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title: "What is the best ratio of potting soil/perlite/orchid bark for heart…"
description: "What is the best ratio of potting soil/perlite/orchid bark for heart leaf philodendron, lemon lime philodendron and pink princess philodendrons? Thank you!"
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author: "Sarah"
published: "2025-07-15T02:40:45.571807Z"
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# What is the best ratio of potting soil/perlite/orchid bark for heart…

_Posted by Sarah on 2025-07-15_

What is the best ratio of potting soil/perlite/orchid bark for heart leaf philodendron, lemon lime philodendron and pink princess philodendrons? Thank you!

## 2 comments

### Maddie M. commented on 2025-07-15

I at least do equal parts of all three. If I know a certain plant would like more drainage, I sometimes add slightly more orchard bark. Hope this helps!

#### Sarah replied on 2025-07-15

Thank you!

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