General Blend-Potting Soil For Indoor Plants
Give your houseplants a healthy foundation with Maya Growing Mediums General Potting Soil. Made in North Vancouver, this peat-moss-free indoor plant mix balances moisture retention, drainage, aeration and gentle nutrient support.
The General Blend is designed for many popular foliage plants, flowering houseplants, ferns, palms and indoor vines. Its fine but breathable structure makes it a practical all-purpose potting mix for both beginner plant owners and experienced collectors.
Peat-Free Potting Soil for Indoor Plants
Maya’s General Blend uses coco coir instead of peat moss as its primary moisture-retaining component. Coco coir helps hold moisture while remaining light and breathable, while coco chips, fir bark fines and perlite provide structure, drainage and airflow around plant roots.
Worm castings provide gentle organic nutrients, while biochar supports nutrient retention and the living soil environment. This combination makes the General Blend particularly suitable for plants that prefer consistent moisture but still require adequate drainage.
Balanced Moisture
Coco coir helps maintain moisture for houseplants that do not enjoy completely drying out.
Root Aeration
Perlite, coco chips and bark help maintain air spaces and reduce compaction around roots.
Nutrient Support
Worm castings, biochar and mineral components support healthy indoor plant growth.
Plants That Enjoy the General Blend
This potting mix is intended for a broad selection of moisture-loving and nutrient-demanding indoor plants, including:
- Calathea and Maranta prayer plants
- Peace lilies
- Ficus, including fiddle-leaf figs and rubber plants
- Hoyas and indoor ivy
- Dracaena and Dieffenbachia
- Peperomia, Pilea and Fittonia
- Ferns and indoor palms
- Spider plants and money trees
- Begonias and other tropical foliage plants
Why You’ll Love It
- Versatile potting mix for many indoor plants
- Made without peat moss
- Balances moisture retention and drainage
- Helps maintain airflow around plant roots
- Contains nutrient-rich worm castings
- Made with coco coir, perlite, bark and biochar
- Suitable for repotting or refreshing existing soil
- Made in North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Available in Vancouver and online across Canada
Ingredients
Coco Coir, Coco Chips, Fir Bark Fines, Perlite, Worm Castings, Biochar and Phos-Pillar.
Formulas can change. Refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient and use information.
How to Use
- Choose a clean container with adequate drainage holes.
- Remove the plant from its current pot and gently loosen tightly circling roots if needed.
- Add Maya General Potting Soil and position the plant at approximately its previous growing depth.
- Fill around the root ball and press the mix lightly enough to support the plant without compacting it.
- Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain completely.
- Place the plant in suitable light and monitor the soil’s moisture level.
For many plants suited to this blend, Maya recommends watering when the top 1–2 cm of the growing medium feels slightly dry. Always adjust watering according to the individual plant, season, light, temperature and container.
Available Sizes
- Small — 3 litres: Approximately five 4-inch nursery pots or one 6-inch nursery pot.
- Large — 8.5 litres: Approximately eight 4-inch nursery pots and five 6-inch nursery pots.
Potting estimates are approximate and will vary according to container shape, root-ball size and how much existing soil remains around the plant.
Safe Handling and Storage
- Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not consume.
- Wash hands after handling.
- Avoid breathing dust and use in a well-ventilated area.
General Potting Soil FAQ
Is Maya General Blend peat-free?
Yes. Maya describes its General Blend as a peat-moss-free growing medium that uses coco coir as its primary moisture-retaining base.
Is this suitable for every houseplant?
No single potting mix is ideal for every plant. This blend suits many common moisture-loving indoor plants, but cacti, orchids and chunky-rooted aroids may perform better in their corresponding specialty blends.
Can I use it to refresh existing potting soil?
Yes. Remove a small amount of old or compacted soil from the surface, add fresh General Blend and water lightly to help it settle.
Where can I buy Maya potting soil in Vancouver?
Shop Maya Growing Mediums at The Local Boom in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, or order online for delivery across Canada.