Northeast US Lava Rock available! And a long list of neat info about it :)

Okay, so we have Lava Rock!

I've got 3 sizes of pumice (fine, medium, & large) plus a fine size of red scoria (otherwise known as cinders) to offer; both are porous lava rock with similar qualities

I'll ship up to 20 lbs worth at a time in 12x10x7" boxes (just shy of 1/2 cu.ft) for $22.47 (pumice) or $24.97 (scoria) plus shipping per box, and if you happen to be close enough to pick up larger quantities (from central PA, or potentially southern upstate NY):  you can save on shipping.

Just mooseage me here or through my website at onmyownroots.com


Here's some great info about porous lava rock:

   A perfect 100% natural planting media or ingredient
   pumice has a neutral pH, and a natural white to gray color when dry
   porous texture makes it lightweight, while rock nature holds its shape
   acts as a rigid sponge to hold nutrients and water
   excellent drainage for sensitive crops (succulents, bonsai, tree cuttings)
   a permanent aspect of soil structure; not prone to break down
   full of minerals from deep in the earth; any rock dust produced is a great addition to compost

   In comparison to other porous Lava Rocks:
       Pumice comes from the froth at the top of lava, while Scoria is solidified from the lava itself
       Scoria is more acidic than pumice, as well as more dense and thus heavier
       Though both are porous, pumice is light enough to float on water and scoria will sink
       Pumice is more riddled with air pockets inside it to hold water, and thus dries out slower than Scoria
       Scoria tends to be more harsh and angular, while pumice is more rounded and smooth
       Pumice has some tendency to be dislodged when watering, and thus scoria works better as a top dressing
       The darker colors of scoria warm up quicker in the sun to hold heat around roots
       Darker colors of scoria also hide the dirty look of algae and moss better than pumice does
       Red scoria gets its color from the iron it contains, Black scoria also contains magnesium rich minerals

   sourced from a volcanic quarry on USA's west coast
   use as is for cactus and succulents, or combine with other ingredients for an ideal potting mix
   will not float to the top of a potting mix or smash between your fingers like perlite does
   improves the quality and grow-friendly nature of any soil mix
   excellent for use with hydroponic or aquaponic systems that keep plants watered but not waterlogged by capillary action
       1/8" size is ideal for propagation trays; as the pot gets bigger, so can the rock size used within it
       1/4" size is most common for horticulture use as a potting soil ingredient
       larger sizes are great for large planters and indoor planting beds
   weighs about 30-40 lbs to the cubic foot, which is just under about 7 gallons of volume


Thank you!  🙂