Soil.Ninja A-Z Houseplant Index
Choosing the right soil for your houseplant can be a daunting task, but fear not, it doesn't have to be!
Use the table below to look for your plant, the correct soil blend will be listed alongside any of our own notes for that particular plant. If you can't find your plant, get in touch and one of our team will be happy to advise.
Common Name | Scientific Name | Soil Blend | Notes |
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- | Adelomena Crinipes / Adelomena Yanamonoensis | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
African Violet | Streptocarpus | Terrarium | Prone to leaf rot if too wet. |
Aloe Tiger Plant | Gonialoe Variegata | Cacti & Succulent | - |
- | Aloe Vera | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Amydrium Medium Green / Silver | Amydrium Medium | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Angel's Wing | Xanthosoma Lindenii | Alocasia | 20% added Perlite / Pumice |
Ant Plant | Hydnophytum Papuanum | Ficus | - |
Aralia Ming | Polyscias Fruticosa | Ficus | - |
Asparagus Fern | Asparagus Setaceus | Fern | Though not a true Fern, it still appreciates the same care |
Australian Chestnut | Castanospermum Australe | Ficus | - |
Autograph Tree | Clusia Rosea | Ficus | - |
Avocado Plant | Persea | Ficus | - |
Baby’s Tears | Soleirolia Soleirolii | Fern | - |
Bamboo | Bambusa | Fern | - |
Banana Plant | MUSA | Calathea & Maranta | Add 20% Bark |
Begonia | |||
Angel Wing Begonia | Cane Begonias | Calathea & Maranta | Appreciates high humidity |
Begonia 'Exotica' | Begonia Brevirimosa | Calathea & Maranta | Appreciate consistency care |
Begonia Maze F.Nigricens | Begonia Rhizomatous | Syngonium | Will appreciate a Terrarium with the Terrarium Blend |
- | Brevirimosa Begonia | Terrarium | Needs to be in high humidity |
Butterfly Begonia | Amphioxus Begonia | Terrarium | Appreciates high humidity |
Escargot Begonia | Rex Cultorum Begonia | Fern | Appreciates high humidity - Don't overwater |
Eyelash Begonia | Bowerae Begonia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
- | Ferox Begonia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Grape Leaf Begonia | Begonia Reniformise | Calathea & Maranta | Add 10% Sand |
Iron Cross Begonia | Begonia Masoniana | Fern | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Lucerna' Begonia | Corallina De Lucerna Begonia | Calathea & Maranta | - |
- | Maculata ‘Tamaya’ Begonia | Syngonium | - |
Metal-Leaf Begonia | Begonia Incarnata | Fern | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Painted-leaf Begonia | Rex Begonia | Fern | Needs high humidity and plenty indirect light |
Palm Leaf Begonia | Luxurians Begonia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Peacock Begonia | Pavonina Begonia | Terrarium | Needs to be in a closed environment. Add 10-20% Fine Pumice |
Polka Dot Begonia | Maculata’ Wightii Begonia | Calathea & Maranta | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Red Ruby Begonia | Begonia Conchifolia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Strawberry Begonia | Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Tricolor' | Fern | Would appreciate an extra 10% Perlite or Fine Pumice |
The Striped Begonia | Listada Begonia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Tortoise Shell Begonia | Begonia Kingiana | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend | Very finicky plant |
White Angel | Begonia Odorata Alba | Calathea and Maranta | - |
- | Venosa Begonia | Cacti & Succulent | This is a xeric Begonia |
Belladonna Lily | Amaryllis | Fern | - |
- | Biophytum Sensitivum | Terrarium | - |
Bird Nest Fern | Asplenium Nidus | 50% Anthurium / 50% Fern | This is epiphytic |
Bird of Paradise | Strelitzia | Calathea & Maranta | Add 20% Bark |
Bloodleaf | Iresine Herbstii | Fern | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Blue Star Fern | Phlebodium Aureum | 50% Anthurium / 50% Fern | This is epiphytic |
Bonsai | - | Ficus | Generic Bonsai use Ficus, message us regarding other plants |
Boston Fern | Nephrolepis Exaltata | Fern | - |
Brake Fern | Pteris Straminea | Fern | - |
