leafy™ Alocasia - 003 Airy & Moisture retaining Mix

leafy™ Alocasia - 003 Airy & Moisture retaining Mix– a perfectly balanced soil-free  blend that offers superior aeration, drainage, and moisture retention, specifically designed to meet the needs of your Alocasia plants. Alocasias have a mix of fine and thick roots, making them more particular than other aroids. That’s why we’ve crafted this mix with 8 premium ingredients to help your plant thrive without the risk of root rot or soil compaction.

Why is this a good mix for Alocasias ?

⭐️ Superior Drainage with Optimal Moisture Retention:Leafy’s Alocasia Mix keeps your plant’s roots healthy by offering excellent drainage while retaining just the right amount of moisture. Unlike common potting mixes, this blend prevents the soil from drying out completely.

⭐️ Enhanced Aeration for Healthy Roots:With ingredients like perlite and pumice, this mix stays light and airy, preventing soil compaction. This ensures your Alocasia’s roots get the oxygen they need to grow strong and healthy.

⭐️Ideal Texture for Alocasia Roots:Our mix is refined to support the finer roots of Alocasias, avoiding the chunkiness of typical Aroid mixes that can dry out too quickly.

What's in the mix ?

🌱Coco Coir: Provides excellent water retention while maintaining a light soil structure.

🌱Coco Chip: Adds texture and helps with moisture retention and aeration.

🌱Fine Orchid Bark: Increases aeration and mimics the plant’s natural environment, encouraging healthy root growth.

🌱Vermiculite: Aids in moisture retention and improves the soil’s structure.

 🌱Perlite: Keeps the mix light and airy, promoting strong root development.

🌱Horticultural Charcoal: Filters impurities and keeps the soil fresh and healthy.

🌱Pumice: Improves drainage and prevents soil from becoming too compacted.

🌱Secret Ingredient Magic: This secret ingredient provides silica and essential minerals while offering effective insect-repellent capabilities.

💡 Can I use this mix for other plants? : Absolutely! While it’s tailored for Alocasias, it also works well for Caladiums and Colocasias.

 💡How often should I water my Alocasia with this mix?A: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid letting it dry out completely. Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry to the touch.

💡 Does this mix contain fertilizer?: No, this mix doesn’t contain fertilizer. We recommend supplementing with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season to ensure your Alocasia gets all the nutrients it needs.

💡To achieve exceptional results, combine the Alocasia 003 Mix with our tall ventilated clear pots  or the Ultimate clear pot set . 

💡Each 3L bag of our Alocasia 003 Mix fills approximately 2.5 of our 14cm tall ventilated pots, 3.5 of our 12cm pots, or 7 of our 10cm pot.

💡Checkout our bucket shovel soil scoop that Simplifies the repotting process, ensuring precision and reducing soil spillage.

❗️Please note that due to quarantine regulations, we are unable to deliver this blend to certain states, including Tasmania (TAS), Western Australia (WA), and Northern Territory (NT).

❗️Maximum 4 bags in a single order. If you order more than 4 bags , extra postage will apply.