{"title":"Sybotanica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs-lede\"\u003eWhen a houseplant struggles indoors, the soil is often where the trouble starts: a heavy, all-purpose compost that stays wet through the dim months and slowly packs down around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSybotanica's answer is a different mix for each kind of plant. Bark and moss for an orchid, pumice and perlite for a cactus, something chunky and airy for the thick roots of a Monstera, and an easy, lightly fed mix for the everyday plants on a windowsill. It is a simple idea, and it is why we wanted their soils on our shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"cs-img cs-wide cs-bleed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Sybotanica_repotting_plants.webp?width=1600\" alt=\"Hands repotting an Alocasia into a clear pot of fresh peat-free soil, with a bag of Sybotanica Cacti \u0026amp; Succulent Mix on the bench\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Buy Sybotanica in Ireland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, you can buy Sybotanica from us at The Garden. We stock the range in both of our shops, at Powerscourt Townhouse on South William Street, Dublin 2, and on Mill Street, Dublin 8. Come in with a question about a plant at home and we will help you find the mix that suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline, we deliver across Dublin with our own drivers and to the rest of Ireland with DPD. Sybotanica sits alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-care-online\"\u003eplant care products\u003c\/a\u003e, from watering cans to misters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSybotanica Soil Mixes: One for Each Kind of Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSYBASoil is Sybotanica's name for its soil range. Every mix is peat-free, comes in a 5 litre resealable bag, and keeps for around two years unopened. You will find them with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soils-and-feeds\"\u003ehouseplant compost\u003c\/a\u003e and plant food too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-label\"\u003eFor most houseplants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-peat-free-houseplant-soil\"\u003epeat-free houseplant soil\u003c\/a\u003e comes in six blends: Universal for most homes, and Aroid, Alocasia, Calathea \u0026amp; Maranta, Ficus and Fern for the plants that want something more particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-label\"\u003eFor cacti and succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gritty \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-cactus-succulent-soil-mix\"\u003ecactus soil\u003c\/a\u003e of perlite, pumice and a little sand, so water runs straight through and the pot dries out between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-label\"\u003eFor orchids\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn airy \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-potting-mix\"\u003eorchid potting mix\u003c\/a\u003e of bark, coconut husk and sphagnum moss, closer to the tree bark orchids grow on than to any soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-label\"\u003eFor terrariums\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/terrarium-mix\"\u003eterrarium soil\u003c\/a\u003e that holds moisture well under glass without turning wet. This one is in stock now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-label\"\u003eFor mixing your own\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-base-soil-mix\"\u003eBase Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e is coco coir, worm castings and plant food with no drainage added, a starting point to build on with the improvers below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-label\"\u003eNot sure?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the Universal blend. Most houseplants are happy in it, and you can always ask us in either shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec cs-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-media cs-frame\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cs-img\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Sybotanica_repotting_plants_Mix_Ingredients.webp?width=1000\" alt=\"Sybotanica graphic of a hand holding the ingredients of one of their soil mixes, labelled worm castings, coco coir, coconut husk chips, vermiculite, orchid bark and activated carbon\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Goes Into a Bag of SYBASoil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the mixes start with coco coir, the fibrous husk of the coconut, which holds water without slumping the way peat compost does. Worm castings feed the soil slowly and keep it alive. Sybotanica leaves them unsterilised for that reason, so the odd worm in a bag is a good sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blend then shifts the balance: more perlite, bark or coconut husk where roots need air, vermiculite where they like to stay damp, a little sand for fine-rooted ferns. Most also carry a little lava gravel and activated carbon, and enough plant food for about six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are mixed by hand every week in Sybotanica's greenhouse in the Netherlands, a social workplace whose team includes people who would otherwise find it hard to get work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSybotanica Soil Improvers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who would rather adjust a mix than buy a new one, Sybotanica also sells the ingredients on their own. We carry seven of them, each in a resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-perlite\"\u003ePerlite\u003c\/a\u003e to open up a heavy mix and let it drain. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-vermiculite\"\u003eVermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e to hold moisture for plants that like to stay damp. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-bark\"\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-coconut-husk-chips\"\u003ecoconut husk chips\u003c\/a\u003e for chunky, airy orchid and aroid mixes. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-worm-castings\"\u003eWorm castings\u003c\/a\u003e to bring tired compost back to life. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-clay-balls\"\u003eClay balls\u003c\/a\u003e for a drainage layer under a terrarium. And live \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-sphagnum-moss\"\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e, cut by hand on a family-run moss farm in the Netherlands, for rooting cuttings and for orchids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"cs-img cs-wide cs-bleed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Sybotanica_all_improvers.webp?width=1600\" alt=\"A row of Sybotanica SYBASoil soil improvers in 3 litre bags, including orchid bark, worm castings, vermiculite, coconut husk chips, clay balls and sphagnum moss, in front of houseplants in Sybotanica's greenhouse\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec cs-split cs-split--rev\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-media cs-frame\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cs-img\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_ChunkyHouseplant.webp?width=1000\" alt=\"Close-up of Sybotanica chunky mineral mix: pale green zeolite, cream pumice, and black and red lava rock\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChunky Mineral Mix for Semi-Hydro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plants that keep getting overwatered, Sybotanica's SYBAStones range takes the soil out altogether. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-chunky-houseplant-mineral-mix\"\u003echunky mineral mix\u003c\/a\u003e is pumice, zeolite and black and red lava rock, with about six months of plant food mixed through. It never breaks down, stays open around the roots, and gives fungus gnats nothing to breed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works best in a self-watering pot, or a clear pot without drainage holes, for thick-rooted plants like Monstera, Philodendron and Alocasia. Once the built-in feed runs out, use a fertiliser made for semi-hydro growing rather than a soil feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec cs-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-media cs-frame\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cs-img\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_plant_feed.webp?width=1000\" alt=\"A measuring scoop of Sybotanica slow-release plant food granules held over fresh potting soil\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSYBASupport Plant Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSybotanica's plant foods come in three blends, one each for tropical houseplants, cacti and succulents, and orchids, and in two forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-slow-release-plant-food\"\u003eslow-release plant food\u003c\/a\u003e is a scoop of granules on the soil, made largely from soy meal, cacao shells and feather meal, and it feeds for three to four months. