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How to use the Alocasia 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 Alocasia soil. Add a small layer of Alocasia mix at the bottom of the pot.

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

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

Why the Alocasia mix works

The alocasia mix has vermiculite instead of the more common perlite. This causes the soil to stay wet for longer. Vermiculite holds moisture very well and releases it back into the soil slowly. This makes it easier to keep your alocasia evenly moist and reduces the time you have to water, leaving you with more time to admire your plant!

    The original habitat of the Alocasia plants

    Most of Alocasia originates from the southeast of Asia. They are found on forest floors of subtropical & tropical areas. They love high humidity, heat & constantly moist soil that doesn’t dry out. This isn’t to say that they don’t need drainage, their roots still need to breathe well. This alocasia mix mimics that habitat

    Tip! As Alocasia likes to stay moist, use a plastic or ceramic pot. Clay & other types of pots are porous, meaning they breathe out moisture. Plastic & ceramic contain moisture better. 

    How to care for Alocasia plants

    Alocasia prefers wet soil, they are part of the aroid family but require a bit more humidity and moisture than aroids like photos, philodendrons & monstera. They prefer bright indirect light, but can’t stand direct sunlight. The main issue with alocasia care is inconsistency in the environment, once they are doing well, try not to change their care around too much. 

    Unlike most aroids, Alocasia will not benefit from having a moss pole to grow up to. They are self-supporting plants that grow upright. 

    How to use the Alocasia 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 Alocasia soil. Add a small layer of Alocasia mix at the bottom of the pot.

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

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

    Why the Alocasia mix works

    The alocasia mix has vermiculite instead of the more common perlite. This causes the soil to stay wet for longer. Vermiculite holds moisture very well and releases it back into the soil slowly. This makes it easier to keep your alocasia evenly moist and reduces the time you have to water, leaving you with more time to admire your plant!

      The original habitat of the Alocasia plants

      Most of Alocasia originates from the southeast of Asia. They are found on forest floors of subtropical & tropical areas. They love high humidity, heat & constantly moist soil that doesn’t dry out. This isn’t to say that they don’t need drainage, their roots still need to breathe well. This alocasia mix mimics that habitat

      Tip! As Alocasia likes to stay moist, use a plastic or ceramic pot. Clay & other types of pots are porous, meaning they breathe out moisture. Plastic & ceramic contain moisture better. 

      How to care for Alocasia plants

      Alocasia prefers wet soil, they are part of the aroid family but require a bit more humidity and moisture than aroids like photos, philodendrons & monstera. They prefer bright indirect light, but can’t stand direct sunlight. The main issue with alocasia care is inconsistency in the environment, once they are doing well, try not to change their care around too much. 

      Unlike most aroids, Alocasia will not benefit from having a moss pole to grow up to. They are self-supporting plants that grow upright. 

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

      Ingredients of SYBASoil Alocasia mix:

      Ingredients of SYBASoil Alocasia mix:

      Pot volume calculator

      Enter pot size to calculate soil volume

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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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      Alocasia mix

      Alocasia mix

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      Regular price €11,99
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      Alocasia, Colocasia, Caladium

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      Reduced watering needs

      Keeps Alocasia's Happy. Airy & Water retaining, reducing watering needs & dried leaves, helps prevent root rot and replicates its native environment.

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      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.

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      Alocasia 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 Alocasia 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 Alocasia soil. Add a small layer of Alocasia mix at the bottom of the pot.

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

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

      Why the Alocasia mix works

      The alocasia mix has vermiculite instead of the more common perlite. This causes the soil to stay wet for longer. Vermiculite holds moisture very well and releases it back into the soil slowly. This makes it easier to keep your alocasia evenly moist and reduces the time you have to water, leaving you with more time to admire your plant!

        The original habitat of the Alocasia plants

        Most of Alocasia originates from the southeast of Asia. They are found on forest floors of subtropical & tropical areas. They love high humidity, heat & constantly moist soil that doesn’t dry out. This isn’t to say that they don’t need drainage, their roots still need to breathe well. This alocasia mix mimics that habitat

        Tip! As Alocasia likes to stay moist, use a plastic or ceramic pot. Clay & other types of pots are porous, meaning they breathe out moisture. Plastic & ceramic contain moisture better. 

        How to care for Alocasia plants

        Alocasia prefers wet soil, they are part of the aroid family but require a bit more humidity and moisture than aroids like photos, philodendrons & monstera. They prefer bright indirect light, but can’t stand direct sunlight. The main issue with alocasia care is inconsistency in the environment, once they are doing well, try not to change their care around too much. 

