A SOIL SCIENTIST REVIEW ON MIRACLE GRO SUCCULENT MIX. DIY SUCCULENT SOIL| Gardening in Canada 🌵

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A SOIL SCIENTIST REVIEW ON MIRACLE GRO SUCCULENT MIX. DIY SUCCULENT SOIL| Gardening in Canada 🌵

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4 жыл бұрын

In this gardening in Canada video we take an in-depth look at the Miracle Gro (miracle-gro) succulent and cacti mix for potting plants in cold climates and Canada! We talk about the soil porosity of the the miracle grow succulent / cacti mix and how that effect the plants growth. Then we discover the the root systems we see on succulent plants and how that effects the soil type we want to make for out succulents. And lastly we build our own succulent mix using potting soil and house hold stuff. Aka soil amendments.
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@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! This was a mega fun video to make but in all seriousness I would look into altering this soil to make it work for your area. There are many different things you can use to help fluff the soil. What are you ideas for things you can add to the soil?

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Okay guys I didn’t leave you high and dry! I’m looking for some of the promix soil so I can do a review. But everywhere in my area I sold out! So I have some enroute from online.

@kaiters010 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada super excited to find your channel! I love plants and science so its the BEST mix :) Does mulch differ from orchid bark? I've tried researching it but have never found a good explanation. I always thought of orchid bark as holding water so I was surprised to see wood chips in your cactus mix. I did a quick review of your soil amendment videos and didn't see one about wood chips so if it doesn't exist, I'd loveee to see it! I really appreciate your advice and knowledge!!!!

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t done one yet but I definitely need too because people keep asking!

@riconboyxd7729 Жыл бұрын

I add perlite and sand

@ROlson-dx2jc 6 ай бұрын

How would you ammend this for tropical succulents like holiday cactus? This is the best soil video I've seen and I'm watching a lot because I can't figure out what to use for my Schlumbergera. Fox farm too wet for too long MG too dry 🤔

@NonBinary_Star Жыл бұрын

I like hearing this from a Plant and Soil Sciences professional rather than some KZfaqr who is just confident enough to fool you into believing him and presents their approach as common fact. I like your channel because it's like cutting out the middle man! Also, you're in Canada; I'm not, but im in a northerly state so your approach is a way better approx guide than the others whom all seem to be in western, southwestern, southern states or Australia/New Zealand. 👏🏿

@tatakphilippines528 2 жыл бұрын

The first time i heard that the roots don’t dig in for water. They just stay where they are and absorb the water that passes by. An eye opener for me. Grace be with you for sharing your knowledge. 💕

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Not for the succulents and cacti in particular

@briimarie2218 Жыл бұрын

If she gets to 50 likes 🤣🤣🤣🤣 has little over 700. You have fans girl, don't doubt your content!! I'm totally obsessed with your channel

@GardeningInCanada Жыл бұрын

Haha this is such an old video. I hope you didn’t cringe too much 🤣

@1975augusto 2 ай бұрын

The bag of MG cactus/citrus soil I bought in 2023 retained moisture like crazy, even wth perlite added. Great tips here, thanks

@itslovebb 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm very glad I found your channel, I'll be mixing up my potting mix soon to start growing some succulents.

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m happy you found me too 🙂

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Okay guys I didn’t leave you high and dry! I’m looking for some of the promix soil so I can do a review. But everywhere in my area I sold out! So I have some enroute from online.

@brenthauser 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! Just found your page this week. But now you are my go to tuber for my garden questions.

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@marisolflores2416 2 жыл бұрын

This makes so much sense! I got this soil for my succulents and saw that the water sat on top. I didn't think that made sense! They're definitely not doing well in this.

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Glad the video helped

@antoniorobles3498 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and you're doing a great job and hope to see lots more of your videos !!!! Best of luck to you and God continue to bless you.

@veromel7641 3 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I love how you explain it. I want happy succulents, so I will use your mixture! ❤️😀

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@TheBreakingProgram 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Information, thank you

@JM.TheComposer Жыл бұрын

Ugh, my local garden centre told me to use the MG cactus and succulent mix for my key lime tree. Within a month, it was overgrowing white mold due to excessive moisture. This was partly my fault due to watering frequency, but citrus need to nearly completely dry out, in *much* more quickly draining soil to begin with. Even with perfect watering and ample drainage holes it was guaranteed to root rot. I repotted that one really quickly. Thanks for the video!

@megshush 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used this soil over the years and it seems like they change the formula every time. It’s not consistent. The bag that I currently looks completely different from what you have. It’s very airy and chunky.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

They must have different suppliers some may strain their peat Moss more then others

@DocKevorkean 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for the wealth of info. I am down in texas and the humidity is absolutely horendous. I have always read about the additonal "fluff" components. Thank you for the examples of seeing how each part of the mix you use effects the soil.

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

R D absolutely no problem! I’m still waiting for the promix stuff to come off back order I’m excited to see what happens there

@TheCurlyQue 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this demonstration. Very informative!!

