soil mix on General-Succulents
Quick answer
If your General-Succulents has soil mix, the most likely cause is: Standard potting soil compacts in containers, reducing pore space and suffocating succulent roots within days. Succulents need fast-draining soil that dries within 3-5 days to prevent root rot.
Start here:
- 1. Mix equal parts pumice and potting soil for general succulents
- 2. For cacti and plump euphorbias: 70% pumice to 30% potting soil
Why General-Succulents gets soil mix
Standard potting soil compacts in containers, reducing pore space and suffocating succulent roots within days. Succulents need fast-draining soil that dries within 3-5 days to prevent root rot.
How to reverse soil mix on General-Succulents
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Mix equal parts pumice and potting soil for general succulents
- 2
For cacti and plump euphorbias: 70% pumice to 30% potting soil
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For fine-leaved sedums: 70% potting soil to 30% pumice
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For lush growth add compost at one-third each of potting mix, pumice, and compost
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Place moisture-loving succulents lower in container; dry-preferring ones at top
Keep soil mix off this General-Succulents
Use half-and-half pumice and potting soil for most succulents; increase pumice to 70% for cacti and plump euphorbias; use 70% potting soil for fine-leaved sedums.