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This is a heavy-duty, long-cycle structural tropical substrate that sits between canopy and forest floor, but leans terrestrial–hemiepiphytic, not true epiphytic, which makes it an ideal aroid mix!
Think buttress roots at the base of large tropical trees—where bark, fiber, mineral rubble, and decomposing organic matter coexist. This mix is engineered for large plants, long pot life, and nutrient buffering, not speed, lightness, or frequent repotting.
This is a root-engineering medium, not a quick-turn substrate.
(Meticulously blended to work harmoniously with each other)
Tree Fern Fiber – Primary fibrous matrix. Provides moisture adhesion, strong root grip, and slow, predictable breakdown.
Coconut Husk – Chunky organic structure and internal water buffering. Acts as a reservoir rather than a fine matrix.
Orchiata Bark – Rigid structural backbone. Prevents collapse and maintains macroporosity long-term.
Perlite – True mineral aeration. Supplies permanent porosity and oxygen at depth with moderate internal moisture retention.
Charcoal – Structurally inert bulk. Moderates EC and adsorbs toxins.
Worm Castings – Biological engine and slow nutrient source. The only true fine fraction and the primary driver of moisture continuity.
Biochar – Long-term CEC and microbial habitat. Buffers nutrients over time.
Zeolite – Cation exchange and ammonia buffering. Functions as a nutrient stabilizer, not a structural component.
This mix is for growers running large tropical plants who value long-term stability more than fast drying or frequent repotting.
Best suited for growers who:
Grow large aroids and tropical foliage plants (not seedlings, not epiphytes)
Want a mix that lasts years without structural collapse
Maintain a responsible, consistent feeding program
Grow in warm, reasonably bright environments (homes, sunrooms, greenhouses)
Water thoroughly but do not want to water daily
Understand pot sizing and root occupancy
It is ideal if you:
Upsize plants into final or near-final containers
Run collections where repotting is infrequent
Grow plants that reject peat but still want moisture
Manage many plants and require consistency
This mix is not for:
Chronic overpotting
“Chunky = airy” assumptions
Epiphyte or orchid growing
Fast-turn nursery production
Dry, cold, low-light apartments
Pot size must be appropriate. This mix fails if roots do not occupy volume.
Water thoroughly, then allow partial dry-down.
Do not treat this as an airy or fast-drying mix.
Fertilize lightly. Castings and zeolite already supply and retain nutrients.
Cold, stagnant environments increase rot risk.
This is a large-plant, long-interval repotting mix.
Anthurium (terrestrial and hemiepiphytic species), Anthurium andraeanum hybrids, Philodendron (self-heading and large climbing types), Monstera (all growth stages), Rhaphidophora, Alocasia (large species), Colocasia (indoors), Syngonium (mature plants), Scindapsus, Epipremnum pinnatum, Spathiphyllum, Ficus elastica, Ficus lyrata, Ficus benjamina, Schefflera, Cordyline, Dracaena, indoor palms (Chamaedorea, Dypsis lutescens, Howea forsteriana)
Warm, moderately humid tropical conditions.
Temperature: ~70–85°F (21–29°C)
Humidity: ~50–75% RH
Light: Medium to bright indirect
Airflow: Normal indoor airflow (no aggressive fans required)
Mix Grade: A — Coarse
Chunkiness: E — Chunky
Drainage Grade: B — Fast Draining
Moisture Grade: B — Low Moisture Retention
Airiness Grade: A — Extremely Airy
pH Grade: B — Moderately Acidic (≈ 5–6)
Weight Grade: B — Light
Longevity Grade: C — Moderate (1–2 years, conditions dependent)
Optimal Container: C — Terracotta / Porous Pots
Reusable Grade: C — Reusable with Refresh (1–2 years)
Stability Grade: C — Stable
EC Grade: B — Low EC
Optional booster packs are formulated specifically for this mix and contain 100% natural ingredients to accelerate establishment and early growth.
They do not replace regular fertilization.
They support plants for approximately 1–2 months after repotting while roots re-establish.
Mix thoroughly into the substrate before use.
Do not apply as a surface top-dress.
All mixes are hand-blended to order using high-quality ingredients sourced from reputable suppliers. Nothing is pre-mixed or mass-produced.
These formulations were developed with professional grower input and refined through extensive testing across multiple environments and climates. Only mixes that passed real-world trials advanced to production.
Plant performance depends on environment and cultural practices. We are not responsible for outcomes resulting from improper lighting, watering, feeding, pest pressure, or mismatched plant selection.
These mixes are tools. Results vary based on how they are used.
