For years I thought I was just bad with houseplants, until I understood the importance of the potting mix. In this video, I'll tell you why I stopped using universal potting mix for all my plants, what a good mix really needs to keep roots healthy, and how I prepare my own aerated potting mix for monsteras, pothos, philodendrons, alocasias, and other houseplants. We'll talk about drainage, moisture retention, roots, overwatering, and repotting, and I'll show you the ingredients and proportions I use to create a go-to mix that I then adapt to the needs of each plant. If you want to learn how to better care for your plants, prevent root rot, and help them grow healthier and stronger, this video can significantly change your understanding of what happens inside a pot.

MATERIALS FOR THE MIX:
➜ Coconut fiber - https://link.amazon/B0iR2CVXa
➜ Pine bark - https://link.amazon/B0graXxVQ
➜ Pumice stone - https://link.amazon/B010Xc96J
➜ Expanded clay - https://link.amazon/B0hXO8cbh
➜ Perlite - https://link.amazon/B02qfGtxh
➜ Worm castings - https://link.amazon/B01rXU7cL
(In the video, I use compost from our garden. Worm castings are a good alternative.)

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and my experience with plants
02:59 The problem with universal potting mix
05:38 What a good indoor potting mix needs
08:35 Components: moisture retention vs. Drainage
09:51 My Recipe and Base Mix (Step by Step)
13:35 How to Adjust and Correct the Mix
14:51 Conclusion and Final Tips

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