How to Make Succulent Potting Soil - Demonstration and Recipes for Different Succulents

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Making your own good succulent potting soil is easy if you have the right ingredients. James Lucas uses 2 types of bark and two types of sand in his general succulent potting mix.
In this video we look at DIY succulent potting mix and how to adjust it for different plants.
For example some succulents such as Lithops, Adromischus and even some Echeveria require more drainage he adds Scoria, Pumice, other gravel or Perlite.
In this video we demonstrate making the general succulent potting mix as well some specialist mixes for those 'extra fussy succulents'.
Contents
0:00 DIY Succulent Potting Mix
0:31 Standard Potting Mix
0:50 Specialist Potting Mix
1:15 Succulent Potting Mix Ingredients
2:11 Succulent Potting Mix Recipe
2:35 Fertiliser additives
3:45 Special Mix for Echeveria Agaveoides Ebony
9:10 Modified Succulent Mix for extra drainage
10:44 Modified Succulent Mix for Haworthia

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@jerrydc818 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched plenty of other channels regarding anything succulents but always find myself going back to this channel. Very knowledgeable judging by the beautiful and healthy looking plants in your videos. I live in Central Valley California and believe the climate is similar to yours. Thank you, I’ll keep watching and learning. 😎

@thuyluu3557 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you very much! I’ll watch again and again, try to keep in my mind the knowledge you are sharing 😍😍

@Nhoj31neirbo47 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information that will help your viewers keep their succulents healthy ..........and alive! I especially noted the necessity to add nitrogen to the coconut coir in order for there to be nitrogen available to the plant. James noted that he also adds a little nitrogen to his standard mix. When using organic matter that isn’t fully composted, like for example pine bark, in a potting mix , it’s good to add supplemental nitrogen because the bacteria that break down the bark use nitrogen in that process and there needs to be enough additional nitrogen for the plants .

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Yes addd a little, however never a lot, in most cases James uses just a pinch... never much more than that. Over fertilisation can damage succulents.

@judithlenzin7444 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s all about porosity. And that came across perfectly in what you were saying. I think right now newly collecting succulents (Howarthias, gasteria, echiveras, crassulas) after always having cared for tropical houseplants, it is challenging for me to change gears and get to know the differences in cultures. Living in an apartment in a Swiss city and having 50-60 plants it’s not that I don’t know my way around plant care, but succulents are another universe for me. Still, they are lovely and fascinating and I will continue to watch and learn from you. Thanks for your kind response! Judy

@littlebeebs1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ! So relaxing to hear you talk and repot the plants . Love your accent ! Thank you so much 😊

@gregp.80 3 жыл бұрын

Good info Johny, thank you. My wife and I are Cactus and Succulant collectors and we love your videos.

@mizzmartinni6014 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your succulent soil mix 👍🏽 👍🏽💚💚

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mizz, James is always happy to share his knowledge, have a happy and safe 2021

@lydvincecruz824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for all the information.Very helpful.Maybe now I could get bigger plants..I appreciate it very much.

@vln4443 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos 😍

@greenleaf70 3 жыл бұрын

Nice plant.💚

@karenkmk4035 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic succulent video..excellent! Thank you!

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen and have a relaxing festive season. Kate for johhny A

@silvanamartins417 3 жыл бұрын

Dica maravilhosa muito bom, e tudos suculentas lindas

@trentechoup8255 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video as usual. Thanks for sharing.

@littlebeebs1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your andromischus Mariannae Harley . Hope I spelled it right . The dudleya pachyphytum is lovely too . Love loads of farina 😊

@ShyDog827 3 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate all the tips you give us novices. I’ve improved my luck with my succulents and cactus due to you and a couple of others . I was just repotting my Echeveria Miranda that I’ve had outside in semi shade because the pot was too narrow . It somehow survived the soil mix that I used. ( It looked like standard potting mix) So I used your soil mix and added azomite, pumice, black lava rock , perlite and your dolomite/ osmocote fertilizer . ( I didn’t realize our humidity year round is pretty high here in Texas ) I hope this helps it flourish🙏

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Humidity is a problem with Lithops and other Mesembs, sometimes a fan is useful for airflow.

@moglisgarden8732 3 жыл бұрын

Useful information 👍❤. Thanks for sharing. New friend here. Stay connected.🙏

@littlebeebs1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used the coco fiber chips in my mix before too. It is wonderful. I’ve had fibers tangle in my roots from it before . Don’t know if that’s a problem or not . Probably not since your plants look so gorgeous 😊

@lotsofdifferentthingstosee7521 3 жыл бұрын

A great video, thank you :)

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, have a happy and safe 2021

@kathygilbreath6073 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video very much!! Thanks for sharing!! Happy New Year you two🎆🎆🎊🎊💚🌵🍀

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy and a very happy 2021 to you and yours. Katey A

@mtilford7978 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel: very succinct, have learned a lot! Adding nitrogen to coir - how? In what form is it? In UK we are trying to replace peat with coir, so how would this impact on other plants being grown in this medium? Thank you, I'm looking forward to future videos.

@learningmonk9837 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video. Major part 75% of it has Pune Bark pieces. Any alternate to that like coconut husk chips ?

@iscefernandez644 3 жыл бұрын

i killed my ebony because of a bad potting mix! :( this video made me miss it since it's hard to find in my country! i hope to mimic your soil mix! thanks for your video!

@marcela1082 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain in detail about the fertilizers you use and why? What an irregular branded succulent fertilizer work?

@FuckYouCommies 2 жыл бұрын

@johnny A which Osmocote does he use? The standard green label or the pink label?

@giovanaguimaraes6233 2 жыл бұрын

here in Brazil we usually use crushed charcoal in the preparation of the substrate, do you recommend this additive?

