{"product_id":"soil-ninja-course-pumice","title":"SOIL NINJA COURSE PUMICE","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCoarse Pumice — Soil Ninja\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLooking for Coarse Pumice? This volcanic aggregate is one of the most reliable aerating components available for custom aroid substrate mixes, and a significant upgrade on perlite for any collector serious about their growing setup. Formed when volcanic rock expands under extreme heat and is ground down into chunky, porous fragments, coarse pumice delivers exceptional drainage and aeration in a durable, stable format that earns its place in the pot long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe key advantage of pumice over perlite is density. Perlite is notoriously prone to floating to the surface of the pot with repeated watering, gradually disrupting the air chambers it was added to create. Coarse pumice is significantly denser, staying evenly distributed throughout the mix and maintaining consistent aeration around the root zone over time — a meaningful difference for rare Alocasia where root environment stability directly supports healthy, sustained growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIts porous structure also allows water carrying dissolved minerals and nutrients to travel into drier areas of the pot without compromising airflow, and creates a high surface area for roots to wrap around comfortably as they develop. Coarse pumice is particularly well suited to larger, more established specimens with thicker, mature root systems, or as a structural aggregate in a custom chunky aroid mix where serious drainage is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVolcanic origin — formed by extreme heat expansion, not manufactured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSignificantly denser than perlite — stays evenly distributed through the mix over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDoes not float to the surface with watering — maintains consistent air chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHighly porous — nutrients and water travel into drier areas of the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHigh surface area — roots wrap and anchor comfortably around each fragment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExcellent drainage and aeration — reduces stagnant pockets and root rot risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest suited to larger specimens with mature, thicker root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFeatured component in Soil Ninja's Aroid Bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePair with zeolite and fine bark for a custom aroid mix, or use alongside the Premium Alocasia Blend to open up drainage for established plants in larger pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"2.5 Litre","offer_id":57372494135644,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/Soil-Ninja-V2-Coarse-Pumice.jpg?v=1776345602","url":"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/soil-ninja-course-pumice","provider":"The Alocasia Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}