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title: "What cactus and succulent fertilizer do people use? I prefer liquid…"
description: "What cactus and succulent fertilizer do people use? I prefer liquid but I'm willing to try anything. I only have two cactuses but a lot of other succulents.…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "My Leafy Life"
published: "2026-10-06T17:01:28.314575Z"
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# What cactus and succulent fertilizer do people use? I prefer liquid…

_Posted by My Leafy Life on 2026-10-06_

What cactus and succulent fertilizer do people use? I prefer liquid but I'm willing to try anything. I only have two cactuses but a lot of other succulents.

Here's what I have plus two Christmas cactuses.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jbk4RyDlvmzgjgb-pmpl3FimhHmCHjrWuQNt0aL5Zmo/QXvUVoeCQJmgWVflTNrYhg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jbk4RyDlvmzgjgb-pmpl3FimhHmCHjrWuQNt0aL5Zmo/Ug1zRbbrSjaAQLOq9cDSPg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jbk4RyDlvmzgjgb-pmpl3FimhHmCHjrWuQNt0aL5Zmo/mqbZ8plzQSK-3qKHRarWLQ.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### B’s Plants commented on 2026-10-06

Check out Cactus Jones 👍

### Phil commented on 2026-10-06

I use a granular fertilizer just for succulents and cacti. It lasts about 9 months. Less trouble. Any reputable brand should be fine. Here is what I’ve been using.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/OuNU1azTTZ-8pQ1rT4TczQ.webp?size=large)

#### My Leafy Life replied on 2026-10-06

I was looking at that today since it's Prime Days. Thanks for the tip.

### JuicyCactussy commented on 2026-10-06

Succulents barely need plant food. But if you really want to make sure they grow faster, I use espoma liquid food

#### My Leafy Life replied on 2026-10-06

I use Espoma Cactus and Succulent food but it's gotten expensive. But what hasn't since COVID.

#### JuicyCactussy replied on 2026-10-12

Do you use it a lot? Mine has lasted like 2 years and I still have about half a bottle left. Maybe you should just forget to feed them more and it will last longer loll

### Chrissy commented on 2026-10-07

I also use Espoma cactus and succulent.

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