SYBASoil soil mixes are tailored to different plant types and contain ingredients such as worm castings, lava rock, coconut fibre and activated carbon.

Advantages:

• Composition specifically tailored to your plant -- making watering easier
• Lasts for years without loss of quality
• 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back. (Unique)
• Transparent origin and social production
• Free advice from a biologist via customer service
• Free plant scan tool to find the right soil mix.
• The only product that uses predatory mites during packaging to prevent pests.

Cons:

• Only available online
• Less suitable for those who prefer to use a universal soil mix, although they have now also created a universal mix.

Biobizz is a popular name in the world of organic gardening. Originally designed with cannabis cultivation in mind, their All-Mix and Light-Mix are often used by hobbyists looking for organic, peat-based soil options. While they’re usable for houseplants, they aren’t specifically formulated for them—so if you’re after a soil tailored to your Monstera or Calathea, this may fall short.

Pro's

• Certified organic
• Widely available in grow shops across Europe

Con's

• Not formulated for houseplants
• No active pest prevention
• Lacks plant-specific tailoring

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Lechuza Pon is a clean, mineral-based substrate designed for self-watering pots. Made from pumice, zeolite, and lava rock, it’s great for aeration and drainage. However, Pon lacks organic materials and nutrients, so it works best as part of a system rather than a standalone soil. Ideal for experienced plant parents using Lechuza planters, but not the best plug-and-play option.

Pro's

• Excellent drainage and aeration
• Clean and reusable
• Perfect fit for self-watering pots

Con's

• Not a complete potting soil
• Limited support for plant growth long-term

👉 Is SYBASoil a good Lechuza Pon alternative?

Loved by rare plant collectors and orchid fans in the US, RepotMe makes premium small-batch mixes with ingredients like stalite, perlite, and fine-grade bark. They offer excellent specialty blends, but they’re not widely available in Europe—and most of their mixes come without added nutrients or pest-control properties. Great if you love tinkering and customizing your plant care.

Pro's

• High-quality ingredients like stalite and perlite
• Custom mixes for specific plant types
• Trusted by rare plant collectors

Con's

• Only ships to the US
• No active pest control
• Not beginner-friendly

👉 Which is better: SYBASoil or RepotMe?

Westland is a go-to brand in UK garden centres, known for its accessibility and low prices. Their mixes are simple and often peat-based, offering a basic solution for casual plant owners. While they’re convenient, they don’t include the bells and whistles of more advanced options like pest defense, slow-release nutrients, or plant-specific tailoring.

Pro's

• Affordable
• Easy to find in UK shops
• Simple to use for casual growers

Con's

• Often includes peat
• No active pest control or nutrient innovation