Westland Houseplant Potting Compost Mix and Enriched with Seramis, 8 L

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And for most plant parents out there, the autotrophic beings that adorn their living spaces are nothing short of family. You might see potting soil labeled as organic, natural, or premium, and you’re probably wondering what the difference is between them. To be perfectly frank, who knows.

Please note: plant heights are approximate and are provided for indicative purposes only. Plants suitable for hanging may be depicted in a hanging grow pot, the actual grow pot used to ship the plant might not include these attachments. In taller planters they allow for the soil to be contained to an appropriate depth for the plant, without needing to fill the entire vessel with soil. This ensures the root system is surrounded in optimum moisture content rather than it draining to the bottom beyond the roots.

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Beyond being a limited resource, a majority of the vermiculite mined in the US throughout most of the 20th century was contaminated with amphibole asbestos, leaving just a few uncontaminated mines in the eastern US to supply the needs of gardeners. There’s a big debate about the sustainability of peat moss. Personally I’m OK with using a few bales of it every year. Here in New England we are close to the peat bogs in Quebec used by Promix and Lambert. According to those companies, they are extracting peat at a tiny fraction of the natural accumulation of peat in the vast bogs up there and are therefore not making a dent in the overall ecosystem. In Europe it’s a far different story as they’ve exhausted all their natural peat bogs. Liners come in various sizes to fit the internal dimensions of the pot and can be trimmed down to size to create an unobtrusive barrier for the plant and soil to be potted into, whilst protecting the pot from unsightly calcium or fertiliser deposits from the soil.

Note: Liners are "squashy" so they can be pushed through the opening to expand and fit closer to the pot wall once inside. Liners can also be cut down to size with scissors for a neater fit if they bulge inwards slightly at the top.In general, aim for a pot that is a few inches larger in diameter than the root ball and about the same shape. There’s no point in feeding and watering a bunch of soil that your plant’s root system isn’t going to be able to use. Drainage This potting mix will be the perfect choice for you if you are looking to give your plant a vast array of fertilizer options to feed off of in the soil. It is suitable for all types of potted houseplants, hanging plants, herb bedding, patio containers and pots, et cetera. A staggering 70% of satisfied users of this product have awarded it a five-star rating, and thus, the Burpee Organic Premium Potting Mix has an overall rating of 4.6 for good reason, too!

We have developed our own potting soil mixture that works for us and that we would like to share with you in this article. We are going to introduce the different ingredients that are: Perlite, Coco Coir, Pumice, Spaghnum Moss, Orchid Bark and Clay Pebbles in detail and also created a handy YouTube video about our Potting Soil Mixture so you can follow along.When making a DIY potting soil mix at home, it’s vital to take safety precautions. Simple precautions such as a mask and gloves can help protect your health. Although there are no toxic chemicals used in homemade potting soil, peat moss and other decomposed organic matter can contain harmful bacteria. It’s also possible that older products sitting on gardening store shelves could include vermiculite that is contaminated with toxic asbestos. Since the USDA isn’t regulating things, some third-party organizations have stepped up to fill the gap. An all-purpose potting mix contains nutrients for houseplants, retains some moisture, and doesn’t allow the soil to become too soggy. Well, that’s just a way of putting it, because potting mixes do have an advantage that makes them a more preferable option to outdoor soil. The thing is, potting mixes reduce the chances of pest infestations and parasitic growth in the soil by a considerable degree.