{"product_id":"growth-technology-silica","title":"Growth Technology Silica","description":"\u003cp\u003eGT Silica is considered \"nature's bodyguard\". It is a natural powerhouse nutrient abundant outdoors but missing indoors, which is why supplementing indoor plants with Silica is extremely beneficial. Adding Silica to your feeding routine gives indoor plants the protection that nature would normally provide, making plants stronger, both physically and by supporting stronger defences against pests, diseases and environmental stresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA common problem with variegated Monstera is browning. Like Ficus Tineke, Marble Queens, Manjula Pothos and more before are naturally more prone to browning when stressed. Adjusting to a big change in conditions - such as bringing a new plant home or repotting can be very stressful for plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eGT Silica can be added to any GT fertiliser or used by itself to protect and strengthen plants, especially when under stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eOne benefit of silica is it helps prevent browning caused by stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eEspecially useful for variegated plants, and for all other indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eSize: 250mL bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE IN COMBO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse GT Silica used along side your regular GT fertilizers (Growth Technology Foliage Focus, Complete Focus, Flower Focus, and Rootzone), every time you water. The solutions can be mixed together. Silica is concentrated, so a little really does go a long way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foliagestudionz.com\/product-page\/growth-technology-foliage-focus-plant-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGT Foliage Focus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foliagestudionz.com\/product-page\/growth-technology-complete-focus-plant-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGT Complete Focus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foliagestudionz.com\/product-page\/growth-technology-flower-focus-plant-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGT Flower Focus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foliagestudionz.com\/product-page\/growth-technology-rootzone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGT Rootzone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foliagestudionz.com\/product-page\/growth-technology-clonex-clone-solution\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGT CCS Clonex Solution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS GT SILICA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cp\u003eGT Silica is a concentrated blend of silicic acid and potassium hydroxide , known as potassium silicate, which is considered the superior form of silica for plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cp\u003ePlants deposit silicon in their cell walls, which in turn strengthens them, acting as a barrier between the inside of the plant cell and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cp\u003eThe stronger this barrier, the better a plant can resist attacks from insects and fungi and also the increased cell wall rigidity gives better tolerance to heat- and water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cp\u003eAnother major benefit of silicon is that it can help to slow\/prevent the browning on variegated leaves. It helps strengthen the variegated parts of their leaves which lack chlorophyll.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"THE FOLIAGE STUDIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144259223703,"sku":"GT SILICA 250","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/file_09ad7946-3baa-4a14-a5ad-c20ed4dd4a14.png?v=1773174915","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/hi\/products\/growth-technology-silica","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}