Nutrient-Rich Pilea Soil

Vegan Compost

Our plant-based aged compost creates a thriving environment for your pilea plant. 

How?

It offers plenty of organic matter, enhances soil structure, and promotes drainage.

Moreover, it’s a natural source of vital nutrients like nitrogen and potassium. This reduces your dependence on chemical fertilizers, which harm the soil when used excessively.  

Carbon-Negative Biochar

Biochar is the foundation of our pilea potting soil. 

It encourages root development and increases water and nutrient retention, boosting indoor plant growth.

But that’s not all! 

Biochar also helps lock atmospheric carbon dioxide! 

For every ton of biochar produced, three tons of carbon dioxide are removed from the carbon cycle. This makes it an Earth Positive substance.  

As a result, Rosy’s pilea potting soil is a fantastic alternative to regular pilea soils (which contain unsustainable ingredients like sphagnum peat moss and coco coir).

Root Boosting Mycorrhizae

Mycorrhizae (mahy-kuh-rahy-zee) are plant-friendly fungi that support your potted pilea hold on to water and vital nutrients. 

How does that happen?

They help your houseplants thrive by bonding with their root system. 

The fungi also release glomalin, a gum-like substance that further traps nutrients and soil moisture. Seriously, what can’t they do?  

Step 1: Pre-Moisten

Rosy’s pilea potting soil works best when it’s pre-moistened. Sprinkle it with water, so the soil releases a few drops when pressed. 

Step 2: Pot or repot

Fill a pot 1/3 with moist soil. 

Use a pot with a good drainage hole to prevent root rot. 

Step 3: Plant

Carefully remove your pilea plant from its current soil mix, clearing any soil debris around the roots.

Loosen the root ball and center the houseplant into your pot. Then, fill the pot with more moistened soil, leaving an inch at the top for watering.

Finally, keep the plant under bright indirect light (away from direct sunlight).

Step 4: Water

Water your potted pilea peperomioides plants gently, allowing the excess water to drain from the bottom. 

For the next watering, try bottom watering (by placing the pot in a container/tray of water). 

The benefit?

It consistently moistens the potting mix and nourishes the roots. Plus, you won’t drench your pilea’s leaves!

Periodically water the soil from the top to flush out accumulated mineral and salt deposits. 

Rosy’s entire supply chain has a net negative carbon footprint — from production to delivery.

Even better: our indoor potting soil traps over 2kg of CO2 from the carbon cycle!

How did we accomplish this?

We intentionally use the most sustainable carbon-negative ingredients (like biochar), packaging, and shipping processes. 

Read our Life Cycle Assessment to learn more.

Guaranteed Analysis 0.72-0.22-0.37

Total Nitrogen (N) ..................................0.72%

     0.72 % Water Insoluble Nitrogen

Available Phosphate (P2O5)...................0.22%

Soluble Potash (K2O).............................0.37%

Derived from green compost and wood waste compost

ALSO CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS 

Soil Amending Guaranteed Analysis

Active Ingredients

     Rhizophagus irregularis.........2.3 propagules/cm3

     Funneliformis mosseae..........2.1 propagules/cm3

     30% Biochar derived from pine wood

Inert Ingredients

     70% Total Other Ingredients (inert as non plant food ingredients)

Biochar reduces soil density and increases soil aeration.

Mycorrhizae may promote root mass expansion and nutrient efficiency.