MASTER SUCCULENT SOIL MIX

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

This is a short version of my "MASTER" succulent soil mix. The long version was uploaded on my other channel "Liz Kreate" but link below the video. Thanks!

[@vegatorry8865]

I cant find granite. Can you please tell me what should i use instead?

[@naomiisaka6364]

I don't have granite can I used sand gravel

[@camilletan]

I also live in Australia, is granite available in bunnings? Any alternative to it?

[@jodyann77]

Please help us with this Liz!!

[@Branluvsgio]

Liz what potting mix do u use ?

[@dyrcosis]

I've been collecting and potting succulents for well over two decades and never once did I think to use a small pot to cover the plant while adding top dressing! Thanks for the idea!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@vickiporter315]

I didn't think of it either!

[@ashleybuffa7971]

Me either!!! And I instantly did a 🤦🏻‍♀️ That’s so smart!!!

[@alisharose4660]

Does gritty work better or should I mix gritty soil with regular cactus soil together with my succulents??

[@dewality8768]

That’s the same mix I use only I don’t use granite I use horticulture grit which basically does the same job. I also use worm castings to fertilise. You have the most beautiful specimens you truly are a pro!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thank you very much.

[@1820Rena]

I’m trying it with worm castings also

[@janetac1738]

I do 2 part succulent soil mix 2 part perlite and about 15% small granite Pebbles that I had in my patio. I was lucky enough to have enough of ingredients to make a huge batch And pot everything once in for all because the mixture I had at first wasn't draining sufficiently. once a month I give them a little bit of liquid cactus & succulent food. they have all been doing so well since I changed that soil mix. they are all finally getting good root systems instead of just shallow balls.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

A good soil mix is really the key. Glad to know your babies doing great. Happy baby, happy Mommy.

[@chasefilm1]

Hi Liz, watching your videos make my mouth water 🤤 I moved from the UK to Spain 18months ago and have discovered succulents, I just can't get enough of them. I have had huge success with cuttings and petals. You have inspired me to get some more exotic colourful plants. Thank you for your videos😊

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The pleasures all mine. Thanks for watching and commenting. Spain I believe has got one of the best succulent hybridizer. You are very lucky to have easy access to these beauties.

[@BasicBroccoli]

Thank you for sharing your experience to us newbies 🌾🐢🌴🌺

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

My pleasure.

[@fleepbloop3419]

Thank you for this video! Can't wait to try this out. Would love to hear about the other soil mixes!

[@mistydoca2283]

Girl your garden seems out of a fairy tale!! It's amazing😵

[@StepByStepGardening]

Beautiful collection 👌👌

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mygardenofcactiandsucculent]

Waooo Very nice,video , beautiful succulents

[@Debrajoy]

I absolutely adore succulents and have several. I just found your channel and I love it and I shared it on my own channel! Thank you for such good information!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@phillymanpete]

Wow!! The "Master Mix" by the succulent MASTER! Thanks for sharing with this newbie to the succulent growing world.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching. Hope you'll find my tips useful.

[@alisharose4660]

I love your plants ☘️❤

[@mgagis9793]

your garden is incredible

[@margaritapedraza1259]

Thank you for all your help with this beautiful plants Im learning a lot from you whacking you videos

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You are so welcome.

[@jaynorwood4652]

I will try this master soil mix for repotting small succulents. Wish me luck!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Good luck, Jaynor. May all your plants grow and grow beautiful. Have a great day!🥰

[@marialuisaleonardo754]

Hello Ms Lizk. Thank you sa mga info. Stay safe. God bless.

[@lelessucculentsusa8978]

Really good soil mix for succulents

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Yes Lele. If you're lazy in watering like me...really good soil for that.

[@latha-b9x]

I too commend for using top cover and adding pebbles or l8ke around plant

[@amadopuyat4084]

Love all your succulents there all gorgeous and the color im so jealous wish my babies grown and color that way.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thank you so much. These are older plants. Maybe your succulents will look this way too in a year or two.

[@pjdo1980]

Thank you for Sharing Liz ❤

[@mimakate]

I literally just got the last two ingredients for your Succulant soil mix. I’m dying to have a day off so I can replace all my soil with your mix!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I'm making some Master soil mix myself at the moment so I can do a video of the other soil mixes.

[@mimakate]

Growing Succulents with LizK that would be fantastic Liz! I’m very keen to learn to ratios of each one. I wholeheartedly believe your mixes are the best!

[@kathrynriley9556]

Jem Jem, Do you live in AU? I was wondering where you purchased the Seamungus pellets? Or did you find an organic fertilizer? I live in the USA and haven't been able to find something comparable.

[@sayikaaykurt2574]

Bilgilerinizi bizomle paylaştığınız için çok teşekkür ederim ❤

[@bensotmohamed9985]

Thank you for your reply I use crockery we learn from you Thank you

[@latha-b9x]

Very good instruction.

