![]() ![]() I’ve stated this before for other potting mix recipes but I’ll say it again here too make sure to use horticultural grade charcoal when adding it to a potting mix. Charcoal is an important ingredient because it will help with the prevention of root rot. It should equal about 5% of the total mix. Horticultural charcoal is the next ingredient. Whether you choose to use the Bonsai Jack lava or your own brand, aim to buy pieces between 1/4″ to 1/2″ pieces. A lot of lava rock comes in large pieces which messes up the total surface area of the lava compared to the other ingredients. I am very particular about what type of lava rocks I use, mostly because of the size of the pieces. The lava rock should equal approximately 40% of the total mixture. The next ingredient for our potting mix is lava rock. I use coir because I believe that using coir is much less impactful on our planet than using peat. If you do not like coco coir, add peat instead. The coir should be moistened (it always cracks me up to see how much water it can hold) and will equal 50% of our mix. Add any amount you want to a bowl or container. Some or all of these links may be affiliate links. But always feel free to do your due diligence and research brands and products before purchasing. I trust these brands or I would not recommend them to you. These are the products that I use in my own home with my own plants. Also for your convenience, I will include links to the products I use below. Well, let’s get to the potting mix recipe. Plants that have been started by cuttings may not even have developed a caudex yet, but fear not, they will form in a year or so as your plant matures. If you own a very young SOH plant, you may not even be aware that they will form a caudex. I’m thinking of all of the Desert Rose plants (Adeniums) especially. This recipe is the potting mix I use for my String of Hearts plants (I currently own three) but it would be a great mix for most of the caudiciform plants that are popular right now. And no better day to talk about String of Hearts care than on Valentine’s Day. This potting mix is a must have in my household.
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