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
- 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 -
Creeping Basketplant Tradescantia Callisia 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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