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title: "Hi All! So I observed that every time I repot my succulents (happy…"
description: "Hi All! So I observed that every time I repot my succulents (happy and have been around over a tear or two+) in ferti-lome (my usual go to brand) succulent…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/qUETB5x5beobTEYH6AmJoQ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Sprout117"
published: "2025-08-11T10:46:18.516239Z"
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# Hi All! So I observed that every time I repot my succulents (happy…

_Posted by Sprout117 on 2025-08-11_

Hi All! So I observed that every time I repot my succulents (happy and have been around over a tear or two+) in ferti-lome (my usual go to brand) succulent soil the soil has consistently retained to much water despite being mixed with drainage components. The result: my very healthy succulents get sick after one watering/2-3 weeks once repotted.

Has anyone else experience this? What’s your go to for succulent soil?

Pic of the one I’m currently trying to save.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/a8rLd68ZBM8-UX0UCvLb1TOY-4mzYzlTeJjTXL1cEaA/_Aee_z07Qp2uVaPLbFtbeg.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Isabella commented on 2025-08-11

Succulent and cactus soil mix, one part soil, one part perlite and sometimes one part orchid bark

#### Sprout117 replied on 2025-08-12

This is actually what I do! But somehow it’s not working with my succulents.

#### Sprout117 replied on 2025-08-12

Actually I don’t add more perlite because it’s in my potting soil. Should I?

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-11

I do the same except i add charcoal, Orchid bark, and pumice or perlite. It seems to work. I just have a problem with succulents. I over water them 🙈🙈

### Isabella commented on 2025-08-12

I add more perlite for more drainage and it works very well just don’t over water only water when the leaves are softer then normal and wrinkle when you bend them good luck😁

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