Tropical foliage / aroids

ZZ Plant soil and potting mix

ZZ Plant needs a potting mix that supports roots without staying soggy.

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ZZ Plant soil and potting mix

Start with a well-draining indoor potting mix and tune it based on the plant's moisture target, container size, and drainage holes.

Moisture target
35-60% moisture target
pH range
5.5-6.5 pH
Container note
One plant per indoor container sized to root ball
Root check
Repot or root check window, around day 365
  • Use a pot with drainage whenever possible.
  • Refresh compacted mix when water sits on the surface too long.
  • Check roots when growth stalls even though light and water are steady.
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