My Updated DIY Soil Mix Recipe plus a special mix for Moss Poles!
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- I'm sharing my updated DIY soil mix recipe for today's video. I have my normal chunky mix and a special mix for my moss poles. This will be my only soil mix that I will be using. You can find all the soil links listed below!
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00:00 Intro
02:47 Overview of Mixes
07:14 Soil Ratios
11:13 Mixing
14:06 Outro
15 Quart Storage Bins:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0100XS56W?...
Soil Mix Links:
Fox Farm Ocean Forest:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVLYW9M?...
Miracle-gro Perlite:
www.amazon.com/dp/B087DVBCD1?...
Soil Sunrise Pumice:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B833PGYL?...
Rio Hamza Trading Fir Bark:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJP9QL7?...
Rio Hamza Trading Orchid Bark:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08DP4N2K3?...
Perfect Plants Horticultural Charcoal:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBCDG4F?...
Leca:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZQBV33?...
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Good morning! Here's my updated soil mix routine. I put links to the soil mixes in the description and you can find them here too!
If you have any questions let me know! 🫶
15 Quart Storage Bins (similar):
www.amazon.com/dp/B0100XS56W?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B0100XS56W&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
Soil Mix Links:
Fox Farm Ocean Forest:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVLYW9M?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B01KVLYW9M&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Miracle-gro Perlite:
www.amazon.com/dp/B087DVBCD1?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B087DVBCD1&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Soil Sunrise Pumice:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B833PGYL?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B0B833PGYL&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Rio Hamza Trading Fir Bark:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJP9QL7?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B08WJP9QL7&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Rio Hamza Trading Orchid Bark:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08DP4N2K3?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B08DP4N2K3&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Perfect Plants Horticultural Charcoal:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBCDG4F?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B07GBCDG4F&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Leca:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZQBV33?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B01LZQBV33&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
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Just for clarification; is the moss pole mix for the pole itself, or for the pot the pole is in?
@@LindaM-tl3bvthe pot the pole is in.
I don’t know about anyone else, but WHY do I find mixing soil and watching soil being mixed so relaxing? Maybe this is the new ASMR. 😂
haha yes, I could listen to it all day. I need to start a second ASMR channel. I want to make some rain videos on it too because it rains so much here and I love the sound of rain 🥰
@@plantsbymelissa living in Dallas, I enjoy the sound of thunderstorms. It’s sleep every night to white noise that is a thunderstorm. 🤣
Came here to say this. Melissa also has THE most relaxing voice!
@@plantsbymelissa please!!
Yup! When Melissa mixes her soils, I find it very relaxing,lol! 🥱Maybe she should do another version but without speeding it up?😏
This video does a great job of illustrating how important it is to use potting mixes that allow for aeration of roots. Recently, upon the advice of a commercial nursery, I’ve begun adding a small amount of ashes from my wood stove to my potting mix and so far so good with that. Love your plantology lessons. Thanks.
You are amazing!! After watching your vids for a while I decided to change my mix up, and my plants are thriving now 🥹 thank you so much for sharing!!
So happy to hear that!! 🥹
Thank you for doing an updated soil video. It is good to learn what others have experimented with along the way and then after more experience found a great soil mix, It looks amazing!
You’re a natural teacher 🙂
Thank you! 🥹🫶
I find your videos so helpful. I am new at this. I have learned so much from you ! Will continue to follow you ! Thanks again .
I just recently found pro mix orchid mix and it consists of orchid bark,.lots of perlite, and lots of charcoal! So that has been my go to for adding to any tropical medium mix!
Definitely a great option!
Where did you find this? It sounds like something worth trying. I live in Oregon.
I use the pro mix for some houseplants but I haven’t seen the orchid one at our Walmart so I’ll check the Lowe’s and homedepot
@@lisaanglim9588 I get this at Lowes Home Improvement.
@@sherrimercer7288 thank you very much 🤗
Your standard mix looks a lot like mine, except I just buy coco coir and worm castings for the soil component and then use orchid mix for the chunky stuff. I used to work in a retail greenhouse and we sold a very coarse vermiculite there and I used that for years but recently ran out and it seems like no one uses that anymore. I just discovered your channel today and I'm very interested in your moss pole content. I've never tried that. Can't wait! Thanks!
I have to say that this is the best soil mixing video that I have seen, and I thank you! Being able to watch you add each ingredient is so helpful.