Bright Star | Murdannia Loriformis | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Bromeliad | Neoregilia Bromeliad (Epiphytic) | Anthurium | - |
Buddha Belly Plant | Jatropha Podigrica | Cacti & Succulent | This is a Succulent |
Burro’s Tail | Sedum Morganianum | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Bush Lily | Clivia Miniata | Anthurium | - |
Bush Senecio | Senecio Barbertonicus | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Calla Lily | Zantedeschia Aethiopica | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Caricature Plant | Graptophyllum Pictum | Ficus | - |
Cast Iron | Aspidistra | Anthurium | 20% added Coco Coir |
China Doll Plant | Radermachera Sinica | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Chilli Plant | Capsicum Frutescens | Ficus | - |
Chinese Evergreen | Aglaonema | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Christmas Cactus | Schlumbergera | Anthurium | This is epiphytic |
Christmas Tree (Potted) | Nordmann Fir | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Citrus Plant | Citrus Calamondin | Ficus | - |
Coffee Plant | Coffee Arabica | Alocasia | - |
Coleus | Plectranthus Scutellarioides | Calathea & Maranta | Fern blend suitable for smaller plants |
Common Squill | Ledebouria | Ficus | - |
- | Cordyline | Ficus | - |
Corkscrew Grass | Juncus Effusus ‘Spiralis | Ficus | Appreciate lots of indirect bright light! |
Corpse Flower | Amorphophallus Titanum | Alocasia | - |
Cranesbills | Geraniums | Fern | For indoor growing |
Creeping Fig | Ficus Pumila | Ficus | - |
Crocodile fern | Microsorum Musifolium Crocodyllus | 50% Anthurium / 50% Fern | This is epiphytic |
Crotons | Codiaeum Variegatum | Syngonium | - |
Cuban Sage/Oregano | Plectranthus Amboinicus | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Curcuma Siam Splash | Curcuma Alismatifolia Hybrid | Ficus | - |
Curry Tree | Murraya Koenigii | Ficus | - |
Dancing Bones | Hatiora Salicornioides | Anthurium and Orchid | - |
Desert Rose | Adenium Obesum | Cacti and Succulent | - |
- | Dioscorea Borneo | Terrarium | Grows better in a Terrarium |
- | Dischidia | Anthurium | This is a succulent epiphyte |
Discolor Dioscorea | Dioscorea Dodecaneura Vell | Fern | Grows well in a terrarium |
Dragon Tree | Dracaena | Ficus | - |
Dumb Cane | Dieffenbachia | Ficus | - |
Earth Star | Cryptanthus Bromeliad (Terrestrial) | Syngonium | This would also do well in a Terrarium |
Easter Cactus | Schlumbergera | Anthurium | This is epiphytic |
Elephant Bush Plant | Portulacaria Afra | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Elephant's Foot Plant | Pachypodium Gracilius | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Elephant Ears | |||
- | Caladiums | Monstera & Philodendron | [Elephant Ear Family] |
- | Colocasia | Alocasia | [Elephant Ear Family] |
- | Euphobia | Cacti & Succulent | Recommendation for Indoor Euphobia |
False Aralia | Plerandra Elegantissima | Ficus | - |
False Shamrock | Oxalis Triangularis | Alocasia | - |
Fiddle Leaf Fig | Ficus Lyrata | Ficus | - |
Fire Flash | Chlorophytum Orchidastrum | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Fishbone Cactus | Epiphyllum Anguliger | Anthurium | This is a succulent epiphyte |
Flame Violet | Episcia | Fern | Prefers to be in a Terrarium in our Terrarium Blend |
Flapjack Plant | Kalanchoe Luciae | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Forrest Cactus | Lepismium Bolivinum | Anthurium | This is an epiphyte |
Frangipani | Plumerias | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Frizzle Sizzle Plant | Albuca Spiralis | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Geogenanthus Ciliatus | Midnight Pearl | Monstera & Philodendron | with 20% added Perlite or Fine Pumice |
Hawaiian Wedding Vine | Stephanotis Floribunda | Ficus | - |
- | Hibiscus | Fern | Appreciate lots of indirect bright light! |
Hottentot Bread | Fockea Edulis | Cacti and Succulent | - |
Hoya | |||
- | Hoya Australis | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
- | Hoya Carnosa | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
- | Hoya Kerrii | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
