FloraMax Silica - 5L

Monosilicic Acid for hydroponic plants.

FloraMax Silica 0-0-8 contains 16% silica* present as Mono-silicic Acid (“MSA”) and Meta-silicic Acid (“MTSA”). 

Both of these compounds are completely soluble in nutrient solutions and 100% bio-available.

This yields several benefits for hydroponic growers.

Why use a silica nutrient for hydroponic plants?

Hydroponic plants are often susceptible to leaf wilt and bud rot, especially when exposed to heat from HID lamps.

Silica helps strengthen plant cells to prevent limp or weak growth. 

Silica, known chemically as silicon dioxide (SiO2), is the chemical form that silicon (Si) adopts in plant matter.

Silica is NOT the same as silicon. Silicon is the stuff computer chips and car polishes are made from.

Combating heat stress:  

FloraMax Silica is very effective for combating leaf wilt during summer heat.  

Prevention treatment is best done by applying Silica as a foliar spray 3ml/L (3ml/Qrt).  

This typically allows plants to endure ambient grow room temperatures upwards of 40 deg C (104 deg F).  

Foliage remains rigid and turgid so that photosynthesis can continue unaffected.

Features & Benefits - 

• Improves the rigidity of stems and leaves.
• Helps prevent leaf wilt during extreme heat.
• Helps increase weight, potency and shelf-life of fruit.
• FloraMax Silica is highly concentrated.  1.0 litre (1.05 Qrt) makes 4,000 – 10,000 litres (1,050 – 2,640 Gal) of working nutrient.
• Highly stable – shelf-life exceeds 20 years (testing origins predate 1998).
• Available in larger pack sizes – 1L, 5L, 20L and 1,000L – suitable for large scale commercial applications.
• Dosage: 0.1-0.25ml/L (0.25 – 1 ml/Gal) during veg and flower.  Silica should be applied to an existing nutrient solution and used throughout both veg and flower.  Silica is also very effective as a foliar spray at 3ml/L (3ml/Qrt).