Perlite comes with a lot of fine, abrasive dust that is easy to inhale, and can cause problems such as silicosis. Whenever you’re handling it, use a respirator, or at least a dust mask.
I hate perlite, I have to steer people away from it all the time when finding additives for their dracenaes. It's a good source of fluoride which can cause fluoride burn in fluoride sensitive plants.
I don’t even know who this lady is but because of her positive vibe and love for succulents my broke self went on their website and ordered Hardy succulents. I spent 50 bucks but this lady made me do it LOL. Keep up the great work lady. I’m watching ecstatically!
This is THE BEST soil mix video I've seen. And I've watched tons. I've watched this video about 3 times already just to compare what you suggest to what others suggest, and you make it so simple and affordable too. Chicken grit is super affordable! And the ratio breakdown is so easy to understand. Also, side question: what is the name of the succulent behind you, on your right, the small one that stands up straight (small cream-colored pot, right hand side in front of the large pot)? I bought a similar one at the grocery store, but it didn't have a name and I wasn't sure if it was etiolated or if that's how it's supposed to look. Thanks!
Oh thank you so much for the kind words and we're so glad the video was useful! The stemmed succulent in the cream pot is Crassula Ivory Towers: mtncr.co/towers
This was so much fun to watch, thank you!! I live in Minnesota and have recently fallen in love with succulents. I learned a lot watching this video (dang, I have made some mistakes with my soil but intend to fix that.) and look forward to more. Thank you, Annie!
I've just got into succulents and have a few babies that came in 1/1/2 inch pots so I'm checking them everyday and love to see that they've grown in a few weeks. I loved your instructions about making the proper soil mixture: now I have to check the bag of pre-made cactus soil I got at a our good local nursery and hope it measures up. I'm in NH so we'll have plenty of sun for the next 5 months, then we get to a northern NE winter; evening at 3 pm. Crossing that bridge later. Thanks also to Abbas who notes the more grit, the more fertilizer.
Thank you 😊 I really enjoyed this very informative tutorial. I believe you have given my succulents a fighting chance. Just would like to add that the way you delivered the information was very professional and concise.
This was super informative, thank you. Last year I separated out some thriving succulents, repotted them into lovely container arrangements ... and killed nearly all of them. I'd gifted my mom a lovely arrangement, in an antique glass bowl. She'd guiltily put off telling me it was near-death, thinking it was her fault. 🥺 Little did she know, I'm the botanical angel of death! I just figured I could figure it out without researching it, first. 🙄 I don't know what I was thinking. So now I know, insufficient drainage/wrong soil. Now I can hopefully save those that've hung onto dear life!
"mock planting" such a good idea. I watched several youtube about repotting cactus, but I wish I watched this before repotting my cactus, it is getting yellowish even though I was not overwatering. I used the commercial cactus soil I got in a garden centre, but I should have mixed much more grits, not just dressing on surface. Everything explained so clearly.
Hi all. I have been a cannabis grower since my wife came down with MS. Started growing with Fox Farm Happy Frog (potting soil) mixed with perlite at about 75\25 mix. Moved to Coco Coir mixed 70\30 with perlite. When I discovered MCG and began buying their plants (and now own MANY) I changed my mix to 60\40 (still coco perlite mix). Now this information here says 2 parts perlite to 1 of coco (all I use for my indoor plants now). I will give that a try. Thank you!
New subscriber. I started loving succulents and beginning to be my hobby.Just planted my Ist succulents yesterday. Lots of mistakes made, starting with the soil I used ( cactus mix with no perlite) .Hoping they will survive. If not , I'll start all over again , using your mixture. Trial and error. I live in South Texas ,very hot summer and very humid. I bought my succulents at Lowe's. I will definitely order succulents from Mountain Crest, really good informations. Thank you.
So glad I found this video. I've killed a few succulents in the past and that made me stay away from them. Now I know it's because of too much organic matter. I'll give it another shot!
Also perlite is not needed, you can use pumice, i have to use a lot because i need well draining soil its rainy season and rained for several days in a row in both morning and afternoon- night.
I started using coco coir as I was curious as to if it actually made any noticeable effe ct. So I order a compacted brick and I underestimated the insane volume change! A lot of aeration, stays as an open structure when moist(not drenched), some shrinkage as all organics do but to a much lesser extent, it also made my substrate dry out more evenly. One thing i REALLY love about it is that it distributes the water evenly without me having to individually make sure all the 2 months old seedlings gets water. Now the absolutely best thing about it is how fast they germinate, it dramatically increased my
Very helpful. I'm in zone 5 WY and only plant outside in the WY dirt, and only buy cold hardy succulents that will survive. Most of my plants have come from Mountain Crest and they love it here.
Thank u for such a complete video .I wantef to grow succulent from a long time as mu farmers market sells very nice seedlings which I really wanted to buy .
You saved my succulents!! They have been in “succulent mix” that never looked draining to me but I didn’t know what to do until I watched this vid. Thank you ♡
I love your videos they're crazy informative and they're crazy simple I'm getting ready to go out and buy a bunch of things for early spring to help my succulents take off I just began about 2 years ago loving these little green creatures and I have went forward ever since I'm very very amused at the different soils and the different ways that TH-camrs do it but you seem to be very knowledgeable thank you for sharing this with us this means a lot to me I'm going out and I'm going to listen to what you said about the soil and I will check back with you in about 90 days
I am an artist here in Louisville Kentucky and I primarily do driftwood art I also am a woodcraftsman that has been reclaiming old dilapidated barns for over 40 years and making art out of them I incorporate succulents and air plants in with about 50% of my driftwood art I would love to send you some photos if you could privately give me an email address of your company I would like some input as far as properly maintaining these live art pieces if possible I am very sure that you are a extremely busy person and that's a good thing. Hope to connect soon and share thank you have a great day.
Great video as always. I have to be so careful growing succulents in my type of climate. I need to add lots and lots of drainage material lol. I'm in central Florida zone 9b. My soil stay wet for so long if I don't have enough drainage material in there. Thanks Anne 😁 Your always such a pleasure to watch💗 I just couldn't help myself and ordered a ton of new plants these past few weeks lol I love Mountain Crest Gardens ❤
Thanks so much, Stacey, and so glad to hear you're loving our plants! I always say anyone who can grow succulents in Florida humidity has really figured out advanced succulent care.
