{"product_id":"leca-expanded-clay-balls-5-liter","title":"Clay Balls","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Balls Provide Moisture Regulation, Root Support, and Breathable Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are a lightweight, expanded ceramic material that provides exceptional support, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoisture regulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and airflow for plant roots. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehydro balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexpanded clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pebbles are ideal for a wide range of applications—from building a drainage layer in terrariums to supporting root growth in hydroponics and propagation setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to their spherical shape and porous texture, clay balls retain water while also allowing air to circulate freely through the substrate. This makes them one of the most versatile and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sybotanica.com\/collections\/sybasoil-premium-soil-mixes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereusable growing mediums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for indoor gardening. Whether you're growing orchids, rooting cuttings, or managing water flow in a closed environment, these durable balls help maintain the perfect balance between hydration and oxygen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we offer clay balls in convenient, resealable bags that are appropriately sized for both small and large containers. Clean, inert, and ready to use straight out of the bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Balls in Hydroponics and Water-Based Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehydro culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, roots are suspended in or over water. To keep them upright and healthy, you need a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehydroponic substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that supports the plant while allowing free water and air movement. Clay balls do exactly that. Their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eporous structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e holds moisture for extended periods, but they dry quickly on the surface, preventing rot and fungal buildup. This dual-action capability makes them one of the safest substrates for water-based growing systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Clay Balls Work So Well in Hydroponics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInert and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, won’t interfere with nutrient solutions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePromotes excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoxygen flow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEasy to rinse and fully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereusable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolds moisture and air at the same time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not break down over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the balls themselves do not contain nutrients, they work beautifully in tandem with a nutrient solution. Simply soak and fill your hydro container, then place the plant directly into the bed of balls—roots will do the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Balls as a Drainage Layer in Terrariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrariums thrive on balance: too little water, and the plants dry out; too much, and rot sets in. That’s where clay balls come in. Placed at the bottom of your terrarium, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrainage layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures excess water and creates a barrier between the saturated base and the plant roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits in Terrarium Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCreates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreathable base layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that separates standing water from soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports stable humidity without waterlogging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReduces risk of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rot, and anaerobic conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eair pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for microbe health\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeps your setup clean, tidy, and long-lasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they’re inorganic, clay balls won’t decompose or release odors—perfect for closed terrarium environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Balls as a Mulch Layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAside from what goes beneath your soil, clay balls also make an excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecorative mulch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Spread across the surface of your pots, they improve water retention by reducing evaporation and insulating the root zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elightweight aggregate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clay balls also keep pests like fungus gnats at bay by minimizing exposed wet soil. And with their warm earthy tone, they make an aesthetically pleasing, minimal mulch layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, Long-Lasting, and Endlessly Versatile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay balls are ideal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagating cuttings in water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sybotanica.com\/products\/orchid-mix-5l\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing orchids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and moisture-sensitive plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating a base in closed terrariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting semi-hydroponic setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMixing into soil to improve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaeration and drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they’re a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e product, these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay pebbles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won’t compact, break down, or alter your soil chemistry. Their neutral nature makes them compatible with any plant or potting system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Clay Balls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTerrarium drainage layer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add 2–5 cm at the base before adding soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePropagation station:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fill a glass container with water and clay balls, insert cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHydro setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use as a complete growing medium in net pots or containers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMulch layer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply 1–2 cm on top of soil to retain moisture and reduce drying\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay balls rinse clean and dry quickly, so you can reuse them time and time again with no loss in function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSybotanica’s Take: Simple Tools, Smarter Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe include clay balls in many of our terrarium kits and propagation setups because they just work. For us, they represent everything we value: versatility, sustainability, and long-term plant health. Clean, structured, and mess-free, they’re a go-to solution for growers who want better results with minimal effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building your first terrarium or fine-tuning your hydro setup, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSybotanica’s clay balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer a solid foundation for happy roots and balanced moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premium SYBASoil | 8-16mm","offers":[{"title":"3L","offer_id":43678168285423,"sku":"SYB312","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/2367\/8390\/files\/SYBASoil_3L_ClayBalls_be6af3a4-1ab7-40a0-ae31-ae28b4d89d69.jpg?v=1773210905","url":"https:\/\/www.sybotanica.com\/en-se\/products\/leca-expanded-clay-balls-5-liter","provider":"Sybotanica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}