Water Storing Crystals for Plants, Keeps Soil Moist, 5LB, Fine

Works as intended and is quick to water absorb and hydrate...BUT...spread it really evenly and sparingly because if the concentration per square inch is a bit much in regular soil or sand (I take it was meant to be only a 5-10% soil enhancement) it will start this clumping and hardening like rubber nuggets and worsens it as it hardens around root areas or topsoil and defeats its ability for quick absorption and hydration back into sand-like gel that you find in baby diapers and create drain blocks especially in pots and water becomes gunky. I found it works best as outdoor soil enhancement (but is it micro plastic though?) or for those set-ups in pots that don't require grainy "soil" like your grow media is black-eyed bean sized pebbles or compact clay pellets (it extends water base retention a bit more - I was able to leave my lucky bamboo and spider plant together in a gallon pot to survive the month I was away neglected...with only a fifth of the leaves going yellow)

Yes, these water crystals are awesome for plants. However, we use them to water crickets. Allow me to explain. We have a reptile room in our house, and we purchase 1,000 crickets a week. We provide food and water to the crickets so they are nutritious for the reptiles. The cricket water you purchase in stores has dyes, additives, preservatives, etc. This product just gives the crickets fresh water without the extra. A little bit goes a long way, so this jar will last us a good while. It’s also an easy and cost effective way to keep our critters happy and healthy.

This works so well, helps cut down watering, I shared with neighbors and they bought their own bucket

I use these for mixing with potting mix because I live in a very hot climate. My husband won't use them and his plants wilt quickly. Mine do much better. They are also useful to provide water for insect pets, (crickets, cockroaches etc). Just hydrate the crystals and place them in a shallow bowl. The insects are able to access the water without drowning.

I use my hands spreader and apply this to my lawn very lightly front and back so he can retain some of the water on the lawn when I do water because I think water restrictions are coming even tighter than the last couple years so I want to be prepared is designed to put below your plants, but I put it on My Lawn

Use these to keep dubia roaches hydrated. Less is more with how big it gets highly recommend

This stuff is great. I can leave my plants...potted and in the ground and for a week in the Texas summer heat without worrying about them. I water half as often. Plants that I had trouble keeping alive in the Texas heat are thriving. Great for house plants too. I tend to neglect mine and with these crystals they stay hydrated without drowning. A must for pot plants.

Wow, these crystals hold so much water that this 5 lb will last a very very long time!