{"title":"LECA (Expanded Clay)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLECA (Expanded Clay) is a lightweight, porous growing medium that improves aeration and drainage. It supports strong root development, prevents waterlogging, and creates a stable, oxygen-rich environment for healthy, resilient plant growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"csn-tropical-treasure-mix-25-litres","title":"CSN Tropical Treasure Mix - 2.5 Litres","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystal Star Nursery CSN Tropical Treasure Mix is a multi-purpose premium tropical mix and structured growing medium for potted tropical plants, designed to keep the root zone airy and well drained. It’s a ready-to-go potting substrate for growers who want dependable root-zone structure in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a coarse mix with a chunky texture that’s built around breathability. In day-to-day plant care, the open structure supports optimal root aeration and helps lower the risk of soggy feet, especially in pots that can compact or stay overly wet. The result is a cleaner, more structured growing medium that supports strong root function as plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCSN Tropical Treasure Mix is made from leca (expanded clay), coconut husk, New Zealand sphagnum moss, Orchiata (pinus radiata), charcoal, pumice, and akadama. Together, those inputs create a premium tropical mix that holds its texture and stays open over time, so airflow through the media stays consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredients are selected for balanced structure and moisture control. Akadama supports a root zone that holds moisture evenly while still staying airy, which can support fine-root growth. Coconut husk helps keep air spaces open while holding usable moisture films, which supports more consistent root conditions in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical Treasure Mix is positioned as a hassle-free solution for botanical treasures and the growers who care for them. It suits a wide range of tropical and indoor plants where consistent structure matters, especially when you want a dependable, breathable tropical mix that keeps the root zone from feeling dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor growers who care about long-term structure, this multi-purpose premium tropical mix is designed to expand, anchor, and stabilize root systems so plants feel secure in the pot during growth and establishment. It’s also offered in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging that is made from 100% renewable energy, for a practical option with less waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong fit for collectors and plant parents who prefer a premium, ready-to-go substrate for potted tropical plants and indoor container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct benefits: Better Aeration; Drainage Support; Watering Balance; Root Development; Consistent Performance; Overfeeding Protection; Ready to Use; Wide Plant Use; Indoor; Outdoor; Flowering Stage; Vegetative Stage; Soilless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from: LECA (Expanded Clay); Coconut Husk; New Zealand Sphagnum Moss; Pinus Radiata; Charcoal; Pumice; Akadama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Star Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45163468554396,"sku":"628719009000","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/0300\/8412\/files\/csn-tropical-treasure-mix-2-5-litres.png?v=1778018264"},{"product_id":"forbidden-cereal-soilless-houseplant-potting-mix","title":"Forbidden Cereal Soilless Houseplant Potting Mix - 7.1 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003eForbidden Cereal Soilless Houseplant Potting Mix is a soilless houseplant potting mix for aroid tropical houseplants, built to make watering more forgiving in containers. It’s a peat-free and soil-free blend that works as a soilless potting mix when you want a structured, airy root zone for indoor and outdoor potted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extra chunky mix is designed to help stop overwatering problems while restoring plant growth. The open texture is made to keep air moving through the pot, which supports healthier roots and helps prevent root rot. When roots stay active, plants are better positioned to push steady growth instead of stalling after repeated wet cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get a clean, purposeful feature set that fits modern houseplant care. It’s fertilizer free and pH neutral, so the medium stays focused on structure rather than acting like a pre-charged soil. It’s also described as pest free, which matters when you’re potting up indoors and want a cleaner experience from bag to pot. For plant spaces shared with pets, it’s listed as pet friendly and non toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “8 premium organic ingredients” are selected for both airflow and moisture balance. The blend includes hand-picked, heat-treated Douglas fir bark (orchid bark), a mix of fine and coarse perlite, triple-rinsed coco coir and fibers, coco chips, horticultural charcoal (biochar), nutrient-rich worm castings, and leca expanded clay balls, with separated New Zealand sphagnum moss layered on top. It’s made in small batches to help keep the ingredient distribution even throughout the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForbidden Cereal Soilless Houseplant Potting Mix is positioned as a versatile option for indoor and outdoor potted plants, including popular tropicals like monstera, pothos, philodendron, anthurium, alocasia, hoya, and orchids. 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