Miracle Grow Cactus Soil: NOT FOR USE IN POTS? Why not, and can I still use it anyway?

Question

I got some miracle grow cactus soil for my new potted cactus plans. But after I got home, I noticed that it says that it's meant for planting in the ground (mixed with 50% native soil), and not to be used for potting. I guess I got the wrong kind.

Well, what can I do? I was thinking of mixing it with 50% perlite and using that for my cactus potting soil. Sound good?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I make my own mix for my "trichs" I sift regular potting soil add course sand, coconut replacement for peat moss called "coir", and perlite. I use the soil and coir in equal amounts, about half the amount of sand, and 50% perlite. I've used the miracle grow but I sifted it and added more perlite to it and it was fine but the cost was more than I liked in the amounts I needed.  

Answer 2

No, It does not sound good because the chemicals used for fertilizer in that mix will build to toxic level for the plants roots when confined to a pot.

  Either return it to the store, or use it outside in the ground somewhere for filling holes.

Please don't use it in pots!  

There is an 800 number on the bag, call the company and get the answer direct from them!  That label is there for a good reason!

Answer 3

Yes or sand 15%.  You are better off using Alaska fish fertilizer for any thing you grow it smells bad though