DIY succulent soil

There are tons of ready to use soil mixes out there for succulents and cacti alike, but sometimes they're either missing something or cost too much money for a single bag. So, here's an easy to follow guide on how to make your own soil mix. You can adjust the portions to your liking, but remember that you want it to be well draining!

Base: Potting soil (40%)

Links:

Espoma organic potting mix

Back to the Roots organic indoor potting mix

Kellogg all natural indoor potting mix

Sand: (30%)

Links:

Jowlawn Coarse Silica Sand

Mosser Lee’s Decorative Sand

Coarse Silica Sand

Perlite or Pumice: (30%)

Links:

Organic Perlite by Perfect Plants

Sta-Green Organic Perlite

Espoma Organic Perlite

Horticultural Pumice

The Bonsai Supply Pumice

Pumice Stone Grow Media

Optional: fertilizer beads

You can throw a small spoonful of these into the mix, but if you prefer to fertilize on your own schedule then feel free to leave this out.

Link:

Succulents & Cactus Plant Food

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