Nowadays, the market has countless types. Different foliage growing media. Users must know how to mix if they buy substrates such as coconut fiber, coconut blocks, perlite, pumice, coconut husk or pine bark... To be able to create a suitable substrate mixture for ornamental foliage, you must know how to mix and measure each type. However, there are still many units that provide pre-mixed substrate products to help users choose more easily. This article will help you discover pre-mixed substrates or can grow ornamental foliage without mixing.
1. Ornamental plant growing medium – SFARM
SFarm growing medium helps plants grow strongly thanks to its porosity and optimal moisture retention, suitable for indoor ornamental plants.
Ingredient:
Vermicompost, perlite, pumice, neem powder, peatmoss, coconut peat, organic humus (coffee grounds, composted cocoa shells), eggshells,...
Advantage:
- The product is porous, breathable, retains moisture and drains well, uses high-quality organic materials, and is free of pathogens.
- The substrate is light, not easily compressed or lost over time, clean, odorless, and safe for health.
- The substrate contains active ingredients from Neem leaves to limit pests and diseases, Trichoderma antagonistic fungi prevent harmful fungi, bringing sustainable benefits to the environment, in line with the green living trend.
Trademark: SFarm, this is a familiar name to those who love and care about organic agriculture in Vietnam. With diverse, quality products and aiming for sustainable development, SFarm has affirmed its position in the market.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 18-24k/kg
2. SERAMIS Pflanz-Granulat substrate
This product is made from high-quality baked clay particles, suitable for plants that require stable humidity and avoid waterlogging such as: peace lily, money tree, silver tree, split-leaf pothos, Monstera, lucky bamboo, pothos, tiger tongue, lucky bamboo, ivy, money tree, dieffenbachia, etc.
Ingredient: natural clay source from Westerwald region (Germany)
Advantage:
- Durable, no loss over time, no compression.
- Ideal for storing water and nutrients.
- Absorbs and distributes water quickly.
- Clean, safe, hygienic, completely vegan.
- Prevents infestation by egg-laying insects.
- Plant care is easy, convenient, and saves time.
- Keeps moisture well and well ventilated, helping roots grow healthily.
Trademark: SERAMIS is a famous brand from Germany, specializing in gardening and plant care products. In Vietnam, SERAMIS is imported and exclusively distributed by Dang Gia Trang Company under the brand name Seramis Vietnam.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Orchid
- Succulent
- Cactus
- Sanse (Tiger Tongue)
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 55-65k/kg
3. Houseplant Potting Mix – Namix
NAMIX foliage growing medium, 20dm3 bag, specializes in growing foliage plants, indoor plants such as Monstera, Anthurium, Singapore Banyan, Money Tree...
Ingredient: Coconut fiber, perlite, organic fertilizer, peat moss.
Advantage:
- Loose, airy substrate helps roots grow strongly
- Trichoderma biological products
- Spp. and Bacillus Thuringiensis prevent pests
Trademark: NAMIX, this is a brand specializing in the production of soil, fertilizers and growing media products... With the mission of helping people garden easier, more enjoyable and protect the environment better.
Suitable for:
- Anthurium
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Philodendron
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 22-26k/kg
Shopee Link: Houseplant Potting Mix
4. SERAMIS Spezial-Substrat
This is the perfect choice for drought-tolerant plants like cacti, thanks to its ability to drain quickly and maintain dryness, helping to prevent waterlogging, suitable for harsh environments.
Ingredient: Seramis terracotta beads, lava beads and broken clay.
Advantage:
- Good water retention capacity.
- Maximum flood mitigation.
- High durability, easy to change pots.
- Not compressed over time.
- Limit damage from egg-laying insects.
- Aesthetically pleasing, clean and safe.
Trademark: SERAMIS
Suitable for:
- Cactus
- Sansevieria
- Succulents
- Aloe vera
- Types of bonsai (Bonsai tree)
Reference price: 55-65k/kg
5. Monstera & Ornamental Plant Soil – Tropical
Tropical Premium is a specialized potting soil for tropical foliage plants, ensuring plants are always green, loose and airy.
Ingredient: includes organic humus, pine bark, red basalt soil, processed coconut fiber, cow manure, Perlite, Pumice, slow-release fertilizer and microorganisms. All are safely processed, rich in nutrients, airy and retain moisture well.
Advantage:
- AiryIngredients such as pine bark, coconut peat, Perlite and Pumice help plant roots receive enough air and grow healthily.
- Good drainage: Limits waterlogging thanks to ingredients that can absorb and drain water effectively.
- Optimal moisturizing: Pumice and Perlite regulate humidity, providing water when the soil is dry.
- Rich in nutrients: Contains high-quality cow manure, slow-release fertilizer and microorganisms, providing nutrients for plants to grow for 4-6 months.
- Clean and safe: All ingredients have been processed and sterilized, ensuring they do not cause disease to plants and are safe for users.
Trademark: Monstera, this is a brand that focuses on researching, cultivating and supplying beautiful, healthy monstera, ornamental foliage, and indoor plants that have been domesticated to suit the climate conditions in Ho Chi Minh City.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 30-35k/kg
Shopee Link: Tropical Premium
6. SERAMIS Pflanz-Granulat substrate
This is the perfect choice for plants grown on balconies, in pots or in areas with natural light.
