How to Give Your Plant a Nutritious Good Home

In today’s post, I will be conversing with two novices in houseplant care!

Jadan (Blogger)- “Julie and Trenton, do you know what types of soil are best for different types of houseplants?”


Julie- “Not in the slightest!” 


Trenton- “I would never even think about different plants needing different types of soil!”


Jadan- “Well this is actually really important!”


Julie- “Tell me all you know!”


Jadan- “Some different types of soil are sandy, loamy, light and fluffy soil, and fast-draining soil.”


Trenton- “Now what types of plants like each of these types of soils?”


Jadan- “Sandy soil is best for succulents and cacti because it dries faster, which is good because these plants don’t require much water, and sitting in wet soil can cause rotting. Loamy soil is best for a majority of houseplants. Especially small trees and snake plants. Light and fluffy soil is great for orchids. This type of soil is usually soil-less, which sounds absurd, but is true! This soil can sometimes look like small pieces of mulch. Fast-draining soil is good for palm and tropical plants because, again, wet soil can cause rotting roots and drain their health and beauty very quickly. “


Julie- “Wow, that was a lot of useful information!”


Trenton- “Now I am a house plant expert ;) !”


Jadan- “Good! Thanks for joining me today on Houseplant Guru!”


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Photo by Jadan Falk



Comments

  1. Unmasking AnxietyNovember 15, 2023 at 1:07 PM

    I love how in all of your posts you have broken down every part of caring for a plant. From the soil, to sunlight, and to the different types of water.

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