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Indoor Roses Soil Mix (Rosa Floribunda Repotting Compost)

Improve the health of your Indoor Rose with our professional, pest-free soil mix. Bursting with bark, perlite, vermiculite, sand, and nutrient-rich worm castings to create the perfect soil conditions for your Rose Trees, promoting stronger root systems and increasing the chances of re-flowering. Designed to support the unique needs of Roses, this mix ensures that your plants thrive without the risk of the common leaf-drop or crisping foliage. Our price includes free UK delivery. 🪴

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Key Features:

  • Fungus Gnat Free Composition: Grow your houseplant with confidence, knowing there will be no flies or insects in the mix when it arrives! We store our potting mixes for two weeks before confirming they are bug free.

  • Large-Grade Perlite: The perlite will act like small structural 'pillars' that'll promote better aeration within the potting mix to prevent root rot & compaction. This is very important for these two groups of houseplants due to their delicate root systems. 

  • Vermiculite: Encourages a more reliable level of soil moisture to help the root system grow, along with the added benefit of keeping the soil slightly warmer to promote quicker growth rates throughout the year.

  • Bark: Increases the acidity of the soil to improve nutrient uptake of the plant, along with reducing the harsh effects of tap water use.

  • Sand: A balanced amount of fine-graded sand to promote optimum drainage, while providing substance for its root system to interact and grow through.

  • (Optional) Enriched with Worm Castings: Organic worm castings enhance soil fertility and encourage microbial activity, promoting healthy root development and boosting overall plant vitality. This is the secret ingredient to a happy indoor houseplant. You will never have worms in the soil, just their doorless castings that cannot be seen from the naked eye.

  • Limits the Risk of Leaf Loss: This potting mix has the perfect balance of moisture retention & aeration to complement the root system of both Indoor Roses. 

  • Reduces Environmental Shock: Formulated to help mitigate abiotic (environmental) stress, this mix provides a stable and nutrient-rich environment, helping these plants adapt to indoor conditions with reduced risk of shock.

  • Crafted in the UK: Proudly made in the UK with a focus on quality and sustainability, this potting mix reflects the expertise of local craftsmanship, ensuring your Rose receives the best possible care.

  • The potting mix has a pH Balance of 6.4.

  • Once opened, it'll remain fresh for at least twelve months when stored in a dry, cool cabinet/shelf.



Suitable Species/Varieties for this Potting Mix

  • Indoor & Outdoor Roses (Rosa multiflora)

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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.


Size (Litres)Ideal for...
1L13cm pots or smaller
5L14cm - 20cm pots
10L21cm - 28cm pots
15L29cm - 35cm pots 
25L36cm pots or larger, or for multiple repottings!


FAQs

How Often Do I Need To Repot My Indoor Rose?

We recommend to repot your houseplant once every three years, using a fresh batch of potting mix with the next sized pot. The only time that you may need to repot more often is if your plant is suffering from root rot. (Read the fifth question)


What Does 'Bio-Active Mean'?

Selecting the bio-active selection incorporates both Worm Castings and Biochar, which both will help with the overall health of your new potting mix. The soil will promote a better relationship with the root system, which in turn will aid the plant’s wellbeing, photosynthesis and ability to deal with pests/diseases like root rot!


Can I Repot My Indoor Rose in the Autumn or Winter?

Yes! Repotting Indoor Rose Trees during the colder months of the year is safe practice & doesn't increase the likelihood of transplant shock or root rot (compared to transplanting in spring or summer).

 

Does This Potting Mix Help with Roses with Leaf Loss and Crispy Foliage?

Repotting your Rose will help reduce the risk of further leaf-loss and/or crispy foliage. Another note to mention is that leaf-less Roses will still bounce back after being transplanted with new growth. Don't discard the plant unless there has not been any growth in six months.


 Is This Potting Mix Suitable for a Roses with Root Rot?

Yes! So, it's advised to repot your plant as soon as symptoms of root rot arises. Symptoms include rapidly yellowing leaves, browned new leaves that don't emerge successfully, and potential soil mould. Houseplants grown more than 3m from a window are most likely to develop root rot, which can have symptoms of sudden leaf-loss, too. We recommend to take the plant from the pot and scan the outer edge of the potting mix. Root rot will look like brown, flat/deflated and can easily be pulled off from the soil (with little difficulty). There could be a slight 'earthy' smell to the soil, too. Healthy roots will be cream, light-brown or red in colour and will feel twig-like when lightly pinched. Follow the next steps to repotting your root rotted houseplant with one of the options;

Option 1: If more less than 20% of the roots have rotten, remove the dead roots with scissors and replant it back into its original pot, using fresh new this compost.
Option 2: If roughly between 20% - 80% of the roots have rotten, We recommend removing the dead roots and repot into a smaller pot. One that is around 3-5cm smaller in diameter is best, along with using this potting mix.
Option 3: If more than 80% of the roots have rotten, it's recommended to take stem cuttings and root them in either water or soil to 'restart' the root system.


