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title: "Best store bought soil for a monstera? Use a cactus mix or tropical…"
description: "Best store bought soil for a monstera? Use a cactus mix or tropical plant mix? Also, is a terra cotta pot ok? New plant mom here! Thanks!!!"
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published: "2023-08-05T14:16:28.597Z"
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# Best store bought soil for a monstera? Use a cactus mix or tropical…

_Publicado por Kathleen el 2023-08-05_

Best store bought soil for a monstera? Use a cactus mix or tropical plant mix? Also, is a terra cotta pot ok? New plant mom here! Thanks!!!

## 2 comentarios

### Plant Father comentó el 2023-08-05

i’d recommend an orchid mix, or mix 1 to 1.5 parts potting soil with 1 part perlite (soaked to remove the dust) and 1 part fir bark chips (usually sold as “orchid bark”). these mixes provide lots of aeration and some amount of moisture retention, perfect for many climbing species

#### Kathleen respondió el 2023-08-05

Thank you!

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