Houseplants need a light, airy potting mix, not soil from outside.
Basics
- Use an indoor potting mix for most plants
- Use cactus and succulent mix for succulents
- Orchids need bark-based mixes
- Garden soil compacts in pots and can bring pests
Try it
Our pot and potting mix calculator tells you how much to buy.
General information. Check the ASPCA's plant list for pet safety. The Everyday Grove isn't paid by any plant shop or brand.