Should I Water These Plants Before or After Repotting?

We always recommend watering your houseplant around 12 hours before potting so that the plant is hydrated and strong enough for its repot. If you forget to water beforehand, it's not the end of the world as long as you're very gentle with the root system. It's also advised to wait two days before giving the plant another water again, just so it gives enough time for your plant to settle into its new home. 


Can I Use This Potting Mix for Outdoor Roses?

Yes. This potting mix is also suitable Rose Trees grown outdoors, too. 


How to Store This Potting Mix

It's best to keep the lid of the potting mix slightly ajar by around 20% to help it have aeration while in storage. The best place to store the potting mix is in a cool, dark shelf or cabinet until you need it next.


Is This Potting Mix Suitable for Rose Cuttings?

Yes. You can use this potting mix to pot-up unrooted or already-rooted cuttings via propagation.


Need Any Further Product Help or Professional Houseplant Advice?

If you need any help at all, please feel free to reach out via the 'Contact Me!' section. Our professional houseplant advisor will directly respond to your questions quickly so you feel 100% confident about the next steps with your plant - regardless if they're healthy or need a helping-hand! That's the ukhouseplants difference. 🪴 




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This product comprises individually-sourced components to create our quality potting mix. Its basal component, the peat-free coconut coir, is sourced from a well-established company in southern England that comply with strict production regulations in the U.K.. We then quality check and combine this basal component on-site before adding the perlite, bark, coconut husk 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/Royal Mail Sorting Office or parcel depot via our fully-electric vehicle. Our commitment is to provide good quality potting mixes to customers without causing harm to the local and wider environment. 
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! 
ukhouseplants has a rich history of excellence within the indoor plant community. Its horticulturally-trained founder, Joe Bagley, known as THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™, 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? 🪴
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!
Any good potting mix will only hold a certain volume of water before dripping the excess through the drainage holes. 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! 😊
Returns Policy
The customer has a right to request a return within 31 days of the order arriving at the location stated in the order form. Unless faulty, damaged, or not as described, the customer will pay for delivery back to our business address (provided upon return request via email). Once the returned item(s) have arrived at our business, we aim to refund the customer within a few hours, but up to three days after the parcel's arrival.

The Parcel Has Arrived Damaged
In circumstances where the parcel has been damaged beyond use, we will endeavour to either send a replacement of damaged items or issue a refund where applicable. The customer agrees to fill any legal documentation of this damage which will then be sent to the courier that transported & delivered the parcel in order for us (ukhouseplants) to request a refund on the damaged items. Items must be reported as damaged within 2 weeks of the parcel arriving at the destination provided on the order form.

The Parcel Is Lost (or Has Been Marked as 'Delivered' but I Don't Have It)
In cases of a lost parcel, we will ask for the customer to check all locations within their property (including communal areas where applicable), along with other persons in their property or communal areas (where applicable). If the parcel is still not located, we will file an investigation for the courier to explain the circumstances. We aim to send out a replacement parcel within one week of the parcel being notified as lost (by the customer), and will always ensure a parcel gets to the customers address. Further, the customer agrees to fill any legal documentation of this damage which will then be sent to the courier that transported & delivered the parcel in order for us (ukhouseplants) to request a refund on the lost items. If applicable, once the applicable document ('Denial of Receipt') is signed by the customer, we will immediately send out a replacement. This document will then be sent to the relevant courier for further investigation on their behalf. Data Protection is in concordance with our Privacy Policy. (At the bottom of this webpage).

I Have Received the Wrong Item
We are sorry if the customer has received an incorrect item and will send out a replacement batch of the correct parcel upon being notified of the order. We must be notified within 2 weeks of the order arriving at the address stated in the order form by the customer. The customer can keep the incorrect product as a further gesture of goodwill.

Delivery Information
In concordance to the commercial laws around Selling At Distance, we use third party couriers to deliver our parcels to the customers (we use, but not limited to, the Royal Mail, DPD, Evri & ParcelForce). In order to fulfil the order of distant selling, we forward the customer's details to the chosen courier. (Name, Delivery Details, Email or Phone number (if provided) & the weight/content of the parcel). No other information is sent to the courier & is strictly between us (ukhouseplants) & the courier. Our customers' details will never be used for financial or commercial gain and is treated with the utmost respect & protection. This is within GDPR laws outlined on our Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy.

Contact Information
Please contact us if you have any questions on the information raised above via ukhouseplants (ukhouseplants@gmail.com)
Send us an email via this link to ask any further queries you may have about our potting mixes! 😊

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