A professional, pest-free potting mix tailored for all types of ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). This soil mix boasts a specific blend of Coconut Coir, Perlite, Grit, Sand, Pine Bark & Biochar to provide a well-draining, nutritious environment for both poorly and healthy specimens. Prices come with FREE UK Delivery and email access to our friendly plant expert should you need any advice! 🪴📦
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! |
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 third question).
Yes! Repotting houseplants 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).
Yes! So, it's advised to repot your ZZ Plant as soon as symptoms of root rot arises. Symptoms include rapidly yellowing leaves, browned new growth that doesn't emerge, and soil mould. 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). You may also notice small potato-like bulbs at the plant's base, too. These are its tubers which are essentially their stems. If its tubers feel squishy, wrinkly and are not plump//hard when pinched, this is another sign of root rot. ZZ Plants grown more than 1.5m from a window are most likely to develop root rot. Healthy roots will either be a cream, light-brown or red colour and will feel plump when lightly pinched. Follow the next steps to repotting your root rotted ZZ Plant 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 ZZ Plant 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. You can keep the now-stemless plant to see if it'll produce new growth. (Wait three months for signs of growth).
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.
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.