together using a rubber band or tape.
Growers have reported fantastic results
using it.
What Growers Do In The Confusion
All of this information might seem a little
confusing. An interested Party might ask,
"Can’t someone just throw some dirt in a
pot and plant the Seed? What’s with all of
this complex stuff?" Selecting the right
medium is very important to the plant, and
the mixes are easy to prepare.
Successful houseplant growers often
choose their favorite house plant mix. Here
are some adaptions of popular mixes. The
mixes with soil, compost or worm castings
contain some nutrients for plants and help
to "buffer" the nutrients supplied through
the water. Buffering means holding
nutrients within the chemical structure so
that they are temporarily unavailable. This
helps prevent over fertilization.
Organic Mixes
These mixes contain organic
ingredients which help to support plant
growth and act as a buffer.
- 4 parts topsoil, 1 part peat moss, 1 part
vermiculite, 1 part perlite. Moist.
Contains medium high amounts of
nutrients. Best for hand watering
systems. - 1 part worm castings, 2 parts