The Ultimate Plant & Soil Finder

Whether you're nurturing a jungle of houseplants, just getting started with seedlings, or growing herbs on your sunny kitchen windowsill, your plants deserve the perfect soil match.

Welcome to the Ultimate Plant & Soil Finder, your go-to guide for pairing every type of plant with its ideal Rosy Soil mix. Think of it like a plant parent matchmaking service… but with fewer awkward dates and way more lush growth.

🌿 Table of Contents

Why the Right Soil Matters
What Makes Rosy Soil Different (Hello, Biochar!)
Find Your Plant, Match Your Mix
3.1 Houseplants
3.2 Tropicals & Aroids
3.3 Orchids & Epiphytes
3.4 Succulents & Cacti
3.5 Seed Starting
3.6 Outdoor Plants & Tree s
Houseplant Mix vs Aroid Mix — How to Choose
Ready to Grow? Shop Rosy Soil

Why The Right Soil Matters

Soil isn’t just dirt, it’s a living ecosystem that directly affects how your plant breathes, drinks, and eats. The right soil supports strong roots, balances moisture, and provides essential nutrients in a way your plant can actually use. Too dense? Roots suffocate. Too dry? Nutrients can’t flow. That’s why Rosy creates blends tailored to your plant’s needs from chunky, fast-draining mixes for succulents to moisture-hugging blends for tropicals. When your soil is matched to your plant, everything grows easier and you become your best plant parent without the guesswork.

The good news? Every Rosy Soil mix is crafted with care by our team of soil scientists (led by our amazing lead researcher Jules) using all-natural, upcycled ingredients, peat-free, plastic neutral, and powered by biochar to help your plants and the planet thrive.

Why Rosy Soil is Powered by Biochar (and Why Your Plants Love It)

Most potting soils are made with peat or coco coir but Rosy Soil is peat-free, coco-free, and powered by something way better: biochar.

So, what is biochar?

Biochar is a carbon-rich material made by heating organic matter (like wood or agricultural waste) in a low-oxygen environment in a process called pyrolysis. Think of it like activated charcoal for your soil. It’s incredibly porous and long-lasting, creating a home for beneficial microbes while improving water retention and nutrient availability.

Plant Performance Benefits of Biochar

Rosy’s biochar-based blends aren’t just good for the Earth, they’re a total upgrade for your plants. Here's how biochar helps your green friends thrive:

Boosts root health by improving airflow and structure in the soil
Increases water retention so plants stay hydrated without sitting in soggy soil
Enhances nutrient uptake, so your plants can actually use what’s in the soil
Supports microbial life, the good bacteria and fungi that keep soil "alive"
Reduces transplant shock, making it perfect for repotting
Lasts for years, unlike peat or compost which break down quickly
Sequesters carbon in your soil — making each bag a climate-positive purchase 🌍

Want to learn more?
👉 A Peek Into the Science Behind Rosy Soil

🔍 Find Your Plant, Match Your Mix

Let’s dig into the most common plant types and which Rosy Soil product they love best.

🪴 HOUSEPLANTS

Best Match: Houseplant Mix

These resilient beauties prefer soil that holds moisture well and doesn’t need frequent watering. Perfect for plant parents who sometimes forget to water on time (no judgment).

Popular Plants:

Snake Plant (if you're an under-waterer)
ZZ Plant (also if you're an under-waterer)
Pothos (Golden, Marble Queen, Neon)
Peace Lily
Spider Plant
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
Cast Iron Plant
Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
Dracaena (all varieties)
Corn Plant
Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Areca Palm
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)
Ponytail Palm
Kentia Palm
Schefflera (Umbrella Plant)
Croton
Nerve Plant (Fittonia)
Polka Dot Plant
Peperomia (non-aquatic types)
Tradescantia (Wandering Dude)
Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia)
Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
Clusia Rosea (Autograph Tree)

Why It Works:
Rosy’s Houseplant Mix retains moisture without going soggy, supports root strength, and makes caring for common houseplants easy, breezy, and beautiful.

🌴 TROPICALS & AROIDS

Best Match: Aroid Mix

Tropicals and aroids love humidity but are often prone to root rot if overwatered especially in dense or soggy soil. Our Aroid Mix offers perfect structure and aeration for these lush-leafed friends.

