--- product_id: 378022707 title: "BCSIBGAL Silica Blast Plant Supplement, 0-0-0.5, 1 gal" brand: "botanicare" price: "VT48225" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Botanicare" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/378022707-bcsibgal-silica-blast-plant-supplement-0-0-0-5-1 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Ideal for hydroponics & container gardens Strengthens plant tissue Protects against heat & drought BCSIBGAL Silica Blast Plant Supplement, 0-0-0.5, 1 gal **Brand:** botanicare **Price:** VT48225 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Grow Strong, Stand Tall — The Ultimate Plant Power-Up! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BCSIBGAL Silica Blast Plant Supplement, 0-0-0.5, 1 gal by botanicare - **How much does it cost?** VT48225 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/378022707-bcsibgal-silica-blast-plant-supplement-0-0-0-5-1) ## Best For - botanicare enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted botanicare brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fungus Fighter:** Reduces fungus gnat populations by up to 90%, keeping roots healthy - • **Hydroponic Hero:** Perfectly calibrated for soilless and container garden applications - • **Fortify Your Flora:** Silicon-rich formula boosts stem rigidity for support-free growth - • **Resilience Redefined:** Helps plants thrive through heat, drought, and frost stress - • **Effortless Integration:** Seamlessly complements your existing nutrient regimen with easy dosing ## Overview Botanicare Silica Blast is a 1-gallon plant supplement formulated with silicon to strengthen plant tissue, enhancing resilience against environmental stresses like heat, drought, and frost. Designed for container and hydroponic gardens, it supports robust stem development, reduces fungus gnat infestations, and integrates smoothly with standard nutrient programs for healthier, stronger plants. ## Description Botanicare Silica Blast is a beneficial supplement to be used in conjunction with your standard nutrient program. Silicon aids in strengthening plant tissue to help plants flourish in adverse environmental conditions such as heat, drought, and frost. Botanicare Silica Blast in container gardens or soilless hydrogardening applications. For container gardens, use between 1/2 - 1 teaspoon per gallon of water. Apply at every watering or every other watering. For hydroponics, midsize plants will need 1/2 teaspoon per gallon, while mature plants need 1 teaspoon per gallon. Apply to reservoir every 5-7 days and adjust pH to 6.0. Review: I add this to my watering once per week.It makes the stalk and stem of my plants extra strong and THICC. I no longer need support stakes when my plants go into flowering due to the extra rigidity of the stems and stalks. Also an unintended side effect of using silica is that it will help reduce the amount to fungus gnats in your soil due to silica being like glass shards to the gnats, which reduces ALOT of their population.I'd say by about 90%. There's always 2 or 3 but I haven't had HUGE outbreaks like I use to have in the past.Buy this stuff asap, best investment ever. Review: My plants are looking the best ever since I started using this product. A must have If you want strong plants for less money. ## Features - Botanicare Silica Blast contains silicon, which may aid in strengthening plant tissue to help plants flourish in adverse environmental conditions such as heat, drought, and frost - May aid in strengthening plant tissue - Use in conjunction with a standard nutrient program - For use in container gardens or soilless hydroponic applications - The damper measures 12.5x 12.4 x 5.3 - NPK: 0-0-0.5 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005H79AJI | | Brand Name | Botanicare | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (540) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00757900211288 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Plant Supplement, 0-0-0.5, | | Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds | | Liquid Volume | 128 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | Sunlight Supply Inc. | | Mixing Ratio | 1 teaspoon per gallon of water | | Model Number | BCSIBGAL | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | HGC732490 | | Specific Uses For Product | Multiple growing environments, adverse environmental conditions, hotter stressed plant tissue strengthening, silicate matrix formation, reduced transpiration rates | | Target Species | plants | | UPC | 877707813901 714639214416 804482141875 650833503935 791090262484 757900000196 309277145606 757900211288 | | Unit Count | 3785.4118 Milliliters | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Botanicare - **Item form:** Liquid - **Item weight:** 862 g - **Liquid volume:** 128 Fluid Ounces ## Images ![BCSIBGAL Silica Blast Plant Supplement, 0-0-0.5, 1 gal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QmBYOkDZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this have to be PH balanced to give garden plants?** A: Silica will raise the pH of the water it is added too. Silica is also used as a pH up like the brand name product.However, if you are applying to garden soils the microbiology in the soil should regulate the pH in the rhizosphere... So, in this case, no it does not. In indoor xponics or soilless mediums, it most definitely needs to be set to a correct pH range for the plants being grown. Hope this helps. **Q: I have used botaninicare for a while now. But this is my first time useing silica blast. Is it normal to have white particles fresh out of the bottle?** A: I have always been able to see the little silicate particles fresh out of the bottle. However if you are seeing what appears to be what I call "globules" then it is fair to say that the product is old and has had some settling and weird molecular bonding going on. I have seen the globules form after the jugs have been sitting for about six months. I always used to buy 5 gallon jugs to take advantage of the savings but I have noticed a shelf life of about six months for botanicare stuff and I don't use enough product to get through the big jugs in that time frame so i started ordering smaller quantities. I hope this helps. **Q: What does it acually do for your plant?** A: Growing indoors under lights requires the grower to provide as many of the nutrients found inthe natural environment as possible. Silica is one of them. Results would depend on what you're growing, and what you want to harvest. If you're growing in soil, you might not need it. Hydro grow, you will need it. If I remember correctly, silica helps the plant heal from the natural movement of being in a outdoor environment. Hardy stalks, bark, and things like that. Silica is one of those things that can be a hole in an otherwise good collection of base nutrients. Will you be able to see any difference? Don't know. I added it when I upgraded all my nutes, so I can't be sure of specific results. The master growers I follow always use it, so I do. Hope this helps. **Q: i have a photoperiod marijuana seed to add this 1st before the calmag and my foxfarm 3 pack nutrient bottles, give me a schedule when to start each 1?** A: If u have the trio you shouldnt need calmag or silica. Usually if your seeing this deficiency its a PH problem. Those three have everything you need for an entire grow. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***D on 25 August 2024* I add this to my watering once per week.It makes the stalk and stem of my plants extra strong and THICC. I no longer need support stakes when my plants go into flowering due to the extra rigidity of the stems and stalks. Also an unintended side effect of using silica is that it will help reduce the amount to fungus gnats in your soil due to silica being like glass shards to the gnats, which reduces ALOT of their population.I'd say by about 90%. There's always 2 or 3 but I haven't had HUGE outbreaks like I use to have in the past.Buy this stuff asap, best investment ever. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***O on 11 February 2025* My plants are looking the best ever since I started using this product. A must have If you want strong plants for less money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by Z***S on 5 March 2024* I didn't measure the stems, but they really seemed to be stronger and thicker after a week or two. I'm fairly convinced it works well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Botanicare Silica Blast, Plant Supplement, 0-0-0.5, 1 gal. - Botanicare Pure Blend Pro Grow, Nutrient, 3-2-4, 1 gal. - Botanicare Liquid Karma, Supplemental Nutrient, 0.1-0.1-0.5, 1 gal. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/378022707-bcsibgal-silica-blast-plant-supplement-0-0-0-5-1](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/378022707-bcsibgal-silica-blast-plant-supplement-0-0-0-5-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*