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Pon Republic substrate 2dm

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Original price was: R180.00.Current price is: R150.00.

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Say goodbye to soggy soil and hello to Pon Republic substrate — a high-performance, soilless mix made just for South Africans. With premium pumice, lava, LECA, zeolite and charcoal, this mineral blend keeps your roots airy, clean, and rot-free. Just pot and grow.

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Pon Republic substrate semi hydro
Pon Republic substrate 2dm
R180.00 Original price was: R180.00.R150.00Current price is: R150.00.
Pon Republic substrate semi hydro
Pon Republic substrate 2dm
R180.00 Original price was: R180.00.R150.00Current price is: R150.00.
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Pon Republic Substrate - Your Plant's Passport to Freedom

Pon Republic substrate is a premium, ready-to-use pon mix designed for plant lovers who are done with soggy soil, fungus gnats, and root rot. Hand-blended in South Africa, this soilless substrate is perfect for indoor plants, rare aroids, hoyas, succulents, and tropical houseplants that thrive in high-drainage conditions.

This professional-grade mineral mix contains:

  • 🪨 Pumice – for long-term aeration and root oxygenation

  • 🌋 Lava stone – lightweight and porous, helps retain structure

  • ⚪ Crushed LECA – boosts drainage and holds just the right amount of moisture

  • 🔄 Zeolite – a natural nutrient buffer that reduces salt build-up

  • 🌑 Horticultural charcoal – keeps the mix fresh and microbe-balanced

Unlike traditional potting soil, Pon Republic is 100% peat-free, pest-resistant, and reusable. It doesn’t compact, attract fungus gnats, or break down over time — making it ideal for semi-hydro setups, passive hydroponics, self-watering pots, and leca conversions.

Because Pon is inert, it doesn’t hold as much nutrients like organic soil does—so you’ll need to add fertiliser regularly. You can use a controlled release fertiliser or a water soluble fertilizer when watering, depending on your setup.

How to use Pon Republic:
Simply rinse before first use, then fill your container or self-watering pot. Add your plant, water lightly, and let the mix do the work. It’s ideal for growers who want better control over watering and cleaner root environments.

Whether you’re a rare plant collector or just looking to upgrade your potting game, Pon Republic is built for root health, resilience, and peace of mind.

🌿 Great for:

  • Hoya

  • Aroids (Philodendron, Alocasia, Anthurium, Monstera)

  • Orchids (especially Phalaenopsis & Dendrobium)

  • Propagation of cuttings

🪴 Why you’ll love it:

  • 100% inorganic – no rot, no fungus gnats

  • Incredible drainage and root aeration

  • Reusable and pH-neutral

  • Looks clean in clear pots

  • Makes root checks and watering easier

Whether you’re a collector, semi-hydro convert, or just tired of fungus gnats and overwatering drama, Pon Republic Substrate makes it easy to grow thriving, healthy houseplants with less guesswork and cleaner results.

Rule your roots. Join the Pon Republic.

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Customer Reviews

Kaeyla McGee
Rating: 5/5
Excellent
This was my first time trying pon and I'm very pleased with the product. I'm using it for growing Alocasia corms in semi-hydro and they're doing really well.
Wed Nov 19 2025 17:04:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ronald O`Donoghue
Rating: 5/5
Pon Republic substrate 2dm
Tue Oct 07 2025 07:49:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Wanda van der Hoven
Rating: 5/5
Healthy roots, happy plants
I repotted a few spider plants and a variegated peace lily into this substrate, and they’ve been thriving ever since. The peace lily, in particular, has been shooting out new leaves like crazy! I'm still testing it with different plants (so far, it hasn’t worked well for my Brazil philodendron) but overall, I’m really impressed. The substrate allows roots to breathe, which significantly reduces the risk of root rot. Plus, it’s reusable, making it a smart and sustainable choice. Highly recommend giving it a try!
Tue Sep 30 2025 15:54:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Giselle Ginsburg
Rating: 5/5
Good quality product
This is my first time buying this product. I've been reading up a lot about the original LECHUZA-PON product and it's reviews. I was planning to make up my own when I came across Staghorn's version. I am very happy with the product and it's quality. I plan to buy more.
Tue Sep 09 2025 08:22:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Deon Botha
Rating: 5/5
My plants
All my plants (yes it was quite a few) arrived safely, well packed and in great condition. Thank you Irvin… ILL BE BACK🤣🌺
Mon Aug 04 2025 06:16:23 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Alpha Mashinini
Rating: 5/5
Pon
The Pon is great, I've repotted my Alocasia amazonica and dragon scale and they didn't blink an eye they are doing just fine. I'm happy
Wed Jul 30 2025 06:38:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Danni Guo
Rating: 5/5
Excellent
Excellent packaging and delivery. Products are well packed and exactly as on website.
Fri Jul 18 2025 10:56:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Natasja Atherton
Rating: 5/5
Succulents love this mix
This substrate will ensure really good filtration and add some nutrients. We've seen good root growth using Pon Republic and there was very minimal to none waterlogging.
Tue Jul 15 2025 06:38:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)