Thank you so so much Raghu :) Big thanks for the super thanks this means alot as a creator :) you made my day ... yes this is the most important part THE SOIL MIX to be honest when i started in 2015 keeping succulents i had a very tuff time as i didn't have the right soil mix ..every alternate week used to have either root or stem rot ...there was a time i was almost about to give up as it was getting depressing by the day ....but i thought to give a last try ...didn't have any idea whats perlite -whats pumice in those days .. that's when the aquarium sand came to my recuse had a aquarium at home used a mix of that and then it was no looking back... it so simple so i decided i will share this knowledge as much as possible so others don't have to deal with the same thanks once again Raghu :)

@@LushGardener Most welcome 😊 Thanks for sharing your experience and really appreciate sharing your learnings. Yes I had also lost hope on succulents before visiting your channel. Btw now succulents growing well after following your soil mixture and other tips that you shared in other videos of yours. In every videos I see your honest experience sharing. By the way I owe you more since I made my own DIY succulent watering bottle after watching your video and saved lot of money 😀 Keep up the good work and all the best 👍

thank you so so much..wishing you all the success :)

Glad it was helpful! …yes it took me a while to understand why the soil gets compact even after adding gritty material 😀

Thank you so much for watching 😊

Thanks so much 😊

oh wow that so good hear...yes it does require more work ... i usually try to do it in one go so i don't have to repeat it every now and then as it so tiring lol ..wishing you all best

thank you so much for watching m sure this mix will work out very well😀 wishing you all the best 🪴

thank you so much for watching 😊

thank you so much for watching 😊

Glad it was helpful!

thank you so much for watching 😊 aap bi grow Kare succulent kyuki. aap Uttarakhand se hai apne climate aur environment me succulent Bahut hi sunder grow Karenge ap Bahut lucky hai aur Bahut Bahut shukriya Apka mere channel visit ke liye 😊

yes expensive stuff is nit actual needed simple mix is enough 😁

thank you so much 😊 yes you must start soon...only advice is they are very addictive but try to go slow .....wish to see your collection soon ☺️ all the best and stay safe 😊

@@LushGardener ADDICTIVE! That’s the word! I’ve recently acquired some succulents and then some more. Hoping to be a good succulent parent by watching all your videos for tips and information. Thanks so much. You’re very knowledgeable 😊

@@Rosieposie234 aw thank you so much 😊…it really means a lot …m sure you will be the best succulent parent 😀🤩

aw thank you so much 😊

thank you so much for watching 😊

thank you so much for watching…yes soil is the most important foundation for succulents….wishing you all the best 😁

ha ha master soil sound great 😂 thanks again for watching....keep supporting 😊

Ha ha yes this passion is very addictive and lot of work but it’s all worth at the end of the day when you see them all healthy and blushing Thank you so much for watching....god bless you Jonah ...stay safe 😊

Wow sounds fantastic…yes lava smaller size will work wonders…lucky you hahah here lava rock is so expensive so I don’t use it ….wishing you all the best sure it will work very well😊🪴

@@LushGardener it's expensive there really? Super cheap here in USA

@@jodyann77 ah lucky you …yea it’s expensive in small quantity here and it’s available with only few sellers …I know one of my subscriber friend said they have it naturally available on the beach 😄 I would have never been worried about the soil mix if I lived there 😁

thank you so much for watching….yes in my city it’s only red soil it’s very good but can be risky as it has high content of clay so need to filter the fine dust carefully ☺️

Thank you so much for your reply, I was just about to go out to buy some, but I trust you.

thank you so much for watching 😊

thank so much for watching 😊 yes definitely you must try ...all the best see you around and keep visiting 😊

thank you :)

thank you so much for watching ☺️

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much for watching 😊🪴

thank you so much for watching 😊

Thank you so much for watching 🙂

oh that sounds great probably it’s matching the weather…how long it’s been keeping succulent 😊

thank you so much for watching really appreciate your support 😊

So nice of you thank you for watching 😊🪴

thank you so much for watching 😊

My pleasure

cocopeat is terrible 😞…for short term succulents will be ok in cocopeat but not in long run ..that’s why in nurseries you find them in cocopeat they will be ok … yes try this mix you can amend it a bit according to you environment

thank you so much for watching 😊🪴

thank you so much 😊 yes I try my best to collect high quality soil from my local nursery...I always keep a eye on them when they fill the sack so that they don’t add rocks 😂😂 to weigh it more

thank you so much…yes I have been planning on it since long will do it once everything is set 😊🪴

Succulents will do well in that mix for short term …but in long run the issue happens

thank you so much for watching ☺️

Yes it will 😊….

