FAQ About Indoor Plant Soil Types and Mixes
What are the main types of soil for indoor plants?
The main types of soil for indoor plants include standard potting soil, cactus & succulent mix, orchid mix, and African violet soil. Standard potting soil is a versatile mix ideal for most plants, cactus & succulent mix is well-draining with sand and perlite added, orchid mix typically contains bark and charcoal to suit orchids' aerial root systems, and African violet soil is lighter and helps retain moisture for these particular plants.
