Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix: Fertilized, Perlite Soil for Indoor Gardening, Designed to Be Less Prone to Gnats, 4 qt.
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About Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix: Fertilized, Perlite Soil for Indoor Gardening, Designed to Be Less Prone to Gnats, 4 qt.
Overall Feedback:
93% positive
82% liked its excellent drainage properties, but 18% found it retained too much water
The soil has great absorbency/drainage, preventing waterlogging of the plant.
The soil holds moisture well and I did not need to water my succulents for almost a month, as per my usual practice.
I have to drain the soil with soapy water every now and then to fix its hydrophobicity.
71% appreciated its pleasant, earthy aroma, while 29% found it had an unpleasant odor
Sometimes the soil grows mold, but it doesn't seem to be harmful and is not aesthetically pleasing.
I tried to prevent the fungus gnats by adding garlic and peppermint oil to the plant, but it did not work and I had to throw it out to stop the infestation.
87% liked its well-balanced soil structure, but 13% found it too sandy
I faced issues with the soil initially, with water pooling at the top and taking a long time to be absorbed. Adding perlite solved the problem.
84% appreciated its ability to suppress weeds, although 16% found it didn't work as well as expected
The mix drains perfectly and contains fertilizer.
After watering the plants, the top of the soil was covered with white mold within two days.