He is so very smart 🧠 & always has great information for us all

oh wow m from Bangalore too ..growing succulent is very easy in our city :)

Wishing you all luck 😊

@@LushGardener can I repot them in coming days or should I wait?

@@kaonashi93 just wait coz u recently potted them......but the open leaves indicate they have taken in too much water so don’t water until the leaves close inwards

@@LushGardener won't they die? Weather is really dry and hot.

@@LushGardener please check your IG message and guide me.

Yes my red soil is also full of clay properties so this second filtering is best option most of the fine dust that’s gets compact is filtered

Thanks sir

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yes yes if the temperatures are not very high go ahead and repot….soil has to be well draining yes succulents will do well for sometime but in long run if the soil isn’t well draining it creates problems

Hey no worries at all please feel free to ask questions 😊… The issue with river sand it’s very fine … it usually gets compact with garden soil mostly but u can try just to experiment with a small batch and see … yes I I Know about crushed marble granules you talking about I have seen that

Yes if you feel it’s less add some more but sieve and use and also check after the soil dries how is the texture… it’s shouldn’t get compact

Hi Kelly thanks for watching 😊.. yes it’s bit confusing when it’s come to soil ….so let’s say you can refer my soil ( which I refer as garden soil ) as soil you would find in your yard …I don’t buy soil … I gather it from outdoors when there’s some work going on they pile up all the soil from beneath the ground ..that’s what I collect…. I know what you referring to the potting mix or the soil in the gardening store …no this is just soil from earth nothing mixed …. the soil or potting mix that we receive at garden centre is more likely a pre mixed soil with other stuff like cocopeat,fertiliser etc …maybe it’s good for other plants but most likely not ok for succulents.. yes the fine soil that falls of the filtering can be used for foliage plants ,flowering plants ,veggies ,herbs,seedlings etc as this is gonna be further mixed with cocopeat hence it getting compact is rare …

most probably yes unfortunately I don’t grow cacti so not sure …but yea as far I know they prefer very sandy gritty soil too

@@LushGardener thnx :)

thank you so much for watching sir …..it’s been couple of years I stopped adding fertiliser or any nutrients….during the growing season once in a while I add pond water or aquarium water that too once in 2 months only growing season ….so far I haven’t had any issue related with nutrient’s for example I didn’t see any succulent being unhealthy due to lack of nutrients ..succulents prefer very lean nutrient soil just like cactus hence I tried to create a soil mix that resembles a lot like arid mountain soil ……. succulents in nature grow between rocks or cracks of rocks with very minimal soil 😊 so far things have been good 😊

Yes it’s fine as long as there is no salt , it’s doesn’t get compact it’s absolutely good to go… yes sieve it and get rid of fine dust or sediments 😊

Yes it’s good as long as it’s not fine and u can see the granules it’s goood

it depends if its soil thats turned compact and looks like a rock those will melt and break down ....some of these chucks have become hard over time and they don't further break down ...if you want you can skip this and use leca or broken clay pots those days i didn't have an idea of leca ...but these too worked well for me

this is from my local aquarium shop unfortunately they don’t have any brand as such ..worse of all it’s never the same it all depends on the stock but I ensure that it’s fine …lucky it always slightly larger granules

They sell it at Walmart Jennifer in the Fish Department. They have all different colors of sand that so pretty when you mix it in with the potting soil! I think it's like 4 or 5 💵 for a pretty good size bag! They do sell aquarium sand at the dollar store & Dollar General, but it's a lot smaller bad. Otherwise you can go to pet stores and find it there, but it will be more expensive if course. Hope that helps have a great weekend

@@jodyann77 yes your right the size of the sand granules matter …fine sand can turn compact easily 😒

that’s is too much temperature I would advice don’t do any repotting now wait until temperatures get better. watering the thumb rule remains same when ever the soil dries completely if it’s dries completely in 3-4 days water if it take 10 days to dry completely then water if you have doubt wait an extra day and then water ....remember under watering is much better than overwatering ...watering completely depends on when you soil dries 😊