@@annieschreck7938 Thank you so much Anne💗 That means the world to me coming from someone like yourself😁 I'll tell ya, it wasnt easy in the beginning.. like at all lol. But after many yrs of trial and error, lots of patience, learning and consistency and never giving up, I maintain a pretty big collection both indoors and out. I love growing and collecting all kinds of plants. It's so peaceful being one with mother nature and all she has to offer us. There are so many possibilities right at he tips of our very fingers 🌱
If you don't mind the expense, 'Grow Buddha Cactus and Succulent soil.' is one of the best. I then use a top dressing of Horticultural Lava Rock Pebbles.
Thanks for the information. We received some baby succulents as presents and all we had on hand was potting mix for raising seeds and cuttings, guess that is not ideal soil on this occasion…
sand, gravel, granite are all readily available, but so heavy. pumice sounded like such a good option, airflow, lightweight, nice for the roots. but. ya know. horticultural pumice is US stuff. like mountain crest gardens itself. bonsai jack too ($200 shipping LOL)
Loved the video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm!! I too learned about Bonsai Jacks #111 Gritty mix as I began my new hobby and use it with every planting... which of course always comes from Mountain Crest Gardens! Is there any other place to get good looking, hearty and healthy succulents? Thanks again for showing us and teaching us how its done!
I just registered an account with you guys, and I am looking forward to buying some aloes and agaves from you! I'm using this video to help me prep before I buy and get some good soil mixes ready for potting!
New subscriber Really great video!! I wished i could of found this video before I killed my succulent 😞 I’ll try again this year and this time I’ll be making my own potting mix thanks to this video!
Very Informative! I started using Bonsai Jack gritty mix and Superfly Bonsai which seems to work well. My succulents love them both! It has been hit or miss with other brands of the less gritty soils, though I keep them around for succulent cuttings that I’m trying to grow.
I see a lot of other channels recommending using the peat moss or cocopeat usually. Also a lot of premixes that are labeled for cacti and succulents seem to have it too.
Thanks for all the information which is so well presented. I love your plants and have spent a fortune on them. I certainly want to keep them happy and this video helped so much.
The bonsai mix is available here: mtncr.co/SucculentSoil You can use play sand and it's available at home improvement stores. Chicken grit you can find at feed stores.
We don't have a video, but I've had a lot of luck growing Desert Rose and other caudiciforms in 100% Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix, found here: mountaincrestgardens.com/soil-for-succulents/
Happy to be of service! We keep looking for things that our customers and the succulent community might be interested in learning about, so let us know if there are any other video topics you'd be interested in.
Not as-is. Large volumes of coffee grounds in the soil will compact and become hydrophobic (water-repelling). But you could put your grounds in a compost pile to develop a loam with good texture and a good balance of nutrients.
Would you avoid potting soil that contained peat moss? So many succulent ones come with this (which is bad) but I wonder if I should avoid it entirely if I'm mixing using your recipe?
Correct. Ideally, do not use a potting soil that includes peat. Unfortunately, it has gotten very difficult to find peat-free soil mixes, so a lot of people are just having to make it work, in the shrewd words of Tim Gunn. Annie
Great question! Because watering frequency varies with your growing conditions, size of pot, type of succulent, time of year, etc., instead of one specific frequency, we recommend deeply drenching the soil only when it's completely dry and your plant's leaves start to feel flexible. Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix can be a great option for indoor jade plants, especially if you've struggled with rot and pests in the past. Just be sure to thoroughly soak the whole soil surface or bottom water in a larger container to make sure the soil mix is fully drenched. If you still find it too rapidly draining, a 50/50 mix with a regular succulent soil from a garden center will also do the trick.
I loved this video. I’m still in doubt about differences between different succulents’ needs. Howarthias root systems are so different from crassulas, say. Do we have to be attentive to the individual succulent’s root system? Thanks! Will definitely subscribe...
Thanks so much, Judith! And you make a very good point: looking at roots can give us clues to a plant's health and care needs. In your example, because Haworthia grow such massive, deep roots, they can tolerate longer periods of drought than most Crassula. Haworthia also like a deeper pot. You might like this series we're doing where we cover care needs specific to each genus: th-cam.com/play/PLvVRJjNdQJIVwFJBXkTHP8xrDN2OqkGs4.html
@@annieschreck7938 thanks so much! I will go and check it out. Since I live in a Swiss city, I guess you can’t send me anything, but the information is greatly appreciated! I’ve raised tropical houseplants all my life (I’m 60-something) and succulents are a new fascination. It’s challenging and very different from the greener plant species. Thanks for your lovely video. Judy
@@Mountaincrestgardens I have a baby t. Bridgessil x paunanai cactus it’s a little smaller than thumb size I’m buying the bonsai grit from your website and I plan on putting an led over it because I live in Ohio and it’s getting to the colder months. How often would you recommend I water it? Just when I feel the grit getting pretty dry towards the top?
@@anthonybencina5315 Even less frequently than that. After the soil is completely dry to the base of the pot, you're still going to wait longer until the stem feels a little less firm. Only then should you water. Many indoor cacti will end up needing little to no water through winter. And so glad you got a grow light! You may already know this, but keep it within about 3"-6" of your plant and keep it on 12-14 hours per day.
Love these videos Annie, keep it up! I’m looking to make a mix when we landscape our front yard. Is a succulent mix for outdoors the same as for indoor?
Thank you! And fortunately outdoor succulent soil needs are a lot more flexible, since sun, airflow, and soil depth all help it dry out. A sandy loam is ideal, but in most climates people get away with other soil types by mounding it up in berms or raised beds to improve drainage. If your soil takes more than several days to dry, you can amend with lots of grit (coarse sand or pumice) or plant in gritty soil in containers, which can also be pulled under a roof in rainy seasons.
Good information, thanks for the video. I started using Bonsai Jack a couple months ago. Happy with it so far except for my Jade plant didn't grow any roots in it.
You can! Jade plants are very flexible and resilient, so you'll find people growing them indoors with everything ranging from Bonsai Jack Gritty mix to standard potting soil. Just be sure to adjust your watering frequency and only water after the soil is completely dry. With Bonsai Jack that will be more often, while a less gritty mix will need less frequent water.
@@Mountaincrestgardens ok! I mixed in bonsai jacks gritty mix with cactus/desert soil. And I’ve heard that you should only water when the leaves are flexible like a taco.
i’m a beginner at this whole succulent thing but i did purchase the bonsai jack gritty mix. i did notice that the finer soil always ends up at the bottom and holds water, whereas the rocks stay on top. do you have any tips to avoid this?!
