Cart

Close

Congratulations! You are now on the waiting list, please check your inbox for our confirmation email!

Register Account

Sign In

Bio Leaf Indoor Plant Potting Mix - FINE / MEDIUM Custom Blend - 5 litre

$23.00 NZD

*Please note: Limit maximum 10 litres total of potting mix per order before overweight shipping applies*


You can add other items to the same order, heavy limit only applies to potting mix and other items marked heavy. You can order more than the limit above in one order. If you order over 10 litres total in one order your order will be put on hold and I'll get in touch to arrange payment for overweight shipping (rates are here)


Bad news


Yes, it's true. The much loved Bio Leaf potting mixes will no longer be produced after November 2023. Although natural, organic potting mixes like Bio Leaf are best potted up within 
30 days to get the most benefit for your plants, you can stock up and store it for 3 months in good conditions. Store in a cool, dry place indoors. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity. When ready to use, dampen then mix well as it will have settled when stored.


Why Bio Leaf?


I really disliked repotting. Until now. This mix is a joy to work with. Less mess. Easier clean-up. Also seriously good for my plants. Lucky things. Talk about spoiled. I love it. My plants love it. Win win.

The same 'recipe' as the Bio Leaf Aroid and Hoya Medium / Chunky Mix, but a Fine / Medium blend with smaller grade ingredients. The ideal all-rounder for a 'mixed jungle' of indoor house plants. This is for the 5 litre size, enough to pot around 8 to 15 medium size plants depending on pot size, and whether filling pots completely, or retaining soil from the previous pot.


Which plants is it best for?


This is a superb, all-purpose, indoor houseplant mix. The best choice when you want 'one for everyone'. Especially suited to younger, less established plants. Plants in smaller pots with shallower root systems. And for plants you don't want to water constantly, as although still light and free-draining, this finer mix retains a little more moisture than medium or chunkier grades. This is also my go to for shifting water propagated cuttings to soil when ready to pot-up. My peace lily, syngonium, ZZ and many more are loving life in this blend.  


What's in the bag?


A fine, airy, free-draining mix of fine Orchid Bark, fine Pumice, Fern Fibre, Crushed Horticulture Charcoal and the Bio Leaf Bioactive Blend. NO slow-release fertiliser. You can safely use fertiliser, rooting hormones or growth boosters as normal.


Why orchid bark?

An obvious inclusion if you consider what epiphytes like to attach to and grow on. A premium, export-quality, fine grade orchid bark. Very clean and sterile. Minimal soil or dust. You can pre-soak, but it's not required at this level. Some barks break down fast. This harder, slow-to-decompose premium grade lasts years. Keeps soil aerated for oxygen to reach roots, resists compacting and provides drainage while also holding on to water for roots to take up as needed. 

 

Why add pumice?

A natural, volcanic rock that keeps its shape even when soaked in water, keeping soil loose. Adds aeration and improves drainage. Keeps water moving to prevent substrate and plants becoming waterlogged. Naturally porous. Pumice holds water roughly twice as long as bark, releasing it slowly and steadily for the roots.


Why fern fibre?

Superb growing medium for many indoor plants. Great results reported for aroids, hoya, orchids, ferns and other epiphytes. A natural, soft, airy, fibrous, long lasting material containing a lot of air. Can retain a lot of water. As it holds water for longer than many free-draining substrates, you won't have to water as often. Ideal for indoor plants that prefer moist to lightly moist conditions, who don't like to fully dry out. Fibrous nature distributes more even moisture throughout the pot due to natural capillary action.


Why crushed horticultural charcoal?

Horticultural charcoal for plants is different from activated charcoal that you might be familiar with for human health. This is the over-waterers and worried-plant-parent's best friend. Horticultural charcoal helps increase aeration and adds drainage to soil mixes for potted plants. Its natural porosity helps charcoal hold on to necessary nutrients for roots to access. Horticultural charcoal also helps create a more favourable environment for good bacteria and beneficial microbes for healthier soil, and helps balance soil pH.

