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.
Brand: SFarm, a familiar name to those who love and care about organic farming in Vietnam. With diverse, high-quality products and a focus on sustainable development, SFarm has established 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.
Ingredients: Natural clay sourced from the 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.
Brand: SERAMIS is a well-known brand from Germany, specializing in gardening and plant care products. In Vietnam, SERAMIS is exclusively imported and 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...
Ingredients: Coconut fiber, perlite, organic fertilizer, peat moss.
Advantage:
- Loose, airy substrate helps roots grow strongly
- Trichoderma biological products
- Spp. and Bacillus Thuringiensis prevent pests
Brand: NAMIX, a brand specializing in the production of soil, fertilizers, and growing media… Its mission is to make gardening easier, more enjoyable, and more environmentally friendly for everyone.
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.
Composition: Seramis clay granules, lava granules, 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.
Brand: 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.
Ingredients: includes organic humus, pine bark, basalt red soil, treated coconut fiber, cow manure, perlite, pumice stone, slow-release fertilizer, and microorganisms. All are safely processed, nutrient-rich, aerated, and retain moisture well.
Advantage:
- Aeration: Components such as pine bark, coconut coir, perlite, and pumice stone help plant roots receive enough air, promoting healthy growth.
- Good drainage: Minimizes waterlogging thanks to components that effectively absorb and drain water.
- Optimal moisture retention: Pumice stone and perlite regulate moisture, providing water when the soil is dry.
- Nutrient-rich: Contains premium cow manure, slow-release fertilizer, and microorganisms, providing nutrients for plant growth 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.
Brand: Monstera. This brand specializes in researching, cultivating, and supplying various types of monstera, ornamental foliage plants, and beautiful, healthy indoor plants that have been acclimatized to 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.
Ingredients: Seramis fired 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
Brand: 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
Brand: Ficoco by Finom is a brand of FINOM Joint Stock Company, with the mission of providing convenient gardening solutions – MAKE FARMING EASY, so that each customer can create their own green spaces in their homes, offices, and produce clean food for their families.
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
Cây Decor's pre-mixed potting mix is specially designed to meet the needs of growing indoor plants, ornamental plants, and fruit trees with superior quality, convenience, and suitability for those who want to optimize their plant care process.
Ingredients: Includes 1-2cm pieces of mature coconut, ensuring good aeration, slow decomposition, and safety for roots; 3-7mm Perlite, lightweight, porous, and quick-draining, keeping the substrate loose, airy, and bacteria-free; coconut coir dust effectively retains moisture, saves water, and extends decomposition time; and slow-release fertilizer, individually packaged, providing long-lasting, convenient, and hygienic nutrition.
Advantage:
- Optimized formula: Pre-mixed based on practical experience in the garden at Cay Decor, ensuring suitability for popular plant varieties such as Epipremnum, Pothos, or indoor plants with healthy root systems.
- Convenience: Especially for those who don't have time to mix soil or are experiencing problems such as compacted soil that doesn't drain well, damaging plant roots.
- Suitable for many spaces: Compact and ideal for areas with limited planting space.
Brand: Cây Decor is well-known in the plant-loving community for its high-quality, safe products and carefully formulated blends that are suitable for plant 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...
Ingredients: Fine perlite, Zita pine bark, green algae, sphagnum moss, and other organic components.
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.
Ingredients: perlite, pumice, vermiculite, peatmoss, earthworms, etc.
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)
Brand: 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.
Ingredients: Microbial fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, amino acids), Perlite (water retention, aeration), Whole-hull burnt rice husk (aeration, prevents fungal diseases), Treated coconut fiber (moisture retention, environmentally friendly), Trichoderma and microorganisms (stimulates root growth, restores weak plants), Minerals and trace elements (supplement nutrients).
Advantage:
- Ready to use: The soil is already fully mixed and requires no further mixing.
- Safe and clean: Thorough sterilization and disinfection ensure safety for both plants and growers.
- Suitable for potted plants: Optimal potting mix, good drainage, moderate moisture retention.
- Completely organic: Monrovia's exclusive formula uses imported ingredients, ensuring superior quality.
Brand: Monrovia is a leading brand in the plant solutions industry, renowned for its motto "Grow Beautifully." Soil Mix is a testament to their 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!