Welcome to Succulents! I wouldn't be too concerned, as long as the pot has a drainage hole. This happens in nature as well as sediment shifts. And since Bonsai Jack soil is SO gritty, even with some extra fines the bottom of the pot will never hold soggy levels of water. Same watering rule applies: drench thoroughly, but only when the soil is completely dry. Hope that helps!
I was referring to a general potting soil. That is, you can use 1 part general potting soil mixed with 2 parts mineral grit. When I use most bagged cactus and succulent soils, I mix them with an equal volume of grit, so a 1:1 ratio. Hope that helps! Annie
We're not sure what type of plant and container you have, so we can't make a suggestion. The general rule for succulents is that you should fully saturate their gritty, well-draining soil then leave them to dry out. Do not water again until the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to feel less turgid or begin to wrinkle a bit.
Thank you for your video. I went to make some cactus soil mix and couldn't find any coir in town. I live in a small town and the only economical supplier was ACE and they told me they weren't going to carry it any longer. So I took a wrong turn and used peat moss. Of course like you say it's not working out for the reasons you said. The water is just being repelled. Also turns out the person I spoke to at ACE didn't know what they were talking about and I did get some coir and now have what I need to use my old recipe, Perlite, coir, potting soil. My question is what do I do with the Perlite, potting soil, peat moss mix? What's that good for? Could I put it in the rose bed? In the vegetable garden? Just throw it out in the yard? What?
Yes, you could certainly use it outdoors and mix it with your native soil. It's also a fine option for containers that you don't want to dry out (like a potted fern). When kept consistently moist, it won't turn into a hydrophobic brick.
You might try up to 75% mineral grit by volume. You could also experiment with keeping your succulents in a location that gets sun but is sheltered from rain. We've found Kalanchoe, Portulacaria, Crassula Jades, and Sedum to be the succulents best able to tolerate high humidity. Annie
“Forest products” is shredded junk left over from the lumber industry- mainly bark and branches and twigs. This stuff will eventually break down into decent compost, but it takes a long time (years). I’m not a fan of using it in potted plant mixes. Its main virtue is that it’s cheap. Other compost, especially homemade compost, is much better. In outdoor raised beds, on the other hand, some “forest products” will gradually contribute to soil improvement over years and years.
Plants that are taken from their natural environment and maintained in a pot need their nutrition (NPK) from somewhere else other than the natural world. Wouldn't a plant that is potted in "inert" organic material (like just coconut coir) need fertilizing to sustain long-term? Or is my understanding wrong about their needs? Can you explain more about their nutritional needs, outside of the organic to mineral ratio? Other recipes I find include soil or compost to complete these needs.
Absolutely, great point! A lot of coconut coir bricks for growing come with a premixed fertilizer mixed in. If yours does not, you will need to supplement with your own fertilizer.
I would like to repot my Christmas cactus. I have the Bonsai Jack succulent soil would that work or should I mix something else in? I have a black thumb I seem to kill everything any help would be appreciated. Also what type of pot or container would be best to repot the Christmas cactus in ?
They're a bit of an exception among cacti. They come from humid rain forests and can handle more organic matter. This is a plant where a bagged succulent soil mix (without extra amendments) would work just fine. I'd save the super gritty Bonsai Jack soil for another cactus. As for pots, they like to be a little bit pot-bound, so don't go much larger than the current pot. Be sure the pot has a hole in the bottom and keep it somewhere with lots of diffuse (not direct) sun.
Question: I purchased the bonsai jack and replaced the succulent soil with it but for the bigger containers (over 4 inches deep) do I place soil on bottom and the top 1-2 inches with bonsai jack? Thank you :)
You definitely could, but I think it'd be easier on you to use straight Bonsai Jack. A larger container will absorb a greater volume of water and stay wet longer than a small volume pot. So the smaller, very gritty pots would dry out quickly while your larger, more organic ones would want less frequent watering. Not a problem necessarily, just requires you to be more observant of different watering needs. For my own house succulents, I mix more organic matter in small pots and less in large ones because I'm a lazy succulent parent and I only remember to drench everybody every couple of weeks.
It would, just be sure to pay attention to how long it takes to dry out, and only water when the soil is dry. I'd also recommend fertilizing in the growing season, as coco coir is not particularly Nitrogen-rich.
Loved your video. I'm in the process in preparing my succulent & cacti soil for upcoming repotting soon. I just ordered a succulent mix Molly's succulents but feel its too gritty.....and rocky. My concern is coco coir and vermiculite hold onto water yet in one of the mixes I purchased has vermiculite. I do like coco coir... Can I just add some store bought cactus soil to the gritty mix & call it a day. I cannot find a cactus mix that doesn't have peat moss in my area (Canada). My succulents eventually die. Your suggestions...😅
Ooh thanks for introducing us to Molly's Succulent Mix! That is wonderfully gritty, and used straight would be a good option for medium to thick leaved succulents and cacti grown indoors. But yes, if you're growing thinner leaved types or growing outdoors or have noticed that your succulents really shrivel and crisp up in this mix, adding some of one of the more standard bagged succulent soil mixes from a garden center will help it hold water for longer. Not the end of the world if there is some peat moss in the mix (it's so hard to avoid!) but we would recommend steering clear of vermiculite. How much sun your plants get and how you water them are definitely part of the picture here too!
@@Mountaincrestgardens Thx for your response. I 'll need to experiment as I have some eurphobias, desert cactus and an assortment of tropical plants, bonsai, jade plants and epiphytes. Not sure what thinner leaf plants are? Some varieties of hoya, epiphytes and tropical plants perhaps..most of my cacti and succulents like jade are close to south facing windows..thanks again for your indepth presentation of how each component of ingredients affects our plants.
@@annettenoga6182 You're so welcome! Cacti, Euphorbia, and Jade Plants fall on the thicker leaved side, and straight Molly's Mix would be great for them. Meanwhile tropical plants, Hoya, and some epiphytes are thinner leaved, and straight Molly's Mix would be too gritty for them.
I'm having trouble sourcing a non-peat based organic component except for Coco coir. Would it be possible to add Coco coir or something else to a peat-based soil to make it less hydrophobic, and if so at what ratio? Or would the 2:1 ratio with just Coco coir as the organic component work? I'm getting ready to plant both indoor succulents and outdoor hardy succulents/cactus in containers in North Carolina zone 7b, it's quite hot and humid. I've read mixed things about using Coco coir for indoors/high humidity/mature plants. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated!
