Lelite

Lelite is a nutrient soil that has been composed especially for water lilies. It contains loam and all components for an exellent development of water lilies. Owing to the special and light structure of the mix Lelite allows sufficient oxygen to prevent the roots from choking. Also as a result of the minerals and trace elements added, a duly throughrooted ball of soil will form and healthy growth of the lily involved will be the result.

Lelite is also available as peat-free water lily soil, making it a sustainable choice. Peat extraction in vulnerable areas is harmful to our planet. Velda protects nature and the climate with this peat-free planting soil for water lilies. 

The development of a water lily depends for a great part on the substrate in which the radical tuber has been planted. A strongly developed radical tuber will form healthy leaves and produces many flowers. Lelite has been specially composed by Velda to allow your water lilies to flower in the best possible way. Lelite contains the most important building materials for optimum growth, formation of leaves and flowers. The light composition of the product provides proper water circulation along the radical tuber, whereas the blue loam added will stimulate strong root growth.

Advice for use

• Fill a large planting basket (at least 30 cm) with Lelite.
• Add fertilizer balls to the soil for excellent growth.
• Plant the root tuber and let it rise up from the soil, 2-3 cm.
• Moisten the soil well and press it firmly.
• Always cover the soil with 2-3 cm of pond gravel or substrate.
• Lower the basket slowly into the pond.

Tip: An iron supplement stimulates growth and colour of water lilies.