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How to use the Ficus Soil Mix

Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

Also, make sure to remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Ficus soil. Add a small layer of Ficus mix at the bottom of the pot.

Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Ficus soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Ficus soil. 

Lightly pat the Ficus mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Ficus mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

Why the Ficus mix works. 

Ficus usually have large, bulky roots. The extra husk and perlite give the roots the space they need. Added activated carbon detoxifies the roots from rot and mould problems. Combine this with extra added horticultural sand for a denser and better draining mix and you have yourself the perfect Ficus mix. 

    The original habitat of the Ficus plants

    The ficus contains a large number of species ranging from shrubs to vines & trees. Most of these are native to the tropical areas of East Asia. They are commonly referred to as figs. The ficus comes from a substrate that drains relatively quickly, the environment however is usually moist. This ficus mix mimics that environment

    How to care for Ficus plants

    Most ficus plants enjoy bright light, however, watch out for direct sunlight as that can burn their leaves. Most ficus also cannot take low temperatures or cold winds. Be sure to keep the temperature above 15°C. 

    Ficus prefers relatively high humidity. If you do live in a dry area, be sure to mist your plant every now and then. Do wait for the top of the ficus mix of the plant to dry out before watering again. They do not like to have wet roots. Ficus are rapid growers and require a steady supply of nutrients. 

    The most common issue with Ficus is the loss of leaves, there can be many reasons for this. It is a reaction to stress. The most common reasons include over- and underwatering of the ficus mix, low humidity and too little light. Try to place your ficus in a brighter spot and spray it down if leaves do drop off. 

      How to use the Ficus Soil Mix

      Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

      Also, make sure to remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Ficus soil. Add a small layer of Ficus mix at the bottom of the pot.

      Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Ficus soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Ficus soil. 

      Lightly pat the Ficus mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Ficus mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

      Why the Ficus mix works. 

      Ficus usually have large, bulky roots. The extra husk and perlite give the roots the space they need. Added activated carbon detoxifies the roots from rot and mould problems. Combine this with extra added horticultural sand for a denser and better draining mix and you have yourself the perfect Ficus mix. 

        The original habitat of the Ficus plants

        The ficus contains a large number of species ranging from shrubs to vines & trees. Most of these are native to the tropical areas of East Asia. They are commonly referred to as figs. The ficus comes from a substrate that drains relatively quickly, the environment however is usually moist. This ficus mix mimics that environment

        How to care for Ficus plants

        Most ficus plants enjoy bright light, however, watch out for direct sunlight as that can burn their leaves. Most ficus also cannot take low temperatures or cold winds. Be sure to keep the temperature above 15°C. 

        Ficus prefers relatively high humidity. If you do live in a dry area, be sure to mist your plant every now and then. Do wait for the top of the ficus mix of the plant to dry out before watering again. They do not like to have wet roots. Ficus are rapid growers and require a steady supply of nutrients. 

        The most common issue with Ficus is the loss of leaves, there can be many reasons for this. It is a reaction to stress. The most common reasons include over- and underwatering of the ficus mix, low humidity and too little light. Try to place your ficus in a brighter spot and spray it down if leaves do drop off. 

          Not sure if the Ficus mix is right for your plant?
          Ingrediënts

          Ingredients of SYBASoil Ficus mix:

          Ingredients of SYBASoil Ficus mix:

          Pot volume calculator

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          If the pot is differently shaped (Square, oval, e.t.c.), the calculations might not be accurate. You can also check out the plant pots product pages to check their total volume.

          If the pot is differently shaped (Square, oval, e.t.c.), the calculations might not be accurate. You can also check out the plant pots product pages to check their total volume.

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          Ficus mix

          Ficus mix

          Premium SYBASoil

          Regular price £11.00
          Regular price Sale price £11.00
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          Most suited for: Information
          Ficus, Palm, Peperomia, Pachira

          Not sure if this mix is right for your plants?

          Check out The SYBASoil Guide

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          Promotes sturdy growth

          Keeps Ficuses happy. Promotes sturdy growth. Provides the perfect structure by mimicking the original habitat of the Ficus

          Size:

          *For the 30L bags, we currently ship in blanco see-through biobased bags. The normal 30L pouches will be back soon.

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          90-Day Happy Plant Guarantee (Or Money Back + a New Plant)

          We have 55,000+ happy customers, with 99.6% reporting that their plants are thriving. That’s why we’re confident in offering this guarantee!
          The 99.6% satisfaction rate comes from a survey conducted by Sybotanica among 1,421 customers between March and October 2024.

          Conditions:
          1. Report any issues within 90 days of delivery via our guarantee form.
          2. Use the mix as received – do not mix with other soil or add any nutrients.
          3. Your purchase was made directly on our website
          4. You have the right mix according to the SYBASoil Guide / SYBAScan Plant ID

          If we can’t save your plant, you’ll get your money back and a new plant, up to €100 per order in new plant(s).