HI! I like your videos. What kind of succulent mix would you recommend for a string of pearls and aloe vera plants? Cactus and succulent mix maybe? I live in a climate that is very humid in the summer and cold and damp in winter.
Thank you! Humidity can be such a wild card. I'd stick with the cactus & succulent mix for the Pearls (it's a more thirsty succulent). For the Aloe, I'd add extra grit or if you want a pre-made mix, something like Bonsai Jack is gritty enough to prevent rot in humid, damp conditions. And as always, only water when the soil is completely dry and the leaves show signs of thirst.
@@annieschreck7938 Thanks. I did find a video online where someone mixed Pro-mix, perlite and play sand. I have all 3 so I will give that a try. i had made the mistake in the past of using peat. Would not have known that it was water repellent if I hadn't seen your video.
@@KlassyKat45 Perfect! The one thing I'd add is that a coarse sand like builder's sand, paver's sand, or all-purpose sand provides better drainage than play sand. Play sand is finer and can get compacted.
What was in the potting soil you mixed with the perlite ? I’ve noticed many of my plants from Mountain Crest gardens have a lot of peat in them and the soil is dry and hard when I receive them . I always have to remove it from the roots and repot into a grittier soil . Thank you 😊
Hi Jennifer! The commercial soil we added perlite to was the Black Gold Cactus Mix. We actually use coconut coir and perlite not peat in our mix. But, yes, the plants sometimes dry out in transit. That is actually part of the reason our ratio has a tiny bit more coconut coir (organic material that holds water) than perlite (non-organic material that increases drainage).The coconut coir also holds it's shape so the soil around the plants in our pots and plugs doesn't fall apart when removed from their containers so they are easier to use. In general, having the plants be a little dry vs. soggy is better since succulents like dry environments so adding grit like you do is great. Repotting is always a good idea too!
Absolutely! Lava rocks like, cinder, scoria, and pumice make great mineral addition to speed drainage, especially for cacti, mesembs, and succulents with particularly thick leaves. ~Annie
Nice! You can compost all the things you normally would (fruit and veg scraps, paper, plant material) and let it decompose until it looks and smells like normal soil. The key is to then add enough mineral grit (perlite, pumice, coarse sand, etc.) to make it light and well-draining.
Perlite comes with a lot of fine, abrasive dust that is easy to inhale, and can cause problems such as silicosis. Whenever you’re handling it, use a respirator, or at least a dust mask.
Thanks so much for the advice!! I'll be more careful when I handle it
Vermiculite is even worse for dust
I hate perlite, I have to steer people away from it all the time when finding additives for their dracenaes. It's a good source of fluoride which can cause fluoride burn in fluoride sensitive plants.
@@ryansabstractart3518 I didn't know that. Thank you!
Thank you! I was having trouble breathing actually
I love how clear and thorough you are when teaching and explaining in your videos 👍🏼
I really like her. She’s an amazing teacher. I had to subscribe. ❤
Aw thank you!
I don’t even know who this lady is but because of her positive vibe and love for succulents my broke self went on their website and ordered Hardy succulents. I spent 50 bucks but this lady made me do it LOL. Keep up the great work lady. I’m watching ecstatically!
Yay! You're going to love hardy succulents! They're the resilient landscaping plant we all deserve. Enjoy!
Annie
@@Mountaincrestgardens thank you! I can’t wait to get it!!
This is THE BEST soil mix video I've seen. And I've watched tons. I've watched this video about 3 times already just to compare what you suggest to what others suggest, and you make it so simple and affordable too. Chicken grit is super affordable! And the ratio breakdown is so easy to understand.
Also, side question: what is the name of the succulent behind you, on your right, the small one that stands up straight (small cream-colored pot, right hand side in front of the large pot)? I bought a similar one at the grocery store, but it didn't have a name and I wasn't sure if it was etiolated or if that's how it's supposed to look. Thanks!
Oh thank you so much for the kind words and we're so glad the video was useful! The stemmed succulent in the cream pot is Crassula Ivory Towers: mtncr.co/towers
@@Mountaincrestgardens Thank you!! 🤗
This was so much fun to watch, thank you!! I live in Minnesota and have recently fallen in love with succulents. I learned a lot watching this video (dang, I have made some mistakes with my soil but intend to fix that.) and look forward to more. Thank you, Annie!
Oh thank you, Therese! Growing succulents in Minnesota is no small feat!
I've just got into succulents and have a few babies that came in 1/1/2 inch pots so I'm checking them everyday and love to see that they've grown in a few weeks. I loved your instructions about making the proper soil mixture: now I have to check the bag of pre-made cactus soil I got at a our good local nursery and hope it measures up. I'm in NH so we'll have plenty of sun for the next 5 months, then we get to a northern NE winter; evening at 3 pm. Crossing that bridge later.
Thanks also to Abbas who notes the more grit, the more fertilizer.
Very clear, concise and thorough. Very informative and pleasant voice.
Thank you kindly!
Thank you 😊 I really enjoyed this very informative tutorial. I believe you have given my succulents a fighting chance. Just would like to add that the way you delivered the information was very professional and concise.
Thank you so much and we're so glad it was useful!
This was super informative, thank you.
Last year I separated out some thriving succulents, repotted them into lovely container arrangements ... and killed nearly all of them.
I'd gifted my mom a lovely arrangement, in an antique glass bowl. She'd guiltily put off telling me it was near-death, thinking it was her fault. 🥺 Little did she know, I'm the botanical angel of death!
I just figured I could figure it out without researching it, first. 🙄 I don't know what I was thinking. So now I know, insufficient drainage/wrong soil. Now I can hopefully save those that've hung onto dear life!
Oh I'm glad it was helpful! I probably learn the most from the plants that I've killed. It makes better plant parents for the next one!
I absolutely love your well organized presentation and your knowledge of the various products is really impressive. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are so welcome and glad it was helpful!
"mock planting" such a good idea. I watched several youtube about repotting cactus, but I wish I watched this before repotting my cactus, it is getting yellowish even though I was not overwatering. I used the commercial cactus soil I got in a garden centre, but I should have mixed much more grits, not just dressing on surface. Everything explained so clearly.
Thank you and glad it was helpful!