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Sometimes i wonder how much of the video folks watch but that’s awesome that you made it to the demo portion

@TheCurlyQue 4 жыл бұрын

Gardening In Canada oh yes I watched the full video. I’m the one on FB with the snake plant that is curling

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Oh okay yea! Absolutely Remember that

@Jenny-bc5kz Жыл бұрын

Would love to be able to buy soils for Canadian growers * made by a soil scientist ❤ Potting soil, cacti and succulent, aroid/ tropicals etc - a type that wouldn't need any amending and is full of microbial life

@janelahti6070 Жыл бұрын

Why hasn't this comment gotten so much agreement!! I say Amen!!

@lisakukla459 3 жыл бұрын

Ah ha! I knew it wasn't my fault so many were dying. Thanks for this; All the other videos on this subject just give a long list of expensive and hard to find stuff that I really don't want to have to buy. I've got an almost silly amount of perlite and can grab some chicken grit right up the street. Easy peasy. 👍

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha no no it’s not that complicated people over exaggerate

@stamperthedooker4510 Жыл бұрын

I recently transplanted my citrus tree... I added sand, perlite, peat moss, and worm castings... Hope it works 🫢

@ThahnG413 3 жыл бұрын

I don't grow succulents, but this was still interesting I know their soil mix is good for regular plants lol

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah that’s awesome. That’s what we call channel dedication

@uniteentierly2773 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet thanks.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

@adampetherick6266 3 жыл бұрын

Omg 😲 thank-you now I no the . Since how to make soil

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

woohoo !

@clutchmadness 3 жыл бұрын

I love diet root beer. You just earned a subscriber.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@smegypsiren 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! Every video I see is sponsored by some soil company or a diy recipe by someone in a tropical or desert environment with succulents outside. I'm like what that go to do with me keeping my succulents in my climate controlled bedroom??? I need an indoor soil recipe

@GardeningInCanada 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@primitivedude431 4 жыл бұрын

I liked your video, especially the possible substitutions for perlite. I am a New Jersey citrus enthusiast trying to grow citrus in an unheated greenhouse and I think I share a lot of root rot issues. I am going to try a light succulent mix from local materials (pine bark , biochar, gravel and a little perlite) . and your video was inspiring.

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

WOW thanks so much thats a huge compliment. And honestly this is what works best for me, i know its unconventional but its working here in a cold climate year after year. I am so not in love with perlite it floats and is just a nightmare for me if i can reduce the use of it i am happy. Let me know how it goes! my best friend is trying to grow citrus trees as well and shes always struggling with similar scenarios.

@matthewkheyfets1309 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada I've heard if you put a mulch or an inch of sand over the soil, the perlite doesn't float as much because the water sort of leaks and the sand weighs it all down so it just moistens instead of like creating a pond allowing perlite to float up. I don't use perlite tho, I use vermiculite and never had a problem with floating issues. Just some stuff I heard on the internet xD

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Yea absolutely

@janelahti6070 Жыл бұрын

Random question. I've been studying fertilizer for succulents. I looked at my local plant shop. The Espona succulent fertilizer only has NPK 1,2,2. Which didn't seem like enough of anything! So I looked at the jacks African violet fertilizer and it's NPK 12, 36, 14. Is it a good idea to try that on succulents?? Obviously I also need to water it down like 4x the amount the container says? It recommends 1 TBS per gallon of water.

@stephyk1322 Ай бұрын

I’m losing my mind trying to figure out the best succulent soil mix for the desert it’s 109-116 here! I’ve mixed so many different soils and I’m losing it 🤣 too much info on the internet. I’m planting them in the ground and have shade too.

@stephyk1322 Ай бұрын

Should I have pebbles and rocks in it with perilite?

@bellsibub9951 Жыл бұрын

There is lots of sand in it now, but the bag is delivered pretty moist.

@lorenville Жыл бұрын

i didn't know about the strength of wer roots

@jaterzon4 2 жыл бұрын

Have you used Bonsai Jack? I live in South Western Ontario and wondering if this would be great to use year round for succulents

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

i just took a look at it and i think it would work fine

@donaldtennin1842 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Question... What are proteins? What microbes are the best for Peptide bonds in soil. I also use dog food as amendments. Awesome channel! Dope!

@lorygustafson4434 Жыл бұрын

I'm up-potting several Majesty Palms. It was recommended to use this adding some peat and bark fines. What are your thoughts, or do you have a better idea?

@geraldblount4159 Жыл бұрын

Is pro mix better?

@TravisBrown. 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Torrance, California & I bought this Miracle Grow Potting Mix for a avocado plant I grew from a seed & some citrus plants I grew from seeds & my soil is constantly moist I thought it was my drainage holes maybe I needed more but can I use the same mix you suggested with the rocks for those plants? If so where should I place the rocks just mix them in the soil or place them in top of soil or on bottom of soil. Thank you for posting this video it was very helpful.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely recommend doing a mixture of some sort to help increase porosity. And just through the rocks right into the soil mixture itself. The key is to ensure it falls apart when you squeeze it.

@stephyk1322 Ай бұрын

So do we want a bunch of rocks?

