Ficus Potting Mix

The manufacturer's published recipe lists the following ingredients for Ficus Mix. Measure each part by volume using the same scoop; minor additions have no specified fixed quantities.

• Coco coir: 1½ parts to retain some moisture.
• Worm castings: 1 part for organic nutrition.
• Coconut husk chips: 1 part to keep the mix open.
• Perlite: 1 part for air spaces.
• Coarse horticultural sand: ½ part to add weight and texture.
• Minor additions: Small amounts of activated carbon, lava gravel and organic nutrients.

Choose a stable pot with drainage holes and match the particle size to the roots. Water thoroughly, then check how quickly the mix dries before watering again.

• When to repot: repot when roots circle the pot, when the plant becomes unstable, or when old soil stays wet for a long time and no longer drains well.
• Prepare the plant: gently loosen the plant from its pot and remove loose, tired substrate without tearing functional roots.
• Inspect roots: trim dead or rotten roots with sterilised scissors. Rinse only if old soil is compacted, contaminated or difficult to remove by hand.
• Set up the pot: choose a pot with drainage holes and add enough Ficus Soil Mix so the root ball sits at the right height.
• Backfill carefully: fill around the root ball and press lightly to stabilise the plant without compacting the substrate.
• First watering: water thoroughly so the soil settles around the roots, then let the upper layer dry before watering again.
• Ongoing care: keep Ficus in bright, indirect light and avoid cold draughts. Check moisture in the upper part of the pot rather than watering on a fixed schedule.

Consistent watering and a stable environment usually make more difference to Ficus health than frequent repotting; in this mix the structure normally stays usable for several years.

• pH: around 7.0.
• EC: approximately 1.1.
• NPK (mg/L): roughly 174 – 7.4 – 164.
• Organic matter: about 69 %.
• Dry matter: about 31 %.
• Water retention capacity: around 64 %, giving a moist but not saturated root zone.
• Structural stability: typically 3–4 years indoors before coco coir and husk chips gradually break down and drainage slows.
• Bioactive? Yes – suitable for bioactive setups with appropriate fauna.
• Safety: The mix contains fertiliser, perlite and activated carbon. Keep it away from children and pets that might ingest these materials.