Premium Calathea & Maranta Potting Soil - Enriched with Mycorrhizae and Bacillus - Made in France

This substrate combines vermiculite, perlite, complete fertilizer and trace elements, enriched with beneficial mycorrhizae and Bacillus.

Vermiculite retains moisture while remaining aerated, which Calatheas love. Perlite ensures drainage to prevent root asphyxiation. Live microorganisms establish a symbiotic relationship with the roots as soon as the plant is repotted.

Use this pure substrate, without mixing it with other components, to maintain the balance of the formulation.

Avoid adding sand or garden soil, as this would alter the water retention capacity calibrated for these plants.

Choose a pot with drainage holes that is one or two centimeters larger than the current one. Place a layer of substrate at the bottom without an additional drainage layer.

Calatheas dislike root disturbance: gently untangle the roots without forcing them and place the plant at the same level as before. Fill in around the sides, gently firming the soil with your fingers.

Water thoroughly with lukewarm, non-calcareous water to eliminate air pockets and activate mycorrhizae.

Never repot a Calathea when stressed or in winter: favor spring when the plant is actively growing.

Calathea and Maranta originate from humid tropical undergrowth where the soil remains consistently moist without ever becoming waterlogged. Their fine, sensitive roots cannot tolerate either prolonged drought or excessive watering.

A conventional potting mix becomes compacted and retains too much water deep down while drying out on the surface, creating a fatal imbalance. Our substrate maintains consistent moisture throughout the entire depth of the pot.

Mycorrhizae extend the root network and improve phosphorus absorption, which is often a limiting factor in these plants.

Without a suitable substrate, even perfect care will not be enough to make these demanding plants thrive.

A potting mix that doesn't dry out usually indicates a problem with the pot or its environment, not the mix itself. Check that your pot has drainage holes and that the water drains freely.

Calatheas in overly large pots take weeks to absorb available water, which promotes rot. Reduce the pot size if necessary.

Increase indirect light and air circulation to accelerate natural evaporation. Avoid cachepots where water stagnates.

Never leave your plant in a saucer of water for more than thirty minutes after watering, even if it likes humidity.

Calatheas thrive in high atmospheric humidity. Ourfine mist sprayallows you to spray the foliage daily without leaving large drops.

From March to September, supplement with ourliquid fertilizerdiluted at half strength every two weeks to support growth without burning sensitive roots.

THEcleaning glovesThey gently remove the dust from the leaves without damaging them.

In case of insufficient light in winter, ourhorticultural lampcompensates for the lack of natural light.

Universal potting soil contains mostly peat, which compacts over time, creating dry patches and waterlogged areas. Calatheas do not tolerate this unevenness.

Our substrate incorporates vermiculite and perlite for a stable structure that won't collapse. Water is distributed evenly and the roots breathe continuously.

Live mycorrhizae and Bacillus create a protective ecosystem absent from standard sterilized potting soils. This microbial life helps the plant defend itself and absorb nutrients.

Made in France, guaranteeing the freshness of the microorganisms, which are active as soon as you water for the first time.