        Unlike most aroids, Alocasia will not benefit from having a moss pole to grow up to. They are self-supporting plants that grow upright. 

        How to use the Alocasia 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 Alocasia soil. Add a small layer of Alocasia mix at the bottom of the pot.

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

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

        Why the Alocasia mix works

        The alocasia mix has vermiculite instead of the more common perlite. This causes the soil to stay wet for longer. Vermiculite holds moisture very well and releases it back into the soil slowly. This makes it easier to keep your alocasia evenly moist and reduces the time you have to water, leaving you with more time to admire your plant!

          The original habitat of the Alocasia plants

          Most of Alocasia originates from the southeast of Asia. They are found on forest floors of subtropical & tropical areas. They love high humidity, heat & constantly moist soil that doesn’t dry out. This isn’t to say that they don’t need drainage, their roots still need to breathe well. This alocasia mix mimics that habitat

          Tip! As Alocasia likes to stay moist, use a plastic or ceramic pot. Clay & other types of pots are porous, meaning they breathe out moisture. Plastic & ceramic contain moisture better. 

          How to care for Alocasia plants

          Alocasia prefers wet soil, they are part of the aroid family but require a bit more humidity and moisture than aroids like photos, philodendrons & monstera. They prefer bright indirect light, but can’t stand direct sunlight. The main issue with alocasia care is inconsistency in the environment, once they are doing well, try not to change their care around too much. 

          Unlike most aroids, Alocasia will not benefit from having a moss pole to grow up to. They are self-supporting plants that grow upright. 

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

          Ingredients of SYBASoil Alocasia mix:

          Ingredients of SYBASoil Alocasia 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 Alocasia's happy!

          Peat-free soil

          Good for your plants & nature!

          FAQ's

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

          Check out the SYBASoil Guide

          How much Alocasia mix do I need?

          Check out this pot volume calculator tool to calculate how much Alocasia 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 Alocasia mix

          Water 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.

          Do not forget to keep the soil moist! If the soil dries out completely the plant will suffer

          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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          I.D. (Waddinxveen, NL)
          Amount of houseplants: 26-50
          Houseplant knowledge: Expert
          Favorite plant species: Alocacia
          Super

          Goede aarde en fijne verpakking! Alocacia’s doen het nu heel goed.

          D
          D.L. (Dingolfing, DE)
          Amount of houseplants: 11-25
          Houseplant knowledge: Medium
          Favorite plant species: Alokasien
          😍

          Meine Alokasien lieben die Erde und ich auch 🥰

          A
          A.S. (Give, DK)
          Amount of houseplants: 100+
          Houseplant knowledge: Medium
          Favorite plant species: Alocasia, philodendron
          Such a nice and easy life now

          I actually can't live without these soil mixes.🥰 I just take a pot, bag of soil mix and repotting is done. I’ve noticed way faster growth. Super!

          I grow many alocasias in alocasia mix since this’d turned out to be better for them. Somehow it’s way harder to me to overwater them now, when sadly I still do that in hydroponics. I mean, the mix keeps the humidity surprisingly very optional for the plant, so I use it for syngoniums too.
          The universal mix it’s just my must have - that’s all. Sometimes I make it more crunchy with a grit.
          I also use a semi-hydro mix only from Sybotanica. But I don’t mix it, like some people, with universal mix, since it really keeps the water then. For my plants in my conditions that’s too much.
          And well, the Anthurium mix - I love it. Crunchy, light, lovely mix. I even prefer this one more than the aroid one for my philodendrons. Because this one contains a lot of bark and I see my philodendrons like it more.
          I tried also calathea mix and well… again super! So just don’t think and buy some mixes 😍 you will love this solution as much as I do 🫶🏻 nice and easy 👌🏻
          The package is very well-made, so you can easy open and close it 😊

          M
          M.P. (Munich, DE)
          Amount of houseplants: 1-10
          Houseplant knowledge: Medium
          Super Produkt

          Meine Umpflanzung der Alocasia hat gut geklappt. Hatte sie zuerst in einem Substrat mit etwas mehr Wasser. Eure Erde hat sie gut angenommen.

          T
          T.D. (Brussels, BE)
          Amount of houseplants: 11-25
          Houseplant knowledge: Medium
          Super kwaliteit

          Top! Proper verpakt en zeer kwalitatief

          A
          A.Z. (Copenhagen, DK)
          Amount of houseplants: 11-25
          Houseplant knowledge: Beginner
          Favorite plant species: Alocasia , Pilea
          Happy plants

          My plants are very happy now! Have many new leaves and grow faster. Amazing effect!