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Houseplant Potting Mix (Multi-Purpose Soil)

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Brilliant for repotting tropical and leafy houseplants, this mix has the perfect blend of fine-graded coco coir, pine bark, oxygenating perlite & root-stimulating biochar to promote healthier foliage and a stronger root system. Each order includes FREE UK Delivery and email access to our plant expert, should you need any quick advice! 🪴👨‍🌾

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Our handcrafted, peat-free soil mix comes in a resealable bag, meaning that you can always use it later if you have too much. It'll also stay fresh for at least twelve months once opened, so never worry about it going off shortly after purchase! We formulate the soil ourselves and keep it in quarantine for at least 14 days to ensure there are no soil-borne pests like Fungus Gnats!


Quick Facts

  • Free Delivery (Within 3 - 5 working days)
  • Peat-free & recycled packaging
  • Well-structured soil that includes key ingredients for a stronger plant, while being Fungus Gnat-free to always keep your mind at ease!
  • Suitable for all leafy houseplants, whether that's a Peace Lily, Monstera or Philodendron
  • Comes in a resealable bag to keep the compost fresh for at least twelve months
  • Includes a Step-by-Step Guide on repotting AND a 50% off voucher for a 1-1 Repotting Advice Call! (Both via email).


This potting mix is suitable for...

  • Alocasia (Elephant Ears or Taro)
  • Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plants)
  • Indoor Begonia
  • Calathea (Prayer Plants)
  • Crotons
  • Devil's Ivy (Pothos, Epipremnum, Scindapsus)
  • Dracaena (Dragon Trees)
  • Ferns (Asparagus, Bird's Nest, Boston Ferns)
  • Ficus (Fiddle-Leaf Figs, Weeping Figs, Ficus Benjamina)
  • Indoor Palms (Areca, Parlour, Kentia Palms)
  • Maranta
  • Monstera (All Species)
  • Norfolk Island Pines
  • Peace Lilies
  • Philodendrons
  • Pilea (All Species, including Pilea peperomioides)
  • Spider Plants
  • Tradescantia & Callisia (Wondering Jew, Inch Plants, etc.)
  • Umbrella Trees


This potting mix isn't suitable for... (Visit the link to purchase the suitable compost!)


Can't see your plant? Visit the FAQs to see the definitive list or send us an email/message with the name of your plant and we'll point you in the right direction. You can always purchase a custom-made potting mix, whereby you simply type in the name of the plant and we'll formulate the potting mix.



Sizes

Don't know the size of your new pot yet? Simply measure the pot's top diameter to find the perfect amount of compost you'll need for repotting. Alternatively, you can purchase a 'Houseplant Repotting Kit' that'll include this compost, a pot & saucer, and a free bottle of Baby Bio!

Size (Litres)Ideal for...
1L13cm pots or smaller
5L14cm - 20cm pots
10L21cm - 28cm pots
15L29cm pots or larger, or for multiple smaller repottings
20LNEW JUMBO SIZE!


Need any help? Send us a message and we'll point you in the right direction. 😊

As the following list is rather long, if you're unsure with the ideal compost for your houseplant don't hesitate to send us an email! 😊

List

  • Aeschynanthus - Lipstick Plant
  • African Violets - Saintpaulia
  • Aglaonema - Chinese Evergreen
  • Anthurium - Flamingo Plant  (Add some Orchid Bark or Coconut Coir. (1 : 4  Bark - Houseplant Compost))
  • Alocasia (All Species)
  • Baby Tears - Soleirolia or Helexine
  • Banana Palms
  • Begonia
  • Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia
  • Blue Star Ferns - Phlebodium aureum
  • Bougainvillea
  • Caladiums - Heart of Jesus
  • Calathea, Ctenanthe & Stromanthe - Prayer Plants
  • Calla Lily or Zantedeschia
  • Callisia - Turtle Vines
  • Cambria  (Add some Orchid Bark or Coconut Coir. (1 : 4  Bark - Houseplant Compost))
  • Campanula
  • Cast Iron Plant - Aspidistra
  • Chrysanthemums
  • Citrus Trees  (Citrus Compost is Recommended but H.P. Compost is Fine)
  • Clivia
  • Cordyline
  • Coleus or Plectranthus
  • Colocasia - Elephant Ears
  • Croton - Codiaeum
  • Dichondra - Silver Nickel Vines
  • Dieffenbachia - Dumb Canes
  • Dizygotheca
  • Dracaena - Dragon/Corn Plants
  • English Ivy - Hedera
  • Fatsia japonica
  • Ferns - Asparagus, Bird Nest, Boston Ferns, etc.
  • Ficus - Fiddle-Leaf Figs, Weeping Figs, etc.
  • Fittonia - Nerve Plants
  • Gardenia
  • Geranium & Pelargonium
  • Gerbera
  • Gloxinia
  • Heliconia - False Bird of Paradise
  • Hoya
  • Indoor Hydrangea
  • Indoor Jasmine
  • Jewel Orchids
  • Maidenhair Ferns - Adiantum
  • Maidenhair Vines - Meuhlenbeckia
  • Maranta - Prayer Plants
  • Monstera (All Species)
  • Murdannia loriformis - Beijing Grass
  • Norfolk Island Pines
  • Oxalis triangularis
  • Pachira - Braided Money Plants 
  • Indoor Palms
  • Persian Sheilds
  • Peace Lilies
  • Philodendron
  • Piggyback Plants
  • Pilea (All species, including Pilea peperomioides)
  • Poinsettia
  • Polka Dot Plants - Hypoestes phyllostachya
  • Polyscias & Aralia
  • Pothos or Epipremnum, Devil's Ivy, Scindapsus
  • Indoor Roses
  • Siam Tulips - Curcuma
  • Spider Plants
  • Staghorn Ferns  (Add some Orchid Bark or Coconut Coir. (1 : 3  Bark - Houseplant Compost))
  • Stephanotis
  • Streptocarpus - Cape Primroses
  • Syngonium
  • Tradescantia - Wondering Jew, Inch Plants
  • Tropical Cacti - Christmas/Thanksgiving/Easter/Zygo Cacti, Rhipsalis, etc.)
  • Umbrella Trees - Schefflera
Like saving money, time and confusion? Why not purchase our 'Houseplant Repotting Kit' that includes the same handcrafted compost you see here, a plastic pot & saucer, and a complimentary bottle of Baby Bio fertiliser. All in one box with FREE delivery!

