Quick overview
Discover our mixes
Optimal growth starts with the right substrate
Aroid Mix
Our aroid mixes ensure optimal growth with excellent drainage, aeration, moisture balance, nutrient enrichment, pH optimization, and pest resistance, mimicking natural conditions for strong root development.
Anthurium Mix Tree Fern Blend
Our premium Anthurium substrate is engineered for optimal growth, offering balanced air and moisture, nutrient-rich composition, sustained nourishment, enhanced root health, and pH control, all designed to foster vigorous growth and stunning, long-lasting blooms.
Moss Pole Mix
The Moss Pole Mixes, available in Classic and Premium, are designed for optimal climber growth. The Classic mix ensures balanced moisture, drainage, and nutrient supply, while the Premium mix adds tree fern for superior air circulation and root support, making it perfect for Orchids too.
Hoya Mix
A premium Hoya mix provides that provides the perfect blend of air circulation, moisture retention, pH balance, and nutrient delivery, fostering healthy root development and vibrant foliage for optimal Hoya growth.
Tree Fern Fiber
This Premium Tree Fern Fiber is ideal for improving aeration and drainage in tropical plants. Its long-lasting, fibrous structure supports healthy root growth, making it perfect for custom mixes, substrates, and even plant supports.
Sphagnum Moss
This premium Sphagnum Moss offers long fibers, excellent water retention, and natural pH balance, making it ideal for supporting aerial roots, moss poles, and plant propagation.
FAQ
Which substrate is tailored for each type of plant?
The following information is based on our knowledge and experience and should be viewed as a recommendation rather than a strict rule. Feel free to adjust the formulas to suit your convenience, plant preferences, climate, or the specific conditions of your plant environment.
- Alocasias: Aroid Chunky Mix.
- Anthuriums: Anthurium Mix.
- Caladiums: Aroid Core Mix.
- Calatheas: Premium Aroid Mix.
- Cactus & Succulents: Aroid Chunky Mix.
- Common Houseplants: any of our aroid mixes.
- Hoyas: Hoya Mix.
- Monsteras: Aroid Premium Mix.
- Orchids: Moss Pole Mix Premium.
- Philodendrons: Aroid Premium Mix.
- Pothos: Aroid Core Mix.
- Syngonium: Aroid Core Mix.
Unsure which substrate to choose? Try any of our three aroid mix variants—they won’t disappoint your plants.
When to use sphagnum moss and tree fern fiber?
Sphagnum moss is ideal as a substrate media for propagation or as a filler for moss poles. It can also be added as a complement in mixes that require high degrees of moisture.
On the other hand, tree fern fiber is perfect for acclimating plants once you bring them home, particularly anthuriums. In this case, you can plant the newbies directly in tree fern. Fern can also be used for propagation or as a premium addition to other substrates, and it works well as a standalone medium too. Fern is one of the most complete, versatile and outperforming substances for our plans.
Discover alternative materials for your moss poles
The term "moss poles" might suggest that these structures should only be filled with moss. However, we prefer the term "media poles," which better reflects their versatility, even though it's not commonly used in the market. That's why we still refer to them as moss poles, but the more accurate term is media poles. You can use various media in these poles, and we actually recommend using a moss pole mix instead of just sphagnum moss, as it enhances water retention and airflow. Don’t hesitate to experiment and help your plants reach new heights.
What's the life expectancy of your substrates?
1 to 3 years.
The vital role of sustainability
Traditional substrates often rely on non-renewable resources and harmful harvesting practices, leading to ecosystem damage and increased carbon emissions. That’s why it’s essential to choose substrates with sustainability in mind to protect our environment.
At PlantScraper, we prioritize sustainability by using renewable, ethically sourced materials, specially with our most sensitive ingredients, which are Sphagnum Moss from Chile, Tree Fern Fiber from New Zealand, and Peat Moss from Germany. We know that these ingredients are responsibly and ecologically harvested. Additionally, our hand-mixed production process minimizes waste and energy use, ensuring our products nurture both your plants and the planet.
At the end of the day, it’s not just our houseplants that deserve the best care—it's also the plants out there in nature, doing the hard work to sustain our world!
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