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-liquid-plant-food\"\u003eliquid fertiliser for indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e is vegan, made from beet and potato by-products, and goes into the watering can one pump at a time, every time you water. Its orchid blend is gentle enough for fine orchid roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one or the other, not both. Feed through spring and summer, and ease off as the days shorten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec cs-split cs-split--rev\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-media cs-frame\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cs-img cs-tall\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Sybotanica_repotting_plants-2.webp?width=1000\" alt=\"A young Alocasia held in a handful of dark, fresh peat-free soil\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepotting with Sybotanica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring is the time to repot most houseplants, when the light comes back and the roots start to move again. A few things are worth knowing with these soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake off as much of the old compost as you can, so the roots grow straight into the new mix. Once the plant is in, water it thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"cs-img cs-detail\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3\/2; width: 60%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Sybotanica_potgrondmix.webp?width=900\" alt=\"Hands firming fresh peat-free soil around the stem of a young plant\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen leave the plant food for about six months, because fresh soil carries its own. Reseal the bag between uses, and the rest will keep for your next plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-sec cs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions About Sybotanica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy Sybotanica in Ireland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom us at The Garden: in our shops at Powerscourt Townhouse, Dublin 2, and Mill Street, Dublin 8, and online with delivery across Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SYBASoil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSYBASoil is Sybotanica's name for its range of peat-free soil mixes and soil improvers. Its plant foods are sold as SYBASupport, and its mineral mixes as SYBAStones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sybotanica soil peat-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every mix is peat-free. Most are made with coco coir and worm castings instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Sybotanica soil should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most houseplants, start with the Universal blend. Choose the Cacti \u0026amp; Succulent mix for desert plants and the Orchid Potting Mix for orchids. The Aroid, Alocasia, Calathea \u0026amp; Maranta, Ficus and Fern blends are tuned to those plant families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I feed a plant after repotting it in Sybotanica soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait about six months. The soil carries its own plant food for around that long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Sybotanica products safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of reach. The soil mixes contain fertiliser and activated carbon, and some contain perlite or vermiculite, all of which can be harmful if eaten. The plant foods are not pet-safe either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terrarium-mix","title":"Sybotanica Terrarium Soil Mix, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor terrariums where the plants rot in a waterlogged base, or the soil dries to dust under the glass. This is a terrarium soil mix from Sybotanica for tropical and subtropical setups: it holds moisture well without turning wet, plants root steadily into it, and it keeps them compact rather than leggy. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA closed terrarium is a small, slow world of its own. Water circulates, condenses on the glass and falls back, so the soil underneath has to stay damp for months without souring. This mix is made for exactly that. Its natural, earthy look suits a planted, nature-like scene, and springtails and isopods, the small clean-up crew of a bioactive terrarium, take to it well. It suits paludariums too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical and subtropical terrariums and paludariums, and the plants that live in them: ferns, Fittonia, small begonias, jewel orchids, mosses and other humidity lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a drainage layer of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-clay-balls\"\u003eclay balls\u003c\/a\u003e in the bottom of the glass, then add the terrarium mix on top, deep enough for the roots of your plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant, then mist or water lightly. In a closed terrarium a little water goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf condensation runs heavily down the glass all day, open the lid for a while to let it dry out a little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free, from Sybotanica's SYBASoil range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 litres, in a resealable bag that keeps the rest fresh for your next build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50425436406093,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/Terrarium_soil_the_garden_dublin_town4..webp?v=1779799188"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-clay-balls","title":"Sybotanica Clay Balls, 8–16mm, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor pots and terrariums where water collects at the bottom and the roots sit in it. Clay balls make a drainage layer that keeps that water away from the soil, and they're also good for semi-hydro growing and for rooting cuttings. They're clean, don't rot, and can be rinsed and reused for years. 8–16mm. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small balls of clay fired in a kiln until they puff up, leaving them porous and light. Each one soaks up some water and lets it go slowly, while the spaces between them stay full of air. Because they're inorganic, they never break down, smell or go sour, which is exactly what you want at the bottom of a closed glass terrarium or in a pot without drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a drainage layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e put a layer a few centimetres deep in the bottom of a terrarium or a pot without holes, then add a sheet of mesh or a little moss to stop soil washing down. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/terrarium-mix\"\u003eTerrarium Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e goes on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor semi-hydro:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse the clay balls well, wash every bit of soil from the plant's roots, and pot it into the clay balls with a little water standing in the bottom of the pot. Feed with a fertiliser made for hydroponic or semi-hydro growing. Ordinary soil feeds aren't suited to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e root them in a jar of clay balls and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a top layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer over the soil slows evaporation and keeps the surface drier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse before use, and rinse again to reuse when you repot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpanded clay balls (hydro balls)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelgium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7.3 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYears; rinse and reuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harmful if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54926194737485,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Clayballs-3.png?v=1791379661"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-chunky-houseplant-mineral-mix","title":"Sybotanica Chunky Houseplant Mineral Mix, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor houseplants that keep getting overwatered, roots that rot in soggy compost, and the fungus gnats that come with it. This is a soilless, peat-free mix of pumice, zeolite and lava rock that never turns to mush, stays airy around the roots, and has nothing in it for gnats to breed in. Pair it with a self-watering pot and watering stops being guesswork: you just keep an eye on the water level. Chunky 8–16mm grains for thick-rooted plants like Monstera, Philodendron and Alocasia, with about six months of plant food mixed in. It can be rinsed and reused for years. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePotting compost has a short life indoors. It slumps and packs down around the roots, and through the dim, damp Irish winter it can stay wet for days, which is how root rot and fungus gnats get started. Stone doesn't do any of that. Each grain keeps its shape, so air moves freely through the pot, and the porous pieces hold just enough water to keep the roots going without ever turning soggy. With no organic matter in the mix, there's nothing in it to rot and nothing for fungus gnats to breed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo parts pumice, light and full of air pockets, to keep the mix open and draining. Two parts zeolite, a pale green mineral that soaks up water and nutrients and gives them back slowly. One part each of black and red lava rock, heavier, to anchor the plant and add trace minerals. A tropical slow-release plant food is mixed through, enough for around six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chunky grain is for large aroids, mature houseplants and anything with thick, fleshy roots that likes a little air between waterings: Monstera, Philodendron, Alocasia, Anthurium, Ficus and Dieffenbachia. It isn't the right mix for cacti and succulents, which don't want damp roots, or for orchids, which do better in a mix made for them. Not every plant takes to growing in stone, either. A plant that has spent years in soil may take a while to settle as it grows new roots suited to stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse the mix\u003c\/strong\u003e before use. Some dust settles in the bag in transit, and it washes straight off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently wash away as much of the old soil as you can, because any left behind can rot in the stone. Cuttings rooted in water can go straight in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot up.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works best in a self-watering pot, or a clear pot without drainage holes, where you can see the water level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater differently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a little water standing in the bottom of the pot, and let the stone draw it up to the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed after about six months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in plant food lasts 120 to 180 days. After that, use a fertiliser made for mineral or semi-hydro growing. Organic, soil-based feeds aren't suited to stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReuse it.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you repot, rinse the stones and use them again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePumice, zeolite, black and red lava rock (2:2:1:1), with tropical slow-release plant food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChunky, 8–16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 months (120–180 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeat-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, soilless and with no organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, rinse between uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-watering pots, or clear pots without drainage holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54926284521805,"sku":"SYBA-MIN-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the-garden-shop-SYBAStonesBag_5LBag_ChunkyHouseplant.webp?v=1790857958"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-liquid-plant-food","title":"Sybotanica Organic Liquid Plant Food, 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrganic liquid fertiliser for indoor plants from Sybotanica, in three blends: one for tropical houseplants, one for orchids, and one for cacti and succulents. One pump goes into the watering can each time you water. Depending on the blend, a 500ml bottle makes between 125 and 250 litres of feed. Vegan, made entirely from plant by-products, in a recycled bottle with a dosing pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think of liquid feed as little and often: a small amount with every watering, the way rain carries a trickle of nourishment down to the roots. This one starts as vinasse, the dark, rich liquid left over from making sugar from beet, along with by-products from potato processing. It's fermented to bring up the nitrogen, and the result is full of natural sugars and amino acids but low in salts. That matters indoors, where there's no rain to rinse a pot through and salts slowly build up in the soil. Feed fully from spring to the end of summer, then carry on at half strength through autumn and winter while the plants slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTropical: for Monstera, Philodendron, Alocasia and Calathea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeafy tropical plants grow fast in the long light of an Irish summer, and every new leaf draws on what's in the pot. The tropical blend is the richest of the three in nitrogen (NPK 8–2–4), the nutrient that goes into leaf and stem. That keeps big foliage full and deep green instead of pale and thin. Use one pump to half a litre of water. A bottle makes around 125 litres. Ferns are more delicate, so give them half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrchid: for Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, Cymbidium and other orchids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchids grow in loose bark that holds very little, so whatever they need has to reach them in the water that runs through. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe orchid blend is a gentle liquid orchid food (NPK 4–1–5), with a little more potassium, the nutrient most tied to flowering, and nothing strong enough to scorch fine roots. Use one pump to three-quarters of a litre of water. A bottle makes around 185 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCacti \u0026amp; Succulents: for desert plants and windowsill collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti and succulents need far less than leafy plants, and too much nitrogen makes them stretch toward the light, soft and pale. This blend is the lightest in nitrogen and the richest in potassium (NPK 2–2–6), which keeps growth compact and firm. Use one pump to a full litre of water. You'll water them less often than anything else in the house, so a bottle goes a long way: around 250 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiquid or slow-release?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth feed the same three kinds of plant. Liquid suits people who like to water regularly and want to adjust as the seasons turn: the plant gets a little each time, and you can ease off in winter. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-slow-release-plant-food\"\u003eslow-release plant food\u003c\/a\u003e suits people who'd rather not think about it: one scoop on the soil lasts three to four months. Use one or the other, not both at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinasse from sugar beet and by-products of potato processing, fermented to raise the natural nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in natural sugars and amino acids, low in salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerments and trace elements that support the life in the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% plant-based and vegan: no animal-derived fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorised for use in organic growing (as stated on the label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500ml bottle made from 100% recycled, recyclable rPET, with dosing pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOne pump (~2ml) per\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA 500ml bottle makes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 litre of water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~125 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrchid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 litre of water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~185 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCacti \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 litre of water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~250 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill your watering can.