Soil Ingredints and benefits - Sphagnum Peat Moss: It is slightly acid, great for hold water, and breaks down slowly. - Perlite: It is alkaline, retains moisture also. - Vermiculite: Provides Aeration, and helps prevent rapid PH Changes - Charcoal: Absorbs water, nutrients, and odors. It is a natural purifier, Rich in potash - Dolomite Lime: Reduces the acidity of the mix caused by the break down of peat moss - Super Phosphate: Slowly releases Phosphorous in a form that can be used by plants 16 other elements needed by African Violets 1. Carbon 2. Hydogren 3. Oxygen 4. Nitrogen 5. Phosphorous 6. Potassium 7. Sulfur 8. Magnesium 9. Calcium 10. Iron 11. Boron 12. Manganese 13. Copper 14. Zinc 15. Molybdenum 16. Cholrine