{"product_id":"alocasia-mix","title":"Alocasia mix 8.5 L","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.psc-accordion{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__item{border-top:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__summary{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:24px 0;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:inherit;list-style:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::marker{content:\"\";}\n.psc-accordion__icon{flex-shrink:0;width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s ease;}\n.psc-accordion__item[open] .psc-accordion__icon{transform:rotate(180deg);}\n.psc-accordion__panel{padding:0 0 24px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p{margin:0 0 12px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.psc-accordion__panel ul,.psc-accordion__panel ol{margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:22px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel li{margin-bottom:4px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline!important;text-decoration-thickness:1px!important;text-underline-offset:2px;border-bottom:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;background-image:none!important;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this substrate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Alocasia substrate designed to maintain \u003cstrong\u003erelatively consistent moisture without creating a dense, saturated root zone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula combines a moisture-retentive organic base and coco husk chips with a high proportion of chunky perlite and fibrous tree fern material for oxygen movement around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% chunky perlite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains a substantial aerated mineral fraction throughout the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20% washed and buffered coco husk chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides structured moisture retention through 10-15 mm particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% New Zealand tree fern fibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps distribute moisture through an open fibrous network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited bark fraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10% small 8-15 mm pine bark adds structure without making the mix excessively coarse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-specific recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated around Alocasia moisture behaviour rather than treated as a generic aroid mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory-informed development:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tested sample measured approximately pH 5.7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared in Prague:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured, mixed, inspected and packed by PlantScraper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlocasias grown in pots with effective drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants with active, developing root systems that need both moisture and oxygen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor environments where extremely chunky mixes dry too quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers moving away from dense conventional potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor reservoir-based semi-hydro growing, choose the fine grade of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mineral-substrate-mix-semi-hydro\"\u003emineral substrate mix\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse directly from the bag in a pot with effective drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFill loosely around the roots and tap the pot gently to settle the mix. Do not compress it into a dense mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Check moisture below the surface and avoid repeatedly allowing the entire root zone to become completely dry, while also avoiding permanent saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix contains \u003cstrong\u003eno added fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide a suitable feeding routine according to the plant's growth, season and light levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e bioactive growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e small pine bark, 8-15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e chunky European perlite, approximately 5-15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e washed and buffered coco husk chips, approximately 10-15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand tree fern fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as one \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 L bag\u003c\/strong\u003e or a pack of \u003cstrong\u003ethree 8.5 L bags\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Professional-Grade","offers":[{"title":"1 bag","offer_id":53443586392404,"sku":"ALOMIX8.5","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 bags","offer_id":53443586425172,"sku":"3ALOMIX8.5","price":71.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/8644\/3038\/files\/40_f25dbf11-c885-4b41-9180-fc112127b27c.png?v=1790267636","url":"https:\/\/plantscraper.com\/products\/alocasia-mix","provider":"PlantScraper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}