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title: "Hello, I used the below soil with a terracotta pot in my Begonia. How…"
description: "Hello, I used the below soil with a terracotta pot in my Begonia. How would you classify this soil in Planta? It’s more of a potting mix but says it’s for…"
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# Hello, I used the below soil with a terracotta pot in my Begonia. How…

_Gepostet von Eric am 2025-05-09_

Hello,

I used the below soil with a terracotta pot in my Begonia. How would you classify this soil in Planta? It’s more of a potting mix but says it’s for succulents, so do I select succulent soil or general potting mix? I know setting the soil properly is important so Planta can remind me when you water properly.

Thank you,  
Eric

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## 3 Kommentare

### Bb kommentierte am 2025-05-09

I think it depends on what it’s made of. If it looks like soil and perlite I would classify it as the ‘soil with extra drainage’ option. Mostly because I found pre-made soil mixes aren’t always as the most ideal versions of a soil for that plant type. For the most common succulent soil mixes where I am, I always have to add extra pumice and perlite, it’s just not very suitable for succulents otherwise. But if your succulent mix is really good, then you can go ahead and call it that in Planta. Hope that makes sense!

### Phil kommentierte am 2025-05-09

Unless it is about 50% grit, which I don’t think I is, then I think you should call regular potting mix.

### Ashley kommentierte am 2025-05-10

Potting mix because it retains so much moisture. If you add extra perlite or grit to it then it does drain slightly better.

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