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Manon (@plantidote_) mixes her own substrates. Here's everything for her desert mix, in one box.

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  • 31 litres: everything for your own desert mix
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Mixing your own substrate?

  • You hunt for pumice, grit and sand in five different shops
  • Store-bought cactus soil stays too wet
  • Your succulents stretch or rot at the base
DIY Desert Mix Bundle Manon's pick

Manon's pick

DIY Desert Mix Bundle

4.8/5 (166 reviews)

Made for: Cacti & Succulents

€64,99 €81,91 -20%
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • ±180 days of plant-specific nutrients included
  • Free shipping above €50

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How it works

  1. Pick the right mix

    Scan your plant or go with the bundle above. Every SYBASoil mix is made for a specific plant type.

  2. Repot your plant

    Shake off the old soil, check the roots and repot. The mix is ready to use.

  3. Grow like never before

    An airy structure for the roots and ±180 days of plant-specific nutrients.

SYBASoil v.s. Regular soil

Plant Performance

*From a survey answered by 1182 Customers using SYBASoil 30+ days.

  • 🌿 94.2%

    See stronger root & leaf growth within weeks.

  • 🪰 98.9%

    Report no soil-based pests like Fungus Gnats or Root Aphids since using SYBASoil

  • 💧 84.3%

    Say watering their plants becomes noticably easier

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Our mission is happy plants. If your order doesn't do that for you, we'll make it right.

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"I have already purchased twice from Sybotanica in the last couple of weeks. I was so impressed with the quality of the soil mixes and how well the plants were doing."

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"I ordered at Sybotanica for the third time. The quality is perfect! There was a problem with some products, but the support answered really quick and helped me out without hesitation."

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"Really loved that I could order customised soil for every kind of plant I own. My order was sent rapidly with a little personalised note. Will order again!"

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Why cacti and succulents need a gritty mix

In the wild, cacti and succulents grow in fast-draining, mineral ground. Regular potting soil holds water around the roots for days.
A gritty mix of pumice, grit, sand and zeolite drains fast and dries out quickly, the way these plants like it.

  • Everything for a gritty desert mix in one box: 31 litres
  • Universal mix, fine pumice, grit, horticultural sand and zeolite
  • Mix it to your own recipe

Regular soil vs SYBASoil

Regular potting soil

  • One mix for every plant
  • Vague ingredients
  • 30-60 days of nutrients
  • No guarantee
  • High risk of fungus gnats
  • No care advice

SYBASoil

  • A plant-specific mix, so your plant feels at home
  • Transparently sourced ingredients
  • ±180 days of plant-specific nutrients included
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • 99.5% pest-free: closed bags and predatory mites at packaging
  • Expert advice from plant lovers and biologists

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Questions

What's in the DIY Desert Mix Bundle?

31 litres in total: 10L Universal mix, 9L fine pumice, 3L grit, 6L horticultural sand and 3L zeolite. Mix them to the recipe your cacti and succulents like.

Which mix do I need?

Each SYBASoil mix is made for a plant type, like aroids, succulents or orchids. Not sure? Scan your plant above and we will recommend the right mix.

When do I repot my plant?

Repot once you notice any of these: roots growing out of the bottom of the pot, soil that dries very quickly between waterings, a plant that is top-heavy and wants to fall over, or roots pushing the plant up and out of its pot. For most houseplants that is every 1 to 2 years.

Why is the soil peat-free?

Peat compacts over time and can stop absorbing water. We use coconut fibre and worm castings instead, so the mix stays airy and usable for much longer. It is also better for the environment.