problem with plants

[sandrogzilla]

hey guys!

so I've been keeping my panther in a 24x24x48 and I have a ficus plant and a umbrella plant, and they are dying all the leaves are falling . I think that the reason is because they are planted in a cheap soil that I bought for 2 dollars in home depot. The leaves are turning brownish wish indicates that the plants are drowning. I touched the soil and is super wet is like the soil doesnt dry out.

The plants receive natural sunlight from a window so I know is not the light.

just wondering if somebody has any experience in this.
or what soil can I use

thanks

sandro

 

[Stephikins]

I use clay pellets in the bottom 1/3 of the plant pot. then I let it drain all day out the bottom into another container I can easy empty. It helps with the drowning. my soil is always moist but not soaked.

 

[nick barta]

If you have an automatic misting system, cover the soil with plastic wrap so the H2o doesn't enter the soil. Then you will have to remember to water them...

Nick