Popular Plants:

Monstera deliciosa
Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Vine)
Monstera albo/Thai Constellation
Philodendron Heartleaf
Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron Micans
Philodendron Pink Princess
Philodendron White Knight / White Princess
Philodendron Birkin
Philodendron Selloum (Hope)
Alocasia Polly
Alocasia Frydek
Alocasia Zebrina
Alocasia Amazonica
Anthurium Clarinervium
Anthurium Crystallinum
Anthurium Veitchii
Syngonium (Arrowhead Plant)
Caladium (Fancy Leaf)
Colocasia (Elephant Ear)
Epipremnum pinnatum (Cebu Blue)
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (Mini Monstera)
Scindapsus pictus (Satin Pothos)
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Tetrastigma voinierianum (Chestnut Vine)

Why It Works:
This mix is ideal for rainforest plants and overwatering-prone plant parents. It's airy, chunky, and drains beautifully to keep roots happy. Think of it like our Houseplant mix, but slightly chunkier!

🌸 ORCHIDS & EPIPHYTES

Best Match: Orchid Mix

These wild ones grow on trees in nature and need a chunky, breathable mix to mimic their native environment.

Phalaenopsis Orchids
Dendrobium Orchids
Cattleya Orchids
Oncidium Orchids
Vanda Orchids
Bromeliads

Why It Works:
With bark and other chunky ingredients, this mix gives orchids the airflow and drainage they need while still holding onto just the right amount of moisture.

🌵 SUCCULENTS & CACTI

Best Match: Cactus & Succulent Mix

If your plant is sun-loving, slow-growing, and hates wet feet, this is the mix. It's fast-draining, airy, and perfect for infrequent watering schedules.

Popular Plants:

Aloe Vera
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Haworthia
Echeveria (all varieties)
ZZ Plant
Snake Plant
Sedum (all varieties)
Kalanchoe (Flapjack, Mother of Thousands)
Zebra Plant (Haworthia fasciata)
Bunny Ear Cactus
Barrel Cactus
Golden Ball Cactus
Fairy Castle Cactus
Opuntia (Prickly Pear)
Euphorbia (Crown of Thorns)
String of Pearls
String of Dolphins
String of Bananas
Hoya
Lithops (Living Stones)
Mammillaria
Senecio
Astrophytum
Gasteria
Stapelia (Carrion Flower)
Tiger Jaws (Faucaria tigrina)

Why It Works:
No soggy bottoms here. Our Cactus Mix drains fast and keeps roots dry, reducing rot and supporting strong, compact growth.

🌱 SEED STARTING

Best Match: Seedling Mix
Also Works: Herb Mix (launching soon!)

Getting started from seed? You need something that holds moisture and supports root growth. Our Seedling Mix gives young roots the best possible start, indoors or out.

Great For:

Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplants
Broccoli
Lettuce
Kale
Beets
Carrots
Zinnias
Cosmos
Sunflowers
Marigolds
Snapdragons
Strawberries
Herbs

Why It Works:
Scientifically crafted for germination, this mix offers the perfect balance of moisture retention and drainage so seedlings don’t dry out or drown.

🌳 TREES & OUTDOOR PLANTING

Best Match: Biochar Booster + Your Native Soil

Have your own soil or working on large landscaping projects? Use Biochar Booster as an amendment for any outdoor or in-ground planting project.

Perfect For:

Fruit Trees (Apple, Citrus, Fig, Avocado)
Blueberries & Berries
Native Perennials
Ornamental Trees & Shrubs
Raised Garden Beds
Compost Piles (enhances decomposition)
Veggie Gardens
New Lawn Seeding
Tree Transplants
Flower Beds

Why It Works:
Biochar improves your soil's long-term structure, retains nutrients, and enhances microbial life. It’s a game-changer for outdoor gardeners.

Which Mix Is Right For You?

Not sure whether to go with our Houseplant or Aroid Mix for your Monstera, Philodendron, or other tropicals? Here’s a quick way to choose:

Go with Houseplant Mix if you’re a set-it-and-forget-it kind of plant parent. It holds onto moisture a bit longer, making it perfect if you tend to underwater, travel often, or just like to go longer between waterings.
Choose Aroid Mix if you love to dote on your plants or tend to water more frequently. It’s extra chunky and fast-draining, making it ideal for homes with lower light (where soil takes longer to dry) or for those who are prone to overwatering.

Both are biochar-boosted and peat-free, so there’s no wrong answer, just a better fit based on how you care for your plants.