Potting Soil

Good potting soil is the foundation of every container plant in Dubai. Garden sand is far too fast-draining and nutrient-poor for pots, so a proper potting mix gives roots the air, moisture and structure they need to cope with UAE heat on balconies, terraces and indoors.

Potting mix options

• PROMIX Premium Potting Soil 50L – a quality mix for flowers, vegetables and seedlings.
• Holland TORF Universal Potting Soil 50L – an all-round mix for indoor and outdoor pots (pre-order on WhatsApp).
• Terreau Substrate 50L – a growing medium for general planting (pre-order on WhatsApp).
• Agricultural gypsum – a soil amendment for beds rather than pots, used to improve structure and help with sodium (pre-order on WhatsApp).

Tips for pots in the UAE

• Add Desert Energy natural perlite to improve drainage for succulents and herbs.
• Mix in hydrogel water retention polymer for sunny balconies that dry out quickly.
• Blend in Vermi Power vermicompost for hungry vegetables.
• Replace or refresh potting soil every year or two, as it breaks down and compacts.

See our soil conditioners, organic fertilizers or all fertilizers.

Shoppers here often also look for flower seeds and herb seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use garden sand in pots?

Not on its own. It drains too fast and holds few nutrients. Use a potting mix, optionally blended with some sand for cacti.

Does potting soil need fertilizer?

Most mixes contain starter nutrients that run out after a few weeks, so begin regular feeding after that.