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title: "I did not feel like retyping this every time it failed to post, so…"
description: "I did not feel like retyping this every time it failed to post, so here lol"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "JuicyCactussy"
published: "2025-11-21T19:18:23.162271Z"
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# I did not feel like retyping this every time it failed to post, so…

_Posted by JuicyCactussy on 2025-11-21_

I did not feel like retyping this every time it failed to post, so here lol

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## 5 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2025-11-21

beach sand can be good in small amounts, but the salt content is dangerous, especially for smaller plants. sand is good for aeration though, so using a pinch or two won't be so bad, but i'd be very careful about how much ends up in the final mix. id recommend you clean it or purchase clean sand.

#### JuicyCactussy replied on 2025-11-22

Of course I always flush it out as best I can. I ended up using a good amount and mixing it with some native soil and lots of pine bark.

### Phil commented on 2025-11-22

No beach sand. Only use horticultural sand or coarse sand. Or sharp sand. I think they are all the same just different names.

#### JuicyCactussy replied on 2025-11-22

Besides the salt, what is really the difference between beach sand and those?

#### Phil replied on 2025-11-22

I’ve always read it’s the salt. But I’m sure there are a lot more natural additives to it, depending upon the beach you collect it from.

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