I just got into indoor plants last summer, and since I'm retired, I have spent a great amount of time this past winter watching UA-cam videos and soaking up information like a sponge. I think I have become a plant junkie! I just can't seem to get enough! 😅
I just got my clear plastic moss poles yesterday and can't wait to get started. I have a Marble Queen that is just the perfect size to go on a moss pole now. I watched your video on setting up a moss pole just before seeing this video. I'm chomping at the bit to get started.
Melissa, thanks so much for your fantastic content. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more content from you. ❤ 😊
Ever since my root rot disaster, I've been doing the same. I've been repotting with chunky mixes. What I've been doing differently is using coco chunks and coco peat instead of potting soil bc I'm trying to go peat moss free. The best part about plants is all the experimenting. My plant room closet is just full of potting amendments bc I buy everything in bulk. I don't have any pumice or fir bark yet. I've meaning to buy some to try adding into my mixes as well. Eveytime I repot is different.
Thanks for another great video. This was a perfect demonstration of how you do it.
Yes, if I find a peat free alternative I like I will definitely make a transition over 🥲
So sorry about your root rot disaster too 😭
I’m getting ready to venture into moss poles with a manjula and a lemon meringue Pothos and I would love a Instagram story explaining why you use an even chunkier mix for poles vs everything else. Thank you! Love your videos.
Thank you! The manjula will love a pole. I added mine on about 5 months ago. I'm sure the lemon meringue will love climbing! The chunkier mix is to help reduce rot since you water the moss more often it can drip into your substrate so it needs to allow for that drainage!
They both look great. Thanks for sharing Melissa!
of course!! So happy I can share! 🥰
Thanks Melissa! Great video love your mix it has been working for me perfectly 💚
So happy to hear that! Thank you!!
Thank you Melissa been waiting for this one. The pole soil looks so good an so does the reg soil. 💚
Thank you! It's so much easier having a separate batch for moss poles. I did one yesterday and it looks so good! 🥰
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Awesome mix!! Well done!
Just brought my ingredients for my plants babies waiting for a few more things from Amazon thanks for a wonderful video
You’re so welcome! Happy to share! ☺️
Perfect in every way ❤❤
Thank you! 🥹🫶🏻
Thank you for sharing! My plants love your mix. I've been using it for months now. Might have to add the other in now too lol.
I’m glad to hear that! ☺️ Definitely don’t feel like you have to add anything else. I think I just wanted more of a chunkier mix for moss poles and certain plants. The more chunky it is the more you might have to water too lol.
Perfect timing! I’m about to repot a couple of things in the first ever aroid mix I just bought (after I mix it to make my own) , so this is the perfect video to watch first! ❤
Yay! I think DIY mixes are the best and you can really control what's in it and what you like using for you plants!
@@plantsbymelissa I can’t wait! Most of the people I watch make their own so I wanted to try it 😅
I figured that my newly acquired expensive plants should probably be in something better than a super dense potting mix 😬
I’m newer into plants so I haven’t used anything other than potting mix and perlite in the past, so this was such a helpful video!! My aroid mix showed up in the mail yesterday so it’s perfect! ❤️🥰
Thanks for the update! I use your mix and will be adding pumice and more bark for my poles. 🌿
Happy to share! I love having a chunkier mix for them now :)
This is exactly what I do! Even less soil though. Lol. I love making my own mix!
Yay! I honestly am so sad I ever tried anything new for my plants. Lessoned learned for sure. DIY mix is the best!
wow look like delicious soil mix, greeting from Jakarta Indonesia
Great video!!! I must get some of these products!!😍😍😍
Thank you so much!!
So helpful! Thanks Melissa
Melissa, loved this potting mix ❤. If you need a little more water retention you could add vermiculite to the mix
Interesting video!
Ohh yay i need to make some more mox soon
I recently change my soils in my pots for something who looks pretty close to yours 😅
I use cactus and succulent soil since I have so many succulents, but seriously even my Monsteras loves it! I added bark, charcoal perlite and leca.
I recently find a mixt of orchid bark who has coco bark, charcoal, and regular bark in it. It from a local green house. I'm really happy I find it, it.means less bags 😅
I also find that Reptile bark is the same bark as Orchid one, but cheaper 😅
Thank you so much!!
of course!! Happy to share!
