Containers & Potting Mix | Indoor Plants And Balcony Gardens | Gardening Australia

The Great Indoors Part 1 - Containers & Potting Mix
Over a series of videos, guest presenter and furniture designer Craig Miller-Randle will cover everything you need to know about successfully growing plants indoors.
In this first episode he starts with the basics - pots and potting mix.
Craig lives in an apartment in the Melbourne inner-city suburb of Richmond, so having a ‘garden’ indoors is a good option. He doesn’t know how many plants he has in his home but there is barely any surface, wall or airspace that isn’t filled with leafy goodness.
Indoor plants are totally reliant on you for their nutrients, water and health, which is why Craig always starts with a premium potting mix that meets Australian standards.
02:44 | Potting Mix
Craig makes up his own mix depending on the type of plant:
02:59 | 1. Standard potting mix combined with 20% perlite. “I use this for the biggest range of plants.”
03:33 | 2. Pre-mixed succulent mix (for desert plants like Pachypodium geayi). “I use this for things that like good drainage. It has extra sand to make it quick drying.”
04:05 | 3. Epiphyte mix; base mix plus 20% perlite and 10% charcoal (which keeps the soil sweet and absorbs impurities). “I use this for things like monstera, epipremnum, philodendron - these are forest floor plants. They need larger particles in their mix.”
05:04 | Containers
If a plant feels tight in a pot its roots have probably filled the pot completely and it needs to be potted up to the next size of pot, plus some fresh soil.
Craig prefers traditional plastic nursery pots that are lightweight and can be washed and reused.
He also cuts down larger pots to make a shallow, wide pot that suits plants such as Maranta (prayer plant).
Featured plants:
Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium geayi)
Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera adansonii)
Green Velvet Alocasia (Alocasia micholitziana)
Maranta (Maranta leuconeura cv.)
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[@Li_ShuWei]

I want to hear more from this man, I like each every one of his collection!

[@mkuc6951]

Great educator 10/10

[@loveaustralia5937]

The same idea with you

[@webdev477]

Great presentation by Craig..

[@normab.9897]

I say again. Craig have the best plants. Also the artistic way he arranges these is quite an inspiration.

[@maryjoanneecogana7744]

Wow so beautiful plants

[@tams7411]

I'm so excited to have Craig as a guest presenter! It's great that we now have one who focuses on indoor plants, since that's the only kind of gardening many people can do nowadays! :)

[@suriyahwaya7393]

Nice.. ... green view

[@sunnyhailey249]

I didn't buy a plant the other day, thinking I had no place to put it. Then this video pops up and I realize, I have an entire stair case and walk way 😁😁

[@weareorigin]

Also multi 5- tier shelving if you haven't yet

[@chasingframes]

All I see is that Variegated Monstera 🌱😍♥️

[@michelesawyer5049]

Your passion really shows and the info is spot on, can't wait for the next episode!

[@kimburbur1]

I LOVE CRAIG!! SO INSPIRED FROM HIM!!!!!!!

[@HannahWalters]

YESSSS SO GOOD TO SEE CRAIG ON HERE!!!! Great content!!

[@johnosam4681]

Omg, best house plant display ever, love the pots and how you display them

[@khaledal-habib777]

thanks for your time and efforts

[@jagritibhatt]

It's just a tour in heaven !!!

[@Ll-er5cc]

Outstanding. I always learn something.

[@UrbanSoule]

Awww! So excited to watch Craig and hear all his wonderful advice! Great job and info!

[@miltonnazario21]

amazing beautiful

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

Been following Craig for over a year now on instagram. He must be one of the nicest people ever! Always taking his time to answer comments and share his knowledge's. I´m so happy that he got this opportunity. Much love all the way from Sweden.

[@geniebison]

that soil mixing tray is a great idea - thanks Craig!

[@pavlathomas49]

Yay finally someone from Melbourne….thank you from Belgrave

[@ghempunzalan]

Love this episode

[@mercysaavedra3350]

Hisvoice has such a calming effect as plants

[@tinasteer2507]

I have been gardening for a long time and love indoor plants. I thought I knew everything on this subject but learnt 2 specific reasons some of my ferns get to wet. Keep Craig please please please. 🥳

[@youcanfindshoof]

Look at his plants absolutely loving life! I'll hang onto the hope that my calatheas can survive in this unpredictable Melbourne weather.. Subscribed!!

[@thereseryan5801]

They definitely can survive and thrive. Get the soil mix right as shown in this video.

[@kimthoa2459]

Thanks . it is a wonderful video . Needing more video like this .

[@adamcomito]

Just bought your book 'green thumb' from target Craig, great book👍

[@uchkun100]

Wow what an amazing video! 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏 - greetings from the desert of Dubai

[@GardeningAustralia]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@washingtonquintuna7619]

I love plants , plants are an addition to me ❤️, plus Gardening it’s so relaxing I can spend all day in my beautiful plants live it’s beautiful with plants❤️❤️🙏🇲🇽💚💚 and Sr. You have a beautiful collection of plants plus a really wonderful way to display them, Exelent Job.

