Water-efficient substrates for modern vegetation

PROPLANTIS improves how soils and substrates retain water and nutrients — reducing irrigation requirements and enhancing plant performance under stress.

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Vegetation is under pressure

Water is becoming scarce, rainfall less predictable, and maintenance costs are rising.

At the same time, soils and substrates are expected to deliver stable plant growth under increasingly difficult conditions.

Most systems do not prioritize:

  • retaining water effectively

  • reducing nutrient losses

  • utilizing short rainfall events more effectively

The result: higher irrigation demand and unstable vegetation performance.

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There is a better way…

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ProPlantis is engineered for controlled

water and nutrient release.

ProPlantis is enigineered for controlled water and nutrient release

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    Absorbs

    ProPlantis absorbs and stores water right within its structure.

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    Retains

    Essential nutrients are retained, remaining fully available in the root zone.

  • Close-up of a small green plant sprouting from dark soil, with a blurred green background.

    Releases

    Water and nutrients are released gradually as plants need them.

Key outcomes in real-world applications

  • Reduced irrigation needs

    Lower water consumption through improved retention in the root zone.

  • More reliable plant performance

    Consistent growth under drought and stress conditions.

  • Reduced maintenance and labor

    Fewer watering cycles and minimised long-term operational input.

Where ProPlantis is used

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    Landscaping

    Improves soil structure and water retention in green spaces, planting areas, and tree substrates.

  • Aerial view of a multi-story building with rooftop gardens, walkways, and trees, with people walking on pathways.

    Green roofs

    Enhances rainfall retention and reduces runoff while boosting plant vigor.

  • A scenic view of a golf course with lush green grass, several palm trees, a small pond, and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Turf & golf

    Supports consistent growth and reduces irrigation needs on high-maintenance areas.

  • Green metal railing beside a paved road with green grass and a car parked to the side.

    Roadside & public green

    Stabilizes substrates and soils, lowering watering frequency in stressed environments.

  • A cemetery with numerous tombstones of varying shapes and sizes surrounded by green grass and tall trees.

    Cemetery horticulture

    Improves plant establishment and minimizes maintenance on sensitive planting surfaces.

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Technical snapshot

Water retention: up to 800 g H₂O / 100 g dry matter

Organic matter: ~78%

NPK: 2.2 – 0.5 – 1.2

pH: 5.7 – 6.3

Cation exchange capacity: 27 mmolc/100g

All values based on lab testing and real-world application trials.

Technical Validation
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About ProPlantis

Built on natural and renewable inputs

ProPlantis is formulated from natural, renewable raw materials and high-quality clay minerals. Its refined production process utilises renewable energy, further enhancing its sustainability. Developed for increasingly demanding vegetation systems, it helps substrates retain more water, store nutrients more effectively, and boost plant vigor even under heat, drought, and climate stress.

It is engineered for planners, municipalities, and landscapers working toward more resilient and sustainable green spaces.

Looking ahead, ProPlantis is exploring biomass from rewetted peatlands and paludiculture as a potential raw material pathway to further enhance its sustainability - a circular economy approach actively investigated as a partner in the EU project MarginUp!.

Our Team

Jelto Papendieck

Founder & CEO
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Trained as a geoecologist, Jelto Papendieck brings deep expertise in agricultural systems, fertiliser-related materials and the development of practical solutions for resilient vegetation substrates.

Marc Rassuli

Founder & CEO
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With a background in business administration, Marc Rassuli connects commercial strategy with the market development of technical products for agriculture and fertiliser-related applications.

Michael Geyer

Sales & Business Development
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Michael Geyer brings market-facing experience to the rollout of substrate solutions. He supports the practical positioning of PROPLANTIS across different use cases and customer environments.

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