Westland 10200054 Cacti/Succulent Potting Compost Mix and Enriched with Seramis, 4 liters, Brown

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Caring for cacti and succulents, means trying to recreate their natural habitat. Here are the main things that you need to consider when caring for your cacti and succulents. The main benefits of making your own DIY succulent soil mix are that it’s cheaper, and you control the ingredients. You certainly could use regular potting soil for succulents. It might work just fine, especially if you tend to forget to water for long periods of time, or your plants are very small. However, make sure the soil dries out completely between waterings, or they will rot. What happens if you plant succulents in regular potting soil? After that, feed them at two-three week intervals during the growing season with Westland Cacti and Succulent Feed

I find it unbelievable that a compost soil can do so much damage. I’ve also had similar problems with other products from Westland. I will avoid that brand at all costs in future. I do not recommend this compost for “any” plants at all. This soil is the worst I’ve ever bought. It doesn’t drain, water sits on the top and then the soil stays damp in the middle for over a month. The following aims to show you how to pot-up and re-pot seedlings and cuttings in this versatile potting mix. Westland Cacti & Succulent potting soil contains the perfect level of nutrients to encourage optimum root development which is essential to successful cultivation of cacti & succulents, while the added grit & sand makes sure the plant can drain freely. Don’t forget to pot top! Adding Hydroleca as a pot topper will provide a decorative appearance, help to minimise over watering and discourage attraction of pests.Tepid rainwater should be used for watering, rather than tap water. This is because the minerals in tap water build up in the soil and can cause deposits on the leaves. Minerals also disrupt the flow of essential nutrients to the plant. Spring and summer

Westland Cactus and Succulent Potting Mix will supply your plants with all the nutrients they need for the first 4-6 weeks. During spring and early summer, feed your plant with a specialist cactus and succulent feed every two to three weeks. The following procedures cover general use, potting up and re-potting your Cactus and Succulent seedlings and cuttings. It also covers sowing seeds: Plus, since you control the ingredients, you can modify this succulent soil recipe to get the perfect mix that both you and your plants will love. How To Make Succulent Soil For larger cuttings, half fill a pot, place the plant in position and fill around the roots with potting mix.This specialist blend cactus potting mix compost contains a mixture of grit & sand allow drainage and it also contains water retaining Seramis clay granules which absorb water and release as the plant requires it to create the perfect growing environment. Feed your plants once a month using Westland Cacti and Succulent Feed which is a good formula to use. It helps them to produce healthy growth with more disease tolerance and better flowering. Simply use the dosing chamber to get a 5ml dose of the feed and add to 1 litre of water.

So, over the years I’ve played around with making my own succulent mix, until I figured out an easy, inexpensive recipe that I love the best. Cacti and succulents thrive with good light sources, and it is best to place cacti and succulents in a bright place. A south facing position will provide good sunlight. However, be careful to not put them in direct sunlight because the intense light can make the plants turn a yellow colour. The optimum light depends on the variety of cacti and succulent that you are growing. For example, forest-growing epiphytes, such as Rhipsalis, need semi-shade, but an Echeveria needs bright light. You have had the goods delivered within seven working days of delivery from Future Garden Ltd, this starts from the day after the goods have been signed for. Put a layer of potting mix in the new pot, which is slightly bigger in diameter, and sit the plant on it. Cover the tray with glass or a clear polythene bag to retain moisture and keep in a warm place out of direct sunlight.

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To make your own succulent soil, you only need three ingredients, and you can find them at any garden center or home improvement store that has potting soil for sale: All prices shown below are per parcel with a maximum weight of 30 kg per parcel. Items over 30 kg are split into multiple boxes and charged per box. There is a common misconception that cacti and succulents only require a small amount of water. Even though they have water-storing characteristics in their leaves and stems which allow them to survive in dry habitats, they will certainly not thrive with little water. Watering is an essential part to how well your cacti or succulent grows. Overwatering will stunt growth, but under-watering causes shrivelling. Place a layer of potting mix in the bottom of the new pot then carefully remove the plant from the existing pot.