{"product_id":"terrarium-substrate-mix","title":"Terrarium Substrate Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe soil behind every terrarium we build. Our Terrarium Substrate Mix is a plant-first terrarium soil for closed and open terrariums, blended with aqua soil, charcoal and live mycorrhizal fungi so plants and moss root quickly and stay healthy for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClosed and open plant terrariums, moss and fern displays, and our terrarium workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in our terrarium soil mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe publish our ratios so you know exactly what your animal is living on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50% Coco Coir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholds moisture, stays soft underfoot and gives plant roots an easy medium to grow through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15% Aqua Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enutrient-rich granules that feed live plants and add structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15% Horticultural Charcoal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekeeps the mix open and helps it stay fresh-smelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Peat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholds moisture and gives the mildly acidic soil that forest plants prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5% Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives structure and drainage, and helps burrows hold their shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5% Mycorrhizal Fungi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epartners with plant roots to help them take up water and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional toppings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLeaf litter, bark bedding and live or dried moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[add bag sizes, e.g. 5L \/ 10L \/ 20L]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a 2–3cm drainage layer of LECA, then a barrier of mesh or moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 3–5cm of terrarium soil, deeper for larger plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant, press moss onto the surface, then mist lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater sparingly. Closed terrariums need very little once their water cycle is running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe, tested and fertiliser-free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch is mixed from new or sanitised ingredients and contains no fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the same mix we test and use in our own custom bioactive enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let animals eat substrate. Feed from a dish or tongs, or cap feeding areas with sand or moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese ratios are a broad guide. Research your species' needs and ask us if you're unsure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTerrarium soil FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil do you use for a terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light, moisture-holding mix that won't compact, like our blend of coco coir, aqua soil, peat and charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo terrariums need charcoal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharcoal helps keep the soil open and fresh-smelling, which is why it makes up 15% of our mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same soil used in your workshops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It's the same mix we use in our terrarium workshops and in-house builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTerrarium Plants, Expanded Clay Pellets\/ LECA, Fern Moss (Thuidium delicatulum), Plant Growing Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended in Surry Hills, Sydney, and shipped Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817364418791,"sku":"Terrarium Substrate Mix","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/Howtoimprovesoilorganically-EcoOrganicsheader.jpg?v=1792152562","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/terrarium-substrate-mix","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}