[@planthoria]

Omaigodd. Whole plant in this video is "speechless" 👏👏👏

[@rahimakhatunlipi7378]

One of my favourite things also talking about plants 🙂

[@NataliePowellAGreytLife]

Brilliant info from a brilliant gardener with a stunning indoor garden. Inspirational!

[@lisavillaume3035]

Wonderful to see you present Craig! Your potting mix and care tips have helped all my aroids thrive.

[@ninasuculentasymas]

So informative!!! Thank you!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🪴

[@GardeningAustralia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@papadasfamily7728]

Your plant look amazing,, addicted to wacth

[@Alice_Walker]

I'm so excited for this series! 💜

[@peiyichiang]

Ugh that fredek, so pretty!!!!!!

[@tuhinachakraborty1037]

Beautiful ❤ just out standing

[@lorelletyler7806]

Enjoyed watching this on indoor plants.

[@cougarkneebone]

Wow... what a beautiful indoor garden! Looking forward to more info from Craig!!

[@benburrell2914]

Just amazing! This is great! He is great!

[@VacayCebu]

We are now adding tropical plants to enhance the indoor oxygen in our house. Thanks for the tips!

[@perettelear6603]

Great video! I never thought about cutting down nursery pots! Thanks for the tip!

[@zalehaburude7752]

Beautiful Plants....

[@aniafish]

Love this new segment!!

[@cillamoke]

Thank you Craig xx

[@ediblekit2865]

nice indoor garden! everything so well together, thumbs up

[@greenway7316]

Nice collection do you have bro. Really I like this types of videos

[@leighschwenke7145]

Hi handsome Craig Thank you for all the useful information on soil mix, I must repot al my house plants with those soil mix but first I need to take a trip to Bunnings to buy the ingredients. Love you Craig and your beautiful plant jungle, absolutely amazing like you. Keep them plant info coming😘

[@dai12nao]

Wow thanks so much for such a good explanation 👏 and by the way I like your plants so healthy and beautiful.

[@jyoti4728]

Very informative video .Thank you

[@rickydelfin7225]

I love your flowers how I wish I could have hahaha,I love plant to...it gives me a wonderful life.

[@bluemagickl]

Oh my! I love your video, very informative which what I needed. I’m still confused as to what kind of soil mixture for each plants. Love all your plants and the idea of how to decorate them without breaking the bank. Thank you very much for sharing your ideas and expertise. Looking forward to see more of your videos. God bless you always 🌈😉

[@tranplants9199]

Thanks! Watching from Victoria!

[@rosie40ify]

love it, great info

[@sandovalmu6825]

Amazing garden 😀❤

[@SonuKumar-ck5pq]

I love your houseplants, I want to grow like you😍

[@gce1493]

I love this house! ❤️🌸🌺

[@GardeningAustralia]

It's pretty amazing, isn't it?

[@singlechopstick5482]

Thanks! Watching from Bendigo, Victoria. Wonderful if you make more videos.

[@GardeningAustralia]

Thanks for watching and stay tuned!

[@tamekahill2826]

So beautiful in there.While watching am in my jungle too.

[@anabinaday9118]

Thanks to your inspiring video, I have learned many things especially about what potting mix will use for calathea. Thanks 👍

[@GardeningAustralia]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@mhea9320]

Your space so nice ang lovely hope i can do that to my house in cavite phils soon thanks for all your vidz its very useful 👍

[@UrbanWindowFarmer]

Very entertaining, thanks for posting! 🌱🌿🌵

[@haleymacklin]

Bloody love your stuff Craig! Can you please adopt me so I can live in this lush paradise of yours?!? Can’t wait to see more of your content 🙌🏼🌿💗

[@jane-margaret3299]

Great video thank you. Looking forward to the next one!

[@maryjoanpascual370]

Very well said n done sir...thank you for sharing ur thoughts n knowledge everything u know about plants..m new to ur channel from the philippines..❤😊

[@elizabethcowen8079]

So happy to have access to your considerable knowledge, Craig! Could we learn more about which plants prefer squat pots please. I have some treasured squat pots sourced though a cacti group.

[@ankabubanj5483]

Very interesting video... I just love it... Craig has a beautiful space...

[@RexyFan]

Man your plants are beautiful. I bought my first fern from Bunnings late last year, and it’s just about dead. I kept watering it every day or every 2nd day, not knowing there was a nursery pot hidden inside. I pulled it out and discovered brown yucky water about half way up container. Thanks for these tips. I’ll keep this in mind when I purchase another plant.

[@CindyJohns]

So good! Thank you. No more unhealthy indoor plants for me.

