As the following list is rather long, if you're unsure with the ideal compost for your houseplant don't hesitate to send us an email! 😊

Tropical Terrariums 

Tropical Plants to Add Height to the Terrarium

• Bromeliads - Tillandsia (Air Plants & Terrestrial Species), Billbergia, Bromelia & Vrisea.
• Crotons
• Ferns - Boston, Dryopteris, Maidenhair (Adiantum) & Rabbit Foot Ferns
• Moonlight Valley Plant - Pilea mollis & P. involucrata
• Parlour Palms - Chamaedorea elegans
• Senecio cephalophorus
• Syngonium

Tropical Ground-Cover Plants

• Baby Tears - Soleirolia or Helexine
• Callisia - Turtle Vines
• Fittonia - Nerve Plants
• Maidenhair Vines - Meuhlenbeckia
• Sagina - Irish Moss or Pearlworts
• Sphagnum - Peat Moss
• Tradescantia - Inch Plants or Wondering Jews

N. B. - Although Spider Plants are a great candidate for a tropical display, they'll quickly out-grow their surroundings within the following months.

Desert Terrariums

• Aloe Vera 
• Desert Cacti
• Elephant's Bush - Portulacaria afra
• Euphorbia trigona - African Milk Bush
• Jade Plants / Money Trees
• Lithops - Livingstones
• Pachypodium - Madagascan Palms
• Ponytail Palms - Beaucarnia or Nolina
• Rhipsalis baccifera - Mistletoe Cactus
• Sansevieria - Mother-In-Law's Tongue / Snake Plant, Rocket Plants & African Spears
• String of Pearls, Bananas or Dolphins
• Most Succulents - Aloe, Crassula, Curio, Echeveria, Euphorbia, Gasteria, Haworthia, Portulacaria afra, Sedum, Sempervivum, Senecio, etc.

Note:
Like saving money, time and confusion? Why not purchase our 'Terrarium Kit' that includes the same handcrafted compost you see here, decorative stones for its drainage, and top-quality activated charcoal to maintain a healthy balance of soil bacteria. All in one box with FREE delivery!

This product comprises individually-sourced components to create our quality potting mix. Its sustainable, basal component (coconut coir) is peat-free sourced from a well-established company in southern England that comply with strict production regulations in the U.K.. We then quality check & combine with the suitable ingredients to improve the overall soil structure and replicate the ecological habitats of temperate and tropical climates.

All our products include recyclable packaging/materials, with deliveries made to the local Post Office/Royal Mail Sorting Office or parcel depot via our fully-electric vehicle.

All of our composts come in a resealable bag, so never worry about having a little extra left over. Simply enclose the lid and situate it in a dry, dark area away from pets and children. The soil's freshness will last at least twelve months once opened, so it's great for emergency repotting and top-ups.

Unfortunately, our handcrafted composts are only available to those in the U.K., due to E.U. trading laws on plant-based materials. However, if you are in the U.K., expect free delivery and postage within three days of purchase! 

ukhouseplants has a rich history of excellence within the indoor plant community. Its horticulturally-trained founder, Joe Bagley, is a well-known Instagram influencer for all things green, amassing over 55K followers and 5,000+ daily website users with his easy-to-follow tips, tricks and advice. ( @ukhouseplants / ukhouseplants.com ). He has featured on BBC’s Gardeners World and BBC Radio, as well as with working alongside giants like the RHS and Dulux to promote the connection between mental health improvement and houseplants.

His carefully chosen ingredients and attention to detail within each batch of potting mix set his products apart from the rest. All soils are peat-free, handcrafted to order and always pest-free (Fungus Gnats, Soil Mites, etc.). He believes a healthy, functioning root system always starts with a nutritious, well-structured foundation that balances water retention, oxygenation and soil nutrients in perfect harmony. Why not treat your green pal to his top-quality potting mixes; the best sub-terrain companions on the internet? 🪴

Any good compost will only hold a certain volume of water before dripping the excess through the drainage holes. With this in mind, you're most likely going to cause root rot by watering the plant too often instead of the exact amount of water per drink.

Here's an example. It's far better to water the plant 7L in one go once a week, as supposed to 1L per day for the entire week. The roots won't be able to access the oxygen within the soil, which is critical for reducing the development of root rot. Like bubbles in an ocean, the air will rise when the potting mix is wet, so it's essential to allow the soil to dry slightly between drinks to regain the oxygen.

Our Repotting Kits are designed to maximise both the air circulation and soil structure around your plant's roots, meaning that it'll have the very best conditions for optimal growth. Remember not to water the soil too frequently, and your little friend will very much enjoy his new home!

We'll send you a confirmation email with the purchase's receipt, along with a Step-by-Step Guide on repotting your plant. You can then refer to the guide once your compost arrives! 😊

Send us an email via this link to ask any further queries you may have about our potting mixes! 😊

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I Have Received the Wrong Item
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