Argilla
High-quality expanded clay for pot cultivation, planters, hydroculture, and green roofs.
Light and stable, it creates an aerated space around the roots and eliminates standing moisture. Suitable for pots, planters, hydroculture, and green roofs.
Features
Argilla Leader is the essential drainage material for potted plants that need constant aeration. It creates an aerated space around the roots, eliminates standing moisture, and ensures uniform oxygenation throughout the substrate.
Use it as a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot, or as a surface cover to improve soil structure and support healthy plant growth. Compatible with all indoor and outdoor potted plants that need good drainage: succulents, orchids, citrus, Mediterranean plants, and plants in winter dormancy.
Why choose it
- High-quality expanded clay — light and stable.
- Improves root aeration and prevents standing water in the pot.
- Versatile drainage layer: use at the bottom for fast drainage, or on the surface for structure and aeration.
- Compatible with hydroculture, green roofs, and plants in winter dormancy.
- 10 L bag
Technical specifications
| Product category | Hobby drainage |
| Structure | Medium |
| Treatment | Controlled thermal expansion |
| Compatible pot diameter | Suitable for all pots and planters · optimal as a bottom drainage layer |
| Substrate compatibility | Universal · hydroculture compatible · succulents, orchids, citrus, Mediterranean plants |
| Country of production | Italy |
Available pack sizes
| Format | Units / pallet |
|---|---|
10 L | 120 |
Usage notes
As a drainage layer: place 3–5 cm of Argilla at the bottom of the pot before adding the substrate. As a surface cover: spread a uniform layer of 3–5 cm over the fresh substrate. Expanded clay is inert and long-lasting. It does not decompose, does not alter soil pH, and can be reused after washing. Compatible with hydroculture systems.