Hi all. I have been a cannabis grower since my wife came down with MS. Started growing with Fox Farm Happy Frog (potting soil) mixed with perlite at about 75\25 mix. Moved to Coco Coir mixed 70\30 with perlite. When I discovered MCG and began buying their plants (and now own MANY) I changed my mix to 60\40 (still coco perlite mix). Now this information here says 2 parts perlite to 1 of coco (all I use for my indoor plants now). I will give that a try. Thank you!
New subscriber. I started loving succulents and beginning to be my hobby.Just planted my Ist succulents yesterday. Lots of mistakes made, starting with the soil I used ( cactus mix with no perlite) .Hoping they will survive. If not , I'll start all over again , using your mixture. Trial and error. I live in South Texas ,very hot summer and very humid. I bought my succulents at Lowe's. I will definitely order succulents from Mountain Crest, really good informations. Thank you.
Welcome to the world of succulents! And I love your attitude!
So glad I found this video. I've killed a few succulents in the past and that made me stay away from them. Now I know it's because of too much organic matter. I'll give it another shot!
Oh I'm so glad it was useful! Rooting for you on the next ones!
Tha k yoh Mojntain Crast Gardens for this fine explanatip
Note that the more grit you use for your plant, the more fertilizer you generally need for it.
Also perlite is not needed, you can use pumice, i have to use a lot because i need well draining soil its rainy season and rained for several days in a row in both morning and afternoon- night.
I started using coco coir as I was curious as to if it actually made any noticeable effe ct. So I order a compacted brick and I underestimated the insane volume change! A lot of aeration, stays as an open structure when moist(not drenched), some shrinkage as all organics do but to a much lesser extent, it also made my substrate dry out more evenly. One thing i REALLY love about it is that it distributes the water evenly without me having to individually make sure all the 2 months old seedlings gets water. Now the absolutely best thing about it is how fast they germinate, it dramatically increased my
That's wonderful! And way to use scientific observation and really pay attention to your soil's characteristics! Happy growing!
EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL VIDEO!!!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you I live on beach and was I got this ! Went to landscaping to get right sand. And other ingredients
Very helpful. I'm in zone 5 WY and only plant outside in the WY dirt, and only buy cold hardy succulents that will survive. Most of my plants have come from Mountain Crest and they love it here.
Love it! When you find what works, stick with it!
That was really educational. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Thank u for such a complete video .I wantef to grow succulent from a long time as mu farmers market sells very nice seedlings which I really wanted to buy .
You saved my succulents!! They have been in “succulent mix” that never looked draining to me but I didn’t know what to do until I watched this vid. Thank you ♡
You are so welcome!
Very helpful information. Thank You.
Glad it was helpful!
I love your videos they're crazy informative and they're crazy simple I'm getting ready to go out and buy a bunch of things for early spring to help my succulents take off I just began about 2 years ago loving these little green creatures and I have went forward ever since I'm very very amused at the different soils and the different ways that TH-camrs do it but you seem to be very knowledgeable thank you for sharing this with us this means a lot to me I'm going out and I'm going to listen to what you said about the soil and I will check back with you in about 90 days
Thank you so much and glad the videos are useful! Happy growing this spring!
I am an artist here in Louisville Kentucky and I primarily do driftwood art I also am a woodcraftsman that has been reclaiming old dilapidated barns for over 40 years and making art out of them I incorporate succulents and air plants in with about 50% of my driftwood art I would love to send you some photos if you could privately give me an email address of your company I would like some input as far as properly maintaining these live art pieces if possible I am very sure that you are a extremely busy person and that's a good thing. Hope to connect soon and share thank you have a great day.
Great video as always. I have to be so careful growing succulents in my type of climate. I need to add lots and lots of drainage material lol. I'm in central Florida zone 9b. My soil stay wet for so long if I don't have enough drainage material in there. Thanks Anne 😁 Your always such a pleasure to watch💗 I just couldn't help myself and ordered a ton of new plants these past few weeks lol I love Mountain Crest Gardens ❤
Thanks so much, Stacey, and so glad to hear you're loving our plants! I always say anyone who can grow succulents in Florida humidity has really figured out advanced succulent care.
@@annieschreck7938 Thank you so much Anne💗 That means the world to me coming from someone like yourself😁 I'll tell ya, it wasnt easy in the beginning.. like at all lol. But after many yrs of trial and error, lots of patience, learning and consistency and never giving up, I maintain a pretty big collection both indoors and out. I love growing and collecting all kinds of plants. It's so peaceful being one with mother nature and all she has to offer us. There are so many possibilities right at he tips of our very fingers 🌱
Awesome, thank you
If you don't mind the expense, 'Grow Buddha Cactus and Succulent soil.' is one of the best. I then use a top dressing of Horticultural Lava Rock Pebbles.
Comprehensive educational review. 👌
Thanks so much!
Thanks for the information. We received some baby succulents as presents and all we had on hand was potting mix for raising seeds and cuttings, guess that is not ideal soil on this occasion…
Works in a pinch, but yes, ultimately you'll want something with more mineral grit to prevent rot.
sand, gravel, granite are all readily available, but so heavy. pumice sounded like such a good option, airflow, lightweight, nice for the roots.
but. ya know. horticultural pumice is US stuff. like mountain crest gardens itself. bonsai jack too ($200 shipping LOL)
Is perlite more accessible? It's also lightweight
Loved the video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm!! I too learned about Bonsai Jacks #111 Gritty mix as I began my new hobby and use it with every planting... which of course always comes from Mountain Crest Gardens! Is there any other place to get good looking, hearty and healthy succulents? Thanks again for showing us and teaching us how its done!
Thanks, Monte, glad you liked it! I'm a big fan of sharing/trading cuttings with friends and neighbors, since succulents propagate and so easily.
I just registered an account with you guys, and I am looking forward to buying some aloes and agaves from you! I'm using this video to help me prep before I buy and get some good soil mixes ready for potting!
Way to do your research! Your plants-to-be are lucky to have you.
Annie
That was a great educational video. Very logical presentation. Thanks.
You are so welcome!
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Really great video!! I wished i could of found this video before I killed my succulent 😞 I’ll try again this year and this time I’ll be making my own potting mix thanks to this video!
Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Yes, jump right back on that horse with your great drainage, bright light, and your infrequent watering. You got this!
This is amazing info, thanks for sharing! 💜
You are so welcome!
