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Description
Description
Molly's Aroid Mix is an exceptional, soil-free potting mix, crafted for tropical and other indoor plants that thrive in a chunky, well-aerated, and fast-draining environment. This mix ensures that the potting mix doesn’t remain overly moist after watering. It is especially suitable for a wide range of plants including Palm, Ficus, Anthurium, Calathea, Aglaonema, Fiddle Leaf, Alocasia, Monstera, Philodendron, Pothos, and other tropical and indoor varieties.
Proudly made in the USA, Molly's Aroid Mix is packaged in a heat-sealed bag equipped with a zipper for easy resealing between uses. Our commitment to providing a top-quality product ensures that your aroids will flourish in a strong, healthy environment.
Ingredients
Ingredients
A Blend of pH-Balanced, Organic, and Mineral Ingredients:
Composed of over 20 organic and mineral ingredients. This mix includes coir fiber, coarse horticultural perlite, expanded clay, coir chips, horticultural charcoal, Rhizophagus irregularis, worm castings, calcitic and dolomitic limestone, Pinus radiata bark, Bacillus pumilus, various nutrients, and a wetting agent. This combination ensures a balanced pH level suitable for a wide range of plants.
Benefits
Benefits
- Prevents Root Rot, Brown Spots, and Yellowing Leaves: Its chunky texture promotes excellent aeration and quick drainage, which helps in resisting soil compaction. This quality is crucial in reducing the risk of over-watering and subsequent root rot, often indicated by yellowing leaves and brown spots.
- Avoid Problems Caused by Soil-Borne Pests, Disease, and Fertilizers: As a soil-free potting mix, this product offers a cleaner, safer alternative to traditional soil-based potting mixes. The mix eliminates the presence of harmful pathogens and insects for a pest-free and happy plant.
- Strengthens Root Systems and Enhances Plant Immunity: The mix is enriched with beneficial fungi and bacteria that not only extend the plant’s root system but also enhance nutrient absorption. It controls disease-causing pathogens, and bolster natural pest-defense mechanisms.
- Extends Potting Mix Life: Containing durable and long-lasting ingredients that break down slowly, Molly's Aroid Mix increases the time between potting mix changes. This feature saves both time and money while reducing plant stress.
Molly’s Aroid Mix FAQs
How is Molly’s Aroid Mix different from typical “Big-Box” soil products?
The main difference between Molly’s Aroid Mix and traditional soil mixes sold at big-box retailers is how each handles water drainage and general aeration. Traditional soil mixes tend to compact quickly since they’re made up of very small particles. As a result, they retain a lot of water which is not ideal for indoor container-based plants which are highly susceptible to root rot and other pitfalls associated with over-watering. Molly’s Aroid Mix is designed to address the primary needs of plants growing in containers, including;
• Proper levels of moisture retention
• Space for free root, water, gas, and nutrient movement
• pH levels that support nutrient uptake
• Free of soil-borne diseases and pathogens
• Enough support to anchor the roots and the plant itself
Do I need to add anything to Molly's Aroid Mix?
No - Molly's Aroid Mix is a complete standalone potting mix. It contains a wide range of organic (alive) and mineral (inert) ingredients that plants require. It does not require the addition of anything else in order to meet the needs of your plants. If you want to mix it with other mixes or additives you can but please note that doing so is not required.
What plants can Molly's Aroid Mix be used for?
Molly's Aroid Mix is made for any indoor plant that prefers an airy, chunky mix that drains quickly and allows plenty of air flow around the roots while resisting compaction which can restrict the flow of air and hinder root development and overall plant health. The mix is well-suited for most indoor plants including tropical plants. If you're unsure as to whether the mix will work for a specific plant just ask us and we'll be quick to respond with a recommendation.
How often should I change Molly's Aroid Mix?
We recommend changing the mix once per year, which often coincides with repotting the plant to accommodate new growth. The mix takes a long time to fully break down and can remain unchanged for longer if needed. If you are repotting or changing the mix, don't worry about the parts of the mix that cling to the root ball - they can be transferred into the new pot and/or mix.
What's the best way to water Molly's Aroid Mix?
Molly’s Aroid Mix generally requires watering every 1-2 weeks, depending on the plant and local environment. The mix is formulated to drain quickly since over-watering a plant is harder to recover from than under-watering a plant, and potted plants are susceptible to root rot. As the mix drains quickly it's important to properly distribute the water throughout the mix. For best results, we recommend making sure that the water pools on top of the mix in the pot and drains uniformly, vs. e.g. finding a small route through the mix and not spreading out. We also recommend bottom-watering the plant once in a while by placing the pot in a small cup/bowl/saucer with an inch or two of water and letting that soak up through the hole in the pot for 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the plant. Doing so will completely rehydrate your plant and potting mix while encouraging strong downward root growth.
How many plants can I pot with a bag of Molly's Aroid Mix?
One 5 dry quart (5.5 liters) bag fills approximately 10 to 12 4-inch pots, or, 6 to 8 5" pots, or, 4-6 6" pots. The mix breaks down very slowly and as such is a premium yet economical solution for your indoor plants.