--- title: "I need to make a new batch of monstera/ pothos/philo chunky potting…" description: "I need to make a new batch of monstera/ pothos/philo chunky potting mix. Those of you who mix up their own, I’d love to see your ratio/recipe and what…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/pBxdKsXmCosetTgBI4UNVX?language=de" community: "Monstera Maniacs 🇺🇸" author: "drabbit4u" published: "2026-10-05T19:17:06.732111Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/monsteraManiacs.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=de) / [Monstera Maniacs 🇺🇸](https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA.md?language=de) # I need to make a new batch of monstera/ pothos/philo chunky potting… _Gepostet von drabbit4u am 2026-10-05_ I need to make a new batch of monstera/ pothos/philo chunky potting mix. Those of you who mix up their own, I’d love to see your ratio/recipe and what included. Thanks all! ## 19 Kommentare ### HombreDelSuelo kommentierte am 2026-10-05 1/3 Coconut Coir, 1/3 perlite, 1/3 FoxFarm Ocean Forest ### Leanne kommentierte am 2026-10-05 I do 2 potting soil, 1 perlite, 1 orchid bark. ### Bb kommentierte am 2026-10-06 I do it by eye and depends on what I have on hand but it’s roughly 2 parts potting soil, 1 part perlite or pumice, 1 part coco chips, 1 part orchid bark and a handful of horticultural charcoal #### Anastasia antwortete am 2026-10-08 Mines about the same and I eyeball it too. I use 2 parts coconut coir, 1 part perlite or Vermiculite (for my moisture loving plants), 1 part orchid mix, and also a handful of horticultural charcoal. ### Emmyyy kommentierte am 2026-10-06 50% soil 25% perlite 25% bark ### Plantingsherry kommentierte am 2026-10-06 50% soil, 25% orchid bark, 25% perlite big and little combined, and a small bag of charcoal chips mixed in. And I use that for everything so hopefully everything likes it! ### drabbit4u kommentierte am 2026-10-06 Thank you all for the advice. Seem everyone pretty much agrees. 😊 ### Anastasia kommentierte am 2026-10-08 Does anyone else use coconut coir instead of potting soil? #### Bb antwortete am 2026-10-08 Generally only in my terrariums or as a part of a propagating substrate for mosses. If I want to go soilless for plants, I’d rather not use things that will break down and opt for LECA or pumice instead #### drabbit4u antwortete am 2026-10-08 Anastasia, I’ve typically used coco coir (and it’s worked well for me) until I got all these replies saying to use potting soil instead. Maybe I’ll make some each way and see which I prefer? #### Anastasia antwortete am 2026-10-09 Yeah, now I'm wondering/worried?!? I don't know why but I love breaking up the bricks - it feels like I'm making my own soil haha BB I need to know how it breaks down and what that means?!? Actually I'm too impatient and will prob go Google it but thank you for bringing it to my attention! #### Anastasia antwortete am 2026-10-09 Wow! Thank you, I can't believe I didn't know this. I've been using it for about a year. I can't even remember why I started using it - this is what I get for watching too many YouTube plant videos haha I'll be switching back to planting soil! #### Anastasia antwortete am 2026-10-09 From google (in case anyone is an idiot like me 🙋🏼‍♀️) Key Differences: Coir vs. Potting Soil • Nutrients: Potting soil has organic matter and minerals. Pure coco coir is inert and sterile, meaning you must feed plants with regular fertilizers. • Water \& Aeration: Coir acts like a sponge, holding 7 to 10 times its weight in water while maintaining great airflow for roots. Unlike peat moss, it does not become hard or dry out into a water-repellent (hydrophobic) block. • Pests: Coir naturally resists fungus gnats, mold, and rot better than traditional peat-based soils. • Chemicals: Raw coir can sometimes hold excess sodium and potassium, and it binds to calcium and magnesium (requiring a Cal-Mag supplement for heavy feeders). I do use Cal-Mag, so maybe that's saved me. I remember now - whoever I watched mixed Cal-Mag in the water they used to expand the coir and that's what I do. At least now i won't rush to repot every plant haha next reporting will be with potting soil! _4 weitere Antworten in der App_ ### emily rose kommentierte am 2026-10-09 1 potting soil 2 bags of orchid potting mix (has charcoal, perlite and bark) 4 cups of earthworm castings 2 handfuls of mosquito bits for the gnats 😂 #### drabbit4u antwortete am 2026-10-11 That’s smart to add the mosquito bits. --- _Die Planta-Community (https://getplanta.com). Lesen ist für alle offen. Um Beiträge zu erstellen, zu kommentieren und zu liken, hol dir die Planta App: https://getplanta.com/download_