Firstly water the plant and allow to drain before removing carefully from the pot, using folded paper to protect your hands against the spikes. Westland Cacti & Succulent potting soil contains the perfect level of nutrients to encourage optimum root development which is essential to successful cultivation of cacti & succulents, while the added grit & sand makes sure the plant can drain freely. The following aims to show you how to pot-up and re-pot seedlings and cuttings in this versatile potting mix. This soil is the worst I’ve ever bought. It doesn’t drain, water sits on the top and then the soil stays damp in the middle for over a month.

In this section, I’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about succulent soil. If you can’t find your answer here, ask it in the comments below. Can you use regular potting soil for succulents?

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The slimline, resealable pouch is designed to stand upright so it is easy to find on shelves or any cupboard or where space is tight. My succulents do very well in my homemade potting mix, and making my own saves me tons of money. Now that you know the best soil to use, and have my recipe to make your own, your succulents will thrive too. More Posts About Potting Soils For larger cuttings, half fill a pot, place the plant in position and fill around the roots with potting mix. Using the ideal potting soil mix to grow succulents Benefits Of Making Your Own DIY Succulent Soil Mix

Cacti and succulents thrive with good light sources, and it is best to place cacti and succulents in a bright place. A south facing position will provide good sunlight. However, be careful to not put them in direct sunlight because the intense light can make the plants turn a yellow colour. The optimum light depends on the variety of cacti and succulent that you are growing. For example, forest-growing epiphytes, such as Rhipsalis, need semi-shade, but an Echeveria needs bright light. All prices shown below are per parcel with a maximum weight of 30 kg per parcel. Items over 30 kg are split into multiple boxes and charged per box. Plus, since you control the ingredients, you can modify this succulent soil recipe to get the perfect mix that both you and your plants will love. How To Make Succulent Soil I wanted to make sure the ingredients were all easy to find in your local garden center, or online. Plus, I use these ingredients to make my other homemade potting soils too, so they are all very reusable. DIY Succulent Potting Soil Ingredients Future Garden are not liable for any additional fees that may be incurred. Any unexpected costs must be paid by you (the customer).

So, over the years I’ve played around with making my own succulent mix, until I figured out an easy, inexpensive recipe that I love the best. Cacti and succulents are now a very common houseplant and caring for your cacti and succulents is important. They come in a vast range of shapes and sizes from the petite to the grand. Cacti and succulents fall into the same group because they both have characteristics meaning they can survive in arid environments. I’ve used compost from pound shops before and at least that didn’t kill off my cacti, succulents and aloe Vera plants like this did. The main benefits of making your own DIY succulent soil mix are that it’s cheaper, and you control the ingredients. Large items are sent via a standard 48L (48 hour large) service. Large items take from 2 working days to arrive.

Plants benefit from annual soil changes as they deplete the available nutrients or outgrow their pots. Fresh potting compost helps keep your plants looking great and growing strong. To make your own succulent soil, you only need three ingredients, and you can find them at any garden center or home improvement store that has potting soil for sale: Cactus and Succulents are best potted up during the growing season, from April to September. The same applies to soil changes. Put a layer of potting mix in the new pot, which is slightly bigger in diameter, and sit the plant on it. The following procedures cover general use, potting up and re-potting your Cactus and Succulent seedlings and cuttings. It also covers sowing seeds:

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You have had the goods delivered within seven working days of delivery from Future Garden Ltd, this starts from the day after the goods have been signed for. Water when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch during summer and less frequently in winter. Always ensure that excess water can drain freely to avoid root damage.