@matildasmom2876 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Perth! I’m just wondering what other product (probably from Bunnings) would be a good substitute for Japanese Akadama? Thank you.

@burcugunay750 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo sukulet thank you türk iş ben homey hoyllanda yeees😅👍

@judithlenzin7444 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see James working. But it is a bit daunting as not all these substrates are available to me. Also, the variety of needs from one species to another is almost anxiety-producing. Nevertheless I plod along making up my own mixes using what I can get my hands on and things kind of work out anyway...

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Judith, you make a good point and we will try to work on some substitute materials in another video. I guess that if you can work to similar porosity in your mix you will be heading in the right direction. Do have particular species that you are growing ?

@VikasSingh-qu1to 2 жыл бұрын

Hello , I have a question I think bark cause Fungs ? Can you please tell me how and which bark to use🤷🏻‍♂️

@jodygleed6137 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video. I had a quick question regarding the top dressing. Does it interfer with creeping succulents i.e. crassula socialis or crassula setulosa, or is it even better for them because it helps prevent rot? Thank you!

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jody, I will need to check with James Lucas on that one. Might be a few weeks at this time of year.

@breannamcbride6773 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, does fir bark work the same as pine bark? I haven't been able to find any pine bark in my local area but have found some fir bark.

@johnnyAGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that should be OK

@nannetteaustin2308 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use a mix of small river rocks and crushed gravel? I'm creating a larger bed in my yard and cannot find a source for bulk scoria, pumice, etc. I'm in a sub tropical climate and need 80-90% inorganic mix. I've had amazing success with pumice in my pots and a place in the yard but now I need a much larger area with super gritty mix, mounded so I get gravity helping with the excess moisture.

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Without seeing the area and the actual mix, Yes I think that should work.

@skyaperez7962 3 жыл бұрын

I love how your succulent plants. I got a few of them now. I love the blue pot you are showing us. What is the pot brand and how can I get it?

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

These are mostly handmade and available from Succulents Australia in Melbourne.

@skyaperez7962 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyAGardening Great. Thank you for getting back the updates so fast. 👍😊

@geoffreyreed9235 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny, I come from far north QLD and struggling to get good ingredients for a loose mix. I am going to try - composted pine bark fines + natural keelbottom gravel + propagation sand + 5mm quincan. Any other suggestions??

@johnnyAGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thee keelbottom would be 2 - 4 mm with no fines? The quincan 5mm with no fines ? So the fines come from the pinebark. Sounds like it should work, although we have not used those, its a matter of how much of the pine bark you use, just don't overdo that part.. You can adjust the fines for individual species. VERY interested to see how it goes. Perlite can be useful for some mixes, depends on what you are growing. Also depends on you watering, if you water a lot, less fines...

@tatakphilippines528 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir. Can we use washed beach sand? Thank you.

@johnnyAGardening 2 жыл бұрын

You could in small quantities if its washed enough to remove all of the salts. We do not recommend it and suggest river sand or other, ALSO, most beach sand is very fine so not really suitable

@danettedarbonne1804 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Can you please tell me what soft nitrogen is? I found Urea with 46% nitrogen. Is that a source of soft nitrogen? Your channel is wonderful, I love it`.

@NadineB2010 5 ай бұрын

I am from Montreal, and i love your videos! I am trying to learn from you how to make my own soil. Can I replace the academa with pumice? I found out that the coco coir block that I bought was for reptiles and is very compact. Is it ok? Thank you for your good advice! 👍

@johnnyAGardening 5 ай бұрын

The pumice will be a good replacement. The Coir ? It depends on how fine it is so not the really fine type. Also make sure it is washed, most is, but some is very salty....

@NadineB2010 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your prompt response! I will wash the coco coir to be on the safe side. 👍

@sumitbali9194 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I have to repot my succulents.

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, and have great 2021

@stanleyrachwal295 3 жыл бұрын

What is soft nitrogen and where can I get it?

@danettedarbonne1804 2 жыл бұрын

What were the micronutrients used? I go gypsum were there 2 others? NDK??

@johnnyAGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Micronutrients are [boron (B), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chlorine (Cl)]. If you look for Micronutrients for plants you will find brand names. You can also use some Rock minerals. With both of these its just a very small pinch....

@vitor.faccio 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful video, thank you so much! I have a question though, about coconut fiber and nitrogen. Do you have an approximate measurement of nitrogen to a given amount of water or fiber? Thank you, my cymbiformis are gonna enjoy that!

@batanghardinero1539 2 жыл бұрын

im curious how would this potting mix work here in the philippines, i'll expirement with this♥️

@johnnyAGardening 2 жыл бұрын

The potting mix should be fine, maybe add a little extra gravel for drainage, the humidity could be an issue with some species, so good air circulation.

@learningmonk9837 2 жыл бұрын

At 4m.... Instead of Scoria will Leca Balls pieces work ?

@johnnyAGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Have not used them ourselves, however after reading up on them they sound like they would work.

@learningmonk9837 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyAGardening thanks 🙏

@lelessucculentsusa8978 3 жыл бұрын

Nice potting mix soil for succulents

@chatryna 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen pots like what you are suggesting here. In the States, a succulent pot is always small with an equally small hole...and always with a modern vibe. Yours are gorgeous...is that something common where you live?

@johnnyAGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Different succulents need different pots, all need good drainage. Many succulent pots are sold that 'Look Good' but are not great for growing these plants in. The best pots for succulents come from Japan and Korea, and for many its a large drainage hole. Also different types need larger pots, some have deeper root systems than others. We will be doing video on pots for succulents early in 2021, so stay tuned.

@chatryna 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyAGardening I can't wait to catch your next video. Thank you for your reply!