Very Informative! I started using Bonsai Jack gritty mix and Superfly Bonsai which seems to work well. My succulents love them both! It has been hit or miss with other brands of the less gritty soils, though I keep them around for succulent cuttings that I’m trying to grow.
That's a very good point! And I think not obvious to succulent beginners: cuttings totally appreciate a soil with more organic matter.
Shout out to all my fellow users of store bought cactus soil for all succulents!
I see a lot of other channels recommending using the peat moss or cocopeat usually. Also a lot of premixes that are labeled for cacti and succulents seem to have it too.
Thanks for all the information which is so well presented. I love your plants and have spent a fortune on them. I certainly want to keep them happy and this video helped so much.
Glad it was helpful!
to all my plants i use: equal parts of - cocopeat/coir, pumice, vermicast
You are a gem!
Great vedio
very informative. Thank you
You're very welcome!
Where to buy coarse sand ( can you use play sand ) , where to buy bonsai mix and chicken mix . Enjoyed your presentation very informative .
The bonsai mix is available here: mtncr.co/SucculentSoil
You can use play sand and it's available at home improvement stores. Chicken grit you can find at feed stores.
Loved the video🤗 do you have a video on soil for desert roses?
We don't have a video, but I've had a lot of luck growing Desert Rose and other caudiciforms in 100% Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix, found here: mountaincrestgardens.com/soil-for-succulents/
@@annieschreck7938 thank you so much for that 🤗
SO helpful, thank you! I'll use what I learned right away!
Happy to be of service! We keep looking for things that our customers and the succulent community might be interested in learning about, so let us know if there are any other video topics you'd be interested in.
@@Mountaincrestgardens thanks. I'd be interested to know if/how to fertilize? How fast do succulents grow ordinarily? Mine hardly grow at all.
Can used coffee grounds be used for the organic matter?
Not as-is. Large volumes of coffee grounds in the soil will compact and become hydrophobic (water-repelling). But you could put your grounds in a compost pile to develop a loam with good texture and a good balance of nutrients.
Professional video, thank you.
Thank you!
Very informative video on soil for succulent success! - Thanks.
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Would you avoid potting soil that contained peat moss? So many succulent ones come with this (which is bad) but I wonder if I should avoid it entirely if I'm mixing using your recipe?
Correct. Ideally, do not use a potting soil that includes peat. Unfortunately, it has gotten very difficult to find peat-free soil mixes, so a lot of people are just having to make it work, in the shrewd words of Tim Gunn.
Annie
With the bonsai mix, how often should you water ?
And do you recommend with Jade ?
Great question! Because watering frequency varies with your growing conditions, size of pot, type of succulent, time of year, etc., instead of one specific frequency, we recommend deeply drenching the soil only when it's completely dry and your plant's leaves start to feel flexible. Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix can be a great option for indoor jade plants, especially if you've struggled with rot and pests in the past. Just be sure to thoroughly soak the whole soil surface or bottom water in a larger container to make sure the soil mix is fully drenched. If you still find it too rapidly draining, a 50/50 mix with a regular succulent soil from a garden center will also do the trick.
Great video. Very informative!
What about charcoal, though?
Thanks! We've never planted with charcoal, but some succulent growers do use it in place of perlite.
Hello, Thanks for this helpful video. Do I have to sterilize Bonsai Jack for pests before use?
Nope! It's already been sterilized with a Bifenthrin drench and 200F steam
I loved this video. I’m still in doubt about differences between different succulents’ needs. Howarthias root systems are so different from crassulas, say. Do we have to be attentive to the individual succulent’s root system? Thanks! Will definitely subscribe...
Thanks so much, Judith! And you make a very good point: looking at roots can give us clues to a plant's health and care needs. In your example, because Haworthia grow such massive, deep roots, they can tolerate longer periods of drought than most Crassula. Haworthia also like a deeper pot.
You might like this series we're doing where we cover care needs specific to each genus: th-cam.com/play/PLvVRJjNdQJIVwFJBXkTHP8xrDN2OqkGs4.html
@@annieschreck7938 thanks so much! I will go and check it out. Since I live in a Swiss city, I guess you can’t send me anything, but the information is greatly appreciated! I’ve raised tropical houseplants all my life (I’m 60-something) and succulents are a new fascination. It’s challenging and very different from the greener plant species. Thanks for your lovely video. Judy
That Blackgold cactus mix now comes with peat moss for some states. Boooo.
Le sigh. It has gotten incredibly difficult to find peat-free bagged soil at garden centers.
Annie
@@Mountaincrestgardens I have a baby t. Bridgessil x paunanai cactus it’s a little smaller than thumb size I’m buying the bonsai grit from your website and I plan on putting an led over it because I live in Ohio and it’s getting to the colder months. How often would you recommend I water it? Just when I feel the grit getting pretty dry towards the top?
@@anthonybencina5315 Even less frequently than that. After the soil is completely dry to the base of the pot, you're still going to wait longer until the stem feels a little less firm. Only then should you water. Many indoor cacti will end up needing little to no water through winter. And so glad you got a grow light! You may already know this, but keep it within about 3"-6" of your plant and keep it on 12-14 hours per day.
@@Mountaincrestgardens thank you
@@anthonybencina5315 you're so welcome!
Love these videos Annie, keep it up!
I’m looking to make a mix when we landscape our front yard. Is a succulent mix for outdoors the same as for indoor?
Thank you! And fortunately outdoor succulent soil needs are a lot more flexible, since sun, airflow, and soil depth all help it dry out. A sandy loam is ideal, but in most climates people get away with other soil types by mounding it up in berms or raised beds to improve drainage. If your soil takes more than several days to dry, you can amend with lots of grit (coarse sand or pumice) or plant in gritty soil in containers, which can also be pulled under a roof in rainy seasons.
Just wanted to ask a question. Where I live, perlite is not easily available. Can we use rice hulls in place of perlite or coconut coir???
Omg I love you. I needed this channel and your personality in my life today. Subbed
Yay! Thank you!
Annie
Bonsai Jack is available on Amazon. Thanks!
Also here, for anyone who wants to shop family-owned instead of Amazon: mtncr.co/SucculentSoil
@@Mountaincrestgardens Just a heads up; the link on the description for the soil isn't working.
@@WhiteLongSword7 Thanks! Fixed now
Could I use sand from a nearby river and gravel from my driveway thats been crushed? And is there something I could use instead of perlite?
