How you prepare the soil for planting seeds or cuttings, or for repotting, depends on the type of plant involved. There are considerations that are generally true for almost all houseplants and
specific items and measurements that are unique to a species.
Nutrients
Water, nitrogen and phosphorus, and many other chemicals are needed to sustain plant growth for any plant. Unlike mammals, obviously, plants receive the majority of their needed nutrients through the soil. (more…)