@@LushGardener thanks a lot for your guidance ❤

@@sougata1231 you’re welcome 😊

@@sougata1231 you’re welcome 😊

yes that's absolutely fine :)

no no coconut coir will retain moisture just like cocopeat and can house pest

oh wow all the best ......yes definitely will share the water box soon in my video it’s pretty simple 😊 thanks again for watching 😊

@@LushGardener I have killed most of the succulents I received... Dnt know but I guess the hot n humid weather was the main culprit... Cz it was damn hot here in odisha when I repotted those bareroot succulents.

Some of them came from banglore n some from Uttarakhand... Both places r bit cooler than here.

hey thank you so much for watching 😊🪴 unfortunately while shifting the house I misplaced this can …it was one of my favourite watering can 😕 nevertheless made another one ..it’s simple in just few steps you can make one check this video out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMindqh3ldW2ZKs.html

@@LushGardener thank you watching

mam you can check this link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNNzeLBq3b7WlZs.html you will have to protect in summer somehow mam ..with 40 c in delhi very challenging to grow outdoor ...if you get bright indirect light indoor or morning direct sun then keep indoor

yes yes absolutely fine

hi will check and let you know ☺️.. the pot filtering can be skipped if you purchase soil online …I pick up soil from the ground hence lot of larger rocks

@@LushGardener Of course. I purchased the soil for succulents from the local hardware store but I assume during shipping and handling, there was a lot of fine dirt/dust. After transplanting, the succulents were great for a while but as they got bigger and needed more accessible water, I saw the soil getting compacted and the plants getting under watered followed by root rot occurring at the bottom of the pot. When I filtered out the fine dust, used the sand, pebbles, and perlite, the little succulents responded beautifully. I’d like to do the big plants now, but would rather not torture them in the learning process or lose them all together. I’m also curious what that fine dust is good for as I’d hate to waste it but know better than to just throw it into the next empty pot I find. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply previously!

it’s totally depends when you see the aquarium sand and if you feel it’s very dusty you can rinse it once’s ….I usually just add directly hasn’t been an issue ☺️

thank you so much for the sub :) ..no i dont wash perlite for pumice ..it will be quite messy

​@@LushGardenerwow quick response!!! I appreciate it.. hmm one last thing, on the mix.i have substrate soil mix for cactus and suculents.. ( composed of pine barks, silica sand, mixture of quality peat, volcanic clay) and il.plan to mixed it with perlite.. so my question is it okay with that? Without using aquarium sand? Still i need to look for that sand if i have to.. thanks you

you can try the soil test method i have the link in the description ...we need to ensure the soil dries faster ...because m not sure about how long will peat take to dry ..at the end of the day you need to have a mix that tends to be compelty bone dry on the 3 or max 4 th day ..yes as there is sand in the pre mix dontadd more sand then

And also im in a country with 4 seasons..😑.. now its autumn..cold season coming soon.. so is the soil i have is okay? Or i look for aquarium or builder sand?... hmm i also used plastic pots.. is ceramic better?

@@LushGardener ah ok.. i better test this today.. thank you so much bro...🙏 if this will be good for my suculents.. i will follow you only for suculent channels.. been a lot seeing suculent channels but not responding too

yes yes absolutely…I haven’t use cinder but heard people growing in cinder too ☺️

cinder is good for dry climate like north part of India Delhi and all …. only cinder is enough nothing required…. costal area avoid Asit retains moisture

you can use sand but mix some garden soil ....u can repot if the temperature are within 33-34 degrees.....only repot echeveria don’t repot others as only echeveria is in growing period now don’t repot dormant succulents

repot after two days and water when the soil is completely bone dry meaning from upper to bottom layer the soil must be pat dry

@@LushGardener thanks a lot, I will do this, it’s very hot here in Rajasthan and my succulents are drying out totally within 5 days, I’m having to water them.. is that ok...