You could, just make sure the gravel is about 1/8" to 1/4" in diameter. And pumice is a great alternative to perlite!
@@Mountaincrestgardens ok thank you so much!
Good information, thanks for the video. I started using Bonsai Jack a couple months ago. Happy with it so far except for my Jade plant didn't grow any roots in it.
If it was an unrooted cutting, you might need to do a mix with more organic matter until it grows roots and then switch to something grittier.
adavanced stressing guide! that would be awesome
Great idea!
New subscriber 👋🏽thank you for the info🙂🌱
Welcome!
I only have fine sand, top soil garden soil and organic matter. What mixture ratio do i need for growing Dragon fruit?
What do jade plants need? Can I just use bonsai jacks gritty mix alone or would you mix in organic matter?
You can! Jade plants are very flexible and resilient, so you'll find people growing them indoors with everything ranging from Bonsai Jack Gritty mix to standard potting soil. Just be sure to adjust your watering frequency and only water after the soil is completely dry. With Bonsai Jack that will be more often, while a less gritty mix will need less frequent water.
@@Mountaincrestgardens ok! I mixed in bonsai jacks gritty mix with cactus/desert soil. And I’ve heard that you should only water when the leaves are flexible like a taco.
@@kyletourville7147 precisely!
i’m a beginner at this whole succulent thing but i did purchase the bonsai jack gritty mix. i did notice that the finer soil always ends up at the bottom and holds water, whereas the rocks stay on top. do you have any tips to avoid this?!
Welcome to Succulents! I wouldn't be too concerned, as long as the pot has a drainage hole. This happens in nature as well as sediment shifts. And since Bonsai Jack soil is SO gritty, even with some extra fines the bottom of the pot will never hold soggy levels of water. Same watering rule applies: drench thoroughly, but only when the soil is completely dry. Hope that helps!
thank you! i ll try bonsai Jack for my Pachypodium Eburneum. But oh no, there is no international Shipping. So unfortunate.
Hope you find another good bonsai or xerophyte soil in your country! Ones with pumice or montmorillonite clay are great.
Thank you!!!! So helpful!!
Another question…is the potting soil the cactus/succulent soil?
I was referring to a general potting soil. That is, you can use 1 part general potting soil mixed with 2 parts mineral grit. When I use most bagged cactus and succulent soils, I mix them with an equal volume of grit, so a 1:1 ratio. Hope that helps!
Annie
When instructions say on the plant put 1oz of water should I do that ? Thank you 😄
We're not sure what type of plant and container you have, so we can't make a suggestion. The general rule for succulents is that you should fully saturate their gritty, well-draining soil then leave them to dry out. Do not water again until the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to feel less turgid or begin to wrinkle a bit.
Nice information ☺️👌👌
Thanks, babe!
Thank you for your video. I went to make some cactus soil mix and couldn't find any coir in town. I live in a small town and the only economical supplier was ACE and they told me they weren't going to carry it any longer. So I took a wrong turn and used peat moss. Of course like you say it's not working out for the reasons you said. The water is just being repelled. Also turns out the person I spoke to at ACE didn't know what they were talking about and I did get some coir and now have what I need to use my old recipe, Perlite, coir, potting soil. My question is what do I do with the Perlite, potting soil, peat moss mix? What's that good for? Could I put it in the rose bed? In the vegetable garden? Just throw it out in the yard? What?
Yes, you could certainly use it outdoors and mix it with your native soil. It's also a fine option for containers that you don't want to dry out (like a potted fern). When kept consistently moist, it won't turn into a hydrophobic brick.
You didn’t talk about pumice. I am assuming that it is harder to locate.
I wish I talked about pumice! Fantastic mineral amendment if you have access to it. It's just oddly hard to find in our neck of the woods.
I've found a pretty reliable pumice supplier that ships across the US. Check out General Pumice Products.
Thank you! Good to know!
I live in Kona, Hawaii which is a 12b hardiness zone but is humid and still rains relatively often. What ratio would you recommend?
You might try up to 75% mineral grit by volume. You could also experiment with keeping your succulents in a location that gets sun but is sheltered from rain. We've found Kalanchoe, Portulacaria, Crassula Jades, and Sedum to be the succulents best able to tolerate high humidity.
Annie
“Forest products” is shredded junk left over from the lumber industry- mainly bark and branches and twigs. This stuff will eventually break down into decent compost, but it takes a long time (years). I’m not a fan of using it in potted plant mixes. Its main virtue is that it’s cheap. Other compost, especially homemade compost, is much better. In outdoor raised beds, on the other hand, some “forest products” will gradually contribute to soil improvement over years and years.
Plants that are taken from their natural environment and maintained in a pot need their nutrition (NPK) from somewhere else other than the natural world. Wouldn't a plant that is potted in "inert" organic material (like just coconut coir) need fertilizing to sustain long-term? Or is my understanding wrong about their needs? Can you explain more about their nutritional needs, outside of the organic to mineral ratio? Other recipes I find include soil or compost to complete these needs.
Absolutely, great point! A lot of coconut coir bricks for growing come with a premixed fertilizer mixed in. If yours does not, you will need to supplement with your own fertilizer.
I would like to repot my Christmas cactus. I have the Bonsai Jack succulent soil would that work or should I mix something else in? I have a black thumb I seem to kill everything any help would be appreciated. Also what type of pot or container would be best to repot the Christmas cactus in ?
They're a bit of an exception among cacti. They come from humid rain forests and can handle more organic matter. This is a plant where a bagged succulent soil mix (without extra amendments) would work just fine. I'd save the super gritty Bonsai Jack soil for another cactus. As for pots, they like to be a little bit pot-bound, so don't go much larger than the current pot. Be sure the pot has a hole in the bottom and keep it somewhere with lots of diffuse (not direct) sun.
What is a good perlite substitute? Can I use charcoal? I saw it in a video in YT
Yes, some people does use charcoal. Pumice is another great substitute.
Question: I purchased the bonsai jack and replaced the succulent soil with it but for the bigger containers (over 4 inches deep) do I place soil on bottom and the top 1-2 inches with bonsai jack?
Thank you :)
You definitely could, but I think it'd be easier on you to use straight Bonsai Jack. A larger container will absorb a greater volume of water and stay wet longer than a small volume pot. So the smaller, very gritty pots would dry out quickly while your larger, more organic ones would want less frequent watering. Not a problem necessarily, just requires you to be more observant of different watering needs. For my own house succulents, I mix more organic matter in small pots and less in large ones because I'm a lazy succulent parent and I only remember to drench everybody every couple of weeks.
