Succulents grow best in a porous sandy potting soil, so amending your potting soil with sand is super important. You could use any type of sand, but to ensure fast drainage for succulents, I recommend buying a coarse sand rather than the really fine stuff.
One may also ask, is it OK to plant succulents in regular potting soil?
They want a soil mix that will work for most anything. When succulents are small, they need more water, so a dense soil (like regular potting soil) works at that stage. … They will greatly appreciate the healthy new soil and room for their roots to spread.
- Espoma Cactus Soil Mix, Natural & Organic for Succulents 8 qt.
- Wonder Soil’s Cactus & Succulent Soil Mix, 3 Lbs.
- Succulent & Cactus Soil Mix Fast Pre-Mixed Draining Blend (1.25 Quarts)
- Next Gardener Professional Grower Soil Fast Draining Pre-Mixed (2 Qts)
Besides, which is better for succulents perlite or vermiculite?
Use perlite to root cuttings or grow cacti, succulents, epiphytes, and other plants that benefit from quickly draining soil with plenty of aeration. … Vermiculite is better suited for starting seeds and other situations when plants require plenty of moisture consistently available in their soil.
