Substrate Questions

[NewFrogDude]

So here is a question. I have heard that you want the substrate moist but I have also heard that you want it close to muddy as well. Which is right?

[deranged chipmunk]

you only want muddy if you are growing marginals (semi-aquatic). otherwise moist, but not a bog. if your soil is too moist, your plants will rot, unless of course they are bog plants. but for your typical pileas, fittonias, ect, you want a well draining soil that will stay moist, not soggy.