Moisture-Balanced Houseplant Soil
💡 Why: Adaptable everyday houseplants need a 'Goldilocks' mix—one that holds onto enough moisture to keep them hydrated, but drains fast enough to prevent root rot.
⚡ Store Shortcut: Buy a premium Indoor Potting Mix (like FoxFarm or Miracle-Gro) and mix in a few big scoops of Perlite.
Ideal NPK Ratio
N
2
P
1
K
2
Target pH
6.0 - 6.5
Drainage Speed
Moderate (5-10 seconds)
Min Pot Depth
6 inches
Calculate Your Exact Soil Need
5.8 Liters
(5.3 Dry Qts)
~8.8 lbs wet (4.0 kg)