Hello all, This is my first Monstera and I'm beyond excited! I'm hoping for some advice from some of the more experienced owners here. I'm planning my repot once spring hits and I'm looking for the best premade or DIY soil recipe. I've done a bunch of research and came up with the following: 5pt Orchid Bark 4pt Coco Coir 5pt Perlite 2pt Activated Charcoal 2pt Worm Castings I plan on potting it in a 12x12 clear pot so I can monitor root growth and plan to throw it on a moss pole. 1) Do you recommend that mix or something premade? 2) If using the above mix, should I use small, medium or large Orchid Bark? 3) Should I add something more to retain moisture so it doesn't have to be watered so frequently? 4) I vacation frequently and was going to throw a strip of microfiber towel in the center and run it out the top so I can have it self water while away for longer periods. Is this a terrible idea? I'd greatly appreciate any feedback!!
