All About Hypertufa

What is it?

Hypertufa is made from concrete, peat moss, and perlite. It has many uses, but the most common is as an outdoor plant holder. The unique mixture can be formed in any shape you want and the finished result lightweight and has an “already antique” sort of vibe to it.

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what are the benefits?

• Lightweight

• Can withstand extreme weather

• Gives the illusion of ancient stone

• Long-lasting

our experience: Process & result

One of the cool things about using hypertufa is that you can mold it into any shape you want! The possibilities are endless. For this project, we were brought on to create an outdoor water feature. Our client liked the idea of using this type of material because of how it’s appearance changes over time. Since hypertufa is porous and soft, it allows moss and vegetation to grow on the surface as it ages. It’s a great material to use if you want to add some outside furniture that still feels very close to nature!

We got to work building a mold and mixing up the material just right. It was very different from concrete to work with! You have to use a ratio of 50/50 of moss to cement- we used about 20 pounds of peat moss for this project! The moss makes it very spongy and fluffy, so it takes A LOT of mixing to get it to behave. Once we got it mixed, we hand packed it into the shape we wanted and let it dry! We sealed the inside so that the fountain water would be secure, and then it was time to install.

Working with hypertufa was a fun change of pace for us! The water feature was the perfect addition to the client’s courtyard and we loved bringing this vision to life!

Have you ever had a hypertufa planter?