BASIS MINERAL MIX 3L | Mineral substrate for houseplants (unfertilized)

SYBAStones Basic Mineral Mix (Unfertilized) is a soil-free mixture

Take the care of your houseplants to a new level with SYBAStones Basic Mineral Mix (Unfertilized), a mineral, soil-free mixture for faster root development, cleaner plant care and zero pest problems.

Whether you are growing Alocasia or Philodendron, or simply looking for an improvement over conventional potting soil, this substrate gives your plants the structure, air circulation and moisture regulation they need to thrive – without fungus gnats, without rot, without dirt.

This mix is ​​perfect for most houseplants and is unfertilized, giving you complete control over fertilization. Combine it with one of our slow-release plant fertilizers or your preferred mineral liquid fertilizer to create a customized solution that grows with your collection.

Why switch to a soilless mixture?

Conventional potting soil decomposes, compacts, and attracts pests. This completely mineral, peat-free mix does not. With ingredients like pumice, zeolite, and lava rock, Makkelijker te verzorgen en minder water nodig retains its structure for years and remains free of fungus gnats, root aphids, and mold.

• 100% free of fungus gnats – guaranteed
• Reusable for years, simply rinse and refresh.
• Perfect for transparent pots without drainage holes (yes, really!)
• Soil-free and compost-free, without any organic matter that could decompose.

Watering becomes easier and more predictable. Especially when combined with a self-watering pot, the mixture ensures perfect moisture regulation while remaining breathable and loose around the roots.

Designed for rapid root development and less maintenance

Thanks to its coarse grain size (4–8 mm), this mixture promotes healthy root oxygenation and vigorous growth, while maintaining a balanced water-to-air ratio. It's suitable for most houseplants – large or small – and is especially great for those who enjoy tinkering, experimenting, and improving their plant care routine.

Each mineral has a specific function:

• Pumice stone ensures lightness and keeps the mix super aerated.
• Zeolite stores and releases nutrients and moisture as needed.
• Lava rocks provide weight and stability, anchor the roots and supply trace elements.

Together they form a breathable, long-lasting base for your potting soil that supports your care routine – not hinders it.

Individual care with plant fertilizer of your choice

Since this mix contains no added nutrients, you have complete control over your plants' nutrition. Use it with:

• Sybotanica's long-term fertilizer range for a low-maintenance solution
• A mineral liquid fertilizer for practical plant care

This flexibility makes them the perfect foundation for experienced and curious plant parents who want to know their plants and nurture them in the long term.

For adventurous plant lovers

SYBAStones Basic Mineral Mix (Unfertilized) is not just a replacement for potting soil, but an intelligent growing system for all houseplant enthusiasts who want to go beyond standard care. Do you want faster root growth? Easier watering? No more problems with pests? A substrate that remains light and airy even after years?

That's it.

You can use it in decorative transparent pots without holes, in self-watering containers, or in everything in between. No compaction, no rot, no hassle. Just clean, sustainable, and plant-friendly design.

Sybotanica makes substrates smarter

Sybotanica developed the SYBAStones range to solve common problems: damp potting soil, midge infestations, fertilization puzzles, and endless repotting. This mix is ​​the result of years of experimentation and refinement by true plant lovers who wanted better tools – not just another bag of soil.

This isn't for everyone. But if you're ready to garden smarter, SYBAStone's basic mineral mix (unfertilized) is your new standard.

Contents:
Lava, zeolite & pumice