The base of the mix
1.5 parts coco coir · 1 part worm castings · 1 part coconut husk chips · 1 part perlite · 0.5 part horticultural sand, plus small additions.
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Ready-to-use, peat-free and bioactive potting mix with a structure tailored to the substantial roots of ficus plants. Coco coir balances moisture retention, while coconut husk chips, perlite, horticultural sand and lava gravel keep the mix open and free-draining. Worm castings and organic nutrients provide built-in nutrition for approximately 180 days.
The main ingredients are blended in carefully measured proportions, helping roots access the moisture they need without sitting in a heavy, compacted mix.
1.5 parts coco coir · 1 part worm castings · 1 part coconut husk chips · 1 part perlite · 0.5 part horticultural sand, plus small additions.
Coconut husk chips and perlite create air pockets and help prevent the mix from compacting easily around the roots.
Coco coir holds available moisture, while perlite, sand and lava gravel help excess water drain away.
Worm castings and organic nutrients support the bioactive nature of the mix and provide nutrition for approximately 180 days.
Use it straight from the pack for ficus, palms, Mediterranean plants, peperomias and other plants with similar needs.
Carefully remove the plant from its pot and clear away any old material that comes loose without pulling firmly on the roots.
Add a little Ficus Mix to the bottom, then position the plant at the same depth as before without burying the base of the stem any deeper.
Fill around the roots and lightly tap the sides of the pot, allowing the mix to settle without losing its open structure.
After repotting, water evenly and allow all excess water to drain fully through the holes in the pot.
Water again once the top layer has dried, always considering the plant, pot, light and temperature. No fixed schedule suits every ficus and every setting.
Peat-free potting mix with built-in nutrition for approximately 180 days.
Use it straight from the pack, with no need to blend it with other materials.
Reseal the pack after use and store it in a cool, dry place to keep the potting mix in good condition for up to 2 years.
Technical values may vary slightly between batches.
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Quick answers about choosing, using and storing the mix.
The mix contains 1.5 parts coco coir; 1 part each of worm castings, coconut husk chips and perlite; 0.5 part horticultural sand; and small amounts of activated carbon, lava gravel and organic nutrients.
It is particularly suitable for ficus, palms, Mediterranean plants and peperomias, as well as other plants with similar needs.
Worm castings and organic nutrients provide nutrition for approximately 180 days. After that, adjust your feeding routine to the plant, the season and the fertiliser instructions.
Water again once the top layer has dried. Check the actual moisture first, taking the plant, pot, light and temperature into account.
The potting mix is not intended for ingestion. Keep the pack and its contents away from pets and children.
Yes. The bioactive mix may contain live earthworms from the fresh worm castings. They feed on organic matter and do not harm the plant.