Our budget-friendly base for the same three-part mix we swear by — just combine it with coarse perlite and coco coir croutons and you're good to go. Don't let the cactus label fool you; that just means it's already formulated to drain well, which is exactly what aroids want. It's a great option when you're potting up a large collection and don't want to break the bank on every bag of soil.

The base of our go-to aroid mix. We combine Ocean Forest with coarse perlite and coco coir croutons for a chunky, well-draining blend that our plants love. It's a premium soil with a rich ingredient list that gives your aroids a strong nutritional start, and it plays nicely with amendments without getting too dense or compacted. If you want to mix your own aroid soil at home, this is where we'd tell you to start.

The third piece of our go-to soil mix — we combine this with a quality potting soil and coarse perlite for a chunky, well-draining aroid mix that just works. We made the switch from orchid bark and haven't looked back. The croutons are a more consistent size than most orchid bark, and unlike bark they work well in both smaller and larger pots without overwhelming the mix. If you've been using orchid bark and feeling like the sizing is hit or miss, these are worth trying.

The only perlite we use, and we go through a lot of it. The large, coarse size is key — it creates the chunky, well-draining mix that aroids thrive in without compacting over time the way finer perlite can. We use it in all of our soil mixes and it's the same perlite we mix with Fluval Stratum for growing corms.

Our secret weapon for sprouting corms. We mix Fluval Stratum with perlite to create a light, airy substrate that drains well while still holding just enough moisture to encourage strong root development. If you've had trouble getting corms to take off, this mix is worth trying.

Our recommended fertilizer for aroids. This concentrated liquid formula is specifically designed for tropical foliage plants, so it's not a generic all-purpose feed — it's dialed in for exactly the kind of plants we grow. A little goes a long way with the concentrate, and the results show in the leaves. If you want vibrant, healthy foliage on your aroids, this is what we reach for.

A systemic treatment that works from the inside out — insects ingest it through the plant, making it great for mealybugs, aphids, scale, and more. A few important notes: it can harm bees so stick to indoor plants only, it won't work on spider mites and can actually make mite populations worse, and it's not for edible plants. Used correctly on indoor ornamentals, it's a solid addition to your pest control rotation.

A solid option to keep in your pest control rotation for thrips, mealybugs, aphids, spider mites, and more. Insecticidal soap works differently than other treatments, which is exactly why rotating it matters — you're hitting pests with a different mode of action each time and reducing the chance they build resistance. Ready to use straight from the bottle.

Our go-to for a quick knockdown when spider mites make an appearance. It's safe to use directly on plants indoors and out, so you don't have to worry about moving anything outside to treat. Keep a can on hand — when you spot mites, the faster you act the better.

A great option to have in your spider mite treatment rotation. Mites are notoriously stubborn — they require multiple treatments to fully eliminate, and they can develop resistance if you rely on the same product every time. Rotating Captain Jack's with other treatments helps prevent that resistance from building up and keeps your approach effective.

A versatile concentrate that pulls double duty — effective against a range of common pests and fungal issues, making it a smart one to keep on your shelf year round. Another good option to rotate into your spider mite treatment schedule, and useful any time you're dealing with fungal concerns on your aroids. A little goes a long way with the concentrate.

Takes the guesswork out of watering completely. Whether you tend to overwater, underwater, or just have too many pots to stick your finger in every single one — this little tool is a game changer. It's especially handy if you're newer to aroids and still learning how thirsty your plants actually are. Just push the probe into the soil and get an instant read, no batteries required. It's even available in PINK!

These are the exact grow lights we use in our own setup, and we love them for our alocasias! Barrina's T8 strips put out a full spectrum 5000K daylight white that mimics natural sunlight beautifully — perfect for keeping tropical foliage plants happy indoors. They're energy efficient, easy to link together, and come in 2, 3, and 4ft lengths so you can fit them to almost any shelf or growing space.

If you've struggled to keep traditional moss poles moist, these are a game changer. The D-shape design holds sphagnum moss securely and stays hydrated so much more easily than coco coir or solid poles. We've seen incredible root attachment and aerial root growth on our plants using these! They're also extendable. Available in 24", 40", and 60" sizes.