Your Guide to Plant Care

Meeting the Plant Community Across Aotearoa One of the most rewarding parts of running Bio Leaf is getting out from behind the mixing tables and meeting the people who grow, collect and care for plants every day. Since 2024, we’ve had the privilege of attending a number of incredible plant markets and garden events across New Zealand. These events give us the chance to talk soil, potting mixes and plant care in person, answer questions from fellow plant enthusiasts and see fi

When you’re investing in high-quality potting mixes — especially for aroids, hoyas, orchids, African violets and other indoor favourites — the last thing you want is tiny flying insects greeting you when you open the bag. If you’ve ever seen small black flies buzzing around your soil, you’ve met the ever-familiar fungus gnat . At Bio Leaf, we craft living, nutrient-rich, premium organic mixes  designed to support root strength, moisture balance, aeration, and healthy microbia

A deep dive into the perfect potting mix

🌿 Healthy Plants Start from the Ground Up! 🌿The secret to thriving plants isn’t just love and sunlight — it’s what’s happening beneath the surface. ✨We’ve put together a brand-new blog on the power of organic potting mixes — why they matter, what to look for, and even a DIY recipe you can try at home. From bark, coir chips, pumice and charcoal, right through to compost, worm castings and humates… we break it all down for you.

Photosynthesis and the impacts to plant health.

Flushing of plants and the benefits of doing so. What, when and how to go about flushing your plants and potting mix for healthy plants.