Chunky Orchid is the fastest-draining mix we make: large perlite, large bark chunks, and coco chips, with no peat. Water moves through it almost immediately and the roots stay surrounded by air. It suits orchids and other epiphytes whose roots expect to dry quickly after every watering. It also works as an amendment when you want to open up a denser mix.

Hoya Coco Blend is built on coco husk and coconut chips, with perlite and a portion of sphagnum peat moss, plus mycorrhizae, a wetting agent, and pH adjusters. Retention is low. It holds slightly more than Chunky Orchid, enough to keep fine roots from desiccating, but it still dries out between waterings. That cycle is what hoyas want: a thorough watering, then a stretch of dryness before the next one.

Aroid Chunky suits aroids with epiphytic or hemiepiphytic habits that want air at the roots, including many Anthuriums and climbing Philodendrons. It is also the forgiving choice for growers who water often or keep plants in high humidity.

Aroid Balance has high retention and is the middle ground for most aroids in most homes. If you are unsure, start here.

Aroid Moist holds the most water of anything we make. It is for plants that decline when allowed to dry out, and for setups where water leaves the pot quickly: strong light, warm temperatures, low ambient humidity, or terracotta.