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The Love of Growing Aroids Monstera sp. Peru is known for its distinctive, glossy, and textured leaves.6 10 15 2 The Love of Growing Aroids 5 Introduction - Growing aroids in Coco coir 5 Understanding Aerial Root Adaptations 6 Understanding Aroid Roots 6 Types of Aroid Roots 7 Selection of Growing Media 7 Suitability of Coco Coir Blend for Aroids 8 Water Retention Properties 8 Balancing Moisture and Drainage 9 Aeration Benefits for Aerial Root Health 10 Sustainability Credentials 10 Sterility and Disease Resistance 10 Electrical Conductivity Considerations 12 Nutrient Management with Coco Coir 12 Implications of CEC: Coco coir 13 Physical Properties Related to CEC 13 Coco Coir’s CEC Profile 14 Buffering: Optimising Coco Coir’s CEC 14 The Buffering Process of Coco Coir 14 pH Considerations for Aroids 15 Base Nutrient Content 17 Nutrient Retention and Exchange 19 Araceae Magazine - Winter 2025On the Cover - Mass planting of Anthurium veitchii (species) wide form Author, Photography, Videography, Creative Design and Publication by Wayne L. Lyons For Advertising Opportunities M: 0408 028 454 E: W: Mass Planting of Aroids Growing on the Living Wall of Aroids.Introduction - Growing aroids in Coco coir Understanding Aerial Root Adaptations Anthurium veitchii - Mast. Anthurium veitchii growing in Coco coir in hanging basket with berries ripening on the infructescence, typically producing 1-2 seedsUnderstanding Aroid Roots Types of Aroid Roots Anthurium veitchii - Mast.Selection of Growing Media Suitability of Coco Coir Blend for AroidsWater Retention Properties Balancing Moisture and Drainage Philodendron verrucosum grown in Coco Coir growing on The Living Wall of Aroids Image of maturing foliage of Philodendron verrucosum growing in a Coco coir blend in high humidity with bright indirect light, vining on a moss covered Living Wall of Aroids Aeration Benefits for Aerial Root Health Maturing aroids growing in Coco Coir in the Araceae Cloud Forest on a cold wither dayNext >