I LOVE that you pronounced "coir" correctly.
Haha thank you!
So 1 part coconut coir and 2 parts gritty mix/perlite would work well for outdoor potted succulents and cacti? I live in hot humid weather.
It would, just be sure to pay attention to how long it takes to dry out, and only water when the soil is dry. I'd also recommend fertilizing in the growing season, as coco coir is not particularly Nitrogen-rich.
Annie Schreck thank you !
Loved the video - learned some great tips. peat and beach sand is a no no. Thank you!!
As a fellow succulent lover, let us know if there are any other topics you'd like to learn about!
Loved your video. I'm in the process in preparing my succulent & cacti soil for upcoming repotting soon.
I just ordered a succulent mix Molly's succulents but feel its too gritty.....and rocky.
My concern is coco coir and vermiculite hold onto water yet in one of the mixes I purchased has vermiculite. I do like coco coir...
Can I just add some store bought cactus soil to the gritty mix & call it a day. I cannot find a cactus mix that doesn't have peat moss in my area (Canada). My succulents eventually die. Your suggestions...😅
Ooh thanks for introducing us to Molly's Succulent Mix! That is wonderfully gritty, and used straight would be a good option for medium to thick leaved succulents and cacti grown indoors. But yes, if you're growing thinner leaved types or growing outdoors or have noticed that your succulents really shrivel and crisp up in this mix, adding some of one of the more standard bagged succulent soil mixes from a garden center will help it hold water for longer. Not the end of the world if there is some peat moss in the mix (it's so hard to avoid!) but we would recommend steering clear of vermiculite.
How much sun your plants get and how you water them are definitely part of the picture here too!
@@Mountaincrestgardens
Thx for your response. I 'll need to experiment as I have some eurphobias, desert cactus and an assortment of tropical plants, bonsai, jade plants and epiphytes. Not sure what thinner leaf plants are?
Some varieties of hoya, epiphytes and tropical plants perhaps..most of my cacti and succulents like jade are close to south facing windows..thanks again for your indepth presentation of how each component of ingredients affects our plants.
@@annettenoga6182 You're so welcome! Cacti, Euphorbia, and Jade Plants fall on the thicker leaved side, and straight Molly's Mix would be great for them. Meanwhile tropical plants, Hoya, and some epiphytes are thinner leaved, and straight Molly's Mix would be too gritty for them.
I'm having trouble sourcing a non-peat based organic component except for Coco coir. Would it be possible to add Coco coir or something else to a peat-based soil to make it less hydrophobic, and if so at what ratio? Or would the 2:1 ratio with just Coco coir as the organic component work? I'm getting ready to plant both indoor succulents and outdoor hardy succulents/cactus in containers in North Carolina zone 7b, it's quite hot and humid. I've read mixed things about using Coco coir for indoors/high humidity/mature plants. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated!
can i use coffee grounds and tea leaves in my mix?
Save them for your other plants; succulents are not heavy Nitrogen feeders.
Hi, was wondering if using bonsai jack gritty mix for string of pearls/string of dolphins would be a good choice...ty
HI! I like your videos. What kind of succulent mix would you recommend for a string of pearls and aloe vera plants? Cactus and succulent mix maybe? I live in a climate that is very humid in the summer and cold and damp in winter.
Thank you! Humidity can be such a wild card. I'd stick with the cactus & succulent mix for the Pearls (it's a more thirsty succulent). For the Aloe, I'd add extra grit or if you want a pre-made mix, something like Bonsai Jack is gritty enough to prevent rot in humid, damp conditions. And as always, only water when the soil is completely dry and the leaves show signs of thirst.
@@annieschreck7938 Thanks. I did find a video online where someone mixed Pro-mix, perlite and play sand. I have all 3 so I will give that a try. i had made the mistake in the past of using peat. Would not have known that it was water repellent if I hadn't seen your video.
@@KlassyKat45 Perfect! The one thing I'd add is that a coarse sand like builder's sand, paver's sand, or all-purpose sand provides better drainage than play sand. Play sand is finer and can get compacted.
What was in the potting soil you mixed with the perlite ? I’ve noticed many of my plants from Mountain Crest gardens have a lot of peat in them and the soil is dry and hard when I receive them . I always have to remove it from the roots and repot into a grittier soil . Thank you 😊
Hi Jennifer! The commercial soil we added perlite to was the Black Gold Cactus Mix. We actually use coconut coir and perlite not peat in our mix. But, yes, the plants sometimes dry out in transit. That is actually part of the reason our ratio has a tiny bit more coconut coir (organic material that holds water) than perlite (non-organic material that increases drainage).The coconut coir also holds it's shape so the soil around the plants in our pots and plugs doesn't fall apart when removed from their containers so they are easier to use. In general, having the plants be a little dry vs. soggy is better since succulents like dry environments so adding grit like you do is great. Repotting is always a good idea too!
Does the bonsai jack mix also work for cacti?
Oh yeah! It's ideal for cacti
@@annieschreck7938 thank you!
@@dariusraulea8193 You're welcome!
We’re can you buy the bonsai grite
Here: mountaincrestgardens.com/soil-for-succulents/
Can I use cinder? I’m in HawAii so we should e volcanic cinder?
Absolutely! Lava rocks like, cinder, scoria, and pumice make great mineral addition to speed drainage, especially for cacti, mesembs, and succulents with particularly thick leaves.
~Annie
Hi...very nice video
Can we use this soil mix for snake plants??
You can! They also like well-draining soil
I have a compost bin, what should I put in it for this DIY succulent soil mix?
Nice! You can compost all the things you normally would (fruit and veg scraps, paper, plant material) and let it decompose until it looks and smells like normal soil. The key is to then add enough mineral grit (perlite, pumice, coarse sand, etc.) to make it light and well-draining.
Nice video 👌❤. New friend here. Stay connected my friend 🙏❤
Thank you! Appreciate you!
Is turface good for mixing it with organic soil? I’m using it for my bonsai soil mixture.
Turface makess a wonderful grit and top dressing! It does have a tendency to "float" to the top of the pot, but it's not hugely problematic.
Is the chicken grit granite rocks?
It depends on the brand. I believe Manna Pro is crushed granite but Cherry Stone is quartzite.