[@happinessinleaf]

Thanks for the info 👍.happiness in leaf vlog

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

My pleasure 😊

[@jeezeralecia2040]

Salamat madam lizk yon pla ang secret mo kulang ang sa akin. Kaya pla magaganda ang kulay at matataba. 🥰🥰🥰 E save ko po itong video mo madam Lizk.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Good luck. Sana gumanda din mga baby mo.

[@jeezeralecia2040]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK oo nga po madam hindi man maging kasing dami ng sa imoha atleast mag kakulay din kasi puro lng po sila green 😟 hahanapin ko yong mga ingredients ng soil mix mo madam para mag ka kulay mga babies ko din 🤗😍😍😍

[@MrsBradleyMia]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Liz😊😍❤️. You are the best ❤️❤️❤️.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You are so welcome!

[@homesweethome8349]

Great information and nice collection of succulent..love from India ❤❤

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@indrajram5786]

So nice.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks for watching.

[@lydvincecruz824]

Maraming salamat po...Your the best.!!!

[@alisharose4660]

My gritty bonsai soil mix isn't really taking to my plants it's just a bunch of pebbles that fall everywhere so I mixed some cactus soil with it and I'm hoping it'll keep my plants alive because now some of the leaves are starting to fall off. The regular cactus soil work great for my jade gollum plant.. so I'm hoping by mixing the regular cactus soil with the bonsai soil I'll have success. I'm in NC so it's almost fall but it doesn't really get cold here until January

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The regular cactus soil should also work on a lot of succulents if planted in a ceramic pot. I would just add some fertilizer to keep them fed. I find that having a grow light indoors also helps with succulent coloring. Please do let me know how the Cactus & Bonsai soil go. Thanks for watching.

[@samanzibar]

Really really enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@bensotmohamed9985]

Thank you for this. I have a question, what is the suitable soil for the Mediterranean weather?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The answer to your question(questions) is not in one video but are nearly in all of my videos. Mediterranean weather is almost the same as ours here in Canberra Australia. The suitable soil mix varies between plant(dormancy period varies between species), season, temperature, location(exact spot where the plants are kept), planter used(terracotta or ceramic pot) and humidity. I have a different soil mix for different scenarios. List of the different soil mix I use is below this video.

[@moniqueminted]

Thanks for this video

[@donabellahardeneravlogs790]

Very effective mixture Ma'am Lizk 🙏

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

😊

[@donabellahardeneravlogs790]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 😊

[@emilyveronicam]

Hi Liz...I just started with one plant and experimented making babies. Thanks to you I had some success! Love your channel and your personality.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Wonderful! Half the fun is watching them grow. Thanks for watching and Happy Growing.

[@ThanhNguyen-el3is]

I’m used decommissioned granit for topping.when I’m water them .I’m saw them stick and hard.that ok for succulent. I’m lived in Sydney and buys the Decomposed granit from lancap supply. We need to wash them before we use or just used directly. I’m wanting your feback. Thanks you so much. I

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Some granite are like cement when wet. Too much powder in it. Those type should be sieved first to get rid of the fine powder. Then only use what remained in the fine grit sieve. No need to wash. I have a video on the type of decomposed granite. Link below this video. Thank you.

[@ThanhNguyen-el3is]

Thanks you so much!

[@nazuramarco9896]

Dear Liz..really curious why pick granite fr.your recipe?.. pls share..thanks.

[@inco-gneito7543]

I did 4 tests with all golden barrel cacti and all the same size starting about year ago. The one with ONLY Bonsai Jack has grown the most. The one with Bonsai Jack, Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, and 100% perlite did the next best. 33/33/33 ratio. Next was Bonsai Jack and 100% perlite. Mix 70/30. The worst one was the one that was Espoma Organic Cactus Mix mixed at a ratio of 50/50 with perlite. One thing of note was the Second one, the Bonsai Jack, Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, and 100% perlite, 33/33/33 mix, it made the golden barrel cactus "pop" out above the media. It doesn't look like it has a good foundation, but it does and is growing well. Wiggling the small Barrel Cacti itself, the Second one has the least wiggling, followed by the first, then the third, and finally the fourth. All golden barrels were bought at the same time from the same place and at the same size. They have all been watered the same every time, in the same type of pot, and in the same growing conditions. I bought these four golden barrels last year for this reason or testing different media I will use. In my opinion Bonsai Jack is the best, followed by the the one with Bonsai Jack, and 100% perlite. The problem with Esopma Cacti mix is that it completely dries between watering. Therefore, it makes it almost impossible to get water to the roots and then let them aerate. Esopma is the equivalent of letting peat moss dry. It's so hard to get watered thoroughly without aggravating the media.The cacti are in a constant state of drought I would think, watering once a month.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks for the info. Good stuff!👍

[@inco-gneito7543]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK I updated my post. Mostly the last part. It's my opinion for what I think is the best cacti media.

