Give your Jade Tree (Crassula ovata / Money Plant) the breathable, well-draining home they deserve! Handcrafted with care and expertise, our mix is designed to mimic their natural habitat — ensuring happy, healthy plants with no mess, no pests, and all the goodness your succulent friend craves.
Why They'll Love It:
🌱 Coconut Coir Base — Sustainable, moisture-balanced, and eco-friendly for strong root growth.
🪨 Grit, Sand & Perlite — Superior drainage that prevents root rot and water-logging.
🌵 Vermiculite Added — Helps retain just the right amount of moisture and minerals.
🤚 Handmade in Small Batches — Quality you can trust, blended with precision.
🌍 100% Peat-Free — Earth-friendly and sustainable for guilt-free gardening.
🚫 Pest-Free Promise — No pesky fungus gnats or hidden surprises in the soil.
🚚 All orders are shipped out within 24hrs of ordering. We also offer next day delivery should you require a rapid repotting session!
Choosing the Right Amount of Soil:
1 Litres - 12cm pots or smaller
5L - 13cm - 25cm pots
10L - 26cm - 30cm pots
25L - 31cm pots & larger (or smaller multiple repottings)
FAQs
Which plants can I use for this potting mix?
ALL varieties of Crassula (Jade Tree/Money Plant) can be grown in this mix, including C. hobbit, C. Hummel's Sunset, C. Botany Bay, C. Red Jade & variegated types. This potting mix is also suitable for Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush Plants / Miniature Jade Trees).
Why make it bio-active?
By selection 'Yes Please!', we'll add worm castings which are a nutrient-rich, natural fertiliser produced by worms. They improve soil structure, enhance nutrient availability, boost plant growth and support beneficial microbes - all promoting a healthier, more resilient plant. Note: Worm castings are just the byproduct of worm digestion so your mix will not have worms in it! Use a 'biorational' fertiliser to get the best out of your plant & soil performance.
How often should I repot my Jade Tree?
THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™ recommends transplanting them as soon as they are purchased, and then every two years thereafter.
Why should I choose THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™ Soil Mixes over competitors?
We use the top quality aggregates within the horticultural industry to handcraft our potting mixes. Not only this, but the potting mixes are proven to be pest-free so you won't expect any unwanted guests like Fungus Gnats. We source our products ethically and with conscience for the environment.
Should I water the plant before or after repotting?
THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™ always recommends watering your Jade Tree twelve hours BEFORE repotting to downplay any risk of 'transplant shock'. Symptoms of this are wilting, leaf curling and suddenly yellowing foliage.
How soon after repotting should I water again?
It's recommended to wait five days before watering again. For the first three months, focus on pouring the water over where the rootball is, and not around the edge of the pot as this is where the unrooted soil will be.
Any other tips I should know?
THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™ recommends only repotting into the next sized pot, which is usually around 3-5cm wider than its current one. Never use a pot that's too big, or one that doesn't have drainage holes. You can also use this potting mix to merge several Jade Plants with other Cacti & Succulents (into one larger pot) to make a desert-themed display or terrarium!
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