Base Mix - Basic Houseplant Soil
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Every plant is carefully packed by our small, plant-loving Bristol team using protective, mostly plastic-free packaging.
Occasionally, you may find reused bubble wrap – this has been donated to us, and we encourage you to reuse it too.
Orders are usually packed and dispatched within 2–4 working days. We may occasionally delay dispatch during periods of extreme weather to protect your plants. We always prioritise plant health over speed of delivery.
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Introducing the Soil.Ninja Base Mix
An unspecialised mix that can be suitable for the majority of houseplants under correct care. This blend is also a fantastic base to build off of to specialise towards your plants specific needs using different components.
With 3 core ingredients, we use the same high quality Coco Coir, Worm Castings and Perlite, as our other mixes. These cover the three core properties all soils should have - drainage, nutrients and aeration. Of course some plants need different balances of these, which is where specialising can come in.
Go from Basic Mix to Dirty Tricks!
Got some Anthurium? Add some Zeolite and Bark to create larger air chambers for those bigger roots. Are Cacti your thing? Try adding Sand and Grit to help create a faster drying mix.
You get the idea, but if you're looking for a more in-depth guide on the best way to use our Base Mix, check out our blog post showing you exactly how it works.
Why Choose Our New Base Mix?
• It’s a high quality potting mix packed with beneficial microfauna suitable for the vast majority of houseplants when the grower is confident in managing the plants conditions.
• Specialising with components is encouraged, especially for fussier plants, the reverse label explains example recipes.
• Like all of our products, this mix is 100% peat free!
Add a Pot & Care Essentials
Most customers add a pot or soil when purchasing this plant.Easy to use soil mix that has been working well for all my house plants
I wouldn’t be without this soil. My houseplants are loving life!
My houseplants have been unlucky with a general mix of outdoor plant soil for a while and have been struggling. This soil came recommended by the lovely staff member inside and I tried it as soon as I got home. It is perfect for my pothos plants and I can’t wait to try the specialised soil !! 😁🌱
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