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title: "i ordered indoor potting mix and was sent seed starting mix instead.…"
description: "i ordered indoor potting mix and was sent seed starting mix instead. what can i mix in it to make the soil more compatible for my established indoor plants? i…"
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# i ordered indoor potting mix and was sent seed starting mix instead.…

_Posted by joyce on 2025-10-20_

i ordered indoor potting mix and was sent seed starting mix instead. what can i mix in it to make the soil more compatible for my established indoor plants? i have orchid bark and perlite

## 5 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-10-20

Yep both those are what you need. You really don't need anything more unless you want to put charcoal and pumice and worn castings in there.

#### joyce replied on 2025-10-21

does the worm castings have to be mixed into the soil and can it be topped?

### Hayley commented on 2025-10-21

Is there a reason you can't send back the seed mix and get the correct soil?

#### joyce replied on 2025-10-21

i got a refund for it but they didnt require a return so i just have bags of seed starting mix and i dont want to waste it!

#### Hayley replied on 2025-10-22

Ohhhh, okay that makes sense!

You could always use it for its intended purpose, if getting into growing from seeds is something that interests you! I grew about 8 square feet of flowers indoors over winter and planted them outside once it was warm enough and it was really fun

You could also use it in a soil mix, just keep in mind that the seed starter mix is finer and lacks nutrients in comparison to regular potting mix.

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