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Exo Terra Plantation Soil 8 Quarts 3 Pack
Last Updated: July 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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/10
Total Reviews
333
Old Reviews
185
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Price
17store, beat, amount, soil, quantity
+100%
" ... I LOVE IT and its a big amount for a small price ... "
" ... Price is much better than at the store. ... "
" ... Great quantity for the price ... "
" ... Works just as good as zoo med for 1/3 the price ... "
" ... Overall I'm extremely pleased with this product, it's definitely a steal at the price for the quantity you get. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price! ... "
" ... This value was great and comparable to ordering from a physical store, if not better. ... "
" ... This is a lot of soil for a great price. ... "
Cleaning
13moist, like dirt, fibers, easy to clean, dry
+77%
-23%
" ... It holds moisture well but doesn't mold, and it's easy to vacuum up from the tracks for his sliding glass doors. ... "
" ... I can save the other two for the next cage cleaning ... "
" ... The package it came it was slightly ripped, but it was compressed enough not to make a mess. ... "
" ... Its easy to hydrate, easy to clean, does not stink if you need to keep some misted for humidity. ... "
" ... The particles are much finer in size than I had thought. ... I was thinking more rough pieces like the outside fibers & bits of coconuts, but this is more ground up. ... I am using as a potting mix additive, so that's why I was wanting larger particles. ... "
" ... It has a good mix of coco fiber, and fine-medium-course shell particles. ... "
" ... Our little guy loves the dirt. ... "
" ... Be sure to open the package over the container you are expanding in so you don’t get flakes of it all over the floor/counter. ... "
Storage
9tank, holds moisture well, brick, substrate, small
+100%
" ... I use a combination of Orchard Grass and this substrate for my tortoise's 50 gallon bin. ... I use one brick to cover the floor of the bin, and it's enough -- that's 1 of the 3 bricks in a pack. ... I've discovered that using a full gallon is the best way to go. ... "
" ... I do love the way it holds moisture so I can keep my tank humidity higher. ... "
" ... Living in a small apartment, I like that I can store it in such little space until its ready to be used. ... "
" ... Holds humidity well ... "
" ... I have a 5 year old ball python and I use this in his 100 gallon aquarium. ... I would suggest to open it over a 5 gallon bucket or whatever large container you choose to use. ... "
" ... I got about three five-gallon buckets worth of soil from thois cheap pack, and my reptiles and plants seem to thrive in it. ... "
" ... Holds moisture well. ... "
" ... My combo is 50% coco coir, 25% perlite and 25% loam as the structural part of a nice light weight container mix. ... "
Ease of Use
5easy, make, good, expands
+100%
" ... This stuff is amazing and easy to use. ... "
" ... Overall, while a bit pricey, this is a great, neutral, easy to use bedding for worms and I certainly recommend it. ... "
" ... It's easy to dig in and make a good burrow. ... "
" ... The directions on the package is very explanatory and easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
5substrate, sand, product, months, molded
+80%
-20%
" ... Best product for start seeds every year. ... "
" ... I have stored extra away for a long time and it's still just as ready to use weeks, even months later. ... "
" ... We mixed it with some sand and it's working great. ... "
" ... Good price and I've trusted this product for years. ... "
Water Usage
5substrate, soil, plants, gallon, expand
+100%
" ... It took forever for the bricks to absorb the water and expand. ... "
" ... And your water ready to go in no time ! ... "
" ... Also get a dedicated 5-gallon bucket to mix the substrate with water. ... "
" ... So much material to work with triples the size with water will last a long time also works well to grow plants in ... "
" ... It takes a little bit longer than 30 minutes, and a bit more water than recommended to fully suspend, but once I make it up, it's easy to use and makes a ton! ... "
Build Quality
5wrap, soil, sticks, rehydrated, pieces
+80%
-20%
" ... I was thinking more rough pieces like the outside fibers & bits of coconuts, but this is more ground up. ... "
" ... The material looks almost identical to the larger coconut coir blocks I use in the garden, once it is rehydrated. ... "
" ... Moisten it to the right amount of moisture and you're solid ... "
" ... Gives a good decent amount of soil, just wish the wrapper wasn't glued on the bricks b/c it just sheds and sticks on it and then I tiny pieces of paper in my soil. ... "
Drying
4quickly, need, moisture, moist, dries
+75%
-25%
" ... Thanks to other reviews I was prepared to allow it to dry out before using it. ... "
" ... One thing, you have to expand the bedding with water and let it dry before using for most creatures so plan ahead. ... "
" ... My little corn snake also loves to burrow in it, and even dry it holds her tunnels' shapes fairly well. ... "
Delivery
3arrived, two, quickly, nothing, box
+100%
" ... It was just as advertised and arrived very quickly ... "
" ... Came in two days. ... "
" ... product arrived as expected ... "
Water Resistance
3soak, expand, soil, bricks, add
+100%
" ... It took forever for the bricks to absorb the water and expand. ... "
" ... I've found that they expand better in warm water, but this could of just been a perception and not an actual fact. ... "
" ... It takes a little bit longer than 30 minutes, and a bit more water than recommended to fully suspend, but once I make it up, it's easy to use and makes a ton! ... "
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