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MONDAY - JULY 28, 2025
NEW PRICING NOTICE – PLEASE READ
Due to recent international tariffs and sharply increased import costs, we’ve had to significantly raise the price of this product. This was not a decision we made lightly—we truly wish it weren’t necessary—but the added costs were unavoidable.
In full transparency: this shipment was already en route when the tariff hike took effect. Had we known the final landed cost in advance, we very likely would have reconsidered placing the order. But by then, the container was already midway across the ocean and we were fully committed.
We’ve always operated by a simple rule: make a small, fair profit so customers want to come back. This price increase is steep—we know it, and we feel your pain. Believe us, we felt it too when we had to write a much larger check than expected once the shipment arrived at port.
To be as transparent as possible:
On the 12L Factory Bag, we’re making only about $5 in profit
On the 1 Gallon repackaged option, it’s even less
We are actively evaluating whether it still makes sense to continue importing this product long-term. The increased cost has already made it impossible for us to continue using it at our own nursery, which says a lot given how much we believe in its quality.
In the meantime, we’re offering the remaining stock at the fairest possible. Ultimately, customer response to this new pricing will heavily influence whether we bring in more. We’d love to continue offering it—but only if the demand still makes sense.
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100% Authentic Lechuza BlackstonePon with no fillers or additives.
Product of Germany
This mineral based plant substrate offers excellent drainage properties which ensures optimal root aeration and allows your plant to flourish. The substrate provides a stable pH value and the absorbent properties of the mix allow it to act as a reservoir to store water and nutrients, releasing them back to the plants as needed. Lechuza Pon does not compact or clump and its mineral base deters fungi and a large number of soil born pests such as fungus gnats. Pon is ideal for allergy sufferers. Please be aware Lechuza Pon is also enriched to feed your plants for 6 months, after which you will need to start applying fertilizer to feed your plants. Our analysis of the feed used determined the feeding is very light, if you are growing greedy plants or fast growers, you will probably want to consider applying additional fertilizer.
Lechuza advises in their marketing it is impossible to overwater when you use their product and water logging will never be an issue. This most certainly is true, but if you are growing in decorative containers that do not allow water to drain when you need it to drain, it doesn't matter what you are growing in, standing water is standing water!
Notes from the manufacturer:
Decorative elegance combined with unique functionality: BLACKSTONEPON puts traditional potting soil in the shade. The pure mineral plant substrate with natural charcoal and black lava features an exceptional dark color. It is the ideal alternative to conventional potting soil, as it is structurally stable, supports root aeration and optimally dosed water supply. Thus, it is in no way inferior to the conventional plant substrates of LECHUZA: pumice, lava and zeolite ensure high drainage ability and water storage and can thus reliably supply plants with a sufficient amount of water. The contained charcoal stimulates root growth. Since BLACKSTONEPON is pre-fertilized, plants are supplied with nutrients for 6-8 months. For the love of nature, the substrate is peat-free. It can be used for all indoor plants both for complete planting or as a decorative layer.
Ingredients: pumice, lava and black lava, zeolite, vegetable carbon, slow-release fertilizer (specific for indoor plants)
TL,DR
New Tariffs and import fees for this shipment significantly increased costs
The new price is freaking us out, we don't know if we will import this any more
If you want us to keep importing it, let us know
This product is not returnable, its too heavy and not enough profit
1 Gallon bags do not ship in Lechuza packaging.
