthy houseplants with less guesswork and cleaner results.
Rule your roots. Join the Pon Republic.
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