The quality of their substrate should be on par with the soil in their homeland. To ensure that succulents grow he althily and vitally as houseplants, you can buy special substrate or simply mix it yourself. You can read here how the ideal succulent soil is composed.
How do I mix succulent soil myself?
Mixing your own succulent soil is possible with these recipes: 1) 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts inorganic, fine-grained admixture 2) 3 parts cactus soil, 2 parts lava granules or expanded clay, 1 part lime-free quartz sand 3) 3 parts pricking soil, 1 part coconut fibers, 1 part Seramis, 1 part lime-free quartz sand or zeolite.
Mix of organic and inorganic components
The concentrated nutrient load of conventional potting soil is not suitable for succulent plants. In their habitats, the drought specialists thrive in lean, permeable soil. To make your own succulent soil, the following recipes have proven to be effective:
- Basic recipe that almost always works: 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts inorganic, fine-grained admixture
- 3 parts cactus soil, 2 parts lava granules or expanded clay, 1 part lime-free quartz sand
- 3 parts pricking earth, 1 part coconut fibers, 1 part Seramis, 1 part lime-free quartz sand or zeolite
If it is a majestic succulent, add a few handfuls of clay-containing garden soil (€13.00 on Amazon) to stabilize it. Succulent leaf cacti from the rainforest are grateful for the addition of acidic leaf compost and fine-grained pine bark.
