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Tree fern fiber, orchid bark, perlite, charcoal, worm castings and coco chips for a chunky aroid mix
What Each Ingredient Does in Hendo Chunky Aroid Mix
Tree fern fiber, orchid bark, coco chips, perlite, charcoal and worm castings all have different jobs. Here’s why we use them together. Read more...
Checking the soil moisture of a healthy Monstera before watering
How to Know When Your Monstera Needs Water
Skip the rigid watering schedule. Use the substrate, pot weight, roots and growing conditions to decide when your Monstera needs water. Read more...
Close-up of fibrous tree fern fiber used in an aroid potting mix
Tree Fern Fiber: What It Does in an Aroid Mix
A closer look at tree fern fiber and why it can be useful for creating an airy, moisture-buffering root environment. Read more...
Healthy Monstera roots compared with dark rotted roots
Root Rot Explained: Why It Happens and How to Reduce the Risk
Root rot is more complicated than simply 'too much water.' Learn how moisture, oxygen, roots and microbes interact. Read more...
Healthy variegated Monstera growing in a clear pot filled with chunky aroid mix
Why Chunky Soil Mixes Help Aroids Grow Better
Learn why Monstera, Philodendron and other aroids often perform better in an airy, chunky substrate built around healthy roots. Read more...