{"id":3776,"date":"2024-02-16T21:54:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/?p=3776"},"modified":"2025-03-11T15:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T08:26:02","slug":"gia-the-trong-kieng-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/plant-care\/family-in-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Summary of growing media (growing materials) for ornamental foliage plants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary of popular indoor and ornamental plant growing media such as monstera, philodendron, anthurium, dragon nest and fern. Please read the notes at the end of the article carefully before choosing a growing medium for your plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monstera growing medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monstera <\/a>Monstera is a fairly easy plant to grow, and can even be planted directly into soil. Below are some suitable growing media for Monstera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Philodendron growing medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Philodendron <\/a>There are quite a variety of species, they differ in growth needs, so depending on each type of plant, choose the appropriate growing medium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anthurium growing medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, Anthurium is quite picky about growing medium, most of them like ventilation and fear waterlogging, so the growing medium must drain well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growing medium for Dragon Nest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since most dragon nests are grown on boards, there are not many suitable growing mediums. They also need good drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fern growing medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ferns prefer smooth and loose growing media such as humus. Ferns are not too picky about growing media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calathea growing medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Calathea <\/a>Prefers loam or loam, a medium rich in organic matter but still well drained. Most potting mixes made from coconut coir, rice husks or peat are suitable but make sure they do not retain water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Palm growing medium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Palm<\/a> Prefers loam or loam, a medium rich in organic matter and with good drainage. Most potting mixes, rice husks or peat moss, with a little coarse sand added, will do. Generally, a compact, slightly water-retaining soil is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on each specific type of plant, each specific living environment and each type of climate, choose the appropriate growing medium. The same way of mixing growing medium but one person can grow it may not be the same for another person, it also depends on the above conditions and your plant care habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notes when choosing a growing medium for ornamental plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drainage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the most important factor because the roots need oxygen to breathe. A well-draining medium will help prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Some good drainage materials include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n