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title: "I was wondering what potting mix is the best for cacti and…"
description: "I was wondering what potting mix is the best for cacti and succulents??"
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author: "Plant mama!!"
published: "2023-09-23T15:36:23.376Z"
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# I was wondering what potting mix is the best for cacti and…

_Posted by Plant mama!! on 2023-09-23_

I was wondering what potting mix is the best for cacti and succulents??

## 4 comments

### GreenLeaf commented on 2023-09-23

Ideally a cactus/succulent mix. Many different brands make them. Otherwise you could use regular potting mix and a lot of perlite to increase drainage. I usually add 50% perlite.

I’m sure others have good recipes though!

### Plant mama!! commented on 2023-09-23

Ok thank!!!

### Plant Father commented on 2023-09-23

i use standard potting soil amended with pumice and perlite (rinsed to remove the dust, i use both coarse and fine perlite). whatever your soil of choice, make sure it’s at least 60% drainage material. most commercial succulent/cacti mixes are more moisture-retentive than this so i definitely recommend adding in additional drainage

### Plant mama!! commented on 2023-09-23

Ok thx!

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