Westland Houseplant Potting Mix, 8 litres

Westland Houseplant Potting Mix is a specialist mix of wood fibre and perlite for airflow and drainage. Ideal use for potting or re-potting most indoor plants.

• Added seramis granules for water management
• Essential nutrients for healthy growth and greener leaves
• Specialist brand

Why Use

• This open, free draining mix promotes healthier growth and greener leaves for an outstanding indoor garden!
• Contains unique Seramis granules for optimum water and nutrient availability
• Added perlite for airflow & drainage resulting in healthier root development

What to Expect

• Healthy beautiful plants

When to Use

• Spring or Autumn

How to Use

Potting and Re-potting

• Water plant well and allow to drain
• Choose a pot around 3-5cm larger than the old one with drainage holes
• Place a layer of potting mix in the bottom of the new pot and carefully remove the plant from its pot
• Holding it upright and in the middle of the pot, carefully fill with potting mix around the sides until the pot is full
• Tap the pot to settle the mix and water well

Feeding

• Westland Houseplant Potting Mix contains sufficient nutrients to feed plants for approx. 6 weeks
• After this period, feeding should commence with Westland Houseplant Feed.
• Feed every second watering in the active growing season (spring/summer) and every fourth watering in the winter

Watering

• Under or over watering houseplants are one of the main causes of the plants failing
• Do not allow the plant to sit in water or sodden compost as this will stunt root growth and prevent air movement around the roots
• It can also make the plant more susceptible to pests and diseases
• Overwatering can cause leaf yellowing and loss, and a shortened flowering period.
• Equally do not allow the compost to dry out completely as this can also cause damage to the plant
• Regularly checking the compost to see if it is still moist in the summer months (less frequently in the cooler months) is the best way to ensure proper watering
• Knowing when to water your houseplants can be difficult. Westland Watering Indicator sticks are a useful way of knowing when the compost in your plant pot has dried out. The easy to use sticks change colour from blue to red when the plant needs re-watering