          There’s no fine print.

          Not convinced? Read what our customers say on Trustpilot.

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          Ficus mix Contains ±180 days of nutrients

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          Socially responsible production

          At Sybotanica we not only want to make plants happy, but people happy as well. In our production team we exclusively hire people with a distance from the workforce, and help them rehabilitate to the normal working life.


          Take Peter for example:

          Peter has been with Sybotanica since the 1st hour, and has now been promoted to head of production & a permanent contract! Where he was the first employee, he now manages a team of 3 production workers.

          What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Peter achieved all this with only 10% visibility! 🕶️ With a few minor adjustments to his working environment, Peter is able to perform his job 100%.

          Peter has now been through two moves and knows all the ins & outs of Sybotanica. He can even feel by the potting soil which variety it is. That's quite a challenge with 16 different mixes!

          We are confident that Peter will keep production running smoothly in the coming years too! 💪

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          Description

          How to use the Ficus Soil Mix

          Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

          Also, make sure to remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Ficus soil. Add a small layer of Ficus mix at the bottom of the pot.

          Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Ficus soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Ficus soil. 

          Lightly pat the Ficus mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Ficus mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

          Why the Ficus mix works. 

          Ficus usually have large, bulky roots. The extra husk and perlite give the roots the space they need. Added activated carbon detoxifies the roots from rot and mould problems. Combine this with extra added horticultural sand for a denser and better draining mix and you have yourself the perfect Ficus mix. 

            The original habitat of the Ficus plants

            The ficus contains a large number of species ranging from shrubs to vines & trees. Most of these are native to the tropical areas of East Asia. They are commonly referred to as figs. The ficus comes from a substrate that drains relatively quickly, the environment however is usually moist. This ficus mix mimics that environment

            How to care for Ficus plants

            Most ficus plants enjoy bright light, however, watch out for direct sunlight as that can burn their leaves. Most ficus also cannot take low temperatures or cold winds. Be sure to keep the temperature above 15°C. 

            Ficus prefers relatively high humidity. If you do live in a dry area, be sure to mist your plant every now and then. Do wait for the top of the ficus mix of the plant to dry out before watering again. They do not like to have wet roots. Ficus are rapid growers and require a steady supply of nutrients. 

            The most common issue with Ficus is the loss of leaves, there can be many reasons for this. It is a reaction to stress. The most common reasons include over- and underwatering of the ficus mix, low humidity and too little light. Try to place your ficus in a brighter spot and spray it down if leaves do drop off. 

              How to use the Ficus Soil Mix

              Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

              Also, make sure to remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Ficus soil. Add a small layer of Ficus mix at the bottom of the pot.

              Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Ficus soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Ficus soil. 

              Lightly pat the Ficus mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Ficus mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

              Why the Ficus mix works. 

              Ficus usually have large, bulky roots. The extra husk and perlite give the roots the space they need. Added activated carbon detoxifies the roots from rot and mould problems. Combine this with extra added horticultural sand for a denser and better draining mix and you have yourself the perfect Ficus mix. 

                The original habitat of the Ficus plants

                The ficus contains a large number of species ranging from shrubs to vines & trees. Most of these are native to the tropical areas of East Asia. They are commonly referred to as figs. The ficus comes from a substrate that drains relatively quickly, the environment however is usually moist. This ficus mix mimics that environment

                How to care for Ficus plants

                Most ficus plants enjoy bright light, however, watch out for direct sunlight as that can burn their leaves. Most ficus also cannot take low temperatures or cold winds. Be sure to keep the temperature above 15°C. 

                Ficus prefers relatively high humidity. If you do live in a dry area, be sure to mist your plant every now and then. Do wait for the top of the ficus mix of the plant to dry out before watering again. They do not like to have wet roots. Ficus are rapid growers and require a steady supply of nutrients. 

                The most common issue with Ficus is the loss of leaves, there can be many reasons for this. It is a reaction to stress. The most common reasons include over- and underwatering of the ficus mix, low humidity and too little light. Try to place your ficus in a brighter spot and spray it down if leaves do drop off. 

                  Not sure if the Ficus mix is right for your plant?
                  Ingrediënts

                  Ingredients of SYBASoil Ficus mix:

                  Ingredients of SYBASoil Ficus mix:

                  Pot volume calculator

                  Enter pot size to calculate soil volume

                  25cm
                  15 cm
                  20 cm

                  If the pot is differently shaped (Square, oval, e.t.c.), the calculations might not be accurate. You can also check out the plant pots product pages to check their total volume.

                  If the pot is differently shaped (Square, oval, e.t.c.), the calculations might not be accurate. You can also check out the plant pots product pages to check their total volume.