 

Reviews


"Brown gold!!! Best draining premix for hoyas & aroids there is on the market." @plant.obsessed.guy.nz

"I have purchased both the fine grade and standard [chunky] grade Hoya & Aroid mix and all my plants are potted up and thriving - cannot fault it. Highly recommend!" Robert Wilson

 

*Please note this is also called 'Bio Leaf Aroid Hoya Fine' if comparing to other retailers*

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
100%
(8)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
A
Ashley Maclellan
Love this soil mix

Most of my alocasias love this stuff

H
Heather
Love It!

This is a wonderful, wonderful mix. I’m now using for my succulents & having great success - highly recommend.

D
Dianne Leaming
Hoya ix

Love this product for my hoyas. Always use the small or medium mix.

R
RChristie
Love love love

This mix is so lovely…i dampened it before adding to my pots and it smells just like walking on a damp bush walk. My plants also seem to be loving it. Will definitely be buying more

M
Manisha
Love this soil mix!

I used this mix to repot my plants today and I really like it. It’s easy to use and well draining. I’m sure my plants will love it!

Shipping and Delivery FAQ's


SHIPPING RATES


Shipping
 is FREE for all orders over $99. For orders under $99: Auckland Standard $5, signature required is $7 or rural is $9. The rest of the North Island and the South Island: Standard $7, signature required is $9, or rural is $11. Plants and fragile or oversize products have their own rates (worked out in the cart based on your order). 


IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP


Stock levels are live. Everything showing in stock online, is in stock right here, right now, in Auckland NZ, ready to ship. No drop shipping from other countries. No delays.

 

SHIPPING EVERY DAY


Orders ship every week-day, Monday to Friday. Orders placed before 7pm Monday to Thursday leave the next morning. Zoom zoom! Fri, Sat & Sun orders leave Monday (or the next working day).

 

FAST DELIVERY


Normal delivery is 1 to 2 working days. Rural and some regions can take a day or 2 longer, depending on where you're based (I'm based in Auckland). 

More about shipping and delivery > 

 

CUSTOMER REVIEWS


"Anna was brilliant. Order placed and sent the next day. Received in awesome packaging. Couldn’t ask for more... will definitely use you again and again and again. Highly recommend." Scott Guthrie 


"I can’t recommend love that leaf highly enough. I’ve bought a couple of times so far and on both occasions Anna has been more helpful than I could possibly wish for. 5 stars! Don’t hesitate to order from Love That Leaf. Excellent service and super fast delivery." Rob Gordon

Why choose to buy from Love That Leaf?

YOU'RE SUPPORTING LOCAL

When you buy from me you're supporting a local, small, family business. Love That Leaf is a registered NZ business, based in Auckland. 


IN STOCK NOW + NEXT DAY DISPATCH 

You'll also get your goodies super fast. Everything showing in stock on the website is right here, in stock, ready to ship to you. I ship daily, Monday to Friday. Your order will be normally be on the courier the same or next working day. Zoom zoom!


I'LL PUT IT RIGHT + CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 

I stand by everything I sell and will always help put right anything that goes wrong. When you choose to buy from a registered NZ business (like me), you're also covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, unlike overseas purchases or private sales, where you can end up stuck with no rights if anything arrives damaged or stops working.


SUPER SUPPORT

I won't go AWOL on you. I'm here for support and advice anytime, even if you haven't bought from me yet. A lot of lovely people helped me along my plant journey, and I want to pay it forward. Please don't hesitate to ask for help. No obligation at all to purchase. 


CUSTOMER REVIEWS


"Super impressed with this business. Something that is lost nowadays, is customer service. This however is not the case with Anna from Love that Leaf. Very happy with my purchase, very happy with the product information provided and very happy with the quick shipping and great packaging. Thanks!" Melayna Anderson


"By far the best customer care I've had in a long time. Website is such a wealth of information and the email with instructions for use after my purchase was fantastic. The pipette for measuring the correct amount was such a great inclusion, and the personalised message on the package was very cool. Definitely my go to shop for plant supplies now. Thanks Love That Leaf! A+++" Karyn Wilson