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you can, let tap water stand for a day first, so it comes to room temperature and the chlorine has time to evaporate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake the bottle well\u003c\/strong\u003e and add one pump for every half litre (Tropical), three-quarters of a litre (Orchid) or litre (Cacti) of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater as usual.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed every time you water. If you forget once, just carry on the next time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn and winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e use half the dose, and the same whenever a plant has stopped growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed feed keeps for 48 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a single small plant, mix a full can and use it over a couple of days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater it onto the soil, not the leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprayed on foliage it leaves a residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess is more:\u003c\/strong\u003e never go over the recommended dose. Ferns take half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've repotted into Sybotanica Premium Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e it's already fed, so wait 180 days before using any plant food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Tropical Houseplants","offer_id":54926291894605,"sku":"SYBA-PLT-FOOD-6","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cacti \u0026 Succulents","offer_id":54926288224589,"sku":"SYBA-PLT-FOOD-4","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orchids","offer_id":54926288257357,"sku":"SYBA-PLT-FOOD-5","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the-garden-shop-PlantFoodLiquid_BIO_Tropical.webp?v=1790851705"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-slow-release-plant-food","title":"Sybotanica Organic Slow-Release Plant Food, 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic, slow-release plant food from Sybotanica, made in three blends: one for tropical houseplants, one for cacti and succulents, and one for orchids. A single scoop scattered on the soil feeds gently for three to four months, so there's no weekly dosing to remember. 300ml recycled jar, measuring scoop included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost houseplants don't go hungry so much as get fed in fits and starts: a generous dose in April, then nothing until someone notices the leaves have paled. We prefer something slower. These are small granules, made largely from what other industries leave behind (soy meal, cacao shells, feather meal), and they break down a little more each time you water. Beneficial soil bacteria in the mix help the roots take it up. Feed from March, when the light starts to come back, through to October, then let the plants rest over the Irish winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTropical: for Monstera, Philodendron, Alocasia and leafy houseplants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big-leaved tropical plants are the hungriest in most homes. Through the long summer evenings they can unfurl a new leaf every few weeks, and they use up what's in their pot quickly. The tropical blend (NPK 6.3–5.1–7.3) gives them a steady supply rather than a sudden rush, which means firmer stems and fuller green leaves instead of soft, stretched growth. One scoop covers a pot about 17cm across and lasts around four months. Ferns are more delicate, so give them half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCacti \u0026amp; Succulents: for desert plants and windowsill collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti and succulents come from some of the poorest ground there is, and too much food does them more harm than too little. It pushes out pale, leggy growth that leans toward the window. This blend is the lightest of the three on nitrogen and a little richer in potassium (NPK 5.6–5.2–7.9), which keeps them compact and firm. One scoop feeds a pot about 19cm across for roughly three months. Over winter, when they sit dry and dormant on a cold sill, leave them be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrchid: for orchids growing in bark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchids grow in loose bark rather than soil, and their roots are easily scorched by strong feed. In the wild they take in nourishment a little at a time, from rain running down the bark they cling to. The orchid blend (NPK 6.9–4.1–4.6) rests on top of the bark and releases slowly with each watering, keeping the leaves full and the roots healthy between flowerings. One scoop feeds a pot about 18cm across for around four months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSlow-release or liquid?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth feed the same three kinds of plant. Slow-release suits people who'd rather not think about it: one scoop on the soil lasts three to four months. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-liquid-plant-food\"\u003eliquid fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e suits people who like to water regularly and want to adjust as the seasons turn: the plant gets a little each time, and you can carry on at half strength through winter. Use one or the other, not both at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic ingredients, around 85% recovered from other industries' by-products: soy meal, cacao shells and feather meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeneficial \u003cem\u003eBacillus\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria (biostimulants) that work alongside the life in the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull spectrum of macro- and micronutrients (trace elements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 80% of ingredients sourced in the Netherlands and Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains animal-derived ingredients (feather meal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJar made from 100% recycled, recyclable rPET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNPK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOne scoop (10ml) feeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLasts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3–5.1–7.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot approx. Ø17cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCacti \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6–5.2–7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot approx. Ø19cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrchid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9–4.1–4.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot approx. Ø18cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants already in their pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e scatter one level scoop (10ml) evenly over the surface and water as usual. There's no need to dissolve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller pots need less:\u003c\/strong\u003e the doses above are for pots of 17–19cm. For a pot around 14cm, use about half a scoop; for a 12cm pot, about a third. If in doubt, go lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter repotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh compost carries its own nutrients, so wait 180 days before feeding. Then mix one scoop through every 2 litres (Tropical), 2.5 litres (Orchid) or 3 litres (Cacti) of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e feed from March to October. Pause from November to February while plants rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess is more:\u003c\/strong\u003e never go over the recommended dose. Ferns take half a scoop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soft white mould can appear on the surface after feeding. It's harmless, and a natural sign of the organic material breaking down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot safe for pets or children if eaten. Keep the jar out of reach, and take care with pots that cats or dogs like to dig in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Tropical Houseplants","offer_id":54926298186061,"sku":"SYBA-PLT-FOOD-3","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cacti \u0026 Succulents","offer_id":54926298120525,"sku":"SYBA-PLT-FOOD-1","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orchids","offer_id":54926298153293,"sku":"SYBA-PLT-FOOD-2","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the-garden-shop-PlantFood_BIO_Tropical.webp?v=1790845122"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-sphagnum-moss","title":"Sybotanica Live Sphagnum Moss, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor cuttings that rot in a glass of water or dry out in soil, orchids that go thirsty between waterings, and roots that need to stay damp without drowning. Live sphagnum moss holds around twenty times its weight in water and lets it go slowly, while its open, springy strands keep air around the roots. It comes damp and ready to use, with no soaking. Hand-harvested on a family-run moss farm in the Netherlands. