Cactus & Succulent Mix

Texture: gritty, chunky Drainage: Very fast pH: 6.0–7.2
Cactus & Succulent Mix - Soil

Fast‑draining, low organic mix to prevent root rot for xeric plants.

🧱 Texture, Drainage & Fertility

Texture: gritty, chunky

Drainage: very fast

Fertility: low

Organic Matter: low

Tendencies: dries quickly, low nutrient holding

🧪 pH

Typical pH Range: 6.0–7.2

✅ Best Suited For

  • Aloe, Haworthia, Echeveria
  • Dragon fruit cuttings (temporary)
  • Cacti

⚠️ Not Ideal For

  • Thirsty tropical aroids
  • Ferns

🛠️ Amendments & Improvements

  • Feed lightly but regularly in growing season
  • Use top dressing (grit) to keep crowns dry

🪴 Recommended Container Mix

30% coco coir, 30% perlite/pumice, 30% coarse sand or 3–6 mm grit, 10% fine bark.

🔍 Diagnostics

Hand Test: Won’t hold a ball; falls apart; very free‑draining.

Jar Test: >60% sand/grit with little fines.

🐛 Common Issues & Fixes

  • Rot from frequent watering: Increase mineral fraction; water less often but deeply.

💡 Care Tips

  • Bright light; ensure pot has large drainage holes
  • Water only when mix is fully dry through

🌦️ Malaysia Notes

Shelter from monsoon rain; give maximum light to offset cloud cover.

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Note

Use these profiles as practical guides. Local site conditions vary—observe water infiltration, plant responses, and adjust amendments accordingly.

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