[@inco-gneito7543]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK If I could send you pics of the four Golden Barrel Cacti I tested this in I would. I bought seven gallons of the Bonsai Jack Grit mix to replant all my cacti in last night.

[@lolitbalandra4826]

I’ll try too Kabayan Lizk , sana umobra dito sa Pinas. Like your vlog very interesting 🥰🌵🌵😍

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Para diyan sa Pinas, try mo yung Tropical Master Succulent Soil Mix. Para yun sa mga humid na areas na wet and dry season.

[@ofeliacanoy9921]

Tnx,important matters keep safe, God Bless Always, 😆😆😆cute succulents😘

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Yes, thank you.

[@mariekiraly100]

Question! I may have already asked this in another video, but have you ever used Hydrogen Peroxide mixed with water to water your succulents every now and then? It's supposedly very good for roots, for all plants. Also, Sifting the soil is GENIUS! I HATE all the twigs and chunks in the soil! We have a ton of granite road base - so I will sift, like you have. I was trying to "pick" the small pieces. dumb! thank you again! I enjoy your videos!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

There's a saying that goes "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." I will only try something new if I have a problem with my plants. So far they're all doing exceptionally well. You can maybe try using Hydrogen Peroxide yourself and please let me know how it goes. Happy New Year and may 2021 be a great year for you.

[@mariekiraly100]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thank you! you too!

[@minhho8545]

Love ur chanel

[@gallettiguitartones]

Wow 😍 you have sucj a beautiful collection!!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kathrynriley9556]

Hello! Looking for the organic fertilizer that has seaweed,fish,manure and humic acid. Can you suggest a specific brand? Happy planting from Austin,TX USA

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I use SEAMUNGUS by Neutrog. Don't know if you have it over there or maybe you can order online.

[@kathrynriley9556]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Hi Liz, thanks for the feedback. I'm not new to succulents, but I'm trying to get better with the soil. I did look into buying Seamungus but the shipping is over 100.00 to the USA. Certainly I'm not the only one here trying to follow this wonderful mix. Can you or anyone else out there advise on something comparable. I'd love my succulents to look like yours! The organic fertilizer is the only thing I'm missing.

[@ccc919]

KATHRYN RILEY Any luck finding the fertilizer?

[@kathrynriley9556]

@@ccc919 No, I haven't. Any suggestions?

[@ccc919]

KATHRYN RILEY no, I'm looking too.

[@naemeria7278]

I really have to thank you for these videos.Amazing plants,amazing straightforward directions! A question though:I can't find decomposed granite.Is there an alternative material I could use?Thank you in advance!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Pumice, volcanic rocks, red scoria, stone fired clay pebbles are good alternatives. I'll also be doing a video sometime this month on an alternative succulent soil mix for places that receives a lot of rain or for those people who loves watering their succulents...LOL

[@naemeria7278]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you so much for your prompt answer!!Have an excellent week ❤️❤️

[@chenalbee9403]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK if i want to use the pumice then which size I should buy?! 1-7mm or 4-20mm

[@RoseBudSavona]

wow beautiful...

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thank you Dear.

[@lalitarai1109]

with love from Nepal,

[@pollyrascal]

I enjoyed so much! Where do you buy that fertilizer and crushed granite? thank you

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I get the fertilizer from my local hardware store and granite from a friends property but is available online as MAIFAN STONE.

[@ccc919]

Have you ever mixed it with just coconut coir and the granite? Would that make it less likely to get pests?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Yes I have for my propagating mix. Gnats hate it.

[@sarojvatika1330]

Your this Video is very fruitful for me, thank you very much.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You are most welcome.

[@marienz9555]

I have all my ingredients to make my master mix, however we don’t have access to decomposed granite (searched everywhere😕) I used pumice instead. Thank you Liz for sharing😊

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

If you can get hold of Zeolite(add 10%), you'd have the perfect replacement for granite. Wishing you all the best Marie.

[@marienz9555]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you 😊

[@rajinijeganathan4790]

Potting mix means soil rt

[@regiegija02]

Hi Liz, I've been learning a lot from u si tks for your videos. I have a question: based on the video it seems u use 0%organic matter and 20% mineral. I've heard other people use from 20 to 40% organic matter but never 80. What do u think would be the best ratio for my indoor plants in Florida? Tks

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

This Master soil mix is for succulents mainly grown outdoors. I use this soil mix only for certain types of succulent indoor plants like Peperomia. Different indoors plants will need different soil mix. For example, Orchids will need a different type soil to a Philodendron or a succulent peperomia.