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis moss is grown and gathered on one of the last sphagnum farms in the Netherlands, cut by hand from a small boat, and left alone through the summer while protected birds nest there. It arrives much as it was picked, in long strands of 5–15cm, still damp and alive. Kept bright and moist, it may even green up and carry on growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooting cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e moisten a container of moss and push the cuttings in. It cradles soft stems and keeps them evenly damp, which suits aroids and anything fragile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir layering:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrap damp moss around a node or aerial root, cover it with cling film, and let roots form while the stem is still on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchids:\u003c\/strong\u003e blend 10–30% moss into \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-bark\"\u003eorchid bark\u003c\/a\u003e with a little \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e, so the roots stay moist for longer without losing airflow. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-potting-mix\"\u003eorchid potting mix\u003c\/a\u003e already has moss blended in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay it over or between the layers of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/terrarium-mix\"\u003eterrarium soil\u003c\/a\u003e to hold humidity and slow evaporation from the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKokedama:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrap it around the root ball and tie it with twine. It binds well and holds its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarnivorous plants\u003c\/strong\u003e and other moisture-loving roots that still need air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it fresh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the bag somewhere bright but out of direct sun, and open it now and then for air. Keep the moss slightly damp: let it dry out completely and it won't last as long, but keep it soaking wet and it can rot. Because it's a natural, unprocessed product, you may find the odd twig or small creature in the bag. That's simply where it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive sphagnum moss, damp and ready to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-harvested on a family-run moss farm in the Netherlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrand length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 20 times its own weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts in use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years, depending on watering and what it's mixed with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot safe for pets or children if eaten. Keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54927547597133,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-MOS-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the-garden-shop-soil-improvers-Sphagnummoss.jpg?v=1790862007"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-coconut-husk-chips","title":"Sybotanica Coconut Husk Chips, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor aroid mixes that turn dense and soggy, and for terrariums that need something chunky, slow to break down and good for the clean-up crew. Coconut husk chips hold water inside each piece while leaving plenty of air between them, so the roots stay damp but never sit in water. 12–18mm chips, buffered and ready to use. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are chunks of the fibrous outer husk of the coconut, a by-product of the coconut industry. Think of them as a much chunkier version of the coco coir in most peat-free soils. Each chip soaks up water like a sponge and gives it back slowly. The gaps between the chips keep the mix open, so it won't collapse the way compost does. They hold more water than \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-bark\"\u003eorchid bark\u003c\/a\u003e and break down even more slowly, lasting years in a pot. In a terrarium, springtails and isopods feed on them as they slowly break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick-rooted tropical plants that like steady moisture with air around the roots: Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium, and orchids that like a little more moisture than bark gives them. It's also a good base for terrariums, bioactive set-ups and isopod enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a houseplant mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir roughly one part husk chips into three parts potting soil, or build your own with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-base-soil-mix\"\u003eBase Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a terrarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix a handful into the substrate, or scatter some on the surface as food and cover for isopods and springtails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a mulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer over the soil slows evaporation and keeps the surface roots more even in temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore storing an opened bag, spread the chips out to dry for a few days so they don't go mouldy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoconut husk chips, buffered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChip size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 8 years, depending on watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free and suitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by the maker as pet safe. Still, store it where pets can't get into the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970117849421,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_sho_Coconut_huskchips.jpg?v=1791378287"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-orchid-bark","title":"Sybotanica Orchid Bark, Medium 12–15mm, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor orchids whose old mix has broken down into a dense, damp mush, and for any mix that needs more air around thick roots. This is orchid bark, steam-treated to keep it clean, in a medium 12–15mm size that suits most orchid pots and works well blended into an aroid mix. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrchids grow on trees, not in soil, with their roots out in the air and the rain. Chunky bark gives them something close to that in a pot: pieces that hold a little moisture, dry between waterings and leave plenty of room for air. This bark is steamed to help prevent mould and rot, and it breaks down slowly, holding its shape for several years. It holds less water than \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-coconut-husk-chips\"\u003ecoconut husk chips\u003c\/a\u003e, so plants that like to dry out a little between waterings do better in bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhalaenopsis and other epiphytic orchids, bromeliads and hoyas. Blended into soil, it suits Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium and other aroids with thick roots that want air. If you'd rather not mix your own, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-potting-mix\"\u003eOrchid Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e is ready to use, with bark, coconut husk and sphagnum moss already blended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor orchids:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it on its own, or with a little \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-sphagnum-moss\"\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e for more moisture. Soak the bark in water for a few hours before potting so it's evenly damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor aroids:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir roughly one part bark into three parts potting soil to open the mix up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a top layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a thin layer over the soil helps the surface dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBark that has been damp and sealed in the bag can grow mould. If you're storing an opened bag for long, spread the bark out to dry for a few days first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam-treated orchid bark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium, 12–15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortugal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5–5.5 (acidic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, about 35–55%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 years, depending on watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by the maker as pet safe. Still, store it where pets can't get into the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970122076493,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-3","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_bark.jpg?v=1791374742"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-perlite","title":"Sybotanica Perlite, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor potting soil that stays wet for days and packs down hard around the roots, which is where root rot usually starts. Perlite is the simplest fix: light white granules that open up the mix, let water drain through and keep air around the roots. This one is sifted to take out most of the fine dust, so it's far less messy to mix indoors. 2–6mm grain. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is volcanic glass that has been heated until it pops, a little like popcorn, into light, porous grains. It doesn't rot or break down, so the air pockets it makes in a pot last for years, long after bark or coir have softened. In a dim Irish winter, when plants drink slowly and compost stays damp, that extra airflow makes a real difference. It holds a little water on its surface but lets the rest run through. That makes it the opposite of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-vermiculite\"\u003evermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e, which soaks water up and holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost everyday houseplants, from Monstera and pothos to spider plants, and anything that dislikes sitting wet: succulents, cacti, hoyas and many aroids. For plants that like to stay evenly damp, such as Calathea, Maranta and Alocasia, use vermiculite instead, or a mix of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo lighten a mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir in roughly one part perlite to three or four parts potting soil, or more for plants that want to dry out quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo build your own:\u003c\/strong\u003e blend it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-base-soil-mix\"\u003eBase Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, along with bark or coconut husk for thick-rooted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e root them in a pot of damp perlite, or in a jar of water and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it gently and work somewhere with good air. Sifted perlite throws up far less dust, but not none.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorticultural perlite, sifted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, about 35–45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYears; it doesn't break down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harmful if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970123649357,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-4","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_PERLITE.webp?v=1791374048"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-vermiculite","title":"Sybotanica Vermiculite, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor potting soil that dries out too fast, so Calatheas curl and crisp at the edges and seedlings wilt between waterings. Vermiculite holds water like a sponge and gives it back slowly, keeping a mix evenly damp without making it heavy. It's also one of the best things to start seeds and root cuttings in. Fine 0–5mm grain. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is a natural mineral that, when heated, unfolds into soft, golden, accordion-like flakes. Those layers soak up water and nutrients and release them gradually to the roots. Mixed into soil, it keeps moisture steady and the texture light, and it doesn't break down. It does the opposite job to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e: perlite lets water run through, vermiculite holds onto it. Many growers use a little of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich plants it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants that like to stay evenly moist: Calathea, Maranta, Alocasia, ferns and other thirsty tropicals. It's also good for seed sowing and propagation. It isn't the right choice for cacti and succulents, which want a mix that dries out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hold more moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir roughly one part vermiculite into four parts potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with seed compost, or sprinkle a thin layer over newly sown seeds to keep them damp while they germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e root them in damp vermiculite, alone or mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater a little less often once it's in the mix. It keeps the soil wet for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorticultural vermiculite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 (alkaline, so use it as part of a mix rather than on its own for acid-loving plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, up to about 95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYears; it doesn't break down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harmful if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Vermiculite 3L","offer_id":54981165416781,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-6","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_Vermiculite.jpg?v=1791373621"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-worm-castings","title":"Sybotanica Worm Castings, 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor houseplants in old compost that has run out of goodness, so new leaves come in smaller and paler than the last. Worm castings are the gentlest way to bring a tired mix back: a natural, slow-acting fertiliser that also brings life back into the soil. Mix a handful into fresh potting soil, or scatter it over the top of a pot you'd rather not disturb. 3L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCastings are what earthworms leave behind once they've worked through organic matter: fine, dark and crumbly, with almost no smell. They release their nutrients slowly, through the microbes living in them, so there's no sudden rush of feed and no risk of scorching roots. They also help the soil hold water and keep a looser, more open structure. They're one of the main ingredients in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-peat-free-houseplant-soil\"\u003epeat-free houseplant soil\u003c\/a\u003e. These come fresh and are still alive, so you may find a few worm eggs or the odd small worm in the bag. Both are harmless to your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a new mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir a handful or two through fresh potting soil before you repot, or blend it into our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-base-soil-mix\"\u003eBase Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e when you're making your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a top dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e scrape away the top centimetre or so of old soil, add a thin layer of castings, and water it in. It's an easy spring refresh for plants that don't need repotting yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it fresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e Castings are at their best within about six months. Keep the bag closed, cool and out of the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorm castings (earthworm humus), a natural slow-release fertiliser and soil improver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts in the soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 months, depending on watering and what it's mixed with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for organic growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by the maker as pet safe. Still, store it where pets can't get into the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970153435469,"sku":"SYBA-IMP-7","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_SYBASoil_3L_WormCastings.webp?v=1791372988"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-orchid-potting-mix","title":"Sybotanica Orchid Potting Mix, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor orchids that have finished flowering and sit in the same tired mix they came in, now breaking down into a damp mush that smothers their roots. This is an orchid potting mix of bark, coconut husk chips and sphagnum moss, open and airy the way orchids grow, with the moss holding humidity around the roots. Made for Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Cattleya, with a finer bark that fits smaller pots. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost orchids aren't soil plants at all. In the wild they cling to tree bark in tropical forests, their thick roots out in the air and rain. Pot one in ordinary compost and those roots suffocate and rot. This mix copies the forest instead: two parts orchid bark and two parts coconut husk for structure and airflow, and one part pure sphagnum moss to keep a little moisture close by. Repot every two or three years, once the old mix starts to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhalaenopsis (moth orchids), Dendrobium and Cattleya, and most other epiphytic orchids. It also works well in a terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to repot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEase the orchid out and gently tease away the old mix. Rinse the roots under lukewarm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnip off any roots that are hollow, brown or mushy. Healthy ones are firm and silvery-green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a little mix in the bottom of the pot, set the orchid in, and fill loosely around the roots so the base of the leaves sits just above the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly to settle the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it bright, indirect light, never direct sun, which scorches leaves and flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eso if you add more \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-sphagnum-moss\"\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e, water less often, and with more \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-bark\"\u003eorchid bark\u003c\/a\u003e, more often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor feeding, use the orchid blend of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-slow-release-plant-food\"\u003eslow-release plant food\u003c\/a\u003e, or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-liquid-plant-food\"\u003eliquid orchid food\u003c\/a\u003e. Both suit bark mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrchid bark (2 parts), coconut husk chips (2 parts), sphagnum moss (1 part), a little lava gravel and activated carbon, organic nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years, until the moss breaks down. Repot then.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free. Unlike our other soils, it contains no worm castings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot safe for pets or children if eaten. Keep it out of reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Orchid Potting Mix","offer_id":54981154734413,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_SYBASoil_5LPouch_Orchid.webp?v=1791367094"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-base-soil-mix","title":"Sybotanica Base Soil Mix, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor growers who like to make their own mix: a peat-free soil base to build on, rather than a finished potting soil. Sybotanica's Base Mix is coco coir, worm castings and organic nutrients, rich and alive but with no drainage added. You choose what goes in next, depending on the plant. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our soils come ready to use. This one is a blank canvas. On its own it holds a lot of water (about three-quarters of its weight), which is too much for almost any houseplant. Its purpose is to be mixed: add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e or pumice for drainage, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-orchid-bark\"\u003eorchid bark\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-coconut-husk-chips\"\u003ecoconut husk\u003c\/a\u003e for a chunkier, airier texture, sand or grit for plants that like to dry out. That way you can match the mix to the plant and the place it lives, whether it's a fern on a steamy bathroom shelf or a rubber plant by a bright window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: add drainage before using\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't pot a plant into Base Mix straight from the bag. Without perlite, pumice or grit mixed through, it stays too wet and the roots can rot. If you'd rather not mix your own, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-peat-free-houseplant-soil\"\u003epeat-free houseplant soil\u003c\/a\u003e comes ready-blended for different plant families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA simple starting point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost leafy houseplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix in perlite until the soil feels light and crumbly, then add a handful of bark or husk for air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants that like it damp\u003c\/strong\u003e (ferns, calatheas): add a little less perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants that like to dry out:\u003c\/strong\u003e add more perlite or pumice, plus some grit or sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be afraid to experiment. That's what this mix is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoco coir, worm castings, activated carbon, organic nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 77% before anything is added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres, resealable bag. Keeps for up to two years sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free, with organic nutrients. Suitable for organic growing under Dutch law, but not certified organic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the mix is alive, you may find the odd live worm in the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot safe for pets or children if eaten. Keep it out of reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54972650062157,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-5","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_SYBASoil_5LPouch_Base.webp?v=1791367371"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-peat-free-houseplant-soil","title":"Sybotanica Peat-Free Houseplant Soil, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor houseplants sitting in tired, compacted compost, the kind that stays wet for days or dries to a hard cake, and for the plants that never quite settle in a one-size-fits-all bag. This is peat-free houseplant soil from Sybotanica in six blends, each mixed for a particular family of plants: a Universal mix for most homes, and five more for the ones that want something different. