Natural Red Volcanic Lava Rock specifically graded to provide both excellent drainage and plant nutrients in a size that is ideal for succulents and cacti. This lava rock can be used to achieve a distinctive "scorched earth" appearance for set dressing and photographic work.

Pack Size: 8kg

Stone size: Nominally 10-14mm

Stone Density: Density will vary depending on moisture content but is likely to be in the order of 900 to 1000kg per m³ (900g to 1kg per litre)

Stone Colour: Terracotta with shades of Grey. The product is supplied with a natural moisture content which provides for darker shades whilst moist.

Coverage: 8kg of 10-14mm Red Lava Gravel will cover approximately 0.5²m at 20mm depth, and has an overall volume of 0.8 litres.

Description and Application:
Genuine 100% natural bubbly red lava from its type source in Italy. Lightweight, in shades of terracotta and grey. This lava rock can be used to achieve a distinctive "scorched earth" appearance for set dressing and photographic work. As supplied Red Lava has a natural moisture content and up to 15% of sandy lava within the gravel.

This product is an ideal size to use as a planting medium for succulents and cacti. The grading of the lava provides for both good drainage and fine material to release plant nutrients. When washed the lava gravel can be used as a distinctive "arid" plant topping.

Being a natural product lava rock contains no harmful substances, it is inert with pH of around 8.0. Lava rock is resistant to frost and chemicals, and will not break down in water. It is also non-combustible and has good thermal insulation properties.

The lava's open honeycomb structure allows it to absorb moisture during periods of rainfall, but also allows the moisture to be released during dry spells.

Due to its colour and associated fine materials we would not recommend this lava in potpourri mixes. Red lava gravel is not suitable for pathways or drives.

Safety Information: This is a commercial / industrial product and not a toy.

Environmental Note:
Specialist Aggregates' Red Lava is sourced from a hillside of lava ejected from a volcano in central Italy. The source is licensed by the local authorities for the working of the stone which is extensively used for horticulture throughout Europe.

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Rocks in a Box^™ For protection and security your product will be shipped in a weatherproof pack within our easy-to-handle double walled cardboard box.

Boxes are delivered by national couriers. Please advise during checkout or contact our office if you have specific delivery requirements or concerns.

Both the inner plastic pack and the outer box can be recycled via normal household or industrial/commercial collections.

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