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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…

_Eric님이 2025-05-09에 게시함_

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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## 3개의 댓글

### Bb님이 2025-05-09에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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!

### Phil님이 2025-05-09에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

### Ashley님이 2025-05-10에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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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