What type of soil do I use for succulents?
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I bought 4 big flower pots and not enough soil,any suggestions for substitute other things?
What can I place inside this planter in order to use less soil?
This planter is 18" wide and 32" high. What do you put inside this container so you do not have to use so much soil? Empty water bottles?
Well drained is the most important characteristic Linda. This article will give you an idea how to make your own
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/making-soil-mix-for-succulents.htm
Succulents like well drained soil, i.e. lots of sand and even gravel so they are not sitting in water.
I add perlite to my potting soil to keep it lighter and sand for succulents.
If in a pot, I put gravel in the bottom then mix gravel with the potting soil.
If in the ground, make sure it will drain.
I used potting soil and a little sand mixed in they don’t like water at all very little once every two weeks
They need soil that is well draining, sand and perlite will help with that.
There are pre-mixed soil bags if you aren’t sure about mixing yourself.