A brown-coloured, loose-textured growing medium

Based on their natural habitat, evergreen plants thrive best in acidic soil with a lower pH. For this reason, it is advisable to add peat to the soil to achieve the correct pH level. 

To plant, prepare a hole (pot or planter) suitable for the plant, fill it one-third full with potting compost, then, after placing the plant in the hole, fill in the space around it with potting compost. Press the soil down gently, then water thoroughly – preferably with rainwater – to help maintain the soil’s pH level. After 3–6 weeks, you can begin applying fertiliser appropriate for the type of plant.

Our general recommendations for potting soils and growing media containing wood fibre:

• When planting, it is advisable to mix perlite into the soil to improve water retention.
• To ensure an adequate supply of nutrients, it is advisable to use organic or mineral fertiliser at the time of planting, even if this means changing our previous practice. In a fibrous growing medium, particular attention must be paid to the plants’ nitrogen supply.
• Options for replenishing nutrients:
  • Fertiliser solution: Apply every 1–2 weeks, or regularly in smaller doses mixed with the watering water. Don’t neglect your plant – keep an eye on its growth!
  • fertiliser stick: placed near the root zone, it ensures a continuous supply of nutrients.
    The two approaches can be combined, but they should be used in moderation.
• Extra care is required when watering:
  • the medium may dry out more quickly
  • The surface may appear dry, whilst it is still damp underneath, so always check the deeper layers of the soil as well
• Let’s take extra care to conserve water! To help with this, we recommend:
  • our ground cover plants,
  • our decorative clay granules

It does matter what quality of potting compost you buy. Choose certified quality!

Packaging: 20 litres, 50 litres