Mixture
#1 – is a basic mix for use with most types of
plants:
3 parts organic matter (peat, humus,
or sawdust)
1 part sand, perlite, or vermiculite (or a mixture
of these) Mixture #2 – is used for acid-loving
plants: 4 parts organic matter
1 part sand, perlite, or vermiculite
Note: for best results, at least one part of
the organic matter should be leafmold. Mixture #3 – for Cacti and Succulents
(except the tropical Cacti), and other plants
that need good drainage:
3 parts organic matter
2 parts sand, perlite, or vermiculite
Note: for best results, use fine gravel (such
as that used in aquariums) for one part of the
sand.
Mixture #4 – for potting up
newly-rooted cuttings of most plants: 2 parts organic matter
1 parts sand, perlite, or vermiculite Mixture #5 – for newly-rooted
cuttings of acid-loving plants: 2 parts organic matter
2 parts sand, perlite, or vermiculite
Note: for best results, use one part leafmold
for the organic matter. Mixture #6 – especially for
the tropical Cacti, most Bromeliads, and some
Orchids: 3 parts bark chips
1 part organic matter
1 part sand, perlite, or vermiculite | 
