European Kakedama substrate with Sakura Terra
¿Cuanto material necesitas?
¿Cuanto material necesitas?
How much stone do I need?
How much stone do I need for the ground?
For shot and gravel song:
• ± 80kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.*For granulometries> 32mm a thicker layer is necessary.• Saca consumption: 1000kg = 0.625m³.
• Covering capacity: ± 12.5m² with a layer of 5 cm.
For pine cortex:
• ± 70L per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Saca consumption: 1000L = ± 1m³ = ± 600kg
• Covering capacity: ± 14m² with a layer of 5 cm.
For volcanic, slate and chamota:
• ± 50kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Saca consumption: 1000kg = ± 1m³
• Covering capacity: ± 20m² with a layer of 5 cm
How much stone do I need to fill a gabion?
Density of ± 1,650kg by 1m³.
The calculation is very simple to understand with an example, if you have a 100x50x30 cm gav. You have to make the following accounts:
1x0.5x0,3 = 0.15m³
0.15x1,650 = 247.50kg. stone.
*It is always good to calculate an extra 5%, since the gavions when filling them are a little and always enters some more stone than in the theoretical calculations.
Clarifications
ATTENTION!
Granulometries are sizes of sizes
Real sizes can vary slightly, since when talking, for example, 60-80mm stone, it means that the stones pass through a square mesh of 80x80mm. and do not go through a 60x60mm.
This 80x80 mesh can pass a 100mm stone. long and 65mm. wide so there may be a percentage of stones greater than 80 and less than 60mm.
Broken stones
On the other hand, in the stones of more than 60mm. There is a percentage of up to 10% stones that can be broken during classification, washing, loading and downloading, today we have no machinery that avoids those breaks.
In the photos you can see, only real products are seen, broken pieces have been removed.
Dust and sand in products
This product is not washed, so it contains dust, sand and even traces of other products due to processing and transport. This is not a problem when using it; The stone will be washed alone over time or can throw water before using it.
European Kakedama substrate with Sakura Terra
We present our exclusive mixture for European Kakedama, a unique combination of Sakura Terra, blonde and perlita peat, designed so you can create your own Kakedama at home. Although the process of making a kokedama can be a challenge, the result is a living art work and a unique decorative element for your home or office.Main characteristics:
- Sakura Terra: Our crushed expanded clay, an ecological substitute for Akadama, provides excellent water retention and porous structure.
- Blonde peat: Used instead of the sphagnum moss mob, it improves moisture retention and provides an air base.
- Perlita: Added to optimize aeration and drainage, essential for the health of the roots of the plant.
How to make your kokedama:
- Preparation: Mix the mixture for European Kakedama with water until you get a consistency that can be molded. It must be wet but not soaked.
- Ball formation: Take an adequate amount of the mixture and form a compact ball with your hands. This step requires patience and delicacy to ensure that the mixture does not fall apart.
- Plantation: Make a hole in the ball and carefully place the roots of your chosen plant inside. Then, close the ball around the roots.
- Moss cover: Wrap the ball with living moss, making it with a thread or rope firmly but carefully.
Tips and warnings:
- Patience and practice: Making a kakedama requires patience and practice. Do not be discouraged if your first Kakedama is not perfect.
- Hands to work: Prepare to get your hands dirty. The creation of a kakedama is a manual process and can be a bit messy.
- Posterior care: Once done, immerse your kakedama in water when the moss feels dry to the touch and place it in a place with indirect light.