Citrus Focus Repotting Mix 8 Litre - Peat-Free Compost for Citrus Trees
Best for: Anyone repotting oranges, lemons, limes or mandarins who wants a peat-free mix built specifically for citrus rather than a generic multipurpose compost.
Our thoughts
Citrus trees sit in the same pot for a long time between repots, so the compost needs to hold structure and feed the plant well beyond the first few weeks. Growth Technology built this specifically around that, rather than it being a general houseplant mix with "citrus" on the label.
Citrus Focus Repotting Mix is a peat-free growing medium from Growth Technology, designed specifically for the widest range of citrus trees. It's made from coir, wood fibre and perlite, combined with a carefully balanced range of nutrients built into the mix, which promotes healthy growth for up to two months after repotting before you need to start feeding separately.
Citrus trees typically go a long time between repots compared with faster-growing houseplants, so the structure and built-in nutrient charge matter more here than in a mix meant for a quick turnaround.
How it compares
Citrus-specific composts are judged on structure, drainage and how long the built-in feed lasts.
- Generic multipurpose composts aren't formulated with the drainage and nutrient balance citrus trees specifically need, and can hold too much moisture around citrus roots
- Westland's citrus-specific composts take a similar targeted approach, generally built on a peat-based rather than peat-free formula
- Growth Technology's own liquid Citrus Focus feed is a separate product for ongoing feeding once the repotting mix's built-in charge runs out
This mix's peat-free formulation is the main point of difference from most citrus composts on the market, which are still commonly peat-based.
Usage guidance
Repotting citrus is straightforward, but a few details matter for long-term health.
When to repot
Repot when the current pot is clearly root-bound or once every couple of years, rather than on a fixed short schedule - citrus don't need repotting as often as fast-growing houseplants.
Potting up
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one, with good drainage, and firm the mix gently around the rootball rather than compacting it hard.
After repotting
The built-in nutrient charge supports healthy growth for up to two months - after that, switch to a dedicated citrus liquid feed on a regular schedule.
Watering
Let the top of the mix dry out slightly between waterings rather than keeping it constantly wet, which suits citrus roots better than a permanently damp mix.
Technical specifications
- Composition: Coir, wood fibre and perlite
- Formulation: Peat-free
- Built-in feed duration: Up to 2 months
- Pack size: 8 litres
- Suitable plants: Oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins and other citrus varieties
- Brand: Growth Technology
Who this is for
- Anyone repotting an established citrus tree
- Growers who want a peat-free option rather than a traditional peat-based citrus compost
- Citrus owners setting a plant up for a couple of years before the next repot
Best suited to repotting rather than as an ongoing feed - follow up with a liquid citrus feed once the built-in charge runs out.
Our take
It's a properly targeted mix rather than a generic compost with a citrus label stuck on it, and the peat-free formulation is a genuine point of difference if that matters to you.
Worth using at your next repot rather than reaching for whatever multipurpose bag is closest to hand.
