Water Reservoir for Pot Plants
Ready-to-Use System
During transportation and storage on retail shelves, the water supply for pot herbs or other pot plants can be difficult to manage and requires some labor. As a solution to overcome these efforts, the pot substrate can be dipped in a gel, which acts as a long-lasting water reservoir to provide the plant roots with sufficient water. This is based on our hydrocolloidal microcrystalline celluloses (MCG), which are stirred into water and activated to form a gel. The roots can easily penetrate the gel and are supplied with water several days to weeks, depending on the application quantity and plant requirements.
- Extended shelf-life of pot plants
- Less watering required
- No additional cooling required during pot plant storage
- Prevention of spillage when watering or if pots fall over
Applications:
- Pot plants
- Pot herbs
- Pot flowers
Hydrocolloidal Microcrystalline Cellulose for Water Retention
ARBOCEL® MCG 30 F Powder
- 100% high-purity cellulose
- Easy handling
- Suitable for food contact
- Harmless to health
ARBOCEL® MCG 30 F Gel
- Insensitive to temperature
- pH-stable
- Easy to dose
- Washable with water
Easy to Use
For an average-sized pot, you need about 10-30 g of prepared gel. The substrate is simply dipped into the gel and then placed in a waterproof pot.
Certified and Controlled Quality
ARBOCEL® MCG 30 F is subject to strict quality and purity criteria and is suitable for organic agriculture and horticulture:
- 100% plant-based: biodegradable and compostable
- Suitable for contact with food
- FSSC certified
Activation of the Gel
1. Mix ARBOCEL® MCG powder in tap water. It can be easily mixed using standard low shear mixing equipment (min. 5 m/s).
2. Mix for at least 1 minute until the liquid becomes milky and viscous.
3. Allow the mixture to stand for a few minutes. The viscosity increases slightly for about an hour, then the mixture is stable.
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