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title: "I recently realized that my potting mix is most likely not good for…"
description: "I recently realized that my potting mix is most likely not good for my philodendrons as they seem to be getting waterlogged. I have some orchid bark, and coco…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/6TG4G7DrG2w75wW7lAmR6t"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Jessybear"
published: "2025-09-17T19:16:23.896511Z"
language: "en"
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# I recently realized that my potting mix is most likely not good for…

_Posted by Jessybear on 2025-09-17_

I recently realized that my potting mix is most likely not good for my philodendrons as they seem to be getting waterlogged. I have some orchid bark, and coco choir from potting my monstera and was wondering if this mix would be good for it with 1 part each of potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, and coco choir, maybe two pt potting soil? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I feel like my plants aren’t getting enough water/humidity but at the same time they’re definitely getting enough water… I only water once every week/every other depending on the soil but I have a plant at 7 on my humidity meter which is way too high so repotting is what I’ve decided on now.

## 2 comments

### Tracy Lee commented on 2025-09-17

That is the exact mix for philos. One part each and you’re golden 🥰

#### Jessybear replied on 2025-09-17

Thank you for the reassurance 💕🥰

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