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Description

Zeolite Improves Nutrient Retention and Root Zone Balance in Any Soil Mix

Zeolite is a powerful mineral substrate known for its ability to absorb, store, and slowly release nutrients—making it one of the most efficient soil conditioners available for indoor plant care. Its unique structure, formed from volcanic ash and seawater, gives it a high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), meaning it can trap positively charged nutrient ions and deliver them back to plant roots over time.

At Sybotanica, we offer clean, high-performance zeolite granules that can be added directly into your potting mix to improve nutrient retention, moisture management, and overall soil performance. It’s especially useful for plants sensitive to overfeeding, soil compaction, or inconsistent watering.

What Makes Zeolite Different From Other Soil Amendments?

Unlike organic materials or traditional drainage aids, zeolite acts as a living storage vault in the root zone. It captures excess nutrients like ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and then releases them gradually—right when your plant needs them. This buffering action prevents nutrient overload, reduces leaching, and keeps the soil balanced over time.

Key Benefits of Zeolite:

  • High CEC for nutrient buffering and ion exchange
  • Improves moisture regulation by absorbing and releasing water on demand
  • Prevents soil compaction and maintains air flow
  • Neutralizes pH and reduces salinity buildup
  • Safe for all houseplants and indoor gardening setups
  • Visibly changes color when wet for easy moisture checks

Its porous mineral structure supports both plant health and microbial life, creating a more dynamic and resilient soil ecosystem.

Zeolite for Nutrient-Sensitive Plants

Some plants—especially young ones or those recently repotted—are highly sensitive to sudden changes in nutrient levels. Traditional fertilizers can easily lead to nutrient burn, causing root damage and leaf yellowing. By integrating zeolite into the soil, you create a buffer zone that holds onto nutrients until the plant is ready to absorb them.

This makes zeolite a smart companion for worm castings, compost, or liquid fertilizers, especially in indoor environments where flushing soil isn’t always practical.

Built-in Moisture Control and Aeration

Zeolite doesn't just manage nutrients—it also regulates water. Much like activated carbon, it absorbs excess moisture and releases it gradually, helping to maintain even hydration. Its structure also keeps soil open and non-compacting, making it ideal for mixes that need both air and water movement.

This dual action improves root zone balance, reduces the risk of rot, and makes the soil more forgiving if you occasionally over- or under-water.

A Responsive Material: Zeolite Changes Color When Wet

One unique and visually satisfying feature of zeolite is that it changes color based on its moisture content. This makes it an excellent visual cue for watering—especially helpful in denser potting mixes or closed terrariums where moisture can be hard to gauge.

Whether you’re building a mix for aroids, succulents, or propagation trays, zeolite’s slow release nutrients and moisture-tracking ability offer built-in support for both you and your plants.

How to Use Zeolite in Your Mix:

  • For nutrient buffering: Add 10–15% zeolite to your potting soil to prevent overfeeding and boost nutrient availability
  • In water-sensitive setups: Blend with peat or coco coir to reduce sogginess and increase stability
  • With fresh worm castings: Combine with organic fertilizers to hold onto nutrients and improve distribution in the root zone
  • In propagation trays: Mix with perlite or sand for added airflow and gentle nutrient release

Because it’s a natural filter and pH-neutral material, zeolite won’t disrupt your soil’s chemical balance or introduce salts.

Sybotanica’s Take: Innovation Meets Soil Intelligence

At Sybotanica, we love zeolite for its quiet efficiency. It does the work in the background—regulating nutrients, balancing moisture, and protecting roots—without changing the feel of your soil. It’s a simple upgrade with serious long-term benefits, especially for growers who want better control over their plant’s environment without constant adjustment.

Whether you’re fine-tuning a premium mix or experimenting with new components, zeolite is a smart, stable addition that brings lasting value to every handful of handmade potting soil.

Zeolite Improves Nutrient Retention and Root Zone Balance in Any Soil Mix

Zeolite is a powerful mineral substrate known for its ability to absorb, store, and slowly release nutrients—making it one of the most efficient soil conditioners available for indoor plant care. Its unique structure, formed from volcanic ash and seawater, gives it a high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), meaning it can trap positively charged nutrient ions and deliver them back to plant roots over time.

At Sybotanica, we offer clean, high-performance zeolite granules that can be added directly into your potting mix to improve nutrient retention, moisture management, and overall soil performance. It’s especially useful for plants sensitive to overfeeding, soil compaction, or inconsistent watering.

What Makes Zeolite Different From Other Soil Amendments?