@Xtoxina 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of liquid supplement do you suggest for succulents?

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

In regards to fertilizer?

@IRailroad 3 жыл бұрын

💞

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@Simone-sc5nx 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Espoma cactus soil mix?

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of it before but I just looked at the website and it seems very interesting. It’s saying that each region has its own soil mix that they sell.... very compelling.

@lorenap.5678 2 жыл бұрын

I tried espoma because alot of videos suggested that their soil is better than miracle grow and it have my plants the worst fungus gnats ever also the soil compacts really hard😒

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Try nematodes for the gnats it will eliminate them. I treat all my new soil with them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNmWeddh2srQlXU.html

@mwoods4608 3 жыл бұрын

If the mix is too gritty, wouldn't they have an issue of not being compact enough?

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

In some cases yea. It all depends on what your goal is.

@tothesky8799 2 жыл бұрын

Would this work well with lucky bamboo?

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

yea absolutely

@valeriesanchez3074 3 жыл бұрын

In my experience. Yes to mg fertilizer. No to their soil. I always got breeding fungus gnats watering. I do like the true living potting soil though.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s fair have you tried nematodes?

@marclaw4511 Жыл бұрын

Just add john innes seed compost,perlite,sand and grit.The more you open the structure up the better.

@mrittenb 2 жыл бұрын

Needed to know that Ashley, i have some nice succulents but they always rot…soil porosity needs attention!

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah nice porous soil is the key with those guys

@DaMataFamilyEGarden 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use vemiculite instead of pelite

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

check out my soil amendment series this will help t

@ThePoorStudent 2 жыл бұрын

I use this cactus soil for my lemon plant. It seems to work.

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Did you amend at all?

@ThePoorStudent 2 жыл бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada I use the Jobes citrus fertilizer spike even though the package says not to use it in a container. I try to break up the spike and put it close to the side of the pot. There's also a bit of compost and I'm currently trying Myke and bone meal.

@greenflower360 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved me from buying that miracle grow cactus soil 😂

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Haha perfect! That’s awesome

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

🥺🥺😢

@ilovedrawingstudios 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada Are there any other brands of soil for succulents that you would recommend that come at a good price for beginners?

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

I would do a succulent mix with 1/4 lechuza Pon to be honest kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apt9qtx408DUpqs.html

@brutusjb3814 2 жыл бұрын

What about pine bark

@GardeningInCanada 2 жыл бұрын

sure!

@matthewkheyfets1309 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah most potting soils sold on the market are quite terrible. Pro-mix is decent to start vegetables in but vegetables don't really have to live longer than 6-9 months really so potting soil is less important as long as it's not complete trash. Unfortunately for me and fruit tree and berry growing people, potting soil are nearly useless. I've seen some people have success with fox farm products, but I've never tried. I've resorted to using a simple 50-50 mix of coco coir and vermiculite, maybe more vermiculite, and then mulch and fertilize on top. Haven't lost anything due too soil issues but I do get apple problems...because I I'm bad at pest controls. Citrus and other plants seem to do fairly good. I worry for my blueberries tho because when they came, they came in pure wood mulch. So in like 5 years when that decays, so in another 3-4 years, I'm sort of expecting to lose a blueberry or two due to root rot. Is it possible to try a mix of 30 percent pumice, 40 vermiculite, and then like 30 percent coco coir or something even like 20 percent horticultural sand, 30-40 percent pumice, 25-35 percent vermiculite, and then 5-25 percent coco coir? Idk if coco coir decomposes tho.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Yea absolutely. With that mixture I’d expect to water more often then normal

@matthewkheyfets1309 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada well it's a good thing plants love all the water as long as oxygen and drainage is available :D

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

It’s true. It’s all about balance. I have a friend who is notorious at over watering placing her cacti in leca and it’s unbelievable how well it’s doing.

@matthewkheyfets1309 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada well, I suppose that's why some house plants are so popular: impossible to kill. We don't have this luxury if we want to grow many fruit trees like citrus where if the water doesn't drain within a few hours or days, the tree will die and die fast. Unfortunately, all the potting soils on the market besides for a select few that I can't get really, are mostly ground up trees and growing a tree in rotting organic matter and dead trees is not a good idea. But it is proposed by KZfaq and all that and it's not great long term practice except vegetables and short term solutions. But not everyone can fill a bed or pot with compost every few years, but an inch on top much easier if the rest is more or less inorganic material. :)

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@theresahubert5099 4 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. Looking foward to watching more videos👍🏻

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! You started off with one of my longest videos so your a trooper. Thanks for joining the crew let me know what you think. What zone are you in?

@dyowsa 4 жыл бұрын

aha! and mine makes it 50 likes. :)

@GardeningInCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Hahah that’s awesome! Thanks a bunch

@valeriesanchez3074 3 жыл бұрын

I just like the water soluble MG fertiliser. I refuse to use their soil. Last time i did, They bred fungus gnats and the bugs ate my plants roots. Fertiliser good, Soil bad.

@GardeningInCanada 3 жыл бұрын

I really like their basic fertilizer formula as well!