Share the Pleasures of Potted Gardening in the Philippines

Plantastic!
Soil-less Potting Mix







The all-purpose blend that can please almost any container-grown plant.

Perfect for most popular foliage ornamental plants, Plantastic is the basic choice for the home gardener.

Use it as a soil replacement in pots to  make sure plants grow healthier and happier in the cozy comfort of their soil-less pots.

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BRAIDED PACHIRA is popularly-known as "Money Tree" in the Philippines, where it has long been believed to bring good financial fortune to those who grow it at home. The legend started when a poor man was rumored to have prayed for money, found the plant, and brought it home, making a fortune shortly after. This ornamental plant is ideal for indoors, as it's very adaptable to different conditions. Giving it lots of indirect sunlight keeps it healthy without getting sunburned.
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CALATHEAS are lovely foliage plants whose leaves that can be patterned, mottled or striped and come in an amazing range of greens. To produce the best colors, they should be fed regularly, or you can do it the low-maintenance way by planting them in Plantastic Red Earth. Keep the potting mix moist but not soggy. Partial shade is preferred; leaves burn easily in direct sunlight.   BACK TO TOP
COLEUS are called mayana by Philippine gardeners. Coleus plants are famous for their bright colors that come in green, pink, yellow, maroon and red. Add to that their variety of foliage forms and sizes and you've got a an absolute rainbow available for those shadier parts of the garden. Although they are heat-tolerant and may be exposed to full sun, their colors will be more intense in semi-sun areas where they would require less water. Make sure to cut flower stems to give it a long life (they die after the flowers bloom). Propagating your Coleus through stem cuttings is also very easy. BACK TO TOP
CORN PLANT is mistakenly called "Fortune Plant" in the Philippines -- it resembles the Lucky Bamboo that is the true owner of the nickname Fortune Plant. A member of the Dracaena family, the Corn Plant’s root system is so minimal, it can live well in a small pot. It actually prefers to be a little root bound. Its small footprint makes it a great indoor plant, not requiring much space or sunlight. Place it where it gets light, but not direct sunlight. When canes are cut, side branching occurs, which is why it resembles the Lucky Bamboo. Keep potting mix evenly moist but not soggy; let it dry slightly between waterings. Leaves can be kept shiny by wiping with a damp cloth . BACK TO TOP  
DIEFFENBACHIA are also called Dumb Cane because of their sap. Should you be unwise enough to bite any part of the plant, the calcium oxalate in the sap will cause your throat to swell and loss of speech can last for several days. (Now, don’t play any tricks on that talkative person you know. All parts of the plant are poisonous! ) This plant does not tolerate drought so keep the potting medium moist but not soggy. It prefers bright, filtered light so it would be best to locate it near a window. Too dark a setting will cause the variegated leaves to lose their attractive patterns. .  BACK TO TOP
GOLDEN POTHOS is our #1 recommendation for newcomers to container gardening. Its ease of growth and maintenance, and resistance to pests and diseases will make even brown thumbs succeed! Cuttings easily root in water, which is perhaps why it has, unfortunately, acquired the name “water plant” in the Philippines. Once roots form, the plant should be transplanted into Plantastic. You should even let the potting mix dry slightly between waterings. Wash the leaves periodically; dust further diminishes the amount of light the leaves can absorb for food production. To keep growth slow, keep plants somewhat pot-bound.   BACK TO TOP  
PHILODENDRONS are probably the largest family of houseplants around. Many types will climb up any nearby structure; others may opt to trail gracefully down the sides of a container. Bright indirect light is best but they can survive in the shade. If new growth looks weak and has small leaves, move the plant to an area with brighter light but no direct sun. Wash leaves once in a while; too much dust further diminishes the amount of light the leaves can absorb for food production. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Feed every two weeks to every quarter; feeding the smaller varieties more frequently.  BACK TO TOP
SNAKE PLANT is a nocturnal worker that removes carbon dioxide from the air and converts it to oxygen at night. Also known as Mother-in-law’s tongue, and Sword Plant or espada, the conversation its assortment of names can trigger is good enough reason to have it around! Almost indestructible, this plant can endure neglect, dim light, haphazard watering, heat, dust, dry air and is rarely attacked by insects. Leaves store water for the plant, so keep the potting mix on the dry side. Feed monthly. Repot yearly.   BACK TO TOP

ZZ PLANT gets its name from its hard-to-remember full name of Zamioculcus Zamifolia. (Close your eyes and say that again.) Here’s a houseplant that truly thrives on neglect; a plant more maintenance-free than this would have to be made of plastic. The ZZ plant performs well in nearly any type of lighting except total darkness. It requires very little water; it grows from a large tuber that stores water. The tuber releases the water as the plant needs it. Let the potting mix dry completely between waterings. Watering too frequently will cause leaves to turn yellow and eventually rot.   BACK TO TOP