Unlike organic materials or traditional drainage aids, zeolite acts as a living storage vault in the root zone. It captures excess nutrients like ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and then releases them gradually—right when your plant needs them. This buffering action prevents nutrient overload, reduces leaching, and keeps the soil balanced over time.

Key Benefits of Zeolite:

  • High CEC for nutrient buffering and ion exchange
  • Improves moisture regulation by absorbing and releasing water on demand
  • Prevents soil compaction and maintains air flow
  • Neutralizes pH and reduces salinity buildup
  • Safe for all houseplants and indoor gardening setups
  • Visibly changes color when wet for easy moisture checks

Its porous mineral structure supports both plant health and microbial life, creating a more dynamic and resilient soil ecosystem.

Zeolite for Nutrient-Sensitive Plants

Some plants—especially young ones or those recently repotted—are highly sensitive to sudden changes in nutrient levels. Traditional fertilizers can easily lead to nutrient burn, causing root damage and leaf yellowing. By integrating zeolite into the soil, you create a buffer zone that holds onto nutrients until the plant is ready to absorb them.

This makes zeolite a smart companion for worm castings, compost, or liquid fertilizers, especially in indoor environments where flushing soil isn’t always practical.

Built-in Moisture Control and Aeration

Zeolite doesn't just manage nutrients—it also regulates water. Much like activated carbon, it absorbs excess moisture and releases it gradually, helping to maintain even hydration. Its structure also keeps soil open and non-compacting, making it ideal for mixes that need both air and water movement.

This dual action improves root zone balance, reduces the risk of rot, and makes the soil more forgiving if you occasionally over- or under-water.

A Responsive Material: Zeolite Changes Color When Wet

One unique and visually satisfying feature of zeolite is that it changes color based on its moisture content. This makes it an excellent visual cue for watering—especially helpful in denser potting mixes or closed terrariums where moisture can be hard to gauge.

Whether you’re building a mix for aroids, succulents, or propagation trays, zeolite’s slow release nutrients and moisture-tracking ability offer built-in support for both you and your plants.

How to Use Zeolite in Your Mix:

  • For nutrient buffering: Add 10–15% zeolite to your potting soil to prevent overfeeding and boost nutrient availability
  • In water-sensitive setups: Blend with peat or coco coir to reduce sogginess and increase stability
  • With fresh worm castings: Combine with organic fertilizers to hold onto nutrients and improve distribution in the root zone
  • In propagation trays: Mix with perlite or sand for added airflow and gentle nutrient release

Because it’s a natural filter and pH-neutral material, zeolite won’t disrupt your soil’s chemical balance or introduce salts.

Sybotanica’s Take: Innovation Meets Soil Intelligence

At Sybotanica, we love zeolite for its quiet efficiency. It does the work in the background—regulating nutrients, balancing moisture, and protecting roots—without changing the feel of your soil. It’s a simple upgrade with serious long-term benefits, especially for growers who want better control over their plant’s environment without constant adjustment.

Whether you’re fine-tuning a premium mix or experimenting with new components, zeolite is a smart, stable addition that brings lasting value to every handful of handmade potting soil.

Technical data
Value's (EN)Zeolite
Country of OriginGermany
Suitable for organic farmingIn application
structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down
pH7,5 - 7,9
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %25-35%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Value's (EN)Zeolite
Country of OriginGermany
Suitable for organic farmingIn application
structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down
pH7,5 - 7,9
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %25-35%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Storage tips
Make sure to store it cool, dark and closed off.
Make sure to store it cool, dark and closed off.

Zeolite

Zeolite

Premium SYBASoil | 5-8mm

Regular price €7,99
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Improves drainage & nutrient retention

Your plants receive the nutrients they need without overfeeding, thanks to storing and slowly releasing nutrients. It also prevents excessive moisture, which prevents root rot and promotes growth. It also changes colour!

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We guarantee a 100% satisfaction! Our mission is to help you get happy plants.

If for some reason we fail to do this, just contact us via info@sybotanica.com or return your items hassle-free within 30 days.

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Socially responsible production

At Sybotanica we not only want to make plants happy, but people happy as well. In our production team we exclusively hire people with a distance from the workforce, and help them rehabilitate to the normal working life.


Take Peter for example:

Peter has been with Sybotanica since the 1st hour, and has now been promoted to head of production & a permanent contract! Where he was the first employee, he now manages a team of 3 production workers.

What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Peter achieved all this with only 10% visibility! 🕶️ With a few minor adjustments to his working environment, Peter is able to perform his job 100%.

Peter has now been through two moves and knows all the ins & outs of Sybotanica. He can even feel by the potting soil which variety it is. That's quite a challenge with 16 different mixes!

