No, it is not advised to use straight topsoil for growing houseplants. Topsoil doesn't allow the proper drainage that most houseplants need. But, if you have some extra topsoil, you can use it to mix up your own batch of potting medium.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eDepending on the houseplant you're potting, you'll need to add the ingredients according to the draining needs. Here are some ingredients you can use for your own magical potting blend:Â u003cbru003ePeat mossu003cbru003eCoir fiberu003cbru003ePerliteu003cbru003eVermiculiteu003cbru003eWorm castingsu003cbru003eSandÂ