This product comprises individually-sourced components to create our quality potting mix. Its basal component, the peat-free soil, is sourced from two well-established companies both in southern England and Northern Ireland that complies with strict garden waste management and production regulations in the U.K.. We then incorporate the perlite, bark, sand and biochar to improve the overall soil structure and replicate the ecological habitats of temperate and tropical climates.

All our products include recyclable packaging/materials, with deliveries made to the local Post Office or parcel depot via fully-electric transport. Our commitment is to provide good quality potting mixes to customers without causing harm to the local and wider environment.
  • Ensure the new pot has drainage holes in its bottom. No matter how good a compost is, you're always running the risk of root rot if water begins to accumulate in the pot's base. Struggling with the suitable pot? Why not buy our Houseplant Repotting Kit that includes the compost, a plastic pot of your chosen size and a complimentary bottle of Baby Bio. From £14.99 with free delivery.
  • Respect the roots. 'Transplant Shock' is a common issue among heavy-handed transplants, so always be delicate and try not to over-touch the roots or pull soil from them. You can always book a 1-1 Video Call with Joe Bagley if you're worried about transplantation. 
  • Fill the new pot a fifth-deep with the new potting mix. Sit the plant on top of the mix and fill the gap between the pot and roots. Instead of patting down the compost for support, simply give the plant a thorough soak with water to consolidate its new soil. Wait until the drainage holes finish dripping water before placing it in your decorative pot. Job well done!
Due to the weight difference when containing water, most soil are measured by the volume. Most companies (like ourselves) will go down the route of Litres, with only a few using other methods like the size of their bags/sacks. We use Litres to help the customer visually imagine the amount that they'll receive!
All of our composts come in a resealable bag, so never worry about having a little extra left over. Simply enclose the lid and situate it in a dry, dark area away from pets and children. The soil's freshness will last at least twelve months once opened, so it's great for emergency repotting and top-ups.
Unfortunately, our handcrafted composts are only available to those in the U.K., due to E.U. trading laws on plant-based materials. However, if you are in the U.K., expect free delivery and postage within three days of purchase! 
Any good compost will only hold a certain volume of water before dripping the excess through the drainage holes. With this in mind, you're most likely going to cause root rot by watering the plant too often instead of the exact amount of water per drink.

Here's an example. It's far better to water the plant 7L in one go once a week, as supposed to 1L per day for the entire week. The roots won't be able to access the oxygen within the soil, which is critical for reducing the development of root rot. Like bubbles in an ocean, the air will rise when the potting mix is wet, so it's essential to allow the soil to dry slightly between drinks to regain the oxygen.

Our Repotting Kits are designed to maximise both the air circulation and soil structure around your plant's roots, meaning that it'll have the very best conditions for optimal growth. Remember not to water the soil too frequently, and your little friend will very much enjoy his new home!

We'll send you a confirmation email with the purchase's receipt, along with a Step-by-Step Guide on repotting your plant. You can then refer to the guide once your compost arrives! 😊
Send us an email via this link to ask any further queries you may have about our potting mixes! 😊
ukhouseplants has a rich history of excellence within the indoor plant community. Its horticulturally-trained founder, Joe Bagley, is a well-known Instagram influencer for all things green, amassing over 55K followers and 5,000+ daily website users with his easy-to-follow tips, tricks and advice. ( @ukhouseplants / ukhouseplants.com ). He has featured on BBC’s Gardeners World and BBC Radio, as well as with working alongside giants like the RHS and Dulux to promote the connection between mental health improvement and houseplants.

His carefully chosen ingredients and attention to detail within each batch of potting mix set his products apart from the rest. All soils are peat-free, handcrafted to order and always pest-free (Fungus Gnats, Soil Mites, etc.). He believes a healthy, functioning root system always starts with a nutritious, well-structured foundation that balances water retention, oxygenation and soil nutrients in perfect harmony. Why not treat your green pal to his top-quality potting mixes; the best sub-terrain companions on the internet? 🪴

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