1  Pkg (aprx 20 spikes) "Soil Moist" Plus  5-5-5 House Plant Spikes.

 

Soil Moist Spikes Plus are water storing polymer with a 3-4 month, 5-5-5 timed release fertilizer. Also available Plain without the fertilizer *{see our other listings}. These spikes are for existing containers and are easy to install by simply pushing the spikes into the soil.

Reduces plant watering by 50%

Saves time and labor with less watering

Maintains vigorous plants

Minimizes transplant shock due to moisture loss

Reduces soil compaction

Cost effective - lasts 3 - 5 years.

(Soil Moist Plus): Water retention polymer and timed release fertilizer

 

 

 

 Reduce the amount of water needed to maintain vigorous plants!

 

 

 

Soil Moist has been developed to reduce the amount of water needed to maintain vigorous plants and other green goods. When mixed in the soil, the crystals will soften and swell as water is added and absorbed. When the potting system dries, the polymer will release its water to the plant. Soil Moist acts as a water reservoir--even during periods of drought the stored water is released to the plant. The expansion and retraction of the polymer during the watering cycle helps soil aeration, which is important to all plants.

 

Note: Soil Moist must be incorporated into the soil at the root level of the plant/green good. Do not top dress or place on the surface.

 

 

 

Soil Moist stores over 200 times its weight in tap water,

 

 

 

releasing a steady supply of water as your plants need it.

 

 Soil Moist offers the following benefits:

 

·         Reduces plant watering

 

·         Reduces evaporation of moisture from the soil

 

·         Time releases fertilizer and water

 

·         Encourages deep root penetration

 

·         Reduces soil compaction

 

·         Minimizes transplant shock

 

·         Lasts several seasons

 

·         Cost effective

 

·         Environmentally friendly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soil Moist is a synthetic acrylic copolymer. The polymer is non-toxic and safe to use in all landscape applications. When added to landscape and planting applications, Soil Moist will continue to work for an extended period of time.

 

 

 

Shelf life for the polymer is indefinite (keep in a dry place).

 

 

 

Note and Caution: These polymer products are non-toxic and environmentally friendly and a MSDS is available. Since our products are not food products, we recommend to keep out of reach of children or have adult supervision should children be in contact with the polymer. The polymer should not be put down any drains. If the product should go down a drain, use straight table salt or rock salt and hot water to flush.

 

 

 

Grow Beautiful Plants with Less Water

 

·         stores over 200 times its weight in tap water

 

·         releases a steady supply of water as your plants need it

 

·         non-toxic, safe and economical to use

 

·         reduces plant watering by 50%

 

·         reduces transplant shock

 

·         lasts several seasons

 

Ideal for Containers, Baskets, Gardens, Vegetables, Turf & Trees

 

Our supplier features a wide array of products to help reduce your time, efforts and money for your home landscaping. Soil Moist polymers reduce your plant watering by 50%, reduce transplant shock and soil compaction and is effective in the soil for 3-5 years. It is an effective water management aid that is ideal for interior and exterior plantings such as for trees, shrubs, containers, baskets, flower beds, vegetables and turf. Soil Moist acts as a form of insurance for the plant and is environmentally friendly.

 

The spike is a safe non-toxic polyacrylamide that can be used

 

in several horticultural applications.

 

When placed in the soil, the spike will soften and swell as

 

water is added and absorbed. When the soil dries, the

 

spike will release the water to the plant.

 

The spike is made from polyacrylamide and crosslinked

 

with bisacrylamide. The spike will store over 40 times its

 

weight in tap water, releasing a steady supply of water as

 

your plants need it. It can reduce plant waterings by 50%.

 

The bisacrylamide crosslinker in the polymer makes it

 

much stronger than standard polymers in the horticultural

 

market. The product will not break down with high

 

concentrations of salt from water, soil or from any

 

fertilizer. The initial time to absorb water is slow. After the

 

initial absorption, the polymer will re-absorb water much

 

faster.

 

Soil Moist Plus Spikes with fertilizer contain a balanced

 

120 day timed release fertilizer. The Nitrogen,

 

Phosphorous and Potassium have been polymer coated

 

to provide a 5% coated slow release. The Spike will feed

 

plants up to 120 days and continue to work for several

 

seasons reducing waterings. After three to four months

 

use your favorite fertilizer.

 

The spike can be molded with custom blended fertilizers

 

and chemicals. The polymer gives a timed diffusion rate

 

release on chemicals and fertilizers molded within the

 

polymer. Available in custom shapes and sizes. Minimum

 

quantities apply, contact factory for more information.

 

The spike is ideal for containers that need a post

 

application of polymers. The spike eliminates the

 

requirement to poke holes in the soil and measure small

 

amounts of polymer.

 

Application Rates

 

Pot Size                     Amount of Spikes

 

4” - 7”                                2 - 3

 

8” - 10”                              3 - 4

 

12” - 14”                             5 - 6

 

14” - 16”                             7 - 8

 

Place the proper amount of spikes beneath the surface

 

of the soil as close to the roots as possible. Use a pencil

 

or similar object. Cover the holes and water the plant on

 

a normal basis for the first seven to twelve days for the

 

polymer to fully absorb water. Watering reductions and

 

rates can then be established.

 

Please note:  Some varieties of water-loving plants may

 

require one to two more spikes per container size.

 

 

 

 

 

 Make sure to look at all of our other “Soil Moist” products. We offer the entire Product Line!