{"title":"Propagation Mixes","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the propagation mix that suits your growing setup. Coir Propagation Mix is available now. Sphagnum Propagation Mix is being prepared and will appear here once its sizes and price are finalised.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"propagation-mix-1","title":"Coir Propagation Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the propagation mix I use for cuttings that need consistent moisture without being kept in a heavy or waterlogged medium. It is particularly well suited to aroids and Anthuriums, but can be used for a wide range of soft to medium stem cuttings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mix is made with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70–75% coco coir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoarse perlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The coco coir holds enough moisture around the cutting to help prevent it drying out while roots are developing, while the coarse perlite adds air spaces through the mix and helps excess water move through more freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI also add a small amount of fertiliser to the mix, so that some nutrients are available once new roots begin to establish. The mix is supplied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eready to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and does not need anything added before propagation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroid cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthurium propagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron and Monstera cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft to medium stem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly rooting plants that benefit from a moisture-retentive propagation medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in the mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoco coir:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 70–75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoarse perlite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25–30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightly amended with a small amount of fertiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the cutting into the mix and keep it evenly moist while roots are developing. The aim is to maintain consistent moisture around the cutting without leaving the mix saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is designed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemporary propagation medium rather than a permanent potting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Once a cutting has developed roots and begins producing active new growth, I recommend moving it into a mix better suited to its longer-term needs, such as an Anthurium Mix or Aroid Mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBag size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. fills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked Dry for Easier Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mix is packed relatively dry to reduce unnecessary shipping weight and make it easier to store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stated volume refers to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximate amount of prepared mix after hydration and fluffing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not the compressed volume inside the shipping bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the bag carefully and avoid breathing airborne dust. Lightly dampening the mix before handling can help reduce dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation Mix is prepared and packed to order. Please allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for preparation before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard shipping is recommended as the more economical option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress shipping is available when a faster carrier service is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenhouse collection is available from Coogee. Please wait for your Ready to Collect email before booking your collection appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping time begins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the preparation period. Choosing Express shipping speeds up the carrier’s delivery service but does not remove the 2–3 business day preparation time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot designs and capacities vary, so all pot-fill quantities should be treated as approximate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Jungle Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":51811001794838,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":51811001827606,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":51811001860374,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X Large","offer_id":51811001893142,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/0054\/5814\/files\/exec-7c4ad4f1-669d-4d94-b779-7b7869cf0ecf.png?v=1789417291"},{"product_id":"perlite-sphagnum-propagation-mix","title":"Sphagnum Propagation Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture-holding with a lighter, more open structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrban Jungle Sydney Sphagnum Moss + Perlite Propagation Mix combines approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% sphagnum moss and 25% coarse perlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create a light propagation medium that holds moisture while maintaining air around developing roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSphagnum moss is widely used for rooting and propagation because it can stay moist around developing roots without behaving like a dense potting mix. Adding coarse perlite opens the medium further, improving drainage and creating additional air spaces through the mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI like this type of medium for cuttings that respond well to a consistently humid root zone, particularly aroids and plants being rooted from nodes, stem sections or small cuttings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroid propagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron and Monstera cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthurium propagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNodes and stem sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall cuttings requiring consistent moisture during rooting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in the mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSphagnum moss:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoarse perlite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisten the mix before use so that the sphagnum is evenly damp but not dripping wet. Position the cutting or node in the medium and maintain consistent moisture while roots develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping the mix permanently saturated. Good ventilation is particularly important when propagating in enclosed or high-humidity conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce a strong root system has formed and the plant begins establishing active growth, transfer it into a suitable longer-term potting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing a Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBag size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. fills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 100 mm pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot designs and root-ball sizes vary, so all pot-fill quantities are approximate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Jungle Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":51877416567062,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":51877416599830,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":51877416632598,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XLarge","offer_id":51877416665366,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/0054\/5814\/files\/sphagnum-perlite-shopify-square.png?v=1789416644"}],"url":"https:\/\/urbanjunglesydney.com\/collections\/propagation-mixes.oembed","provider":"UrbanJungleSydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}