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Root rot and fungus gnats start in the same place: your soil.

Mathilde (@myveryhappyspot) grows her jungle in SYBASoil. Here is why the soil is where root rot and fungus gnats start, and how to fix it.

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Sound familiar?

  • Soil that stays wet for days after watering
  • Yellowing or mushy stems, even though you water carefully
  • Little black flies around your pots

Why root rot and fungus gnats keep happening

It's not you. It's your soil.
Store-bought potting soil is mostly peat. Peat compacts. When it does, water sits instead of draining, and roots suffocate. That's root rot.
That same soggy soil is where fungus gnats breed. Sticky traps only catch the adults.

  • Drains faster, so water doesn't sit around the roots
  • Airy, peat-free structure that lets roots breathe
  • Ready to use, with a mix for each plant type

Switching takes 3 steps

  1. Find your mix

    Scan your plant below, or pick the mix for its plant type.

  2. Repot

    Shake off the old soil, check the roots and repot in your SYBASoil mix.

  3. Water when the top is dry

    Let the top layer dry out between waterings. The airy structure does the rest.

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    Denmark
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    Ireland
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Step 1

Find the right soil for your plant

Upload a photo of your plant. SYBAScan tells you which SYBASoil mix it needs. Free, and it takes seconds.

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Or pick your mix

Peat-free, ready to use, matched to your plant type.

SYBASoil v.s. Terriccio normale

Plant Performance

*From a survey answered by 1182 Customers using SYBASoil 30+ days.

  • 🌿 94.2%

    See stronger root & leaf growth within weeks.

  • 🪰 98.9%

    Report no soil-based pests like Fungus Gnats or Root Aphids since using SYBASoil

  • 💧 84.3%

    Say watering their plants becomes noticably easier

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What are customers (and their plants) saying?

Regular soil vs SYBASoil

Regular potting soil

  • One mix for every plant
  • Vague ingredients
  • 30-60 days of nutrients
  • No guarantee
  • High risk of fungus gnats
  • No care advice

SYBASoil

  • A plant-specific mix, so your plant feels at home
  • Transparently sourced ingredients
  • ±180 days of plant-specific nutrients included
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • 99.5% pest-free: closed bags and predatory mites at packaging
  • Expert advice from plant lovers and biologists

Questions

Which mix do I need?

Each SYBASoil mix is made for a plant type, like aroids, succulents or orchids. Not sure? Scan your plant above and we will recommend the right mix.

What can I expect when using SYBASoil?

In our survey of 1,182 customers, 94.2% saw stronger root and leaf growth within a few weeks. Most also notice that watering gets easier, because the soil has the right structure.

Why is the soil peat-free?

Peat compacts over time and can stop absorbing water. We use coconut fibre and worm castings instead, so the mix stays airy and usable for much longer. It is also better for the environment.

When do I repot my plant?

Repot once you notice any of these: roots growing out of the bottom of the pot, soil that dries very quickly between waterings, a plant that is top-heavy and wants to fall over, or roots pushing the plant up and out of its pot. For most houseplants that is every 1 to 2 years.