By utilising brands such as Growth Technology whose substrates contain an abundance of micro and macronutrients, you can expect an abundance of fully formed, fragrant flowers and fruits. We guarantee to send happy and healthy plants, however, it is your responsibility to care for them and we cannot be held responsible for neglect or mis care. These planters work best with the plant re-potted directly into them rather than left in their grow pots. C is for CAT LITTER perhaps surprisingly, cat litter is popular in cactus and succulent growingn cirlces as a substitute for grit or perlite. Westland is all about getting people excited about growing, maintaining their green spaces, and living in a more sustainable world.

Our packing peanuts are made from starch, they are biodegradable and can be dissolved in water or composted. Providing your plants with a premium substrate is detrimental for setting the foundations to achieve healthy, large plants. I use it as a pot mulch on succulents and also mix it into potting mixes for plants that like sharp drainage. This Houseplant Potting Mix is also enriched with perlite to create the perfect balance of airflow and drainage for healthy root development. Local collection is available from our Leeds warehouse at Unit C4, Burley Hill Trading Estate, Leeds, LS4 2PU.Pine bark is an excellent organic material that provides a slow-release source of nutrients for your plants. 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. F is for FLUVAL STRATUM This substrate is marketed as an aquarium substrate and is a volcanic soil extracted from Mt Aso in Japan. It’s a lime-rich byproduct of steel production that was in the past used as a fertiliser, and still seems to be available although not in your average garden centre.

All good potting mixes will hold a certain volume of water before expelling the excess through the drainage holes. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.SPECIALIST BLEND - can be used by anybody who wants a strong and healthier indoor plant that is provided with optimum water and nutrient availability. Plants in pots and containers need more nutrients as they’re unable to draw these up through the soil, and indoor plants will find all the nutrients they need with our Original Houseplant Compost Mix. Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description. To allow the plant to acclimatise in its new home, there should be no repotting of the plant for a minimum of 14 days after receipt. We choose to only sell the best performing products in the world, learning them inside and out to ensure your experience with our organisation and the products we supply are second to none.

To keep pots looking pristine and avoiding damage to floors and furnishings the solution is to include a flexible liner inside the pot. These work well for some plants but they break down too quickly to be of use for cacti and succulents. Transplant Shock' is a common issue among heavy-handed transplants, so always be delicate and try not to over-touch the roots or pull soil from them. Drainage: Traditional indoor plant pots have drainage holes and stand in saucers to allow excess water to drain freely.There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data.

Westland Houseplant Potting Mix has been specially blended with water retaining Seramis granules and perlite for optimum airflow and drainage. If the parcel is still not located, we will file an investigation for the courier to explain the circumstances. Check the small print, as there’s no established standard for John Innes, and many still contain peat. The soil's freshness will last at least twelve months once opened, so it's great for emergency repotting and top-ups.Our houseplant potting mix comes in a 5 litre clear grip seal biodegradable bag, measuring 10" x 14", and weighs approximately 1. With this in mind, y ou're most likely going to cause root rot by watering the plant too often instead of the exact amount of water per drink. Tip: Pick a decorative pot that has an opening about 1cm larger than the size of the plant's grow pot. In circumstances where the parcel has been damaged beyond use, we will endeavour to either send a replacement of damaged items or issue a refund where applicable. The grow pot height is standardised (normally 12cm or 19cm) and shown on the size option for each hydroculture plant.