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title: "Is this well draining enough? It’s miricale gro tropical potting mix…"
description: "Is this well draining enough? It’s miricale gro tropical potting mix with a little bit of perlite and red lava rock (that I added) and a little bit of orchid…"
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author: "Mallicmonsteta"
published: "2025-01-05T22:11:36.552543Z"
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# Is this well draining enough? It’s miricale gro tropical potting mix…

_Posted by Mallicmonsteta on 2025-01-05_

Is this well draining enough? It’s miricale gro tropical potting mix with a little bit of perlite and red lava rock (that I added) and a little bit of orchid bark.

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## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-05

The well draining test is really if you pour water in, does it drain fairly quickly. Or does it sit on top for a long while

#### Mallicmonsteta replied on 2025-01-05

Yes and no, it’s a peace lily so I think it will be fine

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