Potting Soil Recipe for Cacti and Succulents

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I do not purchase succulent soil; rather, I create my own. The cost is far lower than that of purchasing a commercial succulent potting mix.  

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On top of that, the succulent soil mixes I've bought in the past don't have enough sand and hold too much water for my tastes.  

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Not only is it easier, but it's also cheaper to make your own plant soil than to buy it. I will show you step by step how to do it in this guide.  

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It's very important to pick the right potting soil when planting plants in pots. When people write to me about problems with their plants, most of the time it's because they water them too much.  

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The main reason succulents die is because they get too much water. That's why it's so important to use the right kind of soil when you plant them.  

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A mix that drains well is the best potting soil for succulents. To keep succulents from getting too wet, it's very important to use a good potting mix with porous soil.  

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You can save money and have more control over the ingredients when you make your own plant soil mix.It is cheaper to make your own large mix than to buy commercial succulent soil that is already made.  

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You can also change this succulent soil recipe to make the perfect mix that you and your plants will love because you choose the ingredients.  

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