Homemade Potting Soil for Succulents
This succulent substrate is formulated with an adjusted proportion of cactus potting soil, combined with mineral elements such as medium and coarse pumice stone, Iwamoto akadama, and horticultural charcoal. This composition provides a precise balance between fast drainage and moderate moisture retention, adapted to the specific needs of succulents in cultivation.
The increased presence of organic matter promotes light availability of water and nutrients, while preventing excesses that cause root disorders. The mineral components, for their part, ensure a stable and aerated structure, essential for maintaining a healthy root system in the long term.
Recommended use
- Repotting succulents indoors or outdoors
- Cultivation in pots with moderate and spaced watering
- Substrate adapted to domestic growing conditions
- Improvement of overly mineral or overly draining mixes
Plants concerned
- Echeveria
- Crassula
- Sedum
- Aloe
- Kalanchoe
- Haworthia
Features and benefits
Pumice stone and akadama ensuring efficient water evacuation.
Increased proportion of potting soil to maintain moderate humidity.
Porous structure promoting gas exchange and limiting asphyxiation.
Horticultural charcoal helping to stabilize the growing medium.
Adapted to a wide range of succulents in varied conditions.
Durable components limiting compaction and rapid degradation.
