Back in the mid 70s there was a company that offered their house plants through home parties. The plants were grown in some kind of lava looking pebbles and did not use soil at all. You watered with their plant food solution each time you watered. The plants grew beautifully! Does anyone know what happened to the company or know what type of pebbles and solutions were used?
Hardiness Zone: 7a
By Daisy from Franklinton, NC
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I was a dealer in Iowa, I sold plants like crazy but the company I worked for went bankrupt. Hydroponics is what you are looking for, and yes it was lava rocks. However, weak miracle grow and a air pump from an old fish tank works great to grow soil-less plants.
was is called the Lawasa System?
Thank you! My sister had some of those planters/rocks, here in NC, back in the 70's....& I have wanted to know how to get them, & you have just been a huge help to me. Thanks again! Susan
I gave many "plant parties" back in the day. Found out by trying it out myself that using small lava rocks from Lowe's and plain water in any kind of container works great for any plant that can be grown in water.
I was a Lawasa rep back in the day - the purpose of the "clay balls" was to hold the plant in place. If a pot was knocked over, the balls were easier to clean up than dirt.
Probably hydroton or lightly expanded clay pellets
It is little silica gel balls. They sell them in craft stores and even dollar general carries them in the clearance aisle now that summer is over....
Funny....I still have and use those pots & stones I bought through the home parties in the 70's. My plants are thriving!
I would LOVE to see a picture and see if this is what I've been looking for.
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