Foliage & Houseplant Compost

Give foliage plants a suitable root zone

Fresh compost for your plant pot

This ready-to-use growing medium is for planting and repotting suitable foliage plants and houseplants. Fill around the existing root ball and retain its previous planting depth.

This compost is intended for potting and planting suitable foliage plants and houseplants. In a container, the existing root ball, fresh compost and drainage together form the root zone.

Plants grown indoors do not all receive the same care. First check growing-medium requirements for water-storing species, orchids and specialist crops.

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Compost & root conditions

Organic and mineral ingredients make up the visible mix. Roots also need a suitable container, clear drainage and appropriate amounts of water.

The compost contains initial fertiliser. Full nutrient contents and other declared values are collected in one place in the product information.

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Planting & repotting step by step

Keep watching after repotting

Monstera, rubber plant and pothos bring different foliage indoors. After repotting, check the old root ball as well as the fresh compost, and match watering, light and later feeding to each species.

The illustrated sequence shows repotting a rooted foliage plant in a container. The diagrams explain the process; the individual species determines pot choice, moisture and tolerance of pruning.

Repotting: the complete sequence

1. 1

   Assess the need to repot

   Check the roots, compost and stability. Dense roots, insufficient space or poorly wetted compost may indicate that repotting is needed.

   Prefer the start of active growth. A newly purchased plant does not automatically need a larger pot just because of its age.

2. 2

   Choose a suitable pot

   The new pot needs clear drainage holes and a moderate amount of extra space around the root ball. An oversized pot may remain wet for a long time.

   Allow for a watering rim. Compost quantity depends on the empty space around and below the root ball, not the entire pot volume.

3. 3

   Prepare drainage

   Check the holes and any outer pot. Excess water must be able to drain and then be removed.

   The diagram shows one possible arrangement with coarse material and permeable fleece. An extra layer does not replace clear drainage holes or suitable watering.

4. 4

   Ease the plant from its old pot

   If the root ball is very dry, adjust its moisture carefully first. Support the plant and ease the ball out gently.

   Do not pull on leaves or soft shoots. Preserve healthy roots where possible and gently loosen dense circling roots at the edge.

5. 5

   Set the root-ball height

   Add some fresh compost and test the plant’s position. The old root-ball surface should stay level with the new compost surface.

   Adjust the height using compost beneath the ball. Do not bury shoot bases or a rosette centre more deeply.

6. 6

   Fill evenly around the sides

   Add compost around the root ball in small amounts. Hold the plant upright and fill larger gaps.

   Firm only lightly without compressing hard. Check stability, planting depth and the remaining watering rim.

7. 7

   Water slowly

   Moisten the old root ball and new compost in several gentle passes. Match the amount of water to the plant and root ball.

   Check drainage and empty saucers or outer pots. Extra fertiliser cannot correct waterlogging.

8. 8

   Support establishment

   Return the plant to a suitable position and avoid strong sun or cold draughts immediately after repotting.

   Check moisture in both the old root ball and fresh growing medium. The compost is pre-fertilised; its label specifies feeding after 4–6 weeks, allowing for active growth.

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After repotting

For later feeding: Money Tree Fertiliser.

For later feeding: Croton Fertiliser.

For later feeding: Sparrmannia Fertiliser.

For later feeding: Macrozamia Fertiliser.

Compost and care work together

Wilting or yellow leaves do not reliably indicate a lack of fertiliser. Check roots, moisture, light and pests before changing nutrient supply.

This growing medium is not a universal replacement for orchid bark, mineral cactus mixes or a specialised hydroponic system. Check its intended use against the species and growing method.

Distinguish the plant types

The plant profile compares foliage plants by growth and care. Explore position, calendar, pruning and propagation using the shared symbols.

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