Thanks for the detailed video, please upload video about how do you prepare moss poles
Outstanding mix combo on both Melissa. I have yet to try any of the Fox Farm products as I use rehydrated coir bricks mixed 50/50 with worm castings as my base. But I have heard a lot good things about them from multiple plant care channels so they must be of good quality. So long as they have a peat free coir base mix I'll well have to give them a try. Thanks for this informative video. 👍🌴
Thank you! I'm not sure if they have a peat free base or not I'll have to check. I actually haven't tried any of their other soils out besides this one. The coir bricks and worm castings is a great idea!
Fox Farm does have a coir based soil, it's their Bushdoctor Coco Loco mix and it is 50-60% coco coir.
Mix looks amazing❤ It triggered me to make more mix even though i already have in stock. Therapeutic for me😅
Haha can never have too much! 🤗
The moss pole mix is what you use in the pot of plants that have a moss pole? And the pole itself still has moss?
Correct 😁
I had this same question.
I love this, thank you for sharing! I just looked at the price of your soil on Amazon for me - over £200! (cries in UK)😂 I’m going to hunt around for a decent soil though as the one I currently use keeps my plants wet for too long, and I can’t wait to make it more chunky 😊
That is expensive! Any good potting soil you can find locally to you will should do just fine!
Do you mix as you need or long ahead of time?
Thank you for this video ❤
Just about to repot some of my plants in a new soil mix to make them happier and I was wondering, do you add slow release fertilizer afterwards, like, on top of the soil or would you add it in the chunky mix? Thank you xx❤
I watch all the time, what is the planting mixture you use, I realize now that your dirt makes a difference.
Is the normal 50% mix is good for any plant? Thanks! Amazing video!!!
Good morning Melissa!! Thank you for sharing, is this soil mix good for all houseplants as well as, succulents and cacti? And your kitty is a cutie!!❤🥰
Thank you! It will still be good for them or you can save money and just buy a premade cactus mix and add some extra perlite. I do that sometimes since I don’t have a lot of them.
@@plantsbymelissa Thank you for your input Melissa 🤗
Do you wash your leca beforehand or can you put it into the soil as it is?
Question: So you use a mesh/net in the bottom of the pots before pouring the soil? Since it has fox farm soil?
Great video, Melissa! Do you find the potting soil damp or wet sometimes? I purchased a new bag recently and the soil was very wet and clumpy
Thank you! Yes, it can be a little damp out of the bag. I don't find it molds or retains moisture in the bin. You can let it dry out a bit if you want before closing your soil lid. When I used a larger container I noticed more condensation happening from the moisture so I like using the smaller ones.
If only I liked mixing food ingredients as much as soil! My family would love to have cakes etc made for them, instead I’m digging around in dirt like a kid 😂😂
😂😂
Same!!!
How fast does soil typically dry out? I know based on plant size and root system just Dont want my green babies thirsty lol for both non pole and pole
Do you use the mix for snake plants?
I know video is a year old,do you still use soil in your mosspoles? Some say they don’t add soil and some put soil. Will plants benefit with or without soil added?
Is it for indoor or outdoor plants?
How do you stop from all the perlite coming to the top? Almost all the perlite floats up after watering
Thought you used Moss for moss poles! Had no idea!😮
I do only use moss for moss poles. You can use a aroid mix if you want but I'll use the chunkier mix for moss poles for the soil base :)
OH OKAY. I was ready to make new moss poles🙄
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Have you ever had fungus gnat larvae in the ocean forest soil? Ever since I bought it at my local nursery, I’ve noticed so many fungus gnats right after repotting my plants. Should I get rid of this bag and buy it from Amazon? Or is there a way to remove the larvae?
I haven’t had an issue with gnats with fox farm after repotting but if you use any soil gnats will be attracted to it. I water in mosquito dunks routinely for gnats. You could also try beneficial nematodes to water in and they’ll eat the larvae. I wouldn’t waste the soil bag but just treat for gnats :)
@@plantsbymelissa thank you for the tip! I didn’t have gnats before I bought that bag so I’m pretty sure it came infected. I have been using the dunks with every watering but I think I will also consider the beneficials 😊
I want to try a moss pole on my philodendron deflexum. Question how do I keep the moss pole wet without it wetting my soil and causing root rot.
