{"product_id":"soil-ninja-course-zeolite","title":"SOIL NINJA COURSE ZEOLITE","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eZeolite — Soil Ninja\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLooking for Zeolite? This naturally occurring mineral aggregate — sourced as Clinoptilolite — is one of the most technically impressive components you can add to a rare Alocasia substrate mix. Unlike inert aggregates that simply occupy space, zeolite is an active participant in your soil ecosystem, working hard between waterings to support root health at a chemical level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eZeolite's standout property is its exceptional cation exchange capacity (CEC). As a negatively charged particle, it attracts and stores the positively charged nutrient ions — potassium, calcium, iron and more — released during fertilising, then exchanges them directly with plant roots on contact. This means nutrients are held in reserve rather than leaching straight out of the pot with each watering. For rare Alocasia, where consistent access to balanced nutrition directly supports healthy variegation expression and vigorous root development, this makes zeolite a genuinely useful component rather than a marketing addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBeyond its nutrient-storage properties, zeolite also aerates the substrate by creating air chambers within the mix, and regulates moisture by absorbing excess water and releasing it gradually — reducing both the risk of waterlogging and the sharp wet-dry cycling that can stress sensitive root systems. It also absorbs impurities that accumulate in the pot over time, helping keep the root environment clean. Available in fine grade (3–5mm), which is specifically suited to the finer root structure of Alocasia.\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\"\u003eNatural Clinoptilolite zeolite — not synthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExceptional cation exchange capacity (CEC) — stores and releases nutrients to roots on demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReduces nutrient leaching — keeps fertiliser working for longer between applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAerates the substrate — creates air chambers to support healthy root growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMoisture regulation — absorbs excess water and releases it gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAbsorbs impurities and excess mineral build-up within the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFine grade (3–5mm) — specifically suited to Alocasia's finer root structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eZeolite is a component included in Soil Ninja's own Premium Alocasia Blend for good reason — add it to your custom mix at 10–15% and let it do the quiet, consistent work that keeps your collector plants thriving between drops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"2.5 Litre","offer_id":57372538601820,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/Soil-Ninja-Coarse-Zeolite-Premium-Houseplant-Potting-Soil-Component.webp?v=1776345452","url":"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/soil-ninja-course-zeolite","provider":"The Alocasia Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}