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title: "Hello all! I am reaching out because I am a new plant mom. I am…"
description: "Hello all! I am reaching out because I am a new plant mom. I am filling out each of my plants info in the app, but I’m unsure how to tell what soil is used for…"
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author: "Olivia"
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# Hello all! I am reaching out because I am a new plant mom. I am…

_Posted by Olivia on 2025-05-18_

Hello all!  
I am reaching out because I am a new plant mom.  
I am filling out each of my plants info in the app, but I’m unsure how to tell what soil is used for any of them. I have bought them second hand or through a nursery so I have no idea what was used. I also have 19 different plants at the moment… Let me know if you have any suggestions or anyway to help me, thank you!!

## 6 comments

### Darcy commented on 2025-05-18

I would just select the general potting mix option. It’s probably just general, meh soil. I don’t think it will make a big difference to whatever planta recommends anyway

### Olivia commented on 2025-05-18

Awesome! Thank you so much Darcy:)

### KJM commented on 2025-05-18

If any of your plants are cactus or succulent they're probably planted in a cactus type soil. When you repot them you can go back and change your selection according to the soil you purchase for them.

#### Phil replied on 2025-05-18

Just to add to KJM, if you are new, succulent soil will look as if it has gravel or white stones in it. More than likely you wont run in to it though.

#### Olivia replied on 2025-05-18

Thank you so much for your input!

#### Olivia replied on 2025-05-18

Thank you Phil! This is helpful.

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