Specialty Potting Soil & Growing Mixes

Find the right growing medium for unique planting projects with Soil Sunrise specialty potting soil and growing mixes. Our specialty blends are formulated for plants and growing applications that benefit from specific combinations of drainage, aeration, moisture retention, and soil structure.

Our collection includes specialty potting mixes for seed starting, plant propagation, terrariums, acid-loving plants, and custom growing applications. Depending on the blend, ingredients may include peat moss, coconut coir, perlite, pumice, horticultural charcoal, sphagnum moss, pine bark, vermiculite, worm castings, and other carefully selected growing media and soil amendments.

Whether you're starting seeds, rooting plant cuttings, building a terrarium, repotting acid-loving plants, or creating a customized growing environment, Soil Sunrise makes it easy to choose a ready-to-use specialty mix formulated for the project you're working on.

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Seed Starter Potting Soil Mix

Premium Seed Starter Indoor & Outdoor Houseplant Potting Soil Mix Give your seeds and young seedlings a potting mix made specifically for their early growing needs! Whether you're starting seeds in trays, planting individual starter pots, or transplanting young seedlings into larger containers, Soil Sunrise Seed Starter Potting Soil Mix combines quality ingredients in a convenient, ready-to-use blend for seed-starting and propagation projects. Specially formulated for starting seeds, this blend combines moisture-retaining peat moss and coco coir with horticultural perlite and coarse sand to support drainage, aeration, and balanced moisture retention. Natural worm castings add an organic component to the blend, while lime helps adjust pH as part of the formulation, creating a ready-to-use seed-starting potting mix straight from the bag. Key Benefits: Seed-Starting Formula: Specifically formulated for germinating seeds, growing young seedlings, and starting plants in trays or small containers. Balanced Drainage & Moisture: Peat moss and coco coir help retain useful moisture, while horticultural perlite and coarse sand help create air space and support drainage throughout the mix. Pre-Blended & Ready to Use: Use this seed starter potting soil mix straight from the bag with no need to purchase, measure, or mix several separate soil components. Quality Ingredients: Contains peat moss, coco coir, horticultural perlite, coarse sand, worm castings, and lime. How Much Seed Starter Potting Soil Do I Need?Choose the bag size that best fits your seed-starting project. The actual amount needed will vary depending on tray size, container size, number of seeds, and planting depth. 2 qt: Small seed-starting projects, individual starter pots, or several small cells.4 qt: Standard seed trays, multiple starter pots, or several small propagation projects.8 qt: Larger seed-starting projects, multiple trays, or numerous starter containers.   Why This Seed Starter Soil Blend Works: Peat Moss & Coco Coir: Help retain useful moisture while contributing organic material and lightweight structure to the growing medium.Horticultural Perlite: Adds organic structure while helping create air space throughout the mix while supporting drainage and root aeration.Worm Castings: Add a natural organic component to the blend.Coarse Sand: Adds texture and contributes to drainage throughout the potting mix.Lime: Helps adjust pH as part of the overall formulation. Why Choose Soil Sunrise Seed Starter Potting Soil? Soil Sunrise Seed Starter Potting Soil Mix takes the guesswork out of preparing a growing medium for seeds and young seedlings. This ready-to-use blend combines moisture-retaining ingredients with porous and coarse materials that support drainage, aeration, and a balanced growing environment—without the need to purchase and mix multiple soil components yourself.  Ideal for starting vegetables, herbs, flowers, houseplants, and other plants from seed, whether you're using seed trays, cell packs, starter pots, or other small containers. 100% All-Natural BlendMade in the USA Note: Individual plant results may vary based on seed variety, planting depth, watering, light, temperature, humidity, container drainage, and other growing conditions.  