It can be tricky and they take some practice figuring them out. It’s important to have an aerated mix so extra water can drain through. Moss continues to drip after watering too so if the soil is still wet then don’t water the moss all the way down :)
In your moss pole mix, do you ever experience the more finer substrate settling at the bottom of your pots when you water?
No, not really. I think some finer pieces can settle with any mix but it's pretty chunky all the way through ☺️
I have a question for you, do you think sphagnum moss inside aroid mix hold too much moisture? I ask because I am noticing a few of my plants are having yellowing leaves here and there. My mix consist of: coco husk, tree fern fiber, sphagnum moss, chunky perlite, leca and hor. charcoal. It’s basically what alot of ppl use I am just curious to what is going on with mine. 😮
I think some moss is okay to use! I know it can retain moisture but if the mix is aerated enough it shouldn't hold onto it for too long. Have you looked at the root system or know about how long the mix you made retains moisture for? Yellowing can be hard to pinpoint sometimes but mostly due to a watering issue, stress (like pests), or lack of nutrients/light so make sure you're fertilizing too!
I like to add a dash of worm castings too. It's already in the soil mix but since I have it🤷.
You showed another mix a few videos ago with leca, bark and pumice. What would you with that now?
Oh that was just leftover chunky stuff I added to a bin. I used it all repotting so many plants these past couple weeks. I kept adding it to my normal mix to make it more chunky for some plants I repotted.
@@plantsbymelissa I'm glad you using mentioned perlite or pumice. Pumice is so much chunkier but I didn't know if it was as moisture retentive enough as the perlite.
@@silentnite321 so is it? I didn’t understand. Does pumice hold as much moisture?
@@Kelly_Mae yes it is.
Will your soil mix work on non aroids ?
What is this mixture for? For the pot or for the pole?
Having the same question here..
How long will these last? It seems you would go through it pretty quick. You’re going to be needing replacing of the amendments soon.
It depends I guess on how much repotting you have to do. Since I'm no longer using Sols I have added a lot more plants to the repot list. But once they're all repotted they'll be good for at least a year or 2 even depending on the plant. Everyone will be in a happy substrate that I don't have to worry and I won't have to 'remove old soil'. I can just upsize and not have to worry about it.
Do you use this mix for anthurium as well?
I tend to use the chunkier mix for anthuriums!
Hello Melissa :) I thought it is called moss pole because you just put moss in it to keep it moist at all times. Is that not the case? Greetings from Germany :)
Yes, this mix is for the base! I still use moss in the pole. Some people do use an aroid mix in the pole :)
Hi! Part of the moss pole will need to be planted in the soil with your plant. The moss pole above the soil line is filled with moss. The part of the moss pole under the soil line gets the super chunky mix to help it drain easier. I hope this helps 😊
Do you currently have a new soil mix? I noticed in one of your other videos you mixed in coco coir and some other ingredients
Yes :) I don't use this mix anymore. I am soil free now and lots of amendments like bark, pumice, tree fern, lava rock, coco husk, vermiculite and charcoal.
Is there any other soil you recommend. Amazon won’t deliver Fox Farm to my home. Would miracle grow work.????😢
I think any soil is okay to use, miracle gro seems a little dense so definitely amend it! I have seen gnat larvae in MG too fyi :)
@@plantsbymelissa thank you so much for responding, not sure why I can’t get it I’m in Houston Tex🤪by any chance you recommend another potting soil?
Is it just me, or do Melissa's potting mixes look good enough to eat??
I have a question: why do you mix such small amounts of soil instead of using a larger container making larger amounts?
I can keep the smaller bins in my plant room closet and it's just easier for me to repot with. I tried to make a bigger bin of it up and it was too much at once.
so no actual moss is added?
I would have to add at least some moss to the moss pole mix because of my dry climate,I'd be watering every day 😔
I’m pretty sure her moss poles are all moss except for the small part that is in the soil. This is the mix she makes just for that so that big chunk of soil in the pot in the pole doesn’t hold a bunch of water and rot the roots.
Yes, exactly! Maybe I should have specified that in the video. The poles are still moss this is just the soil base 🥰
This mix is just for the base! The poles are still moss!
@plantsbymelissa okay got it! A lot of people are using non moss substrates for poles now but that makes sense
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Have you tested your moss pole mix before doing your video?
yes :) I potted my recent white knight in it in a video as well as about 4-5 moss pole bases and they're doing great.