                  25cm
                  15 cm
                  20 cm
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                  Soil Structure matters

                  Helps prevent mould & root-rot

                  Easier watering

                  Designed to make your plant-care easier

                  Full of microbial life

                  Soil to make your Ficuses happy!

                  Peat-free soil

                  Good for your plants & nature!

                  FAQ's

                  Not sure if the Ficus mix is right for your plant?

                  Check out the SYBASoil Guide

                  How much Ficus mix do I need?

                  Check out this pot volume calculator tool to calculate how much Ficus mix you need.

                  When do I need to re-feed the soil?

                  The nutrients in SYBASoil will run out in ~6 months on average. We recommend refeeding by removing the top part of the soil and adding 10-20% of the volume with fresh worm castings.

                  How long does SYBASoil stay fresh?

                  You can store SYBASoil for about 2 years. Make sure to store it cool, dark and closed off. The effectiveness of the nutrients can degrade over the years. Simply add some fresh worm castings to give the soil new life.

                  When do I repot the plant?

                  We recommend repotting once any of these things happen:
                  - You see roots growing out of the bottom of the pot
                  - The soil dries very quickly between watering
                  - The plant is top-heavy and wants to fall over
                  - Roots are pushing the plant up and out of the container
                  - Every 1 to 2 years

                  How to recycle SYBASoil packaging

                  Our packaging can be recycled at your local plastic recycling facility.

                  You can also re-use it for storage, or leave a little soil and use it as a propagation box!

                  How to water plants grown on the Ficus mix

                  Water the soil only when the top 2-3cm of the soil is dried out. You can test this out by poking your finger in the soil to feel around.

                  It is fine to let it dry out a bit more sometimes if you forget it as the deeper soil will retain moisture for longer. This will also help the roots to grow deeper.

                  What if my plant is not doing well after using the soil?

                  We have 55,000+ happy customers, with 99.6% reporting that their plants are thriving. That’s why we’re confident in offering this guarantee!
                  The 99.6% satisfaction rate comes from a survey conducted by Sybotanica among 1,421 customers between March and October 2024.

                  Conditions:
                  1. Report any issues within 90 days of delivery via our guarantee form.
                  2. Use the mix as received – do not mix with other soil or add any nutrients.
                  3. Your purchase was made directly on our website
                  4. You have the right mix according to the SYBASoil Guide / SYBAScan Plant ID

                  If we can’t save your plant, you’ll get your money back and a new plant, up to €100 per order in new plant(s).

                  There’s no fine print.

                  Not convinced? Read what our customers say on Trustpilot.

                  Customer Reviews

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                  V.A. (Paris, FR)
                  Amount of houseplants: 51-100
                  Houseplant knowledge: Medium
                  Favorite plant species: Succulentes , Alocasia , Orchidée
                  Très bien !

                  Utilisé il y a peu de temps pour mon pilea, j'attends de voir comment il va évoluer. Vu la qualité des terreaux, je ne suis pas inquiète.

                  A
                  A.L. (Dublin, IE)
                  So far, so good, Ficus is super happy already after only two weeks

                  The soil is really of premium quality, basically this is Terra Preta, the magical soil that can turn regular gardens into rainforests! The charcoal and porous rock hold on to water so that the roots can then extract the water when needed. The worm castings give optimal feed, while the coconut fibres allow for air and good flow / drainage. Our ficus is already super happy, just two weeks after repotting and adding in this amazing specialist soil. The ficus was suffering and needed a drastic change or upgrade in pot size and soil type. New leaves have now started growing and the existing leaves are looking healthier than ever. The repotting into a larger pot did of course help as well, as did the cleaning of the leaves with seaweed nutrient and water and neem oil. I look forward to seeing how the Ficus will appreciate the SyBotanica soil mix but the first signs are excellent.

                  R
                  R.C. (Reims, FR)
                  Terreau ficus Sybotanica

                  Mon dypsis va vraiment mieux depuis que je l’ai rempoté dans ce terreau, qui est de super qualité. Merci beaucoup 🙏🏻
                  Envoi rapide et soigné !

                  C
                  Customer (Frankfurt am Main, DE)
                  Gute Qualität, schnelle Lieferung

                  Bestellung einfach und unkompliziert. Schnelle Lieferung, gute Qualität. Immer gerne wieder. Kann man nur empfehlen.

                  P
                  P.C.
                  packaging à verifier

                  2 poches de terre sur 9 dans le carton pas totalement scellées/soudées. Un partie de la terre s'est répandue dans le carton et le déballage à commencé par un nettoyage. Merci de vérifier la qualité de vos emballages avant expédition.

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                  hgere
                  Prima service

                  Goed verpakt

                  Dank voor je review!

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