- | Hoya Krohniana | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
- | Hoya Lacunosa | Anthurium | 20% Coco Coir - This is a more tender Hoya |
- | Hoya Linearis | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
- | Hoya Multiflora | Anthurium | 20% Coco Coir - This is a more tender Hoya |
- | Hoya Polyneura | Anthurium | 20% Coco Coir - This is a more tender Hoya |
- | Hoya Pubicalyx | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
- | Hoya Retusa | Anthurium | 20% Coco Coir - This is a more tender Hoya |
- | Hoya Wayetii | Anthurium | This is epiphytic, requires more humidity |
Ivy | Hedera Helix | Fern | Appreciate lots of bright light! |
Ivy of Uruguay | Cissus Striata | Ficus | - |
Jade Plant | Crassula Ovata | Cacti & Succulent | - |
- | Jasmine | Fern | - |
Jewel Orchids | |||
- | Jewel Orchids | Terrarium Blend | Or use 50% Moss and 50% Bark. Prefers an enclosed environment. |
- | Ludisia Discolor | Alocasia | Water when substrate is dry [Jewel Orchid Family] |
- | Macodes Petola | 50% Bark / 50% Sphagnum Moss | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend [Jewel Orchid Family] |
Lavender | Lavandula | Ficus | - |
Lemon Tree | Calamondin Orange Tree | Ficus | - |
Lipstick Plant | Aeschynanthus | Anthurium | These are epiphytes |
Living Stone | Lithops | 25% Cacti & Succulent with 75% Grit or Pumice | Can be put into 100% Fine Semi Hydro, with a water reservoir (treat it as a soil blend). |
Madagascar Jewel | Euphorbia Leuconeura | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Maggie | Homalomena Rubescens | Alocasia | - |
Maze Plant | Hydnophytum Papuanum | Calathea and Maranta | - |
Mediterranean Herbs | - | Cacti & Succulent | Add 10% Worm Castings if in a warm, sunny spot |
- | Medinilla Magnifica | Monstera & Philodendron | Regular low dose of fertiliser to support flowering |
Midnight Ginger | Zingiber Malaysianum | Alocasia | Add 20% Perlite or Fine Pumice |
Mini Monstera | Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma | Monstera and Philodendron | Not a True Monstera |
Mistletoe Cacti | Rhipsalis | Anthurium | This is a epiphyte |
Money Tree | Pachira Aquatica | Ficus | - |
Monkey Mask | Monstera Adansonii | Monstera & Philodendron | Appreciate consistency and hates drafts |
Monkey Tail Cactus | Cleistocactus Colademononis | Cacti & Succulent | 20% added extra Grit |
Monstera Albo | Monstera Deliciosa 'Albo-Variegata' | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Mother of Thousands | Kalanchoe Daigremontiana | Cacti & Succulent | - |
- | Muehlenbeckia Māori Moments | Ficus | - |
Nerve Plant / Polka Dot Plant | Fittonia / Hypoestes | Calathea & Maranta | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Norfolk Island Pine | Araucaria Heterophylla | Ficus | - |
October Daphne | Sedum Sieboldii | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Orchids | Phalaenopsis | Anthurium & Orchid | Or use Fine Bark as a full substrate |
Orchid Cacti | Epiphyllium Pumilum | Anthurium & Orchid | This is an epiphyte |
Palms | |||
Areca Palm | Dypsis Lutescens | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Cascade Palm | Chamaedorea Cataractarum | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Chinese Fan Palm | Livistona Chinensis | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Coconut Palm Tree | Cocos Nucifera | Ficus | Add 10% Worm Castings |
Fan Palm | Licuala Grandis | Ficus | - |
Fishtail Palm | Caryota Mitis | Ficus | - |
Hawaiian Palm | Brighamia Insignis | Cacti and Succulent | - |
Kentia Palm | Howea Forsteriana | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Majesty Palm | Ravenea Rivularis | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Parlor Palm | Chamaedorea Elegans | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Ponytail Palm | Beaucarnea Recurvata | Ficus | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Sago Palm | Cycas Revoluta | Cacti & Succulent | Needs high humidity and lots of bright light |
Parakeet Flower | Heliconia Psittacorum | Calathea & Maranta | Add 20% Bark |
