Maya Growing Mediums Aroid Soil Blend Mix

Maya Aroid Soil Blend Mix is perfect for plants that thrive in rich, nutrient-rich soil with good aeration. It contains a high-quality blend of sustainably harvested pine, fir bark, and hand-harvested golden sphagnum moss.

Benefits of Using Maya’s Aroid Soil Blend:

• Prevents root rot with fast-draining, airy structure.
• Maximizes aeration for strong, healthy roots.
• Made from sustainable, peat-free ingredients.

Best For:

• Aroids & Tropical Climbers: Alocasia, Amydrium, Anthurium, Cercestis, Colocasia, Homalomena, Monstera, Philodendron, Rhaphidophora, Syngonium, Xanthosoma.
• Epiphytic & Semi-Epiphytic Plants: Anthurium species with aerial roots, Epipremnum (including Cebu Blue, Golden Pothos, and Epipremnum pinnatum), Hoya, Marcgravia, Piper crocatum, Rhipsalis, Scindapsus, other tropicals with aerial roots that prefer chunky, well-aerated soil.

Sizes:

• 3 Liters: enough to fill five 4" nursery pots and one 6" nursery pot.
• 8.5 Liters: enough to fill six 4" nursery pots and five 6" nursery pots.

How to Use:

• Loosen roots gently.
• Remove old soil, trim roots carefully, and reset in fresh Maya's Aroid Soil Blend.
• Water thoroughly and allow excess to drain.
• Watch it grow.

Ingredients:

• Coco Coir – Retains moisture while remaining light and breathable, helping to prevent over-drying.
• Coco Chips – Adds chunky texture to improve drainage and reduce compaction.
• Fir Bark Fines (1/8–1/4") – Provides organic structure and supports airflow around roots.
• Fine Perlite – Improves aeration and drainage; keeps soil loose and oxygen-rich.
• Coarse Perlite – Further boosts aeration and rapid drainage for aroid root health.
• Fir Bark – Adds chunky structure, improving airflow and drainage around thicker roots.
• Sustainably Harvested Pine Bark – Creates large air pockets for vigorous root growth; helps prevent compaction.
• Sustainably Harvested Sphagnum Moss – Holds moisture evenly without waterlogging; naturally resists fungal growth.
• Charcoal Bits – Absorbs excess moisture and odours; helps reduce the risk of root rot.
• Worm Castings – Supplies gentle, organic nutrients and fosters a living, active soil system.
• Biochar – Enhances nutrient retention, buffers pH, and supports beneficial microbial life.
• Phos-Pillar (0-12-0) – Natural source of calcium and phosphorus for strong roots and healthy foliage.

Caution & Safe Use:

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Not for human or animal consumption.
• Wash your hands after handling.
• Use in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing in dust.

Our specialty mixes are 100% peat moss-free. They contain worm castings, biochar, and mycorrhizae to support root growth and plant health, which your plants will love.

We have carefully designed all our ready-to-use mixes so you can plant confidently.