Better plant care starts below the surface.
Purpose-formulated, peat-free growing mixes that balance air, moisture and nutrients for healthier roots and stronger plants. South African made.
Where the roots are, the mix is.
Different plants need different growing conditions. Our three peat-free mixes are formulated to balance moisture, airflow and drainage, giving roots the conditions they need to thrive.
Roots need air as much as water.
Roots need oxygen as well as water. When growing media becomes compacted or waterlogged, roots struggle to breathe. BLUMA's mixes use structured ingredients to maintain air spaces while holding the moisture plants need.
- SurfaceInfluences evaporation and protects the growing medium.
- AirOpen pore spaces allow roots to breathe.
- Root zoneHolds moisture and nutrients while supporting roots.
- DrainageExcess water moves through the mix and exits via drainage holes.
What's inside matters. What it does matters more.
Healthy roots need the right balance of air, water and nutrients. We've selected each ingredient for the role it plays in creating those conditions.
Composted barkMaintains structure and airflow
Coco coirRetains moisture while supporting drainage
Worm castingsContributes nutrients and biological activity
BiocharHelps retain nutrients and provides habitat for soil microbes
PumiceCreates air spaces and supports drainage
Rice hullsAdds structure and helps resist compaction
Better soil, without repotting.
Give your existing plants a little more from the soil they're already in. Our Biochar Topper adds porous, carbon-rich material that can help retain moisture and nutrients while providing habitat for soil microorganisms. Apply a thin layer and water through.
- Moisture managementHelps retain moisture and reduce surface evaporation.
- Nutrient retentionBiochar can help retain nutrients in the growing medium.
- Microbial habitatIts porous structure offers surfaces that microorganisms can colonise.
- Long-lasting carbonAdds stable carbon that breaks down slowly.
Not sure which mix?
Start with your plant. We'll help you find the right growing conditions.
Water in. Water out.
Water should reach the roots, not leave them sitting in it. Our growing mixes combine moisture-holding ingredients with open structure, helping excess water drain while retaining moisture plants can use.
- Part-fill the pot with the mix for where the plant lives.
- Position the plant and backfill gently. Don't press it down.
- Water through until it runs clear from the base, then let it drain.
Planting a bed, or potting a succulent? The steps differ a little. Each product page has its own: Outdoor, Succulent, Biochar Topper.
Rooted in South Africa.
Blended and packed in South Africa. Thoughtfully formulated growing mixes made for the plants we grow, the spaces we live in and the way we care for them.