[@ashura_7777]

Thank you so much Sir for your easy-to-understand guidance. As a beginner, this is really helpful. Love from Malaysia 🙏♥

[@kimthoa2459]

watching from Victoria . Stay healthy

[@makeawishinthailand7355]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lallison1313]

wonderful video, its so inspiring + informative - thank you! really looking forward to next one on light for plants. :)

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Love from.indonesia

[@Madam873]

Am healed

[@firda2000]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RaghuKT14]

Hey Craig , I love your videos. They are so easily explained. I have a small query , what kind of mix suitable for philodendron? Like I have silver sword it’s growing top so fast but roots are not even big enough. I want to change the soil in April as it’s good spring time here in Berlin. Looking forward for your answer. Your urban jungle is marvellous .

[@rusnitobuhu567]

wow kerren

[@hienduong3214]

Im really really love him and indoor plants too. I wonder how can i have a permission to translate the video to vietnamese and share it to my country’s indoor plant comunity. They love plants too but their English are limited, videos like this will help us really much. Many many thanks with any help. Please show me how to :(

[@glendeveson1419]

Well done. How do you control the watering and how do you stop it going on the floor or carpet? You must have lots of oxygen and positive energy from these plants 😊

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

ideally you want 100 percent perlite with some compost or potting mix on top as mulch and feed

[@AllGreenThings4975]

Thanks 🙏 for sharing your very informative video beautiful Plants 🪴 I just subscribe watching from California

[@GardeningAustralia]

Thanks and welcome💚

[@AAHomeGardening]

Need to watch this its turning winter in England so need some ideas to help with transferring my plants in doors to over winter. Trying my best not to loose as much as I did last year.

[@GypsiiSOUL]

Omg where have you been all my life You are the BEST absolute best Only love knows what and how to explain Please please know YOUR THE BEST OF ALL LOVE YOU

[@sarahberlot777]

Please can you tell me which premium potting mix that you use as your base. Your plants are so beautiful!!!

[@salmanmomin2995]

I wanted to grow cherry Blossom in my gallery which is quite big with indirect sunlight and in the morning around 7 direct come light around 1 hours

[@davidarguelles5202]

Finallyyy!

[@lyzeesl1fehacks]

Heya will my aroid survive in cacti, potting mix, a bit of sand and perlite just for now? Not sure where to get bark during lockdown except for Bunnings but desperately need to repot. My giant monstera has been pulled out of the ground and will be living in a pot with 6 hours of afternoon sun .. thanks!

[@nasirmehmood2706]

Awesome collection ,plz plants name must mention.

[@shaikhshifa98652]

😌

[@shammishafi09]

Hi, Is potting mix alone can grow plants/seedlings or do I need to add any soil? Can I use some sand (I have course sand) in the potting mix for good drainage?

[@rawrchaitealatte]

Where do you get those huge clear plastic pots? Looks like 2 gallons and I've never seen that before

[@watiu9lei]

What plants are suitable for a place that has high humidity, near the sea (3km away) has filtered eastern sun

[@kathyli1560]

How about fern?what is the best soil mix for ferns?

[@magdalenakamel8024]

Thank you for sharing, I have cactus mix, perlite and orchids mix, and mixed all and re pot, however I am having second thoughts about orchids mix, wouldn't this wood ships make fungus on roots? I am asking you, I have this Christmas cactus and miniature fig

[@GardeningAustralia]

Regarding orchids, may I recommend kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmTFep2ghMZ7g8U And for your Christmas cactus www.gardeningaustralia.com.au/zippy-way-new-zygos/ Hope this helps :)

[@Sanjai_Vijayaragavan]

I just have one question. House plants(most of them) thrive in a humid high temperature environment. I as a human being can't survive in humid hot summer without an air conditioner(which crisps up my houseplants and kills em). Is it possible for both of us to find a common ground to co-exist?

[@kalyanirevelli1629]

Hi Love all the plants. May I know the name of the plant on a round wire trellis at 0.07 with heart shaped leaves ?

[@71enml]

philodendron grazielae

[@mumintaha7883]

This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing all this. please what is the name of plant in 6:45 ?

[@elianabriones9365]

That's not a white wizard!! Look at the texture of the leaves !! I'm not sure but look more like a snowdrift to me !! But not sure!🤷‍♀️

[@wearepilots666]

I think it's a variegated peace lily.

[@serbjitbhatia8272]

Great please plant name in 5.25.

[@elianabriones9365]

@@serbjitbhatia8272 I think is an alpina zerumbet or shell ginger..just is not too variegated!! Or famili of it!!

[@elianabriones9365]

@@wearepilots666 looking again at it !! Can be a huge peace lily!! 🤷‍♀️ have never seen one so robust!😊

[@farzana9776]

I grow them directly in expensive planters. 90% of them have survived and even theived.

[@saskakarala1076]

Dontno