Aroid Soil Science Workshop

Build your own premium indoor plant mix — the Ray’s way

If you’ve ever struggled with root rot, soil that stays wet for too long, compacted mixes, or slow-growing indoor plants — this workshop will change everything. Learn exactly how to build a breathable, airy, performance-driven aroid mix designed specifically for indoor growing, and walk away with a full 5L of your own custom blend.

This is a practical, hands-on workshop for plant parents, hobbyists, and collectors who want to understand soil deeply and confidently.

🌿 What You’ll Learn

1. Soil & Root Behaviour 101

• Why nursery soil fails indoors

• How roots breathe, absorb water and die

• The difference between chunky mixes and dense mixes

• How soil affects watering, pests and long-term plant health

🌱 2. Understanding Soil Components

In this session, you’ll get hands-on with every ingredient used to build a professional indoor aroid mix. You’ll learn what each component does, how it influences moisture, aeration and microbial health, and how to choose the right combination for your plants and your home environment.

You’ll explore:

• Coco Peat (Fine & Chunky)

• Perlite (Type 1 & Type 2)

• Milled Bark

• BioChar

• Mycorrhizal Fungi (Microbial Inoculant)

• Vermiculite

• Fermented Rice Husks

• Diatomaceous Earth

• LECA (Crushed & Whole)

• + Our Ray’s “Secret Ingredient”

Each ingredient is explained clearly so you understand why it’s used and how it affects your plant’s roots indoors.

🌿 3. Build Your Own 5L Custom Mix (Hands-On)

Using the knowledge from the workshop, you’ll blend 5 litres of your own personalised aroid mix — tailored to your plant and your specific indoor conditions — with full guidance from your host.

Prefer the Ray’s signature blend?You can choose to build your own formula or our standard Ray’s mix to take home.

🌱 4. Moisture, Watering & Aftercare Basics

• How your new mix changes your watering routine

• How to keep soil airy and prevent compaction

• How to identify when a mix is holding too much or too little moisture

• Understanding how your plant communicates through its roots

🌸 What’s Included

Every attendee receives:

• 5L of your own custom aroid soil mix (in our container)

• Ray’s Soil Guidebook — a compact reference booklet with:

  • Ingredient summaries

  • Mix behaviour explanations

  • Moisture guidance

  • Adjustment tips for different plant types

• Hands-on mixing experience with full guidance

• Q&A time with your workshop host

(No discounts or vouchers for this workshop — the value is in the materials, ingredients and hands-on experience.)

💚 Who This Workshop Is For

• Anyone struggling with root rot or moisture issues

• Collectors wanting healthier, faster root development

• Beginners wanting a reliable indoor mix

• Anyone upgrading from nursery soil to proper substrates

• People who want to understand soil in a simple, practical way

🕒 Duration

75–90 minutes. Hands-on, interactive and practical.

💸 Price

R650 per person. Includes all materials, ingredients, tools and your 5L take-home custom soil mix + guidebook.

📍 Location

Ray’s – Woodstock Exchange, Unit AG04 (Workshop Studio)

✨ Notes

• No need to bring a plant — this workshop is soil-focused

• Small, intimate groups for personal guidance

• No prior experience needed