---
title: "Hi! I have 2 propagated Velvet Leaf Philodendron's that I'm hoping to…"
description: "Hi! I have 2 propagated Velvet Leaf Philodendron's that I'm hoping to transfer to soil. I have had no luck growing this particular plant in soil in the past.…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Bryanne"
published: "2025-04-22T12:55:20.760703Z"
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# Hi! I have 2 propagated Velvet Leaf Philodendron's that I'm hoping to…

_Posted by Bryanne on 2025-04-22_

Hi! I have 2 propagated Velvet Leaf Philodendron's that I'm hoping to transfer to soil. I have had no luck growing this particular plant in soil in the past. Looking for advice on the best soil mixture.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UVm-ma1Ps4rjWcR_iq2bavUyuH52R7RTUKJYRIH2ydY/vONw4orwRIOchftvObqm6A.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### gabbygeli commented on 2025-04-22

I currently have mine in a chunky soil mix:  
Regular potting soil + orchid bark + perlite  
I wish I had measurements but in all honesty I eyeballed it! I have another philo in this mix and it’s doing great.

I have some other philos in a super chunky soil mix (coarse perlite, horticultural charcoal, coco coir, coco chips, potting mix, vegan fertilizer, earthworm castings) that I bought on Etsy and they also seem to be doing well in this mix

#### Bryanne replied on 2025-04-29

Thank you!!

### JW commented on 2025-04-27

Bark, potting soil, and hydro balls!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/cntBhzuhemsXktbGSWDmnn9XkfsMF6fWhnH7zPcFREk/i3unAlxXTeai32JFoZF8gg.webp?size=large)

#### Bryanne replied on 2025-04-29

Thank you!

### JW commented on 2025-04-27

The amounts were eyeballed as well but it's about half and half with the bark and then like a bit more hydro balls

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