SumiBalls™

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House Plants

Use your SumiSoil as an organic soil replacer, just like a general purpose compost or soil conditioner; instead of soil, mixed with soil or as a topping for soil. Simply add water and liquid plant food, and listen to the activated Sumi charcoal fizz as it soaks up the benefits for slow release direct to the roots. SumiSoil can absorb over 75% of its own volume in water!

SumiSoil is great for promoting healthy house plants; as a soil-replacer, SumiSoil will add around 30% extra growing space, increase oxygenation, sweeten the soil and control the bacteria that lead to disease and infection in plants. SumiSoil is clean and easy to handle, and you can even grow your plants in pots without drainage to reduce mess and mud in your home.

Patio Planters

Your SumiSoil will make an attractive display of pot plants - indoors, outdoors and in conservatories - while controlling acidity and improving oxygenation. SumiSoil is perfect for use in patio planters, as a topping, soil replacer or soil additive.

 Well-drained planters dry out quickly, and completely lose even the most carefully balanced nutrients in a matter of weeks, flushed out through the drainage holes. This can leave only dry barren soil, but by using your SumiSoil in zero-drainage containers you can conserve water and nutrients, increasing drought tolerance and overcoming the stresses of  'feast and famine' that many plants suffer. SumiSoil increases oxygenation and actively controls bacteria to fight root rot and disease, and so there is no need for drainage with SumiSoil.

Hanging Baskets

Fill your hanging baskets with SumiSoil for drought-tolerant hanging baskets that look beautiful all Summer. By sealing off the drainage, you can reduce the maintenance required and make the most of SumiSoil as a slow-release mechanism for the water and nutrients you add, without fear of plant rot or disease.

Propagation

SumiSoil is an ideal medium for fast and strong propagation; by creating a near-sterile environment with high humidity, cuttings and seeds strike quickly and reliably and grow disease-free and healthy. Fungi found in the surface of traditional growing media can attack new seedlings, however SumiSoil forms a highly effective protection against this.

SumiSoil is available in smart re-sealable cardboard towers that can easily be composted or recycled. The 1,500ml size has an easy-pour top perfect for use with small propagation trays, and is just right to fill one 6in. or three 4in. pots.

SumiBloom™ - for flowers that open sooner and last longer

Display your cut flowers in vases with SumiBloom and enjoy longer-lasting beautiful displays, in water that stays fresh and crystal clear. SumiBloom is available in a range of soft colours, including pastel blue, chalk, terracotta and charcoal, and looks great on its own, in layers, or designed and mixed with coordinating or contrasting colours.

As you can see from the graph below SumiBalls effectively adsorb damaging Chlorine levels from municiple water making for a healthier environment for seedlings and plants and keep flowers blooming longer.

When finished, simply rinse and re-use for your next bouquet; you can use your SumiBloom again and again.

Use your SumiBloom just like other decorative beads in vases of flowers, but unlike other decorative beads, the active Sumi charcoal will help keep the water fresh and clear - for flowers that open sooner and last longer. Your SumiBloom will also reduce the build-up of unsightly green algae, and actively control unpleasant odours from standing water. SumiBloom is a completely natural and organic product. 

AquaSumi™ - natural and lasting water purification for ponds and water features

AquaSumi makes a colorful filter medium for small gold fish bowls, large aquariums, Koi fish ponds, or other patio water features and make a statement at the same time.

No more green slime! AquaSumi will reduce and control the unsightly algae that grows in ponds and water-features during the Summer. The activated Sumi charcoal works just like in domestic water filters, trapping the key bacteria and toxins so that your water will stay clear for longer. AquaSumi can also help encourage healthy growth in your aquatic plants.

One gram of AquaSumi has a surface area of up to 2,000 square yards so one application is enough for the whole year. Each individual Sumi can hold enough bacteria to fill a skip!

AquaSumi is a natural, organic and non-toxic product that is completely safe for your fish and other aquatic flora and fauna. As a rule of thumb, we recommend that you allow 5 litres of AquaSumi for 2,000 gallons of water, and replace annually; AquaSumi is fully recyclable as soil conditioner at the end of the year - simply dig into the soil for added oxygenation and acidity control (Sumi has a pH of around 6.5). AquaSumi is available in pastel blue or natural colours, and comes in convenient 5 litre containers, ideal for most garden water features.

Why not try new colors of AquaSumi in your water for striking and unusual effects? Choose from Pastel Blue, Charcoal Black, Chalk White, Terracota, Peach, and Natural Brown.

AquaSumi can be used as replacement substrate for your fish tank. AquaSumi will continually filter the water, and actively control the build-up of green algae on the sides of the tank. AquaSumi is a natural, organic and non-toxic product that is completely safe for your fish.

SumiCat™ - for odour-free cat litter

Use SumiBalls as a colour-coordinated additive for your cat's litter. Simply add a small handful to eliminate unpleasant odours; the litter will last up to four times longer! SumiCat is available in a range of soft colours, including pastel blue, chalk, terracotta and charcoal.

Use your SumiCat with any litter; the active Sumi charcoal will help keep the environment fresh and clean - for healthier and happier cats. SumiCat is a completely natural and organic product.

SumiCat is available in smart re-sealable cardboard cubes that can be easily composted or recycled. The 350ml pack is enough for several weeks use.

SumiPure™ - for healthier homes

Use SumiPure as a colour-coordinated display in your home or in the office. Simply display in a bowl (just like pot pouri) to eliminate unpleasant odours and help remove toxins and allergens from the air. SumiPure is available in a range of attractive colours, including pastel blue, chalk, terracotta and charcoal.

Use your SumiPure in any environment; the active Sumi charcoal will help keep the air fresh and clean - for healthier living. SumiPure is a completely natural and organic product.

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Plant-based Water Treatment

Two of the main substances known to cause pollution and eutrophication in rivers are nitrogen and phosphorus, and SumiBall is shown to be highly efficient at filtering water for these chemicals. Nitrogen and phosphorus are also essential for growth of plants, and for this reason plant-based water treatment is recognised as an effective and environmentally sustainable method of water treatment.

A new plant-based water treatment method has been developed using floating islands, with the aim of establishing an environmentally sensitive system for cleaning rivers and inland waterways. The islands used in this project are made using SumiBall; SumiBall is 100% natural product, made with activated carbon from cedar and Japanese cypress felled during essential forestry management.

The nitrogen absorbed by SumiBall promotes healthy growth in plants, and this makes SumiBall an ideal material for combining water treatment and plant cultivation in one.

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