Aroid Care Guide for Beginners

What Is an Aroid?

Aroids belong to the Araceae family and include plants such as:

• Monstera

• Philodendron

• Anthurium

• Alocasia

• Scindapsus

Most tropical indoor collector plants are aroids.

What Soil Mix Works Best for Aroids?

Aroids require a chunky, well-draining mix.

Ideal components:

• Coco chips

• Orchid bark

• Perlite

• Pumice

• Activated charcoal (optional)

Avoid compact garden soil. Roots need airflow.

How to Avoid Overwatering

Overwatering is the most common mistake.

Follow this rule:

Water only when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry.

Signs of overwatering:

• Yellow leaves

• Mushy stems

• Soft roots

• Fungus smell in soil

How to Support Climbing Aroids

Climbing plants like Monstera and Philodendron need vertical support.

Use:

• Moss poles

• Coco poles

• Trellis support

Vertical growth encourages larger leaves and better fenestration.