Make sure you’re setting your Rubber tree plant up for success with the best soil base for optimal plant health ... you can also get by with a well-draining, store-bought potting mix like Miracle-Gro ...

Soilless growing mediums work well for African violets. Many companies, such as Espoma and Miracle-Gro (via Amazon ... African violets require slightly acidic soils with pH levels between 5.8 and 6.5.