The main difference between Molly’s Aroid Mix and traditional soil mixes sold at big-box retailers is how each handles water drainage and general aeration. Traditional soil mixes tend to compact quickly since they’re made up of very small particles.
Molly's Aroid Mix is made for any indoor plant that prefers an airy, chunky mix that drains quickly and allows plenty of air flow around the roots while resisting compaction which can restrict the flow of air and hinder root development and overall p
No - Molly's Aroid Mix is a complete standalone potting mix. It contains a wide range of organic (alive) and mineral (inert) ingredients that plants require. It does not require the addition of anything else in order to meet the needs of your plants.
No, Molly’s Aroid Mix is a soilless potting mix, meaning it does not contain soil but does contain a mix of organic and mineral ingredients. As a soilless medium Molly’s Aroid Mix is free of fertilizer, soil-borne pests, and disease.
No - you do not need to wash the soil off your plant before repotting it. Just shake the root ball and remove as much soil as you can before repotting. The only time you should carefully rinse the root ball is if the plant has a noticeable pest probl
Molly’s Aroid Mix generally requires watering every 1-2 weeks, depending on the plant and local environment. The mix is formulated to drain quickly since over-watering a plant is harder to recover from than under-watering a plant, and potted plants a
We recommend changing the mix once per year, which often coincides with repotting the plant to accommodate new growth. The mix takes a long time to fully break down and can remain unchanged for longer if needed. If you are repotting or changing the m
One 5 dry quart (5.5 liters) bag fills approximately 10 to 12 4-inch pots, or, 6 to 8 5" pots, or, 4-6 6" pots. The mix breaks down very slowly and as such is a premium yet economical solution for your indoor plants.
At different times of the year due to weather conditions the moisture content of Molly’s Aroid Mix can change, which impacts the weight of the product. Molly’s Aroid Mix is always packed by the liter so you will always receive the same volume of mix
This is dolomite (calcium magnesium) which is applied to the bark in the final stages of production. This is beneficial for your plant and if you see this do not wash it out!
In certain conditions, fungi may grow on the bark, either before shipping or in your house if the product is left in warm moist conditions. When this happens you will see a fine whitish-gray layer of fungi on the bark. These are most likely Penicilli
Rhizophagus irregularis and Bacillus pumilus are beneficial fungi and bacteria. Rhizophagus irregularis is a mycorrhizal fungus that acts as an extension of the plant's root system and is more effective in nutrient and water absorption than the roots
Sometimes due to varying moisture levels, Molly’s Aroid Mix may smell strange. It’s natural, organic smell can sometimes be mistaken for a bad smell; other times it may be a musty smell. Sometimes fungi grow in wetter conditions and this can cause a
No. Our raw bark is a by-product of the timber industry. All of the bark that we use is Pinus radiata. Pinus radiata covers 1.8 million hectares of forest in the area we source from and all the forests are completely man-made and renewable as they ar