$14.99

Plant Propagation Potting Soil Mix

Premium Plant Propagation Indoor Houseplant Potting Soil Mix Give your cuttings and young plants a potting mix made specifically for propagation and early root development! Whether you're rooting fresh cuttings, potting newly rooted starts, or transplanting young plants into containers, Soil Sunrise Plant Propagation Potting Soil Mix combines quality ingredients in a convenient, ready-to-use blend for propagation projects and small container-grown plants. Specially formulated for plant propagation, this blend combines moisture-retaining peat moss with perlite to support drainage, aeration, and a healthy root environment. Natural worm castings add an organic component to the blend, while lime helps balance the formulation, creating a ready-to-use propagation potting mix straight from the bag. Key Benefits: Propagation-Specific Formula: Specifically formulated for rooting cuttings, potting newly rooted plants, and supporting young container-grown plants and their unique growing needs. Balanced Drainage & Moisture: Peat moss helps retain useful moisture, while perlite helps create air space and support drainage throughout the mix. Pre-Blended & Ready to Use: Use this plant propagation potting soil straight from the bag with no need to purchase, measure, or mix several separate soil components. Quality Ingredients: Contains peat moss, perlite, worm castings, and lime. How Much Plant Propagation Potting Soil Do I Need?Choose the bag size that best fits your propagation projects. The actual amount needed will vary depending on container size, number of cuttings, and how much growing media is needed for each plant. 4 qt: Small propagation projects, individual cuttings, or several small starter containers.8 qt: Larger propagation projects, multiple cuttings, or several small to medium containers.   Why This Plant Propagation Soil Blend Works: Peat Moss: Help retain useful moisture while contributing organic material and lightweight structure to the growing medium.Horticultural Perlite: Adds organic structure while helping create air space throughout the mix while supporting drainage and root aeration.Worm Castings: Add a natural organic component to the blend.Lime: Helps adjust pH as part of the overall formulation. Why Choose Soil Sunrise Plant Propagation Potting Soil? Soil Sunrise Plant Propagation Potting Soil Mix takes the guesswork out of preparing a growing medium for cuttings and young plants. This ready-to-use blend combines moisture-retaining peat moss with porous perlite and natural worm castings to support drainage, aeration, and a balanced root environment—without the need to purchase and mix multiple soil components yourself.  Ideal for propagating a wide variety of houseplants, herbs, ornamentals, and other container-grown plants, whether you're rooting fresh cuttings, potting newly rooted starts, or transplanting young plants into larger containers. 100% All-Natural BlendMade in the USA Note: Individual plant results may vary based on watering, light, temperature, container drainage, and other growing conditions.  

$19.99

Terrarium Potting Soil Mix

Premium Terrarium Plant Potting Soil Mix Give your terrarium plants a potting mix made specifically for their growing needs! Whether you're creating a new terrarium, repotting established plants, or replacing old, compacted growing media, Soil Sunrise Terrarium Potting Soil Mix combines quality ingredients in a convenient, ready-to-use blend for container-grown terrarium plants. Specially formulated for terrarium environments, this blend combines moisture-retaining coco coir with pumice and horticultural charcoal to support drainage, aeration, and a healthy root environment. The porous structure of pumice and charcoal helps create air space throughout the mix, creating a ready-to-use terrarium potting mix straight from the bag. Key Benefits: Plant-Specific Formula: Specifically formulated for plants grown in terrariums and other enclosed or decorative containers. Balanced Drainage & Moisture: Coco coir helps retain useful moisture, while pumice and horticultural charcoal help create air space and support drainage throughout the mix. Pre-Blended & Ready to Use: Use this terrarium potting soil straight from the bag with no need to purchase, measure, or mix several separate soil components. Quality Ingredients: Contains horticultural charcoal, coco coir, and pumice. How Much Terrarium Potting Soil Do I Need?Choose the bag size that best fits your terrarium planting or repotting project. The actual amount needed will vary depending on container size, root-ball size, and how much existing media is removed. 2 qt: Small terrariums, tabletop displays, or several miniature planting projects.4 qt: Medium to large terrariums or multiple smaller terrarium projects.   Why This Terrarium Potting Soil Blend Works: Coco Coir: Help retain useful moisture while contributing organic material and lightweight structure to the growing medium.Horticultural Charcoal: Adds porous material that contributes to the mix's overall structure and aeration.Pumice: Adds durable, porous particles that help create air space and support drainage. Why Choose Soil Sunrise Terrarium Potting Soil? Soil Sunrise Terrarium Potting Soil Mix takes the guesswork out of choosing and preparing the right growing medium for your terrarium plants. This plant-specific, ready-to-use blend combines quality ingredients to support drainage, aeration, and moisture retention—without the need to purchase and mix multiple soil components yourself.  Ideal for Fittonia, Pilea, Peperomia, small ferns, and other terrarium-friendly plants, whether you're creating a new display, repotting established plants, or replacing old and compacted growing media. 100% All-Natural BlendMade in the USA Note: Individual plant results may vary based on watering, light, temperature, container drainage, and other growing conditions.  