@@ambikasolanki497 yes if your soil is drying completely do water them ... if any doubt skip one day and then water don’t let the soil remain dry for too long as your climate is too hot .... long period of dryness can lead to dry rot so keep an eye all the best 😊

@@LushGardener thank you 😊

where are u from mam ? Andhra by any chance sorry if you have mentioned earlier ☺️🪴 are you on Facebook or Instagram

Yes ..I am from Andhra sir

no no avoid it completely..cocopeat,peat moss is good for foliage plants..for some people it does work who are from very very dry environment plus they use very little and a lot more gritty material..to be on safer side dont use it …if the soil mix bit draining that’s a big red flag …this will not dry fast as well very dangerous for succulents…never use vermiculite…it’s is another material that hold moisture …vermiculite is best for seedlings nit succulents ..

yes but for people from dry environment…not for ppl from costal area or high humidity regions..as cinder retains slight moisture ..in high humidity regions it can cause issue ….this is what I have heard from others ..I haven’t personally used cinder but for people from Delhi using only cinder has worked wonders 😊🪴

yes my environment is extremely dry but only the summers ..its like 19-20 percent humidity at day time but at night its 70-80 percent..its not very hot like other cities ..max temp in summer is 35 c....during summers i water every 3 rd or 4 th day .. during monsoon once in 3 -4 weeks .. and in winter once 2-3 weeks :)

and mix like this will work very well for your environment ..the more gritty the better for your succulents ..i have been to Singapore the climate was humid and very hot ..is it hot in Malaysia too ?

@@LushGardener yes my place is as hot and humid as Singapore especially right now with El Niño we can go up to 35 Celsius but we’re very humid too. Low is 70% in the day and at night could up to 97%. We have heavy rains especially in the monsoon season so I’m thinking of using your soil mix so that it retains as little water as possible and able to withstand near daily rain in the monsoon season

what container are you using what material and what the depth …coarse sand will look slightly wet but it doesn’t hold a lot of moisture …it’s enough for the succulent to have a quick drink …what are you using other material in the potting mix besides sand

@@LushGardenerPlastic pot. Garden soil, vermicompost little bit , more of coarse sand

ok …yes plastic pot and that little vermicompost does retain slight moisture…how many days does it take for the soil to be completely dry ….but only normal garden soil will be heavy for succulent…the issue with only normal soil it might look dry but it hold more moisture beneath …

@@LushGardener 2 to 3 days

oh ok that’s good 😊

cinder is good as it’s very porous and lose ....however I have never used cinder it .....very difficult to get the pure cinder and it’s slightly expensive .... there are a lot of sellers who sell cinder online these days but I doubt how authentic it is ...because you actually can’t see it in person it’s all based on pictures cinder basically are small pieces of partly burnt coal or wood and other fragments of rocks it’s depends at times you might find cinder in black colour sometimes reddish ....it’s a byproduct of coal mines ideally it’s said that cinder acts as pest repellent but recently someone using cinder shared a pic of his succulent completely infested with mealy bugs. That’s why I said I doubt the authenticity of what’s being sold online 😊

@@LushGardener thankyou for the information🙂

clay balls is ok ...but not coir bark it will retain moisture :(

Thanks

HI ....Fertilizer is not very important...i personally don't use any ...but in case you want to use ...it has to be very very less and only during the growing season like currently echeveria is in growing season ( summer ) so you can add little seaweed solution.. but add only 2-3 drops of seaweed in one liter water ...but if the temp is too high and its very hot don't add it ..it will damage them

@@LushGardener Thanks a lot for your valuable guidence 🙏🏻🙏🏻

in any local aquarium shop just ensure it’s slightly bigger granular something like sugar size granules Morang sand is the brown river sand I believe which they used for construction…the issue with river sand is it’s very fine …so you want to add pumice or perlite along with it and 10 percent filtered garden soil ….as the sand is very fine there is a chance it might get compact when mixed with too much garden soil

@@LushGardener Thank you so much.

you’re welcome 😊🪴

Mam compost will be highly nutrient and it will weaken the succulent….apart from that if the succulent is dormant adding compost can be risky….as dormant succulents don’t need fertiliser or nutrients….😢 During summers majority of succulents will go dormant … Apart this compost can also increase the activity of mealy bugs in succulents and mould or fungal growth as succulents don’t take up so much nutrients from soil….compost will also retain moisture 👍🏼

I see…thanks a lot for replying…your videos are very useful for a succulent newbie like me :)

@@runitusita5195 awee thank you so much 😊

yes yes absolutely ☺️

@@LushGardener Thank you for this prompt response😊. I have ordered some succulents and truly thank God that I came across your videos before trying my hands on them. Your videos are very informative, full of genuine advices and best for a beginner like me. Keep it up 😊👍. Thanks again 😊

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@@LushGardener 🙏👍

@@LushGardener hopefully these tips work for my location (Pune).

plz don’t use cow dung …what else have you use in your soil ….excess fertiliser will stretch succulents…which city are you from ?

