cup of the DIY container fertilizer blend found below OR 1 & 1/2 cups of any granular, complete, organic fertilizer.

And for most plant parents out there, the autotrophic beings that adorn their living spaces are nothing short of family. I would be lying if I said that I have never been a little too particular about the care and nurture of my plants. In taller planters they allow for the soil to be contained to an appropriate depth for the plant, without needing to fill the entire vessel with soil. This ensures the root system is surrounded in optimum moisture content rather than it draining to the bottom beyond the roots. Provide a solid foundation for healthy plants with this houseplant soil recipe. By using 6 different sustainable and organic ingredients, your indoor plants will have everything they need to grow big and strong, becoming your home’s joy hub!All joking aside, don’t ever, ever, ever use a decorative pot without drainage holes to grow your houseplants. I know it’s super tempting since these cachepots are often the most decorative options you’ll see.

That being said, chlorophyllous plants require Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium, almost without exception, so if the potting mix you are choosing is rich in these components— aside from whatever else it may need— all the better for your plant. But at the same time, other minerals like Magnesium, Sulphur, et cetera are also required by certain plants to fulfill certain needs. Starting with something like Promix BX, Promix HP, or Lambert mix will take care of ph balance, they come with just the right amount of lime added. They come with perlite/vermiculite added. Also the peat moss and/or coir in these is coarser and higher quality than the general bales of peat sold at stores – those are often intended to be mixed into outdoor beds and are lower quality. I do well adding 10-20% compost or worm castings and some dry nutes to Lambert LM111 base mix. This one is 15% perlite, some plants will need a little more drainage.

The Espoma AP 4 Organic Potting Mix always has the best interests of your plant at heart, because this product contains an extra special added ingredient— to ensure that your plant receives the nutrition it needs and deserves. Perlite is a naturally occurring volcanic glass that is highly porous and lightweight. When heated, it puffs up and looks like balls of Styrofoam. It is added to soil to increase drainage and aeration, keeping soil lightweight and free-flowing. It is a good option for a succulent/cactus mix, propagating root cuttings, and container gardening. Vermiculite