{"title":"Soil \u0026 Substrates","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy coco coir + perlite mixes, prepared by hand and packed to order in 5 L bags. Choose 50\/50 for self-watering setups or 70\/30 for regular pots with drainage. Shipping within Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil\"\u003eExplore my soil recipe and growing tips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coco-perlite-50-50-self-watering-mix-5-l","title":"Coco + Perlite 50\/50 — Self-Watering Mix · 5 L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy two-ingredient mix, prepared for your self-watering setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA loose blend of 50% buffered coco coir and 50% perlite by volume. The coco holds moisture around the roots, while the generous perlite content helps keep the mix open. This is the ratio I use when a reservoir supplies the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose 50\/50 if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou grow in a self-watering pot or a compatible wick-and-reservoir system and want a ready-mixed version of my recipe. Follow your pot’s reservoir and wick instructions, and check that moisture reaches the root zone. More perlite does not make a plant immune to overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a regular pot with drainage? My 70\/30 blend offers more moisture storage between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePersonally prepared by me\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag is mixed and packed to order. I rinse the coco coir by hand before mixing it with perlite. You get my coco + perlite recipe, already mixed and supplied slightly moist, ready for potting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe mix behind my plant collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI use coco coir and perlite for almost all the plants I grow at home. I’ve had success with Alocasias, Calatheas, Anthuriums, amaryllis and orchids, adapting the ratio and watering to each setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a versatile growing medium, but it isn’t one watering routine for every plant. Match your pot, light and moisture levels to the species. Orchids vary widely in their root and airflow needs; this fine mix is not a direct substitute for orchid bark in every setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDon’t forget to feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoco + perlite is a growing medium, not a complete fertilizer. Use a complete fertilizer formulated for coco\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the calcium, magnesium and micronutrients your plants need. Follow the fertilizer label and adjust feeding to your water and growing conditions. Buffering does not replace ongoing nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffered coco coir and horticultural perlite — just two substrate ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 litres of loose mix, measured by volume, not weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied slightly moist and pre-mixed. Gently fluff and redistribute the ingredients before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within Canada. Plants, pots and fertilizer are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toshplants.com\/pages\/soil\"\u003eRead my full coco + perlite guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pot selection, feeding and watering tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct images are generated packaging mockups. Actual packaging and the natural appearance of the mix may vary.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosh Plants","offers":[{"title":"5 L","offer_id":49415517339787,"sku":"TP-COCO-5050-5L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5434\/7659\/files\/toshplants-coco-perlite-50-50-5l.png?v=1789784759"},{"product_id":"coco-perlite-70-30-regular-pot-mix-5-l","title":"Coco + Perlite 70\/30 — Regular Pot Mix · 5 L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe coco + perlite recipe I reach for in regular pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft, loose blend of 70% buffered coco coir and 30% perlite by volume. The higher coco content holds more moisture between waterings than my 50\/50 recipe, while perlite helps maintain an open structure around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose 70\/30 if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou water from above and use pots with drainage holes. Water the mix evenly, let excess drain away and check moisture below the surface before watering again. Choose a pot suited to the root system and avoid packing the mix tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing with a self-watering reservoir? My 50\/50 blend is the starting recipe I use for that setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePersonally prepared by me\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag is mixed and packed to order. I rinse the coco coir by hand before mixing it with perlite. You get my coco + perlite recipe, already mixed and supplied slightly moist, ready for potting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe mix behind my plant collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI use coco coir and perlite for almost all the plants I grow at home. I’ve had success with Alocasias, Calatheas, Anthuriums, amaryllis and orchids, adapting the ratio and watering to each setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a versatile growing medium, but it isn’t one watering routine for every plant. Match your pot, light and moisture levels to the species. Orchids vary widely in their root and airflow needs; this fine mix is not a direct substitute for orchid bark in every setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDon’t forget to feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoco + perlite is a growing medium, not a complete fertilizer. Use a complete fertilizer formulated for coco\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the calcium, magnesium and micronutrients your plants need. Follow the fertilizer label and adjust feeding to your water and growing conditions. Buffering does not replace ongoing nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffered coco coir and horticultural perlite — just two substrate ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 litres of loose mix, measured by volume, not weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied slightly moist and pre-mixed. Gently fluff and redistribute the ingredients before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within Canada. Plants, pots and fertilizer are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toshplants.com\/pages\/soil\"\u003eRead my full coco + perlite guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pot selection, feeding and watering tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct images are generated packaging mockups. Actual packaging and the natural appearance of the mix may vary.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosh Plants","offers":[{"title":"5 L","offer_id":49415517601931,"sku":"TP-COCO-7030-5L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5434\/7659\/files\/toshplants-coco-perlite-70-30-5l.png?v=1789784778"}],"url":"https:\/\/toshplants.com\/collections\/soil-substrates.oembed","provider":"TOSHPLANTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}