@@LushGardener thanks for replying to my query. Am from Chennai.I use river soil, garden red soil ( not like u filtering as it is , perlite, cow dung powder,

I also learnt that I can use leaf mold and cinder few people ask me to add cocopete as well. As u say pumice is bit costly and am not finding though. Activated charcoal. Am finding very difficult to grow succulents. Lot are dying due to heat. I learnt a lot after I lost them.started to look at your video after one of my seller from Kalipong suggested me . hope u will help me to save them. I used some npk and fungicide when I planted as per some other succulent advisor from you tube

Where are you from ? 😊

@@LushGardener i live in orange county and I recently got into the succulent movement. I got the miracle gro cactus soil and have been growing some succulents for about two months now but i do notice that they are taking more than a couple days for the soil to dry. I want to start again with this technique but not quite sure how to make your red soil

@@pattycakeman oh I was about to suggest miracle gro 😂that’s what a lot of people use …unfortunately you won’t find red soil …this is a regular soil in my region …..instead you can use any gardening soil ….for me gardening soil is red ….what I would suggest… add some more gritty material like construction sand or pumice and opt for earthen pots ….terracotta,concrete or unglazed clay pots these will absorb the excess moisture from the soil Lemme also check with others what they use 😊🪴

@@pattycakeman Haha, fellow OC grower! I just started a new blend this week I found from another zone 9 grower on YT. I'll let you know how it goes in a couple of weeks.

I would advice to avoid repotting unless it’s really urgent..... most of the succulent varieties are in their dormant period .... apart from Echeveria

Thank you...for guidance

yes I know it’s very tricky….and the difficult part is one must amend the soil according to the environment but yea once you have the right type of mix growing succulent will be very easy but get the mix right is the biggest test …. I think it’s complicated cause there isn’t like the right or correct mix and in nature succulents grow in a very mountainous soil which is hard to find hence all the hassle 🙁

@@LushGardener thanks for your reply. I feel so much better hearing you say it can be tricky because all the advice on the internet seems to say their mix is a sure success. I guess I just need to keep trying until I find the right one for my particular environment.

first keep the succulent away from other plants ...use some dry cinnamon powder a pinch of it and after 30 mins use a soft make up brush and clean it off ..what is your soil mix

@@LushGardener sand perlite compost little cocopeat neem powder

avoid compost

Y sir dont they need compost

because succulents do not need a very organic soil.. apart from that succulents tend to go dormant in different seasons as per your environment. For example, Echeverría will be going dormant in winters so it does not require any fertilisers. If your soil has compost , it is going to be sitting in the pot, the succulent will not be using any of those nutrients. When there is excess nutrients in the pot, it will damage the succulent apart from that it is going to increase the risk of fungus or mold and like in your case, mealy bugs, and compost can cause mealy bugs or pest issues in succulents. That is why I don’t use both … succulents need poor nutrient soil

you can try on amazon there is Casa De Amor Natural River Sand amzn.to/3ZOEWA6

No nothing 😊

@@LushGardener cool...thnk u sir 🙏

@@Vbishnoi229 they need very less nutrients in soil and if u don’t use also it’s ok 😊….you can see my fertiliser video it will help understand more 😊 Thank you so much for watching 😊

@@LushGardener I'm very new with succlents but doing really good so far. I love ur videos n information u give. Also thank u so much for always replying to my queries☺️

hi I have never purchased online so m not sure about the quality these I purchase from my local aquarium store :(

I’m from Bangalore,no Sir I don’t sell 😊🪴

no no plz dont worry what ever soil you get you can use... only red soil not necessary .. but ensure there is no cow dung or compost added its should be just plain soil that's enough..in south we find this soil everywhere whether we take it from ground or we buy from nursery its the same red soil :) so i used it :) ...as i pick soil from in and around my area i don't buy it

