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drabbit4u

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!

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  1. HombreDelSuelo

    1/3 Coconut Coir, 1/3 perlite, 1/3 FoxFarm Ocean Forest

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  2. Leanne

    I do 2 potting soil, 1 perlite, 1 orchid bark.

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  3. Bb

    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

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    • Anastasia

      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.

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  4. Emmyyy

    50% soil 25% perlite 25% bark

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  5. Plantingsherry

    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!

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  6. drabbit4u

    Thank you all for the advice. Seem everyone pretty much agrees. 😊

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  7. Anastasia

    Does anyone else use coconut coir instead of potting soil?

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    • Bb

      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

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    • drabbit4u

      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?

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    • Anastasia

      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!

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    • Anastasia

      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!

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    • Anastasia

      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!

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  8. emily rose

    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 😂

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    • drabbit4u

      That’s smart to add the mosquito bits.

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