We are confident that Peter will keep production running smoothly in the coming years too! 💪

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Description

Zeolite Improves Nutrient Retention and Root Zone Balance in Any Soil Mix

Zeolite is a powerful mineral substrate known for its ability to absorb, store, and slowly release nutrients—making it one of the most efficient soil conditioners available for indoor plant care. Its unique structure, formed from volcanic ash and seawater, gives it a high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), meaning it can trap positively charged nutrient ions and deliver them back to plant roots over time.

At Sybotanica, we offer clean, high-performance zeolite granules that can be added directly into your potting mix to improve nutrient retention, moisture management, and overall soil performance. It’s especially useful for plants sensitive to overfeeding, soil compaction, or inconsistent watering.

What Makes Zeolite Different From Other Soil Amendments?

Unlike organic materials or traditional drainage aids, zeolite acts as a living storage vault in the root zone. It captures excess nutrients like ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and then releases them gradually—right when your plant needs them. This buffering action prevents nutrient overload, reduces leaching, and keeps the soil balanced over time.

Key Benefits of Zeolite:

  • High CEC for nutrient buffering and ion exchange
  • Improves moisture regulation by absorbing and releasing water on demand
  • Prevents soil compaction and maintains air flow
  • Neutralizes pH and reduces salinity buildup
  • Safe for all houseplants and indoor gardening setups
  • Visibly changes color when wet for easy moisture checks

Its porous mineral structure supports both plant health and microbial life, creating a more dynamic and resilient soil ecosystem.

Zeolite for Nutrient-Sensitive Plants

Some plants—especially young ones or those recently repotted—are highly sensitive to sudden changes in nutrient levels. Traditional fertilizers can easily lead to nutrient burn, causing root damage and leaf yellowing. By integrating zeolite into the soil, you create a buffer zone that holds onto nutrients until the plant is ready to absorb them.

This makes zeolite a smart companion for worm castings, compost, or liquid fertilizers, especially in indoor environments where flushing soil isn’t always practical.

Built-in Moisture Control and Aeration

Zeolite doesn't just manage nutrients—it also regulates water. Much like activated carbon, it absorbs excess moisture and releases it gradually, helping to maintain even hydration. Its structure also keeps soil open and non-compacting, making it ideal for mixes that need both air and water movement.

This dual action improves root zone balance, reduces the risk of rot, and makes the soil more forgiving if you occasionally over- or under-water.

A Responsive Material: Zeolite Changes Color When Wet

One unique and visually satisfying feature of zeolite is that it changes color based on its moisture content. This makes it an excellent visual cue for watering—especially helpful in denser potting mixes or closed terrariums where moisture can be hard to gauge.

Whether you’re building a mix for aroids, succulents, or propagation trays, zeolite’s slow release nutrients and moisture-tracking ability offer built-in support for both you and your plants.

How to Use Zeolite in Your Mix:

  • For nutrient buffering: Add 10–15% zeolite to your potting soil to prevent overfeeding and boost nutrient availability
  • In water-sensitive setups: Blend with peat or coco coir to reduce sogginess and increase stability
  • With fresh worm castings: Combine with organic fertilizers to hold onto nutrients and improve distribution in the root zone
  • In propagation trays: Mix with perlite or sand for added airflow and gentle nutrient release

Because it’s a natural filter and pH-neutral material, zeolite won’t disrupt your soil’s chemical balance or introduce salts.

Sybotanica’s Take: Innovation Meets Soil Intelligence

At Sybotanica, we love zeolite for its quiet efficiency. It does the work in the background—regulating nutrients, balancing moisture, and protecting roots—without changing the feel of your soil. It’s a simple upgrade with serious long-term benefits, especially for growers who want better control over their plant’s environment without constant adjustment.

Whether you’re fine-tuning a premium mix or experimenting with new components, zeolite is a smart, stable addition that brings lasting value to every handful of handmade potting soil.

Zeolite Improves Nutrient Retention and Root Zone Balance in Any Soil Mix

Zeolite is a powerful mineral substrate known for its ability to absorb, store, and slowly release nutrients—making it one of the most efficient soil conditioners available for indoor plant care. Its unique structure, formed from volcanic ash and seawater, gives it a high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), meaning it can trap positively charged nutrient ions and deliver them back to plant roots over time.

At Sybotanica, we offer clean, high-performance zeolite granules that can be added directly into your potting mix to improve nutrient retention, moisture management, and overall soil performance. It’s especially useful for plants sensitive to overfeeding, soil compaction, or inconsistent watering.

What Makes Zeolite Different From Other Soil Amendments?

