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Houseplant compost mix

CraighBCraighB Posts: 758
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Hi guys,

I have some houseplants that need potting on and I'm not sure what kind of compost to.

So one of them is a Swiss cheese plant and the other is an Areca palm. 

Do I use 50:50 regular potting compost and John innes number 2 with some grit or perlite? Or just regular potting compost on its own?

Thanks
Craigh

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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I usually use Westland houseplant potting mixes. There are various blends based on type of plant.  One of my supposedly difficult plants, a fiddle leafed fig, is now in its second repotting using the Westland general mix which has encouraged excellent growth.  I've also used a 50:50 mix of MPC and John Innes no 3 with perlite for one of my palms which seems to be quite happy.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    In my opinion, it's all about drainage. Research your plant, and adjust to suit.
     JI2 and Perlite at 2:1 is pretty good for most houseplants.
    Sunny Dundee
  • CraighBCraighB Posts: 758
    Thanks for the advice :)

    I think I might start off with the Westland houseplant compost for now and add extra grit or perlite if it needs good drainage.
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