{"title":"Shop the LAVA-LITE Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"asset-pack-68815880194-example-product-1","title":"LAVA‑LITE CACTUS‑GRO+ Natural Cactus \u0026 Succulent Growing Media (The Green One)","description":"\u003cvideo width=\"100%\" controls\u003e\n  \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/ea5d7d5593b04456826c2972e613b666.mov\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\n  Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAVA-LITE CACTUS-GRO+\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium natural volcanic \u003cstrong\u003ecactus soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esucculent growing media\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered for fast drainage and root health — the ideal \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium drainage layer\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor and outdoor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lightweight, decorative media can be used as part of a cactus potting mix, as a standalone substrate for propagation, or as an attractive top dressing that prevents soil erosion during watering. 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