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The Soilsense Pre-made Mixes Guide

5 secret recipes for your rarest plants. Stop using generic potting soil โ€” your plants deserve a Lux foundation.

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Recipe 1

The "Aroid Gold" Mix

Best for: Monstera Albo, Thai Constellation, Philodendron Pink Princess

  • Orchid Bark40%
  • Perlite30%
  • Coco Coir20%
  • Charcoal10%

Pro tip: Add a handful of Earthworm Castings for slow-release nutrients.

Recipe 2

The "Alocasia Rescue" Mix

Best for: Alocasia Frydek, Silver Dragon, Black Velvet

  • Pumice40%
  • Orchid Bark30%
  • Perlite20%
  • Charcoal10%

Warning: Never use Vermiculite in this mix. Alocasias need to breathe; excess water retention leads to instant root rot.

Recipe 3

The "Hoya Heaven" Mix

Best for: Hoya Carnosa, Carry, Obovata

  • Orchid Bark50%
  • Perlite30%
  • Coco Coir10%
  • Pumice10%

Pro tip: Hoyas are epiphytic. They want a mix that feels like a tree branch โ€” airy, chunky, and fast-drying.

Recipe 4

The "Moisture Master" Mix

Best for: Calathea, Begonia, Anthurium

  • Coco Coir40%
  • Perlite30%
  • Sphagnum Moss20%
  • Earthworm Castings10%

Pro tip: Retains consistent moisture without becoming soggy. Perfect for the 'divas' of the plant world.

Recipe 5

The "Succulent Stone" Mix

Best for: Sansevieria, Aloe, Cacti

  • Pumice50%
  • Perlite30%
  • Gritty Sand20%

Pro tip: Zero organic matter (no soil/coir) is the secret to never killing a succulent with overwatering.

Choose a Pre-made Mix

Want to build your own? Start with a Pre-made Mix

The "Aroid Gold" Mix

Best for: Monstera Albo, Thai Constellation, Philodendron Pink Princess

  • Orchid Bark40%
  • Perlite30%
  • Coco Coir20%
  • Charcoal10%

The "Alocasia Rescue" Mix

Best for: Alocasia Frydek, Silver Dragon, Black Velvet

  • Pumice40%
  • Orchid Bark30%
  • Perlite20%
  • Charcoal10%

The "Hoya Heaven" Mix

Best for: Hoya Carnosa, Carry, Obovata

  • Orchid Bark50%
  • Perlite30%
  • Coco Coir10%
  • Pumice10%

The "Moisture Master" Mix

Best for: Calathea, Begonia, Anthurium

  • Coco Coir40%
  • Perlite30%
  • Sphagnum Moss20%
  • Earthworm Castings10%

The "Succulent Stone" Mix

Best for: Sansevieria, Aloe, Cacti

  • Pumice50%
  • Perlite30%
  • Gritty Sand20%