Trade & Wholesale

Wholesale peat-free substrates & plants for independent stockists

Retail-ready, barcoded stand-up pouches and 25L repotting-bar sacks of the blends plant collectors already search for by name, at 45–50% retail margin.

Independent plant shop shelving with pots and trailing plants

£150

ex-VAT opening order

£100

ex-VAT reorders

£250

ex-VAT carriage paid, UK mainland

45–50%

retail margin at RRP

Why stockists carry our blends

Customers walk into plant shops asking for "Monstera soil" or "something chunky for my Anthurium". Mixing that to order behind the counter is messy, slow and inconsistent. Our genus-named pouches answer the question on the shelf: each one names the plants it suits, lists its composition by volume, and shows its air-filled porosity, so your staff can sell it with confidence.

What you can stock

  • 2.5L and 5L stand-up pouches with EAN barcodes, resealable tops and a clear window, in all eight genus blends.
  • 10L pouches of the Everyday and Monstera blends for customers repotting several plants.
  • 25L nursery sacks for an in-store repotting bar, where you repot customers' plants for a fee.
  • Raw components in 5L and 10L bags for the DIY blenders.
  • Clear slotted nursery pots 6–25cm and extendable moss poles.

Point of sale

Opening orders include printed shelf talkers for every blend with the composition and a QR code to the matching care guide, plus an A5 counter card linking to our repotting calculator, so customers can work out exactly how many bags they need while they are in your shop.

Delivery and lead times

Trade orders are packed in York and leave within two working days by pallet or multi-box consignment. Orders of £250 ex-VAT or more are carriage paid to UK mainland addresses; below that a flat £18 ex-VAT applies. See transit times for London, the North West, the Midlands, Scotland and the South West.

The range

Blends available to trade

BlendAFPSizesBest sellers in
Monstera & Philodendron Mix38%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LMonstera deliciosa, Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation', Monstera 'Albo Borsigiana'
Alocasia & Corm Mix26%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LAlocasia micholitziana 'Frydek', Alocasia 'Frydek Variegata', Alocasia 'Jacklyn'
Anthurium Epiphytic Mix44%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LAnthurium clarinervium, Anthurium crystallinum, Anthurium magnificum
Hoya & Epiphyte Mix42%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LHoya carnosa 'Compacta', Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen', Hoya kerrii
Calathea & Maranta Mix22%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LGoeppertia orbifolia (Calathea orbifolia), Goeppertia makoyana, Goeppertia lancifolia
Terrarium & Vivarium Mix30%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LBegonia amphioxus, Begonia darthvaderiana, Begonia 'Black Mamba'
Cactus & Succulent Grit Mix40%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LEcheveria, Haworthia, Gasteria
Everyday Houseplant Mix24%2.5L · 5L · 10L · 25LEpipremnum aureum, Epipremnum 'Marble Queen', Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'
FAQs

Questions we are asked most

Still unsure? Email care@growtropic.co.uk with a photo of the plant and its roots — the nursery team replies Monday to Thursday.

What do I need to open an account?

A trading business with a UK address: a shop, garden centre, florist, studio or established online retailer. Send the application from the order page with your business name, shop postcode and expected monthly spend. We reply with the price list and a short account form, and your first order can ship the same week.

Do you offer payment terms?

Opening orders are paid on pro-forma. After three orders, established accounts can move to 30-day invoice terms subject to a credit check.

Can I mix blends and sizes?

Yes. Minimums apply to the order value, not per line, so a first order of four blends in 2.5L pouches plus two 25L sacks for the repotting bar is fine as long as it totals £150 ex-VAT.

Do you sell live plants wholesale?

Yes, in season, to accounts with suitable conditions in store. Ask the trade desk for the current availability list of baby plants, 12cm established plants and tissue-culture cups.