Parrot Plant | Impatiens Niamniamensis | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Party Time Plant | Alternanthera Ficoidea | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Paperplant | Fatsia Japonica / Japanese Aralia | Ficus | Calathea & Maranta for growing outdoors |
Peace Lily | Spathiphyllum | Calathea & Maranta | When the leaves droop, they are ready for a drink! |
Peperomia | |||
Baby Rubberplant | Peperomia Obtusifolia | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Beetle Peperomia | Peperomia Quadrangularis | Ficus | - |
'Bubbles' Peperomia | Peperomia Argyreia | Syngonium | - |
'Emerald Ripple'/'Dark Ripple' Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | - |
Green Ripple Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
'Harmony’s Great Pumpkin' Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | - |
Hope Peperomia | Peperomia Rotundifolia | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Ivy Leaf Peperomia | Peperomia Albovittata | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Jelly Bean Peperomia | Peperomia Clusiifolia | Ficus | - |
Lilian Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Luna Red Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Moonlight Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Napoli Night Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Peperomia Happy Bean | Peperomia Ferreyrae | Cacti and Succulent | - |
- | Peperomia Metallica | Terrarium | This is a sensitive Peperomia - keep in an enclosed environment |
- | Peperomia Sarcophylla / Peperomia Pseudovariegata var. Sarcophylla | Ficus | - |
Piccolo Banda | Peperomia Albovittata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
'Pink Lady' Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | - |
Pixie Peperomia | Peperomia Orba | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
'Quito' Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | - |
Raindrop Peperomia | Peperomia Polybotrya | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Red Log | Peperomia Verticillata | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Rocca Verde | Peperomia Angulata | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Rosso Peperomia | Peperomia Caperata | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
String of Turtles | Prostrata Peperomia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Watermelon Peperomia | Argyreia Peperomia | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Persian Shield | Strobilanthes Dyeriana | Calathea & Maranta | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Persian Violet | Cyclamen Persicum | Syngonium | - |
- | Philodendron Gloriosum | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
- | Philodendron Melanochrysum | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
- | Philodendron Verrucosum | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Pickle Plant | Delosperma Echinatum | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Pigeon Orchid | Dendrobium Crumenatum | Anthurium & Orchid | - |
Pilea | |||
Aluminum Plant | Pilea Cadierei | Ficus | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Chinese Money Plant | Pilea Peperomiodes | Ficus | - |
Glauca | Pilea Glaucaphylla | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Moon Valley | Pilea Crassifolia | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Pilea ‘Mojito/White Splash/Sugar’ | Pilea Peperomiodes | Ficus | - |
Shiny Creeping Charlie | Pilea Depressa | Syngonium | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Silver Tree / Bronze | Pilea Spruceana | Syngonium | - |
Pineapple Plant | Ananas Comosus | Anthurium | - |
- | Piper | Monstera & Philodendron | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Poinsettia (Christmas Flower) | Euphorbia Pulcherrima | Cacti & Succulent | Treat this like a cactus - very little water |
- | Polyscias Scutellaria 'Fabian' | Ficus | - |
Pretty Turtle Plant | Streptocarpus | Ficus | - |
Pothos | |||
[Pothos Family] | Epipremnum Aureum | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
[Pothos Family] | Epipremnum Pinnatum | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
[Pothos Family] | Scindapsus Pictus | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
