Meaning
potting soil, compost
- Soil rich in organic matter, specially prepared for gardening or potted plants.
In a sentence
Ho comprato del terriccio universale per rinvasare i gerani sul balcone.
I bought some all-purpose potting soil to repot the geraniums on the balcony.
Assicurati che il terriccio sia umido ma non completamente inzuppato.
Make sure the soil is damp but not completely soaked.
Le piante grasse necessitano di un terriccio speciale misto a sabbia.
Succulents require a special potting mix blended with sand.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| terriccio | masculine · singular |
| terricci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Differs from 'terra' (general earth/dirt) as it usually refers to enriched garden or potting compost.