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title: "So what do you guys mark as your soil type when using a typical aroid…"
description: "So what do you guys mark as your soil type when using a typical aroid mix? I’m using 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 orchid bark, 1/3 perlite. Just trying to get…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "cheeley conservatory"
published: "2024-05-10T04:53:43.570799Z"
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# So what do you guys mark as your soil type when using a typical aroid…

_Posted by cheeley conservatory on 2024-05-10_

So what do you guys mark as your soil type when using a typical aroid mix? I’m using 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 orchid bark, 1/3 perlite. Just trying to get Planta’s watering schedule as accurate as possible and I cant decide which of their soil options to pick.

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## 10 comments

### NicTheBucket commented on 2024-05-10

I would proceed with caution when following Plantas watering schedule to a T. Make sure you’re checking to make sure the plant actually needs water.  
I’m pressing that “snooze” button like my life depends on it. Haha

#### cheeley conservatory replied on 2024-05-10

Yeah, i’m not following it and don’t plan to. Just want to get it closer so it’s less spammy. It’s annoying to have to snooze it so often lol

#### NicTheBucket replied on 2024-05-10

It really is 🥲

#### Marc75 replied on 2024-05-10

I think there’s a wait two days or wait until next time options.  
I’ve had times where I don’t need to water at all and others although not as often when I’ve have to water sooner.  
Pretty much all mine are in the same pot mix as yours (tropical mix) due to me finding that I had more complications with just normal soil.  
I think the app is more so you don’t forget

#### Anthrobloom replied on 2024-05-12

So true 😆

### Swamp Witch commented on 2024-05-10

I would mark that as potting soil plus extra drainage.

### K commented on 2024-05-10

I’d call that tropical. Planta has a video where they walk through one version of tropical mix and its potting soil, orchid bark, perlite, and coir, which is gonna be the closest option to yours.

#### Swamp Witch replied on 2024-05-10

I debated suggesting that however tropical has those elements that hold water as well. Sphagnum and coir.

### Krista commented on 2024-05-10

I use tropical for that custom mix. Planta has been pretty spot on for my watering schedule. I’ve only had to snooze a couple of times

### Bella56 commented on 2024-05-10

Tropical soil

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