[Pothos Family] | Scindapsus Treubii | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Purple False Eranthemum | Pseuderanthemum Carruthersii | Calathea | - |
Purple Passion | Gynura Aurantiaca | Fern | This would thrive faster in a Terrarium with our Terrarium Blend |
Purple Waffle Plant | Hemigraphis Alternata | Calathea | - |
Rabbit Foot Fern | Davallia Denticulata | 50% Anthurium / 50% Fern | This is epiphytic |
Rex Begonia Vine | Cissus Discolour | Fern | Appreciates high humidity - Not a true Begonia |
Rocktrumpet | Mandevilla | Fern | - |
Rubber Plant | Ficus Elastica | Ficus | - |
- | Schismatoglottis Wallichii | Calathea & Maranta | Appreciate high and consistent humidity |
Seedlings | Herbs | Fern | You can also use Vermiculite to start seeds! |
Sensitive Plant | Mimosa Pudica | Alocasia | - |
Slime Lilies | Albuca Humulis | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Snake Plant | Dracaena (ex. Sanseveria) | Cacti & Succulent | Would appreciate 10% added Bark |
Spiderman Monstera | Amydrium Medium | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Spider Plant | Chlorophytum Comosum | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Staghorn Fern | Platycerium | Mounted: Sphagnum Moss on wood - Potted: Anthurium | This is an epiphyte |
Stephania | Erecta & Glabra | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Stonecrop | Sedum 'Tundra Tornado' | Cacti & Succulent | - |
String of Bananas ‘Purple Flush’ | Senecio Herreanus | Cacti & Succulent | - |
String of Hearts | Ceropegia Linearis ssp. Woodii | Cacti & Succulent | - |
String of Nickels | Dischidia Nummularia | Anthurium | This is epiphytic |
String of Pearls | Curio Rowleyanus | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Swedish Ivy | Plectranthus Verticillatus | Ficus | - |
Swiss Cheese / Cheese Plant | Monstera Deliciosa | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Tea Plant | Camellia Sinensis | Ficus | Add 10% Worm Castings |
Tender Herbs | - | Fern | - |
Thai Constellation | Monstera Deliciosa Thai Constellation | Monstera & Philodendron | - |
Thanksgiving Cactus | Schlumbergera | Anthurium | This is epiphytic |
The Amazon Jungle Vine | Cissus Amazonica | Ficus | 10% added Worm Castings |
- | Trachyandra Tortilis | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Trailing Velvet Plant | Ruellia Makoyana | Monstera and Philodendron | Will appreciate a Terrarium with the Terrarium Blend |
TRADESCANTIA (Tropical) | |||
Baby Bunny Bellies | Tradescantia Chrysophylla | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Giant White Inch Plant | Tradescantia Fluminensis | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Moses in the Cradle | Tradescantia Spathacea | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Nanouk Tradescantia | Tradescantia Albiflora | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Purple Spiderwort | Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea' | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Red Hill | Tradescantia Blossfeldiana | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Silver Inch Plant | Zebrina Pendula | Calathea & Maranta | [Tradescantia Tropical Family] |
TRADESCANTIA (Xeric) | |||
White Velvet | Tradescantia Sillamontana | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Window's Tears | Tradescantia Navicularis | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Tree Houseleek | Aeonium | Cacti and Succulent | - |
Turtle Vine | Callisia Repens | Cacti & Succulent | - |
Umbrella Plant | Schefflera Arboricola | Ficus | - |
Variegated Spiral Ginger | Costus Arabicus ‘Variegatus' | Alocasia | - |
Waffle Plant | Strobilanthes Alternata | Calathea & Maranta | - |
Weeping Fig | Ficus Benjamina | Ficus | - |
Wood Sorrel | Oxalis sp. | Alocasia | - |
Yucca | Yucca Elephantipes | Ficus | Would appreciate Add 10% Grit |
Zebra Basket Vine | Aeschynanthus Marmoratus | Anthurium | Add 10% Coco Coir |
Zebra Plant | Aphelandra Sqarrose | Calathea & Maranta | - |
ZZ Plant | Zamioculcas | Cacti & Succulent | - |
- | Anacampseros | Cacti & Succulent | - |
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