@@LushGardener ok and one more thing ...what is your opinion about cinder now a days people promoting cinder I watch many videos people said if you want to save your succulent you should use cinder or buy succulent potting mix although I see your plants looks healthy but I just curious to know what experts advice for cinder.🙂🙂..... thank you for advice 😊😊

thank you 😊

this was picked up from an construction site unfortunately this isn't available ...but if you go to any local aquarium shop you can ask for aquarium sand you just need to check how granular ( the sand granules need to be size of sugar granules ) it is if its fine dont use ..if you don't find check this link on amazon you can purchase it from there amzn.to/3rpsIk4

Thank you so much for sharing

Normal soil can be added with sand If sand is not available use either perlite or pumice something gritty only normal soil will get compact and will be heavy for the succulent roots You can use perlite or pumice or vermiculite or all three mixed with normal soil

@@LushGardener thank you for your suggestions.

that’s the weird part out in nature …it doesn’t get that compact like how it’s gets compact in the pot …nature has its own ways lol…..maybe be over the years with rain …organic matter etc the red soil loses the clay content or probably it washes away ….but yes if it’s freshly dug out and put on the road and if it rains ….and you have to walk on it your slippers or shoes will get stuck like glue hahahah…when you try to pull your leg out mostly you will destroy your-footwear 😅

@@LushGardener are you saying there isn't clay in your potting soil?

@@show_me_your_kitties there is but very very less percentage and it won’t make the soil compact 😊🪴

yes if your not from a coastal area or a high humid environment you can use cinder but then don't mix soil .. cinder and soil don't go well together ...it will cinder based soiless media

@@LushGardener soo wht shall i use instead of soil with cinder? I live in Delhi (India) not coastal or humid area but temperature goes to 45-50°C during summer

yes cinder can be used for Delhi ….I don’t have any hands on experience ..but one of my friend has been using it ..I will ask him to comment here so you can get a fair idea as he is also from Delhi ….but during summer you will need to grow them indoor under a grow light as they won’t survive that high temp unfortunately 😒… I will ask him to share his growing media

@@LushGardener thank you sooo muchh and yeah I have been searching a grow light can you suggest me a cheap one please that would be a real helpfull of you. As I am having trouble with pin pointing a good growlight for my succulent and bonsai ❣️

​@@zippyhoodcinder can be used in two ways for succulents. 1) cinder mixed with leaf mould and fungicide 2) 100% cinder with slow release fertiliser (I haven't tried it personally yet, but I'll try). 3) A mix of cinder and pumice with leaf mold and some micronutrients. I have used #3 and 1. 1 is too draining, #3 looks like good consistency and retains some moisture as well. I have the contact for the guy in Delhi who can supply you all this, if you want.

yes sir 😊🪴…that’s why can’t use is more quantity and need to filter as it has high content of clay especially the fine dust 🪴

yes mam the homemade mix we make turns out expensive we have few plants compared to nursery and we don’t realise while making in small batches but if you make a bigger batch our mix is very expensive … apart from this most of these plants we see is usually keeps moving so cocopeat is less expensive for them and easy to transport plants as it light …. apart from this succulents would die immediately in cocopeat it takes couple of months before the signs of problems start and to be honest before the plants starts getting issue it’s probably reached to someone’s house by then and then after getting home maybe in few months the succulents starts to deteriorate

Thanks a lot sir, i understood so many things about succulents from ur videos.. u hv taken so much efforts to reply to each n every comment.. thankuuu..More healthy and happy succulents to u 😀

You will find aquarium sand online as well as in your local aquarium shop....I would suggest local shop will be much better ....fertiliser is not very important They will do just fine without it ( most of the succulent varieties are currently dormant so anyways we don’t need to add any fertiliser to them ) ....however my next video will be on fertiliser it will make things much clear .....charcoal is optional

Thanks a lot for the quick response.Iwill buy the sand from local shop as it will be cheaper 🙏

@@anuradhakadambi6326 yes that will be best ...buy medium granular or slightly bigger don’t go for very large pebbles all the best 😊

Thank you once again 🙏

Aquarian soil can be found in a large pet store in the fish department.