{"product_id":"perlite-sphagnum-propagation-mix","title":"Sphagnum Propagation Mix","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture-holding with a lighter, more open structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in the mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing a Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\/products\/perlite-sphagnum-propagation-mix","provider":"UrbanJungleSydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}