{"product_id":"propagation-mix-121","title":"Propagation Mix: Sphagnum \u0026 Perlite for Cuttings and Aroid Seed - (Mix #121)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROPAGATION MIX #121\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple, airy growing medium for rooting plant cuttings and germinating Aroid seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTezula Propagation Mix #121 combines premium New Zealand sphagnum moss petals with washed, double-graded perlite to create a lightweight, moisture-retentive medium with excellent aeration and drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for rooting plant cuttings and germinating Aroid seeds, it helps maintain consistent moisture while preserving the air spaces essential for developing roots and seedlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT MAKES MIX #121 DIFFERENT?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe right balance of moisture and air makes all the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fluffy, stem-free New Zealand sphagnum moss petals retain and distribute moisture without the long fibers that can become entangled with delicate roots during transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed, double-graded Perlite #2 helps maintain an open, lightweight structure, allowing excess water to drain while keeping oxygen accessible to developing roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two carefully selected ingredients. Nothing unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFORMANCE RATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChunkiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ★★½☆☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ★★★★½\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture Retention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ★★★★½\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ★★★☆☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWicking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BAG?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Zealand Sphagnum Moss Petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains and distributes moisture throughout the growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains air spaces, supports drainage, and keeps the mix lightweight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATERING \u0026amp; USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisten the mix evenly before use. Insert prepared cuttings with their rooting nodes appropriately positioned, or sow Aroid seeds on the moist surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent moisture without allowing the mix to become waterlogged. Adjust watering, humidity, temperature, and ventilation according to the plant species and propagation environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooting and germination requirements vary between plant species. 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