$19.99

Coco Peat Perlite Potting Mix

Premium Coco Coir & Perlite Indoor Houseplant Potting Mix Create a lightweight, versatile growing medium with Soil Sunrise Coco Peat Perlite Potting Mix! Whether you're potting a new houseplant, repotting an established plant, starting a propagation project, or creating your own custom soil blend, this simple two-ingredient mix combines quality materials in a convenient, ready-to-use growing medium. Made with moisture-retaining coco coir and lightweight horticultural perlite, this blend helps support drainage, aeration, and a healthy root environment. The combination creates a loose, well-structured growing medium that can be used on its own for compatible plants or incorporated into custom potting mixes. Key Benefits: Simple Two-Ingredient Formula: Made with coco coir and horticultural perlite for a lightweight, versatile growing medium. Balanced Drainage & Moisture: Coco coir helps retain useful moisture, while horticultural perlite helps create air space and support drainage throughout the mix. Pre-Blended & Ready to Use: Use this coco peat and perlite potting mix straight from the bag with no need to purchase, measure, or mix several separate soil components. Quality Ingredients: Contains only coco coir and horticultural perlite. How Much Coco Peat Perlite Potting Mix Do I Need?Choose the bag size that best fits your potting, repotting, or growing project. The actual amount needed will vary depending on container size, root-ball size, and how much existing media is removed. 2 qt: Small plants, individual containers, or small propagation projects.4 qt: Small to medium plants or several compact containers.8 qt: Medium plants, larger containers, or multiple potting projects.12 qt: Larger plants, larger containers, or multiple repotting projects. Why This Coco Peat Perlite Blend Works: Coco Coir: Help retain useful moisture while contributing organic material and lightweight structure to the growing medium.Horticultural Perlite: Adds organic structure while helping create air space throughout the mix while supporting drainage and root aeration.Together, coco coir and perlite create a simple growing medium that balances moisture retention with aeration and drainage. Why Choose Soil Sunrise Coco Peat Perlite Potting Mix? Soil Sunrise Coco Peat Perlite Potting Mix takes the guesswork out of combining two popular growing-media ingredients. This ready-to-use blend combines moisture-retaining coco coir with porous horticultural perlite to support drainage, aeration, and a lightweight root environment—without the need to purchase and mix the components separately.  Ideal for many container-grown houseplants, propagation projects, seed-starting applications, and custom DIY soil blends, whether you're potting a new plant, repotting an established specimen, or modifying an existing growing medium. 100% All-Natural BlendMade in the USA Note: Individual plant results may vary based on watering, light, temperature, container drainage, and other growing conditions.

$14.99

Acid Loving Plant Potting Soil Mix

Premium Acid Loving Plant Indoor & Outdoor Potting Soil Mix Give your acid-loving plants a potting mix made specifically for their growing needs! Whether you're potting a new plant, moving a root-bound specimen into a larger container, or replacing old, compacted growing media, Soil Sunrise Acid Loving Plant Potting Soil Mix combines quality ingredients in a convenient, ready-to-use blend for container-grown acid-loving plants. Specially formulated for plants that prefer a more acidic growing environment, this blend combines peat moss, sphagnum moss, pine mulch, and pine needles with vermiculite to support drainage, aeration, and a healthy root environment. The combination of natural organic materials creates a ready-to-use potting mix designed for a variety of acid-loving plants. Key Benefits: Plant-Specific Formula: Specifically formulated for container-grown plants that prefer acidic growing conditions. Balanced Drainage & Moisture: Peat moss, sphagnum moss, pine mulch, and pine needles help retain useful moisture and provide organic structure, while vermiculite helps maintain a lightweight, aerated growing medium. Pre-Blended & Ready to Use: Use this acid loving plant potting soil straight from the bag with no need to purchase, measure, or mix several separate soil components. Quality Ingredients: Contains peat moss, sphagnum moss, pine mulch, pine needles, and vermiculite. How Much Acid Loving Plant Potting Soil Do I Need?Choose the bag size that best fits your potting or repotting project. The actual amount needed will vary depending on container size, root-ball size, and how much existing media is removed. 8 qt: Medium acid-loving plants or multiple smaller potting and repotting projects.12 qt: Larger plants, larger containers, or multiple repotting projects. Why This Acid Loving Plant Soil Blend Works: Peat Moss & Sphagnum Moss: Help retain useful moisture while contributing to the naturally acidic character of the growing medium.Pine Mulch: Adds organic material and structure while helping maintain a loose texture throughout the mix.Pine Needles: Add natural organic material and contribute to the overall acidic formulation of the blend.Vermiculite: Adds lightweight, porous particles that help retain moisture while maintaining air space throughout the growing medium. Why Choose Soil Sunrise Acid Loving Plant Potting Soil? Soil Sunrise Acid Loving Plant Potting Soil Mix takes the guesswork out of choosing and preparing a growing medium for plants that prefer acidic conditions. This ready-to-use blend combines moisture-retaining organic materials with lightweight vermiculite to support moisture balance, aeration, and a structured root environment—without the need to purchase and mix multiple soil components yourself.  Ideal for azaleas, hydrangeas, blueberries, camellias, gardenias, rhododendrons, and other container-grown acid-loving plants, whether you're potting a newly acquired plant, repotting an established specimen, or replacing old and compacted growing media. 100% All-Natural BlendMade in the USA Note: Individual plant results may vary based on watering, light, temperature, container drainage, and other growing conditions.

$24.99