TerraSoil Guide for Ornamental Houseplants

Common ornamental house plants with TerraSoil Products

This guide is designed for plant parents in Malta and the Mediterranean region who want to elevate the health, colour, and growth of their favorite indoor ornamental plants using TerraSoil's all-natural dry mixes:

• BioBoost Soil Enhancer – Builds a rich, balanced soil with essential trace minerals and microbial stimulants.

• BioBurst Flower Mix – Optimized for flower production and vibrant blooms.

• Yield Master Soil Blend – Great for strengthening roots and promoting vigorous structural growth (use lightly for foliage plants).

🌱 1. Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)

Use: Decorative foliageIdeal TerraSoil Mix:

• At planting or repotting: Mix 1 part BioBoost into your potting medium for added nutrition and moisture retention.

• Ongoing care: Light top-up with BioBoost every 3–4 months.

• Optional (if flowering): Add a small pinch of BioBurst in spring.

Tips:

• Use a chunky mix with perlite or pumice.

• Mist the leaves to boost humidity.

• Feed during spring and summer, rest during cooler months.

🌿 2. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Use: Low-maintenance trailing foliageIdeal TerraSoil Mix:

• At potting: Blend in 10–15% BioBoost to standard potting soil.

• Ongoing care: Light BioBoost top-dress twice a year. No BioBurst or Yield Master needed.

Tips:

• Prune regularly to promote bushiness.

• Allow soil to dry between waterings.

• Thrives in low light but variegation improves in bright, indirect light.

🪴 3. Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)

Use: Architectural, air-purifying foliageIdeal TerraSoil Mix:

• At potting: Add 10–20% BioBoost to cactus/succulent mix.

• Optional boost: Tiny amount of Yield Master (1 tsp per 20cm pot) in spring only if you want to encourage leaf growth.

Tips:

• Avoid overwatering; allow full dry-out between waterings.

• Keep in bright indirect light or tolerate low-light corners.

• Ideal for busy or beginner growers.

🌸 4. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.)

Use: Flowering centerpieceIdeal TerraSoil Mix:

• Potting base: Bark + 5–10% BioBoost for trace nutrients.

• Feeding schedule: During bloom season (spring–summer), apply BioBurst Flower Mix every 4–6 weeks as a top dress (small pinch only).

Tips:

• Let the bark dry between waterings.

• Keep away from drafts; prefers steady warmth and indirect light.

• Re-blooming encouraged by short winter rest and proper feeding.

🌱 5. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Use: Ultra-hardy decorative foliageIdeal TerraSoil Mix:

• At potting: Blend in 10–15% BioBoost to fast-draining soil.

• Ongoing care: Optional very light top-dress with BioBoost once a year in spring.

Tips:

• Tolerates low light and drought.

• Only water when soil is bone dry.

• Excellent choice for office or shaded indoor areas.

🌾 Other Common Houseplants & TerraSoil Tips

Plant	Best TerraSoil Mix	Care Notes
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)	BioBoost at planting + light top-dress	Fast grower, loves bright indirect light.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)	BioBoost + BioBurst during bloom phase	Keep soil moist; blooms well in low light.
Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus)	BioBoost only	Prefers filtered light and moist soil.

🌼 Feeding Schedule Summary (Per Season)

Season	BioBoost	BioBurst	Yield Master
Spring	Top-dress or mix when repotting	Start feeding blooming plants monthly	Optional, light use for structural growers
Summer	Continue as needed	Peak bloom phase = monthly feeding	Optional
Autumn	Reduce feeding, one last boost if needed	Stop feeding by mid-autumn	Not needed
Winter	Rest period – avoid feeding	Only minimal if flowering	Avoid use