Repotting succulents...?

Question

I recently bought a few different types of succulents that I plan to arrange into a little container garden. I am having a hard time finding "cactus soil" in the area, and I was wondering what I could substitute. I live in Central Pennsylvania. Any ideas or tips?

Answer 1

simple answer here that has always worked for me.. Potting soil half and half with sand.. they have to drain really well or they will rot off.

main thing for cactus. they need a little bit of water but it has to drain off really well.

I have already just thrown them on a pile of potting soil and after a day or so they started to grow right on top of the soil. so it don't take a whole lot to get them going.

Have fun with them they are neat..

Answer 2

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ALL RECIPES

Wheelbarrow, large bin, or heavy plastic tarp in which to mix materials

Large trowel or small shovel for mixing

Bucket for measuring (size depends on amount of soil you make)

POTTING MIX FOR CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS

Great for all plants which require a well-drained, coarse soil.

2 parts potting soil mix

2 parts coarse sand

1 part perlite

For additional nutrients add:

Worm castings, 1 cup per 5 gallons of mix

Bone meal (follow package directions according to quantity)

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