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

[@jerrydc818]

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]

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

[@littlebeebs1]

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

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

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]

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]

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

[@mtilford7978]

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.

[@littlebeebs1]

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 😊

[@gregp.80]

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

[@marcela1082]

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

[@ShyDog827]

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]

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

[@mizzmartinni6014]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

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

[@moglisgarden8732]

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

[@learningmonk9837]

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

[@iscefernandez644]

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!

[@littlebeebs1]

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

[@lydvincecruz824]

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

[@danettedarbonne1804]

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`.

[@silvanamartins417]

Dica maravilhosa muito bom, e tudos suculentas lindas

[@nannetteaustin2308]

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]

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

[@karenkmk4035]

Another fantastic succulent video..excellent! Thank you!

[@johnnyAGardening]

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

[@jodygleed6137]

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]

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

[@vln4443]

Love your videos 😍

[@trentechoup8255]

Very interesting video as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@giovanaguimaraes6233]

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

[@matildasmom2876]

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

[@NadineB2010]

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]

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]

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

[@judithlenzin7444]

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]

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]

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

[@lotsofdifferentthingstosee7521]

A great video, thank you :)

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for that, have a happy and safe 2021

[@kathygilbreath6073]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

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

[@vitor.faccio]

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!

[@lelessucculentsusa8978]

Nice potting mix soil for succulents

[@skyaperez7962]

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]

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

[@skyaperez7962]

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

[@geoffreyreed9235]

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]

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...

[@stanleyrachwal295]

What is soft nitrogen and where can I get it?

[@batanghardinero1539]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

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.

[@greenleaf70]

Nice plant.💚

[@breannamcbride6773]

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]

Yes that should be OK

[@sumitbali9194]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for the comment, and have great 2021

[@tatakphilippines528]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

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]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

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....

[@chatryna]

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]

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]

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

[@burcugunay750]

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

[@learningmonk9837]

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

[@johnnyAGardening]

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

[@learningmonk9837]

@@johnnyAGardening thanks 🙏

[@neerajgupta5024]

I am from India What is the substitute for pine bark Can we use cocopeet

[@Azmeaiel]

I think you can but a big problem is the salt content. Some can contain a high level of salt so need to be very careful of its quality.

[@bradyknight7191]

Do use have a website we're I can order

[@johnnyAGardening]

For the succulents its www.succulents-australia-sales.com/

[@marcela1082]

Do you have a garden for succulents on the ground instead of pots? Why would most people have their succulents in pots?

[@davidwilliams6498]

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[@reedrobb]

You’ve got a pretty nasty looking wart on your right palm. You could have that removed easily.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed learning about potting soil for succulents.