replanting for drainage

[stephen]

I'm in the process of replanting my pothos and schleffera. What's best for adequate drainage?
I'm leaning towards organic sea soil (brand name) hydroton and coconut fiber. Any thoughts or experiences? Thanx

 

[stephen]

organic replant

Anyone got any opinions or ideas?

 

[junglefries]

Clay balls in the bottom, helps. Use a mesh between the soil and the balls. I also, mix styrofoam (perlite) chips in the soil to help it from clumping.

 

[JoCarp]

I can't say that this is the best as I'm new to it, but I repotted my schefflera and used river rocks on the bottom, topped by organic soil with more river rocks on top. It took a few good waterings to get the "loose" soil out so it wouldn't come out of the bottom of the pot with watering, but that's what I did. As I'm thinking about it, coconut fiber on top of the bottom river rocks would have probably helped hold the soil in but let the water drain. I would like to hear what others think as well!

Make it a great day,
Jordan

 

[mvad]

I found as long as there are holes for drainage at the bottom of your pots organic pesiscide free soil covered with a top layer of river stone works very well. My plants are hanging in my enclosure.

 

[junglefries]

River rocks work great.

 

[Carlton]

River rocks work great.

The hygroton clay balls would be lighter weight than river rock if that's a concern. They are great as you can scrub, sterilize, and reuse them over and over. I also found a new drainage substrate at Josh's Frogs that is incredibly light weight and reusable. It looks like pumice, so a little more "natural" looking than hygroton.