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The right mix and a little food make a huge difference. These seven cover everyday potting, organic, succulents and feeding.
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Before you buy: Check bag size in quarts and read the feeding directions on each listing. Check pot sizes, light spread and your space before you order.
Plant safety: Keep fertilizer, soil mixes and some houseplants away from pets and children, and follow the label directions.
1. Miracle-Gro Potting Mix
A general potting mix with added plant food for containers.
The bag I buy most. It feeds for about six months and works for nearly every common houseplant and patio pot. It can stay a little wet, so add perlite for plants that hate soggy roots. On Amazon it holds about 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 21,900 ratings.
Best for: Everyday containers and patio pots.
Verdict: The reliable all-rounder.
2. FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil
A rich potting soil with earthworm castings, bat guano and fish and crab meal.
Plants potted in this simply look happier. It is airy, rich and great for vegetables in containers. It does smell earthy for a day or two. On Amazon it holds about 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 13,100 ratings.
Best for: Vegetables and hungry plants in containers.
Verdict: The premium soil.
3. Espoma Organic Potting Mix
An organic potting soil with peat, humus and the maker’s myco-tone fungi.
My choice for edible herbs because it is organic. It drains well and holds moisture without staying soggy. On Amazon it holds about 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 6,300 ratings.
Best for: Organic herbs and indoor plants.
Verdict: The best organic mix.
4. Miracle-Gro Cactus and Succulent Mix (2-pack)
A fast-draining potting mix made for cacti, succulents and other dry-loving plants.
Succulents rot in regular soil. This drains quickly and dries out between waterings the way they like. On Amazon it holds about 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 7,000 ratings.
Best for: Succulents, cacti and snake plants.
Verdict: Best for dry-loving plants.
5. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food (Liquid)
A ready-to-mix liquid plant food for houseplants.
Easy to dose with the cap, and gentle enough to use every couple of weeks in spring and summer. I skip it in winter when growth slows. On Amazon it holds about 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 29,800 ratings.
Best for: Simple regular feeding.
Verdict: The easiest liquid feed.
6. Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Plant Food
An all-purpose powder that you dissolve in your watering can.
One tub lasts ages and costs very little. Great for outdoor pots and vegetables. Use half strength for houseplants. On Amazon it holds about 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 27,500 ratings.
Best for: Outdoor pots and vegetable beds.
Verdict: The best value feed.
7. Espoma Organic Indoor Plant Food
An organic liquid concentrate for indoor plants.
A gentle, organic feed with a clear dosing chart. It is a good pick if you grow herbs or have pets and kids around. On Amazon it holds about 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 4,200 ratings.
Best for: Organic indoor feeding.
Verdict: The organic feed.
Final Thoughts
Feed in spring and summer, rest in winter. When in doubt, use half strength. Here is every product in this guide with its Amazon ASIN:
- Miracle-Gro Potting Mix — ASIN B00GTDI9S2
- FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil — ASIN B08W2CB7GV
- Espoma Organic Potting Mix — ASIN B002Y04TK6
- Miracle-Gro Cactus and Succulent Mix (2-pack) — ASIN B0799NMGPC
- Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food (Liquid) — ASIN B082BPQH6Z
- Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Plant Food — ASIN B000HACFUQ
- Espoma Organic Indoor Plant Food — ASIN B01JIRGRAM
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