What is the exact "recipe" for potting soil for succulents?
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The best potting soil for succulents is one developed specifically for low water plants. For impressive results, fill the container with Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix and plant your plants.
3 parts potting soil, 2 parts coarse sand, 1 part perlite.
Hi Tammie, here is a recipe for succulent dirt. Good luck. DIY Succulent Soil Potting Mix - Maison de Pax
Jun 11, 2019 - As I mentioned in my succulent plant care 101, I love succulents because they are easy to grow, simple to care for, and absolutely beautiful ...
This article might be helpful Tammie
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/diy-succulent-cactus-soil-mix-43281982
DIY Succulent & Cactus Soil Mix
I just add gravel to mine and make sure it is well draining. They have done fabulously.
this is the one I like to use https://www.pinterest.com/pin/283656476516954092/
Potting soil about 80% and 20 % sand
1/3 sand, rest potting soil. You can add vermiculite if you like that will release moisture slowly into the soil, but succulents like dry roots most the time and "spritz" watering on their leaves like dew would be for them.
https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/planting-and-maintenance/best-soil-succulents-pots
Hope this helps
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/diy-succulent-cactus-soil-mix-43281982
DIY Succulent & Cactus Soil Mix