Are you wondering what the best soil mix is for your Alocasia plant? Alocasia plants can be prone to root rot if you have a soil mix that is not ideal, so the type of soil that you use is very important. Whether you want to use your own Alocasia soil mix recipe or would …
Many of my readers have asked me why little yellow mushrooms are growing in their houseplant soil and if they’re a sign that something is off. First of all, the presence of mushrooms should not necessarily alarm you, so if you see any growing in your potting soil, keep reading to learn more about them so …
Are you wondering what soil is best for Monstera deliciosa? Luckily, there are many different blends that will work and that you can use. Whether you want to purchase your own ready-made mix, or easily blend your own, keep reading to learn all about the important details on Monstera deliciosa soil so you can have …
Should I change my plant’s soil? This is a question that sparks a lot of debate in online plant groups and on social media. There are several schools of thought. Some people think that plants are potted in “bad” soils and must be changed right away if the plant has any chance of surviving. Others …
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Veronica Oh Happy, the founder of Oh Happy Plants which is a company that specializes in innovative, sustainable, peat-free potting mixes for indoor plants. If being environmentally conscious is important to you, you will enjoy the Oh Happy Plants sustainable potting soil mixes! I’ve tested many of …
The problem with most commercially available potting mixes is that they they don’t drain well, they take too long to dry out, and they simply don’t have enough porosity and air flow to the roots of your plants. Adding perlite or pumice will drastically improve your potting mixes and make a huge difference in the …
Have you been wondering what the best pumice for succulents is? There are a lot of different types of pumice on the market, and I’ll share with you my favorite that I use, along with a super easy soil recipe that you can use for your succulents and houseplants. WHAT IS PUMICE? First off, what …
Have you been curious about growing Phalaenopsis orchids in LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate)? If you’d like to experiment with a potting medium other than orchid bark (fir bark) or sphagnum moss, converting orchids to LECA clay pellets is a fun project, and I will lay it out for you step by step right here! …
If you have been curious about growing houseplants in LECA, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I interviewed a fellow houseplant enthusiast and friend of mine, who is a heavy user of LECA, to share her experiences! “Semi-hydo” methods are becoming increasingly popular, so if you’ve wanted to experiment with growing houseplants …
Your choice of potting mix for houseplants matters in a big way. There are a lot of potting mixes out there, and in my experience, most of them just don’t cut it. Few of the commercially available mixes can be used straight out of the bag and most need to be amended in some way …