{"product_id":"calathea-soil-mix","title":"Calathea Soil Mix – Moisture-Balanced Potting Mix for Prayer Plants","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGive your Calathea and other Prayer Plants a light, moisture-balanced growing environment with our \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted Calathea Soil Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated for indoor containers.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Mix Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas and other Prayer Plants are tropical forest-floor plants that naturally grow in warm, humid environments with consistent moisture and organic-rich growing material. Their fine roots need moisture, but they also need oxygen and should never remain in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Calathea Mix is formulated for indoor growing, where lower humidity and changing light levels can make consistent moisture difficult to maintain. \u003cstrong\u003eCoco coir and sphagnum moss\u003c\/strong\u003e help hold moisture between waterings, while \u003cstrong\u003efine pine bark and perlite\u003c\/strong\u003e maintain air space and drainage. \u003cstrong\u003eVermiculite\u003c\/strong\u003e helps retain moisture without making the mix heavy, while \u003cstrong\u003eworm castings\u003c\/strong\u003e add organic matter and gentle nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a \u003cstrong\u003elight, moisture-retentive growing medium that helps maintain consistent moisture while keeping the root zone airy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoco Coir • Pine Bark • Sphagnum Moss • Perlite • Vermiculite • Worm Castings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Calathea potting mix is formulated for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalathea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCtenanthe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStromanthe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaranta (Prayer Plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalathea Orbifolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalathea Medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther commonly grown Prayer Plant varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther tropical plants that prefer a light, moisture-retentive growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the mix regularly rather than following a fixed schedule. Keep the mix \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist but not soggy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water when the surface has begun to dry, then water thoroughly until excess water drains from the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not allow the mix to dry completely. During winter or periods of slower growth, allow the surface to dry slightly more between waterings while continuing to prevent the root ball from becoming completely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid leaving the pot sitting in standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted at Blooming Faith Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur soil mixes are blended in small batches at \u003cstrong\u003eBlooming Faith Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e using carefully selected ingredients. Each blend is formulated around the growing habits of the plants it is designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight. Moisture-retentive. Airy. Made for Prayer Plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural ingredients may vary slightly in color, texture, and particle size from batch to batch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blooming Faith Farm","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Gallon","offer_id":52815618965787,"sku":null,"price":19.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52815618998555,"sku":null,"price":29.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/4003\/7915\/files\/Calathea_Prayer_Plant_Mix.png?v=1786755142","url":"https:\/\/bloomingfaithfarm.com\/products\/calathea-soil-mix","provider":"Blooming Faith Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}