Unlike organic materials or traditional drainage aids, zeolite acts as a living storage vault in the root zone. It captures excess nutrients like ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and then releases them gradually—right when your plant needs them. This buffering action prevents nutrient overload, reduces leaching, and keeps the soil balanced over time.

Key Benefits of Zeolite:

  • High CEC for nutrient buffering and ion exchange
  • Improves moisture regulation by absorbing and releasing water on demand
  • Prevents soil compaction and maintains air flow
  • Neutralizes pH and reduces salinity buildup
  • Safe for all houseplants and indoor gardening setups
  • Visibly changes color when wet for easy moisture checks

Its porous mineral structure supports both plant health and microbial life, creating a more dynamic and resilient soil ecosystem.

Zeolite for Nutrient-Sensitive Plants

Some plants—especially young ones or those recently repotted—are highly sensitive to sudden changes in nutrient levels. Traditional fertilizers can easily lead to nutrient burn, causing root damage and leaf yellowing. By integrating zeolite into the soil, you create a buffer zone that holds onto nutrients until the plant is ready to absorb them.

This makes zeolite a smart companion for worm castings, compost, or liquid fertilizers, especially in indoor environments where flushing soil isn’t always practical.

Built-in Moisture Control and Aeration

Zeolite doesn't just manage nutrients—it also regulates water. Much like activated carbon, it absorbs excess moisture and releases it gradually, helping to maintain even hydration. Its structure also keeps soil open and non-compacting, making it ideal for mixes that need both air and water movement.

This dual action improves root zone balance, reduces the risk of rot, and makes the soil more forgiving if you occasionally over- or under-water.

A Responsive Material: Zeolite Changes Color When Wet

One unique and visually satisfying feature of zeolite is that it changes color based on its moisture content. This makes it an excellent visual cue for watering—especially helpful in denser potting mixes or closed terrariums where moisture can be hard to gauge.

Whether you’re building a mix for aroids, succulents, or propagation trays, zeolite’s slow release nutrients and moisture-tracking ability offer built-in support for both you and your plants.

How to Use Zeolite in Your Mix:

  • For nutrient buffering: Add 10–15% zeolite to your potting soil to prevent overfeeding and boost nutrient availability
  • In water-sensitive setups: Blend with peat or coco coir to reduce sogginess and increase stability
  • With fresh worm castings: Combine with organic fertilizers to hold onto nutrients and improve distribution in the root zone
  • In propagation trays: Mix with perlite or sand for added airflow and gentle nutrient release

Because it’s a natural filter and pH-neutral material, zeolite won’t disrupt your soil’s chemical balance or introduce salts.

Sybotanica’s Take: Innovation Meets Soil Intelligence

At Sybotanica, we love zeolite for its quiet efficiency. It does the work in the background—regulating nutrients, balancing moisture, and protecting roots—without changing the feel of your soil. It’s a simple upgrade with serious long-term benefits, especially for growers who want better control over their plant’s environment without constant adjustment.

Whether you’re fine-tuning a premium mix or experimenting with new components, zeolite is a smart, stable addition that brings lasting value to every handful of handmade potting soil.

Technical data
Value's (EN)Zeolite
Country of OriginGermany
Suitable for organic farmingIn application
structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down
pH7,5 - 7,9
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %25-35%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Value's (EN)Zeolite
Country of OriginGermany
Suitable for organic farmingIn application
structural stabilityYears, as this does not break down
pH7,5 - 7,9
Safe for pets?can be harmful if ingested
Water retention capacity %25-35%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Storage tips
Make sure to store it cool, dark and closed off.
Make sure to store it cool, dark and closed off.
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FAQ

Why does the zeolite come slightly moist?
Zeolite absorbs moisture and nutrients from its surroundings. So, it tends to draw moisture from the environment.
If you were to add zeolite to your soil mix completely dry, it would dry out your plants' roots rapidly!

Why use zeolite for your houseplants?
Zeolite can help you prevent root rot and fertilizer burn.
If you overwater or overfeed your plant, zeolite will help.
It will absorb excess water and minerals from the soil. It will release them back to your plant when it needs them.

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  • What:

    Stores nutrients and water in the soil for later use by the plant

  • How much:

    Add 10-20% to your SYBASoil mix

  • For which plants:

    Most houseplants

Why THIS Zeolite compared to others?

Very clean, compared to regular zeolite which has other vulcanic stones and grains.

Origin of our Zeolite

Our Zeolite is sourced in Germany. As Germany is right next to the Netherlands where our warehouse is located.
Zeolite has a very short supply chain, the materials are abundant, and the mining has minimal impact on the natural habitat.

What are customers (and their plants) saying?