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.
• Perlite: The large-grade 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 this group of houseplant 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.
• Sand & Grit: A balanced amount of fine-graded sand to promote optimum drainage, while providing substance for its root system to interact and grow through. Our sand composition will also help downplay the risk of dehydration and drought-related plant damage to its foliage. 
• Enriched with Worm Castings & Activated Charcoal: 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 succulent. You will never have worms in the soil, just their doorless castings that cannot be seen from the naked eye.
• 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 Sansevieria or Aloe Vera 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 Plants for This Potting Mix:

Sansevieria

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...
1L	13cm pots or smaller
5L	14cm - 20cm pots
10L	21cm - 28cm pots
15L	29cm - 35cm pots
25L	36cm pots or larger, or for multiple repottings!

FAQs

How Often Do I Need To Repot My Succulent?

We recommend to repot your houseplant once every four 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 fourth question)

Can I Repot My Sansevieria or Aloe in the Autumn or Winter?

Yes! Repotting this succulent 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).

Is This Potting Mix Suitable for a Succulent 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. Sansevieria grown more than 2m 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 succulent 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 My Succulent or Aloe 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 four days before giving the plant another water again, just so it gives enough time for your plant to settle into its new home. 

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 Succulent Cuttings?

Yes. You can use this potting mix to pot-up unrooted or already-rooted cuttings via propagation, including stem, tuber, rhizomatous and root cuttings. You can also use this potting mix to sow seeds, too!

Need Any Further Product Help or Professional Houseplant Advice?

If you need any help at all, please feel free to reach out to us via the 'Contact Me' section on this website. Our professional houseplant advisor (THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™) 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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