{"title":"Aroid Mix","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"206\"\u003eROOTLABS Aroid Mix Professional - 8 L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eHelps prevent root rot and compacted soil in Monstera, Philodendron \u0026amp; Anthuriums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eA professional-grade substrate engineered for aroids that demand excellent drainage, root oxygenation, and long-term structural stability. Designed for growers who want consistent results without the guesswork of DIY mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e• Promotes root oxygenation\u003cbr data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"520\"\u003e• Fast drainage with balanced moisture retention\u003cbr data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"571\"\u003e• Chunky, stable structure that resists compaction\u003cbr data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"624\"\u003e• Ideal for Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium \u0026amp; other aroids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eWhat’s in the mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eROOTLABS Aroid Mix is a precision-blended substrate made from:\u003cbr\u003e• Coarse orchid bark for structure and airflow\u003cbr data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e• LECA for drainage and root aeration\u003cbr data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e• Perlite to reduce weight and balance moisture\u003cbr data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e• Worm castings for gentle, slow-release nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"969\"\u003eBlended in fixed ratios for consistency and repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e• Monstera (all sizes)\u003cbr data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003e• Philodendron (including climbers)\u003cbr data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e• Anthurium\u003cbr data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e• Alocasia\u003cbr data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e• Other chunky-rooted aroids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e• Seedlings\u003cbr data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003e• Fine-rooted plants\u003cbr data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e• Succulents or cacti\u003cbr data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e• Plants that prefer constantly wet media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e• Use as a complete substrate straight from the bag\u003cbr data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003e• Can be blended with extra bark or LECA for very large plants or high-airflow environments\u003cbr data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e• Always use pots with drainage holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eHow to water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e• Water thoroughly until runoff\u003cbr data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e• Allow the top 3–5 cm of the mix to dry before watering again\u003cbr data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003e• Never keep the mix constantly wet\u003cbr data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e• Watering frequency depends on pot size, light, airflow, and season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003eVolume \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e• Volume: 10 litres (loose fill)\u003cbr data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003e• Lightweight and easy to handle\u003cbr data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e• One bag fills approximately:\u003cbr\u003e– 1 large pot\u003cbr data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003e– 2-3 medium pots\u003cbr data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e– Several small pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eWhy ROOTLABS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003e• Professionally blended — no guesswork\u003cbr data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e• Consistent particle size throughout the bag\u003cbr data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e• Holds structure over time without collapsing\u003cbr data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e• Designed for South African indoor and greenhouse conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003eFor best results, pair with a balanced fertiliser and occasional calcium and magnesium supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rootlabs-aroid-mix-professional-structural-substrate-8l","title":"ROOTLABS Aroid Mix – Professional Structural Substrate (5L)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"206\"\u003eROOTLABS Aroid Mix Professional  (5L)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunky, oxygen-rich mix that prevents root rot and keeps roots healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eA professional-grade substrate engineered for aroids that demand excellent drainage, root oxygenation, and long-term structural stability. Designed for growers who want consistent results without the guesswork of DIY mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Promotes root oxygenation\u003cbr data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"520\"\u003e• Fast drainage with balanced moisture retention\u003cbr data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"571\"\u003e• Chunky, stable structure that resists compaction\u003cbr data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"624\"\u003e• Ideal for Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium \u0026amp; other aroids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eWhat’s in the mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eROOTLABS Aroid Mix is a precision-blended substrate made from:\u003cbr\u003e• Coarse orchid bark for structure and airflow\u003cbr data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e• LECA for drainage and root aeration\u003cbr data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e• Perlite to reduce weight and balance moisture\u003cbr data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e• Worm castings for gentle, slow-release nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"969\"\u003eBlended in fixed ratios for consistency and repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e• Monstera (all sizes)\u003cbr data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003e• Philodendron (including climbers)\u003cbr data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e• Anthurium\u003cbr data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e• Alocasia\u003cbr data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e• Other chunky-rooted aroids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e• Seedlings\u003cbr data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003e• Fine-rooted plants\u003cbr data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e• Succulents or cacti\u003cbr data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e• Plants that prefer constantly wet media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e• Use as a complete substrate straight from the bag\u003cbr data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003e• Can be blended with extra bark or LECA for very large plants or high-airflow environments\u003cbr data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e• Always use pots with drainage holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eHow to water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e• Water thoroughly until runoff\u003cbr data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e• Allow the top 3–5 cm of the mix to dry before watering again\u003cbr data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003e• Never keep the mix constantly wet\u003cbr data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e• Watering frequency depends on pot size, light, airflow, and season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003eVolume \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e• Volume: 5 litres (loose fill)\u003cbr data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003e• Lightweight and easy to handle\u003cbr data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e• One bag fills approximately:\u003cbr\u003e– 1 large pot\u003cbr data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003e– 2 - 3 medium pots\u003cbr data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e– Several small pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eWhy ROOTLABS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003e• Professionally blended - no guesswork\u003cbr data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e• Consistent particle size throughout the bag\u003cbr data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e• Holds structure over time without collapsing\u003cbr data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e• Designed for South African indoor and greenhouse conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003eRecommended with this product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003e• ROOTLABS Premium Sphagnum Moss\u003cbr data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e•\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rootlabs.co.za\/collections\/rootlabs-leca-8l\"\u003e ROOTLABS LECA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROOTLABS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47347649806594,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/2400\/2050\/files\/20._rootlabs_aroid_MIx_Sku.png?v=1776329146"},{"product_id":"rootlabs-aroid-pro-grower-bundle-24l","title":"ROOTLABS Aroid Pro Grower Bundle – 15L","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eROOTLABS Pro Grower Bundle – 15L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eSave R77 compared to buying individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eSerious growers don’t repot one plant at a time. This bundle gives you 24L of ROOTLABS Aroid Mix for proper repotting sessions and collectors who want consistent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e3 × 5L ROOTLABS Aroid Mix\u003cbr data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eTotal: 15 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eWhy this bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eSave R77 vs buying individually\u003cbr data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eBest value per litre\u003cbr data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eIdeal for multiple repots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eProfessional Substrates. 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