Nutri+ Cristal Plus

Biodegradable Water-Storing Crystals for Potting Soil & Growing Media

Nutri+ Cristal Plus is a highly effective, biodegradable moisture-retention agropolymer that helps potting soil and growing media store water longer. These hydrating crystals can absorb and retain up to 200 times their own weight in water, then gradually release moisture back into the root zone as the growing medium begins to dry.

Made from carbohydrate, saccharide, starch, and vegetable oil, Cristal Plus gives growers, gardeners, and landscapers a practical way to improve water management in containers and growing media. It is particularly useful where plants may occasionally go longer than expected between waterings.

Nutri+ Cristal Plus does not replace normal watering, but it can provide an additional moisture reserve that helps maintain more consistent hydration when regular irrigation is temporarily unavailable.

Benefits of Nutri+ Cristal Plus

• Biodegradable water-retaining agropolymer
• Stores up to 200 times its weight in water
• Gradually releases stored moisture as needed
• Helps improve moisture retention in potting soil
• Provides an additional water reserve between irrigations
• Useful for containers, pots and growing media
• Helps reduce the risk of growing media drying too quickly
• Made from carbohydrate, saccharide, starch and vegetable oil
• Non-toxic formulation
• Completely integrated into potting soil or growing substrates
• Requires only a small quantity per volume of growing medium
• Suitable for a wide variety of crops and plants
• Economical for larger growing applications
• Available in 500 g and 2.5 kg sizes

Stores Up to 200 Times Its Weight in Water

Nutri+ Cristal Plus's main feature is its impressive water-storage capacity.

When hydrated, the crystals can absorb up to 200 times their own weight in water. The absorbed water is then gradually released back into the surrounding growing medium as moisture levels decline.

This creates a temporary moisture reservoir directly inside the potting mix, helping reduce rapid fluctuations between wet and dry conditions.

For container plants, where relatively small volumes of growing media can dry quickly, this additional moisture-holding capacity can be particularly useful.

Helps Maintain More Consistent Soil Moisture

Maintaining consistent moisture can be challenging in containers, especially in hot weather, during periods of increased plant water use, or when irrigation schedules are interrupted.

Nutri+ Cristal Plus extends the amount of moisture available in the growing medium by storing water during irrigation and gradually releasing it afterward.

This does not eliminate the need for proper watering. Instead, Cristal Plus acts as an additional water reserve within the substrate, helping provide moisture when plants cannot be watered for a period of time.

Biodegradable Agropolymer Formula

The manufacturer describes Nutri+ Cristal Plus as a biodegradable agropolymer.

Its composition is based on:

• Carbohydrate
• Saccharide
• Starch
• Vegetable oil

This formulation distinguishes Cristal Plus as a horticultural moisture-retention product intended specifically for incorporation into potting soil and growing substrates.

Ideal for Potting Soil & Container Growing

Nutri+ Cristal Plus is particularly useful in growing applications where maintaining consistent moisture can be difficult.

Suitable applications include:

• Potted plants
• Container gardens
• Planter boxes
• Hanging baskets
• Nursery containers
• Greenhouse plants
• Indoor plants
• Outdoor container gardens
• General potting soil
• Other suitable growing substrates

The manufacturer describes Cristal Plus as an agropolymer suitable for all types of crops.

Useful When Plants Cannot Be Watered Regularly

One of the most practical uses for Nutri+ Cristal Plus is providing an extra moisture reserve when plants cannot be watered on schedule.

This can be helpful during:

• Unexpected delays between waterings
• Hot weather
• Vacation periods
• Larger container-growing operations
• Greenhouse applications
• Areas where irrigation frequency is limited

Cristal Plus should not be considered a substitute for regular irrigation, but rather an additional moisture-management tool that helps provide stored water when needed.

How to Use Nutri+ Cristal Plus

Nutri+ provides two practical application methods.

Pre-Hydration Method:

Add 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of Nutri+ Cristal Plus per litre of water.

Let the crystals soak for about one hour, then mix the hydrated crystals thoroughly into the growing substrate.

Dry Application Rate:

Approximately 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of dry Nutri+ Cristal Plus can treat 4 L of potting soil.

Make sure the crystals are distributed evenly throughout the growing medium rather than concentrated in one location.

Excellent Coverage from a Small Amount

Because Nutri+ Cristal Plus is highly absorbent, you need only a small amount.

According to the manufacturer:

10 ml of dry Cristal Plus treats approximately 4 L of potting soil.

Additionally:

250 g of Nutri+ Cristal Plus can treat up to approximately 107 L (3.8 ft³) of compressed potting soil.

This high treatment capacity makes the product practical for both home gardeners and larger horticultural applications.

Simple Addition to Existing Growing Media

Nutri+ Cristal Plus does not require growers to completely change their existing soil or nutrient program.

Growers can simply incorporate the crystals into suitable potting soil or growing media before planting or transplanting.

Once hydrated, the crystals remain within the substrate where they can repeatedly absorb moisture during watering and gradually release it as surrounding moisture levels decrease.

This makes Cristal Plus an easy addition to existing container-growing setups where you want improved moisture retention.

Helps Manage Moisture Without Replacing Proper Irrigation

Nutri+ Cristal Plus does not replace regular watering.

Plants still require appropriate irrigation based on their species, container size, environmental conditions, and stage of development.

Instead, Cristal Plus provides a secondary moisture reservoir that can help reduce the consequences of temporary interruptions between waterings.

For best results, keep monitoring growing-medium moisture and adjust irrigation to the plant's needs.

Available in Multiple Sizes

Nutri+ Cristal Plus is available in:

• 500 g
• 2.5 kg

The 500 g size is practical for home gardens, container plants and smaller growing applications.

The larger 2.5 kg format is better suited for greenhouses, nurseries, landscaping applications and growers treating larger volumes of potting soil.

Why Choose Nutri+ Cristal Plus?

Nutri+ Cristal Plus is an excellent choice for gardeners and growers looking to improve the moisture-holding capacity of potting soil and growing media.

Its ability to store up to 200 times its weight in water provides an additional moisture reserve directly within the root zone. As the growing medium dries, the crystals gradually release stored moisture, helping maintain more consistent hydration between waterings.

Its biodegradable agropolymer composition, simple application method and high treatment capacity make it suitable for everything from individual potted plants to larger greenhouse and horticultural applications.

Whether used to manage hot-weather moisture loss, reduce the impact of unexpected watering delays, or simply improve water retention in container growing media, Nutri+ Cristal Plus provides a convenient, economical moisture-management solution.

Product Highlights

Brand: Nutri+
Product: Cristal Plus
Type: Water-retaining agropolymer
Form: Hydrating / moisture-retention crystals
Primary Use: Improving water retention in potting soil and growing media
Water Storage Capacity: Up to 200 times its weight in water
Composition: Carbohydrate, saccharide, starch and vegetable oil
Biodegradable: Yes
Non-Toxic: Yes
Dry Application: 10 ml per 4 L of potting soil
Pre-Hydration: 10 ml per litre of water; soak approximately 1 hour
Coverage: 250 g treats up to approximately 107 L (3.8 ft³) of compressed potting soil
Ideal For: Potted plants, containers, planters, nurseries, greenhouses and general potting mixes
Available Sizes: 500 g and 2.5 kg