Houseplant Mix

1 quart finely sifted topsoil
2 quarts finely sifted compost or high-quality leaf mold
1 quart coarse builder's sand, perlite or vermiculite or
    pre-moistened peat or sphagnum moss
1/2 cup dehydrated cow manure or 1/4 cup dehydrated poultry manure

Put 1 inch of loose gravel at the bottom of the container for better drainage. Or you may use the Styrofoam "popcorn." Fill with Houseplant Mix.