Ingredient: Seramis baked clay + NPK mineral nutrients
Advantage:
- No compression, no shortage of pots, easy to change pots
- Limit evaporation, save irrigation water and care work
- Ventilation for plants, extremely good for root development
- Optimal water and nutrient absorption
- Limit damage from egg-laying insects
- Clean, convenient, hygienic
Suitable for:
- Vegetables
- Begonias
- Flowers (Flowering Balcony Plants)
- Rosemary
- Flowers (Flowering Balcony Plants)
- Other ornamental plants
Trademark: SERAMIS
Reference price: 55-65k/kg
7. Ficoco – Foliar Planting Media
This substrate is used to grow ornamental plants such as: Monstera, Pertusam, Melano, green plants, etc., using natural, chemical-free substrates, helping plants grow healthily and environmentally friendly.
Ingredient:
coconut fiber, shredded coconut shell, peatmoss, perlite, compost, trace minerals...
Advantage:
- Keep plants moist and nourished
- Keep the roots well ventilated
- Clean processed material 100%
- Clean, weed free
- Loose soil helps roots grow easily
Trademark: Ficoco by Finom is a brand of FINOM Joint Stock Company, with the mission of bringing convenient farming solutions - MAKE FARMING EASY, so that each customer can create their own green spaces in their home, office corner and clean food for their family.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 35-40k/kg
Shopee Link: Ficoco
8. Premixed substrate – Decor Tree
Premixed substrate of Decor Tree Specially designed to meet the needs of growing indoor plants, ornamental plants and fruit trees with superior quality, convenience and suitable for those who want to optimize the process of plant care.
Ingredient: Includes 1-2cm coconut lumps from old coconuts, ensuring ventilation, slow decomposition and safety for roots; 3-7mm Perlite stone is light, porous, drains quickly, keeps the substrate loose and bacteria-free; coconut fiber effectively retains moisture, saves water, prolongs decomposition time; and slow-release fertilizer, individually packaged, helps provide long-term nutrition, convenient and hygienic.
Advantage:
- Optimization formula: Premixed from practical garden experience of Cay Decor, guaranteed to be suitable for popular plants such as youth, pothos, or indoor plants with healthy roots.
- Convenient: Especially for those who do not have time to mix or are having problems such as stuffy soil, poor drainage that damages plant roots.
- Suitable for many spaces: Compact, suitable for limited planting areas.
Trademark: Decor Tree is famous in the tree-loving community thanks to its quality, safe products and dedicated mixing formulas, suitable for tree-growing conditions in Vietnam.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 30-35k/kg
Shopee Link: Decor Tree
9. Soil New Mix – NewZita
It is a pre-mixed growing medium/substrate made from an organic mixture, steamed at high temperature, pH neutral, suitable for different types of plants: ornamental plants, succulents, bonsai, indoor plants...
Ingredient: Small perlite, Zita pine bark, green algae, coconut fiber and other organic ingredients.
Advantage:
- Ventilated structure: Designed with large and small particles, helping plant roots easily absorb oxygen and limit root rot, especially effective with succulents and cacti.
- Optimal moisture retention: Balances moisture to allow plants to grow well without waterlogging.
- Balanced pH: Creates ideal conditions for plants to absorb nutrients, ensuring healthy growth.
- Environmentally friendly: Using natural materials, suitable for new growers or long-time bonsai players.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Philodendron
- Anthurium
- Caladium
- Some other types of ornamental leaves
Reference price: 20-25k/kg
Shopee Link: Soil New Mix
10. Soilmix BA Growing Media
Soil Mix BA is a type of growing medium mixed from many different ingredients, prepared to meet the needs of growing plants such as cacti and succulents.
Ingredient: perlite, pumice, vermiculite, peatmoss, earthworms,…
Advantage:
- The product is pre-mixed, helping users save time and effort.
- The precise mixing ratio ensures good drainage and ventilation, providing peace of mind to users and enhancing dealer reputation with high quality products.
- The product contains American fertilizer with high nutritional content, supporting root development, shiny leaves and healthy plants, without the need to add any other ingredients.
Suitable for:
- Cactus
- Succulent
- Aloe vera
- Types of bonsai (Bonsai tree)
Trademark: Bao An Green
Reference price: 28-32k/kg
Shopee Link: Soilmix BA
11. SOILMIX potting soil – Monrovia
Soilmix potting soil is a pre-mixed potting soil of natural organic origin, specialized for roses, succulents, ornamental plants or ornamental flowers.
Ingredient: Microbial fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, amino acids), Perlite (water retention, ventilation), Whole rice husk (ventilation, fungus prevention), Processed coconut fiber (moisture retention, environmentally friendly), Trichoderma and microorganisms (stimulate root growth, restore weak plants), Minerals and trace elements (nutrient supplements).
Advantage:
- Ready to use: The soil is fully mixed, no further mixing required.
- Safe and clean: Sterilized and disinfected thoroughly, ensuring safety for plants and growers.
- Suitable for potted plants: Optimal substrate, good drainage, moderate moisture retention.
- Completely organic: Exclusive formula from Monrovia using imported ingredients, ensuring superior quality.
Trademark: Monrovia is a leading brand in the plant solutions industry, famous for the motto “Grow Beautifully.” Soil Mix is a testament to the commitment to providing high quality, environmentally friendly products that optimally meet customer needs.
Suitable for:
- Monstera
- Pothos
- Tiger tongue, money tree
- Some types of ornamental foliage do not require very good drainage.
Reference price: 40-45k/kg
Shopee Link: SOILMIX
Hopefully with the above information, you will choose the most suitable substrate for your lovely glass potted plants!
