Pumice:Well-drained soil is a houseplant’s best friend. Pumice is an additive aiding in that and ensuring good aeration. I add it to all my indoor potting mixes to lighten and provide proper drainage. Perlite:Perlite is used interchangeably with pumice. I prefer pumice because it’s chunkie...
Selecting a plant with light requirements that match the location can be one of the most important factors in the success—or failure—of growing a healthy plant.On this page are indoor plants for:LOW LIGHT:Plants suitable for north-facing windows or locations along interior walls. Many plants...
As with many things, there is no one singular “best” potting soil on the market. The best potting mix will depend on what you’re trying to grow and how much you want to spend. That said, here are my top recommendations, broken down by brand and by what type of plant you’re tr...
From the snake plant to dracaena, see the best tall indoor plants. See low-light indoor plants and pet-friendly, easy-care picks for spaces like living rooms.
Many seedlings need potting on into larger containers at least once before it’s time to plant them out. Most will be happy potted on into the same seed starting mix but hungrier seedlings like cauliflowers or tomatoes will appreciate something a little richer. Adding some worm compost to the...
well-ventilated to care for your pot plants. Make sure your plants are generously exposed to sunlight but keep them away from harsh areas that may overheat the leaves and flowers. You should also do a lot of research on the pot plants you plan to buy, as each plant has its unique ...
Pot using a free-draining potting mix. Keep your spider plant in low to medium light. Water only when the soil is dry to touch, making sure not to waterlog the plant. Prune your spider plant once a year in spring or summer by cutting discolored and dead leaves or unwanted spiderettes ...
soil. It is possible that the mixture was sterilized or that one or more ingredients are sterilized, but packaging facilities for potting mix are not sterile environments. And even it the manufacturer did produce a sterile product, as soon as you place a plant in it, it is no longer ...
Potting mix vs. garden soil by Jennifer Blair The difference between potting soil and garden soil For new gardeners, all soil probably seems the same. However, the potted cactus you keep in your living room won’t… May. 31, 2023 Plant a healthy garden with these best fruit seeds ...
You don’t even need a potting mix to grow the lucky bamboo plant – Dracaena sanderiana. Just purchase a few shoots, take them home, and pop them into a container of pebbles or marbles and filtered water (or water that has been allowed to sit out overnight to allow chemicals to dissi...