Soil & Garden Mixes
Compare Aroid Mix for an open root environment, Potting Mix for general soil-grown plants and moisture-retentive Vege Mix for edible containers. Choose 5L or 25L bags; Aroid Mix also offers Fine and Chunky textures. Browse individual growing-media ingredients below, or compare the blends and estimate pot volume.
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Aroid Mix
Price range: $12.99 through $45.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Coco Coir (5L)
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Horticultural Perlite (5L)
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LECA Clay Balls (5L)
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Orchiata Pinus Radiata Bark (5L)
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Potting Mix
Price range: $12.99 through $45.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Pumice (5L)
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Vege Mix
Price range: $12.99 through $45.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Which soil mix for which plant?
Pick the mix by what you grow. All three mixes come in 5L and 25L bags.
| You're growing | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Monstera, philodendron, anthurium, alocasia, hoya, pothos | Aroid Mix (Chunky) | No soil at all: bark, coco chips, pumice and perlite drain fast and let roots breathe |
| Young aroids, small pots, succulents and cacti | Aroid Mix (Fine) | Same ingredients in smaller pieces, so it drains fast without leaving big air gaps in small pots |
| Most other houseplants: ferns, palms, flowering plants, general foliage | Potting Mix | Peat-based soil with bark, pumice and perlite so it stays loose instead of compacting |
| Chilli, tomatoes, herbs, leafy greens, strawberries | Vege Mix | Holds the most water and organic matter, with the highest biochar content for steady feeding |
| Orchids in baskets or slotted pots | Orchiata bark | Chunky New Zealand pine bark that doesn't break down quickly |
Not sure? Our Which Mix tool asks a few questions about your plant and recommends one.
Why ordinary potting soil struggles in Singapore
Most indoor plants here die from too much water, not too little. Our humidity means pots dry out slowly, and dense supermarket soil stays wet for days. Roots sitting in wet, airless soil rot, and the first sign you see is usually yellowing leaves or a plant that wilts even though the soil is damp.
Every Sprout Lab mix is built around drainage first. Pumice and perlite keep the mix open, pine bark stops it collapsing as it ages, and biochar holds nutrients so they don't wash straight out with every watering.
Add-ins: what each one fixes
| Add-in | Fixes | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| Perlite | Poor drainage, compacted soil | Your existing soil stays wet too long; mix in to lighten it |
| Pumice | Compaction over time | You want drainage that doesn't float to the top or break down |
| LECA | Overwatering, soil pests | You're moving a plant to semi-hydro or want a soil-free setup |
| Coco coir | Mix drying out too fast | A plant needs more moisture held around its roots |
| Orchiata bark | Mixes that are too fine for big roots | Potting orchids, or adding chunk to a mature aroid's mix |
5L or 25L?
A 5L bag is enough for one or two medium pots. Take 25L if you're repotting several plants at once, potting up a large plant, or setting up a balcony vegetable garden.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Aroid Mix for succulents?
Yes. The Fine version is what we recommend for succulents and cacti. It drains as fast as a cactus mix but holds a little more moisture between waterings, which suits indoor succulents in Singapore.
Do the mixes contain fertiliser?
No added fertiliser. Aroid Mix has no soil at all, so start feeding with a liquid fertiliser such as Plant GROW once roots have settled. Vege Mix contains organic soil and the most biochar, which holds nutrients and releases them slowly, but fruiting plants still need regular feeding.
How often should I repot?
Most houseplants need fresh mix every 12–18 months, or sooner if water starts pooling on the surface or roots grow out of the drainage holes.
Do you deliver soil in Singapore?
Yes, every mix ships islandwide. Order online and we deliver to your door.