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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
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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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This is what other plant lovers are saying on Trustpilot!

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    Denmark
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    I have already purchased twice from Sybotanica in the last couple of weeks. I was so impressed with the quality of the soil mixes and how well the plants were doing. Very useful to find the best soil for each of my plants using the SYBASoil guide.

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    Ireland
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    Germany
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    Aroid Mix (Monstera e.t.c.)

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    Aroid Mix (Monstera e.t.c.)

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    Most suited for:
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    Chunky & Airy
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    Cacti & Succulent Mix

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    Most suited for:
    Aloe, Sansevieria, Ceropegia, Cacti, Succulent
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    Dries out quickly
  • Standing 5L pouch of dark mix with red-veined leaf illustrations, best soil for alocasia

    Alocasia Mix

    Alocasia Mix

    €12,99
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    Most suited for:
    Alocasia, Colocasia, Caladium
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    Reduced watering needs
  • Standing 5L pouch of dark mix with yellow calathea leaf illustrations, best soil for calathea

    Calathea & Maranta Mix

    Calathea & Maranta Mix

    €12,99
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    Most suited for:
    Calathea, Maranta, Lilies, Chlorophytum, Fittonia, Hypoestes, Musa, Begonia, Strelitzia
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    Reduces brown & crispy leaves
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    Universal Mix

    Universal Mix

    €12,99
    €12,99
    Most suited for:
    Most houseplants
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    Multipurpose
  • Standing 5L pouch of dark mix with orange ficus leaf illustrations, best soil for ficus

    Ficus Mix

    Ficus Mix

    €12,99
    €12,99
    Most suited for:
    Ficus, Palm, Mediterranean plants, Peperomia, Pachira
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    Promotes sturdy growth
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    Orchid Mix

    Orchid Mix

    €12,99
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    Most suited for:
    Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium & Cattleya
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    Reduces root rot risk
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    Anthurium Mix

    Anthurium Mix

    €12,99
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    Most suited for:
    Anthurium, Bromelia
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    Super Chunky & airy
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SYBASoil v.s. Regular soil

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

Join 219.393 Plant Lovers Who Finally Know What Their Plants Need.

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
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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.