Aroid Blend- Potting Soil For Indoor Plants
Support healthy tropical roots with Maya Growing Mediums Aroid Soil. Made in North Vancouver, this chunky, peat-moss-free potting mix is designed for Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium, Pothos and other aroids that prefer generous airflow around their roots.
The blend combines coco coir, coco chips, multiple grades of perlite, bark, sphagnum moss, charcoal, worm castings and biochar. Its open structure balances moisture retention with drainage and helps reduce the compaction associated with finer indoor potting soils.
Chunky Aroid Soil for Tropical Houseplants
Many aroids naturally grow by climbing trees, spreading across forest floors or establishing roots in loose organic material. Their thicker roots often benefit from a growing medium with larger air spaces than conventional all-purpose potting soil provides.
Maya Aroid Soil combines moisture-retaining ingredients with coarse structural components. Coco coir and sphagnum moss help hold moisture, while bark, coco chips, perlite and charcoal create drainage channels and airflow throughout the root zone.
Chunky Structure
Bark and coco chips create larger spaces that allow air to circulate around substantial aroid roots.
Balanced Moisture
Coco coir and sphagnum moss help maintain moisture without creating an excessively dense mix.
Root Aeration
Fine and coarse perlite support drainage and help maintain oxygen around the root system.
Which Plants Is This Aroid Mix For?
This blend is designed for aroids, tropical climbers and plants with aerial roots or a semi-epiphytic growth habit.
- Monstera
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Alocasia and Colocasia
- Rhaphidophora
- Syngonium
- Epipremnum and Pothos
- Scindapsus
- Hoya
- Amydrium
- Homalomena
- Other tropical plants with thick or aerial roots
Why You’ll Love It
- Chunky potting mix for aroids and tropical climbers
- Supports drainage and root aeration
- Helps reduce compaction around thicker roots
- Balances moisture retention with an open structure
- Contains fine and coarse perlite
- Made with coco coir, coco chips and bark
- Contains sphagnum moss, charcoal and biochar
- Includes nutrient-rich worm castings
- Made without conventional peat moss
- Made in North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Available in Vancouver and online across Canada
What’s in Maya Aroid Soil?
Bark and Coco Chips
Provide the chunky physical structure needed to maintain larger air spaces around roots.
Coir and Sphagnum
Help distribute and retain moisture throughout the mix while the coarse ingredients support drainage.
Castings and Biochar
Provide gentle nutrient support and contribute to the living growing environment.
Ingredients
Coco Coir, Coco Chips, Fir Bark Fines, Fine Perlite, Coarse Perlite, Fir Bark, Sustainably Harvested Pine Bark, Sustainably Harvested Sphagnum Moss, Charcoal Pieces, Worm Castings, Biochar and Phos-Pillar.
Formulas can change. Refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient and use information.
How to Use
- Select a clean container with adequate drainage holes.
- Remove the plant from its existing pot and gently loosen tightly circling roots.
- Remove loose, compacted or deteriorated old soil without unnecessarily damaging healthy roots.
- Add Maya Aroid Soil and position the plant at approximately its previous growing depth.
- Fill around the roots while allowing the chunky mix to retain its naturally open structure.
- Water thoroughly and allow all excess water to drain.
- Place the plant in suitable light and monitor moisture before watering again.
Do not compress the blend excessively when repotting. Its open spaces are an important part of the drainage and aeration it provides.
Available Sizes
- Small — 3 litres: Approximately five 4-inch nursery pots or one 6-inch nursery pot.
- Large — 8.5 litres: Approximately six 4-inch nursery pots and five 6-inch nursery pots.
Potting estimates are approximate and will vary according to container shape, root-ball size and the amount of existing soil retained.
Safe Handling and Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not consume.
- Wash hands after handling.
- Avoid breathing dust and use in a well-ventilated area.
Aroid Soil FAQ
What is aroid soil?
Aroid soil is a chunky growing medium designed to provide drainage and airflow around the thicker roots of plants such as Monstera, Philodendron and Anthurium.
Can I use this soil for Monstera?
Yes. Maya identifies Monstera as one of the primary plant groups suited to its Aroid Blend.
Is this suitable for Philodendron and Pothos?
Yes. The blend is designed for Philodendron, Epipremnum or Pothos, Scindapsus and other tropical climbing plants that appreciate an airy root environment.
Is Maya Aroid Soil peat-free?
Maya describes the blend as peat-moss-free. It does contain sustainably harvested sphagnum moss, which is botanically and commercially distinct from conventional sphagnum peat moss.
Does chunky aroid soil prevent root rot?
A chunky growing medium can help reduce compaction and prolonged wet conditions, but it cannot guarantee that root rot will not occur. Watering, drainage holes, light, temperature and overall plant health also matter.
Where can I buy aroid soil in Vancouver?
Shop Maya Growing Mediums Aroid Soil at The Local Boom in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, or order online for delivery across Canada.