Download Potting Mix Not Absorbing Water Pictures. A soilless mix gives you more control. My potting mix doesn't absorb water very well.
A wide variety of soil potting mix options are available to you, such as state, release type, and type. Indoor plants have a special need for an indoor potting soil that has a high moisture retention capacity as they rely solely on you to water them. Espoma organic potting mix is known to be one of the best potting soils with regard to water retention.
I'm interested in making my own potting mix, but am not sure if biochar is a viable ingredient.
Making your own potting mix is an easy and cheap thing to do, and craig says it will. Allow excess moisture to drain away freely. It is added to contrary potting mixes so that assist aeration and absorb water and minerals, which are since bit by bit released into the mechanism. It absorbs up to 33% more water than basic potting soil**, so your plants can remain hydrated.