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Soil and Fertilizer

Mixing your own soil for succulents and cacti can be daunting, I get it. Here are the premade mixes I feel comfortable recommending to other fat plant collectors. I encourage you to experiment with different mixtures and watch your plants carefully to see how they react!

Miracle Gro Cactus Mix

All things considered, this is a well-balanced mix. It may be a bit too damp for some succulents, so consider cutting it with perlite.

Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix

My favorite off-the-shelf substrate for succulents and cacti. This is a gritty mix, not soil, so you might have to water more often!

Jobe's Succulent Fertilizer Spikes

These slow-release fertilizer spikes make fertilizing a once-per-year, simple endeavor. It's an effective and low-maintenance solution.

Espoma Organic Cactus Plant Food

To be honest, succulents and cacti don't need a special type of fertilizer. The trick is in application. I use a tiny dash of liquid fertilizer like this in most watering sessions.

All Articles about Soil and Fertilizer for Succulents and Cacti

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Mushrooms growing with my succulents - Is that bad?

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Succulent Soil - Everything you need to know

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Aerial Roots on Succulents

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Jade Plant Care (Crassula ovata)

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Complete Care Guide for Echeveria "Perle von Nurnburg"

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Propagation Experiment: Which Rooting Aid is Most Effective, Honey, Cinnamon, or Rooting Hormones?

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How to Grow Succulents and Cacti from Seeds

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How to Repot Succulents

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5 Reasons Why Are Your Succulents Dying & How To Fix Them

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