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blend starts with coco coir, the fibrous husk of the coconut, which holds water without collapsing the way peat compost does. Worm castings feed the soil slowly and bring it to life, and each mix then shifts the balance. More perlite and husk for plants with thick roots that need air, more vermiculite for plants that like to stay evenly damp, a little sand for fine-rooted ferns. They're mixed by hand each week in Sybotanica's social workplace in the Netherlands, and they keep for up to two years in the sealed bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich mix for which plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost houseplants: pothos, monstera, spider plant, ZZ plant, peace lily, dracaena, hoya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced, lightly fed, the all-rounder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroid (Monstera \u0026amp; Philodendron)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonstera, Philodendron, Pothos, Aglaonema\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChunky and rich, with plenty of air for big roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlocasia, Colocasia, Caladium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVermiculite instead of perlite, to stay evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Begonia, Strelitzia, banana plants, Hypoestes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerlite and vermiculite together: drains but stays damp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFicus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFicus, palms, Peperomia, Pachira, Mediterranean plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen, with extra husk and sand for bulky roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerns and ivy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine and moisture-holding, for thin, delicate roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants appear in more than one place. A spider plant, a pothos or a ficus will do well in the Universal mix. The plant-specific blend is simply tuned more closely to that family. If you're unsure, start with Universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA little more on each\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one we'd hand most people: an easy, lightly fed, peat-free mix that suits the everyday plants on a Dublin windowsill. Adjust your watering to the plant rather than the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroid\u003c\/strong\u003e is our aroid soil mix, for Monstera, Philodendron and their relatives, plants that grow fast and send out thick, hungry roots. It's chunkier and much richer than Universal, with plenty of coco husk, perlite and orchid bark to keep air around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/strong\u003e swaps perlite for vermiculite, which soaks up water and gives it back slowly. Alocasias sulk when they swing between wet and dry, and this keeps things steadier. A plastic or glazed pot helps too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta\u003c\/strong\u003e plants grow on damp, rich jungle floors and show it quickly in brown, crisp leaf edges when their soil dries out. Perlite keeps this mix draining while vermiculite holds a reserve of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicus\u003c\/strong\u003e roots are large and bulky. Extra husk and perlite give them room, and a little horticultural sand makes the mix firmer and quicker draining. Ficus don't like wet feet, so let the top dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFern\u003c\/strong\u003e is the finest of the six: plenty of coco coir and worm castings to stay moist, with perlite and sand so it never turns to sludge around those thin roots. Watering from below suits ferns well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to repot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEase the plant out of its pot and gently remove as much of the old soil as you can. A rinse under lukewarm water helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnip away any dead leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a small layer of fresh mix in the bottom of the pot, set the plant in, and fill around the sides so the point where roots meet stem sits just below the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat down lightly and water thoroughly, which settles the mix around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free and coco-coir based, with organic nutrients. Suitable for organic growing under Dutch law, but not certified organic: Sybotanica chooses not to sterilise the worm castings, which would kill the life in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the mix is alive, you may find the odd live worm in the bag. That's a good sign, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its structure for three to four years before the coir and husk start to break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot safe for pets or children if eaten (it contains perlite or vermiculite, fertiliser and activated carbon). Keep it out of reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sybotanica\" title=\"Sybotanica Full Collection\"\u003eSybotanica\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sybotanica","offers":[{"title":"Universal","offer_id":54972651143501,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-10","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aroid (Monstera \u0026 Philodendron)","offer_id":54972650946893,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-4","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Alocasia","offer_id":54972650914125,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-3","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Calathea \u0026 Maranta","offer_id":54972651045197,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-7","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ficus","offer_id":54972651110733,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-9","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fern","offer_id":54972651077965,"sku":"SYBA-SOIL-8","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/4908\/files\/the_garden_plant_shop_SYBASoil_5LPouch_Universal.webp?v=1791368846"},{"product_id":"sybotanica-cactus-succulent-soil-mix","title":"Sybotanica Cactus \u0026 Succulent Soil Mix, 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor cacti and succulents that turn soft and yellow at the base, the sure sign of roots sitting too long in wet compost. This is a gritty, free-draining cactus soil made for desert plants: mostly perlite and pumice, with a little horticultural sand, so water runs through and the pot dries out quickly between drinks. Peat-free, with around six months of plant food built in. 5L resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCacti and succulents come from sandy, rocky ground with long dry seasons. They store water in their stems and leaves, and the one thing they can't cope with is damp roots, which is exactly what ordinary potting compost gives them through an Irish winter. This mix holds only about a fifth of its weight in water, against well over half for a typical houseplant soil. Coco coir and worm castings give it just enough body and life for steady root and stem growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti, succulents, Aloe, Sansevieria (snake plant) and Ceropegia (string of hearts), and anything else that likes to dry out fully between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to repot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEase the plant out and remove as much of the old soil as you can. Wear gloves, or wrap spiny plants in a folded towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a small layer of mix in the bottom of the pot, set the plant in, and fill around the sides so the base of the stem sits just at the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat down lightly and water thoroughly to settle the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply, then let the pot dry out completely. A thorough soak now and then suits cacti far better than little sips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a rough guide: every two weeks in spring and summer, about once a month in autumn and winter. Some succulents want a little more, and soft leaves are the sign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant food in the mix lasts at least 180 days, so there's no need to feed until the next growing season. After that, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sybotanica-slow-release-plant-food\"\u003eslow-release plant food\u003c\/a\u003e comes in a cacti blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerlite, pumice, coco coir, worm castings, horticultural sand, a little lava gravel and activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater holding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 20%, quick-drying by design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 180 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres, resealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free, with organic nutrients. Suitable for organic growing under Dutch law, but not certified organic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the mix is alive, you may find the odd live worm in the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot safe for pets or children if eaten. 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