Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Finding the best soil for your indoor plants can be challenging. There are so many different choices and soil mediums. From potting soil, cactus soil, perlite, and more. In this video I'll guide you through the various soil types and what they're used for, how to mix growing media to make the best soil, requirements for a few key indoor houseplants, and when you should be changing your soil.
Looking for the best soil for Monsteras and Philodendron?
youtu.be/tPeffsP_K5c
0:00 Intro
0:37 Basic Potting Soil
1:20 Perlite
2:00 Orchid Bark
2:41 Cactus Soil
3:13 Peat Moss and Vermiculite
3:39 Horticultural Charcoal, Pumice, and Coco Coir
4:33 Best Mixes
5:43 Best Mixes for Snake Plants & Dracaena
6:15 Best Mixes for Succulents and Cactus
6:35 When should you change your soil?
7:35 Should you top up your soil?
8:05 Can you reuse old soil?
9:18 Should I switch my soil now?
10:40 Should I buy pre-mixed soil?
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I keep my plants healthy by watering and fertilizing consistently
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Amazon USA
Soil Microbiology Booster: amzn.to/3qdfhz9
Growing Mediums
Horticultural Charcoal: amzn.to/2RGas4s
Earthworm Castings: amzn.to/3ttgNgM
Perlite: amzn.to/3bezMVV
Orchid Bark: amzn.to/33qVVvX
Potting soil: amzn.to/2QVUFOX
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Amazon Canada
Soil Microbiology Booster: amzn.to/3q5sKsI
Growing Mediums
Horticultural Charcoal: (still searching for a fairly priced online options for Canadians)
Earthworm Castings: amzn.to/3yKZoE3
Perlite: amzn.to/3i10Oo8
Orchid Bark: amzn.to/2SBUlFk
Potting soil: amzn.to/3i24XIq
contact me on instagram
instagram.com/kill_this_plant
Finding the best soil for your indoor plants can be challenging. There are so many different choices and soil mediums. From potting soil, cactus soil, perlite, and more. In this video I'll guide you through the various soil types and what they're used for, how to mix growing media to make the best soil, requirements for a few key indoor houseplants, and when you should be changing your soil.
Looking for the best soil for Monsteras and Philodendron?
youtu.be/tPeffsP_K5c
0:00 Intro
0:37 Basic Potting Soil
1:20 Perlite
2:00 Orchid Bark
2:41 Cactus Soil
3:13 Peat Moss and Vermiculite
3:39 Horticultural Charcoal, Pumice, and Coco Coir
4:33 Best Mixes
5:43 Best Mixes for Snake Plants & Dracaena
6:15 Best Mixes for Succulents and Cactus
6:35 When should you change your soil?
7:35 Should you top up your soil?
8:05 Can you reuse old soil?
9:18 Should I switch my soil now?
10:40 Should I buy pre-mixed soil?
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
I keep my plants healthy by watering and fertilizing consistently
►Download these FREE plant care trackers
►ktplantcare.com/free-daily-plant-care-tracker
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🌴🌴🌴
Affiliate links
*Products I Recommend:
Thank you for continuing to support this channel. These are affiliate links.
By purchasing products through these links I will receive a commission.
Amazon USA
Soil Microbiology Booster: amzn.to/3qdfhz9
Growing Mediums
Horticultural Charcoal: amzn.to/2RGas4s
Earthworm Castings: amzn.to/3ttgNgM
Perlite: amzn.to/3bezMVV
Orchid Bark: amzn.to/33qVVvX
Potting soil: amzn.to/2QVUFOX
🌴🌴🌴
Amazon Canada
Soil Microbiology Booster: amzn.to/3q5sKsI
Growing Mediums
Horticultural Charcoal: (still searching for a fairly priced online options for Canadians)
Earthworm Castings: amzn.to/3yKZoE3
Perlite: amzn.to/3i10Oo8
Orchid Bark: amzn.to/2SBUlFk
Potting soil: amzn.to/3i24XIq
contact me on instagram
instagram.com/kill_this_plant
