{"product_id":"calathea-maranta-mix","title":"Calathea \u0026 Maranta Potting Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta Potting Mix – fine-root substrate for prayer plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta Potting Mix is made for plants where fine roots, leaf water balance and consistent moisture all matter. It’s designed for steady moisture and a soft, airy texture that doesn’t turn heavy or compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-root contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports thin roots in small and medium pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e buffers dry swings and keeps moisture more even without feeling heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents a dense, airless mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrayer plant fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits Calathea, Goeppertia, Maranta, Ctenanthe and Stromanthe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe substrate should feel soft and slightly springy, not gritty and loose like cactus soil. Perlite or similar light structure helps prevent the fine fraction from collapsing around roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrayer plants react badly to both drying hard and staying wet without oxygen. Choose a pot close to the root ball and adjust watering to current growth and room conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to get started\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mix is built around structure first. Use it as a complete potting mix, or blend it into a base soil to adjust airflow and drying speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatering should match the pot size and root mass. Check moisture at depth and adjust your routine after the first few cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExtra details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisten dry components before potting so the mix settles evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose pot size for the root ball, not for the top growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-dress with the same mix to reduce surface compaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"5l","offer_id":53298696847690,"sku":"MM-SYBOT03","price":14.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/calathea-and-maranta-soil-01.webp?v=1776359292","url":"https:\/\/fuliagefactory.com\/products\/calathea-maranta-mix","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}