[@christopherteresi3480]

Hey Liz can soil better be adjusted based on your area? I typically use sifted potting soil(by my own hands) and perlite because it's easy to find here in Florida at about a 50/50 mix. I have thought about alternative ingredients like coarse sand and peat. But I'm not sure what mix ratios. I live in Florida I can get 7 days of rain in a row. So I like that mix because it seems to dry out in the top half of the the large pots fast. Even though they're under a over hang there is still possible misting from rain. Also couple that with 90% humidity. Do you have suggestions. I am a year into this and I have nearly 500 plants possibly. I have lost some but as I have dived deeper in the hobby I have realized soil is the most important aspect to a healthy garden. I have repotted everything and made plants look better then when I have gotten them. Any ratios for quick draining soil would be more then noted for future projects of mine.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

And they said that succulents are easy to grow....LOL I love the simplicity of decomposed granite because it seems to have all the mineral requirements for growing “some” succulents suitable to my area. BUT...If I live in an area with high humidity...I would probably use a media that can absorb moisture without compromising the water requirements needed by the plants. I’ve been planning to do a video on this topic (Soil mixture for wet and dry season locations)hopefully sooner than later, so please keep watching for my future soil videos.

[@mariclee5134]

Hi Liz, where do you get the granite? I'm in south Australia

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I get it locally from a friends farm but you can try your local Landscaping center if they have some crushed or decomposed granite.

[@jennifercronk4086]

Hi Liz, During the propagation with the petals, should I spray a seaweed fertilizer on them at that time?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I don't do anything to the leaves until they grow roots. No roots, no water. When rooted, keep them moist (dry top between watering) until they grow to a certain size. Usually between 1 month to 3 months, depending on the succulent.

[@littlemisswho4252]

Hey! Thank you for the video it's great. I have one question, what are the names of your products you use? I'm hard pressed to find unfertilized soil

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I use different ones. Richgro, Brunnings and Garden Essential. Cheers

[@littlemisswho4252]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly! I appreciate the help thank you :)

[@kabitathapa7311]

where we can get decompost granite pl im so supprised to see your sacculent garden all vediko i have seen and i heve subscribe too

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

It varies around the world, but Decomposed granite are available online called Maifan Stone or some horticultural shops and Garden Landscape centers.

[@kabitathapa7311]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you so mucb for your valuable informetion

[@kabitathapa7311]

​@@GrowingSucculentswithLizKThank you so much i just searched it so i got it ❤️❤️❤️

[@celicruz]

Viendo todos estos vídeos me doy cuenta que me voy muy a lo salvaje con mis suculentas. La mezcla que he estado usando son tres partes de tierra negra, una y media de aserrín y una y media de arena. A veces agrego más de cada una dependiendo de lo compacta que la vea.

[@shielamarieendagoy1823]

hi mam.liz im always watching your blogs, i would like to ask what is the alternative of granite here in Philippines? can i use, limestone as alternative. im having a hard time buying pumice here in Mindanao. hope for ur response. thanks a lot.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You can try out other medium but granite and pumice is my preference. Don't know about your postal system in Mindanao but I thought nowadays, anyone can get anything online. Good luck.

[@shielamarieendagoy1823]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thanks😊💗

[@jimmygonzalez6244]

Question Liz do you bring your succulents in during winter?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

A very small handful but most or nearly all of them stay outside.

[@jhezpascual5043]

Thankyou so much for this video🥰

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

My pleasure 😊

[@josevelasquez8932]

Hi lizzz, hope you are doing fine!!, I was just wondering if we could use Miracle Gro's potting mix and avoid adding any extra fertilizer. Or probably change it up a little, since the mix already has coconut coir in it (probably 3 parts MG potting mix, 1 part compost and the granite or pumice). Have a nice day!!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I haven't tried Miracle Gro potting mix but if it was me....I would not add anymore compost. Instead add a 1 part out of 3 some granite or pumice or scoria or volcanic rocks.

[@josevelasquez8932]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Ok Liz, thank you so much for answering. So if I were to add compost, do you think that would be an intermediate mix?

[@kayeinusavlog]

I will try to use this soil mix,but what if I don’t have decomposed granite?what can i use as a substitute?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Pumice and a dash(1/4 Part) of Zeolite.

[@giahanle2319]

Hi Liz, I love love love your garden, could you tell me the name of the pink succulent at 0:29, the one is at the right bottom corner, I tried to see what was written on your tag but I can't, thank you 🥰

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Echeveria cuspidata var. gemmula

[@latha-b9x]

Can we use thermicol bits for perlite for succulents

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I haven't used it before but would be interested to know how it works.

[@dianeallen9466]

I just bought 15 succulents for my new plantstand and I'm curious if i needed to repot them when i first got them. I've had them for 2 weeks now and the soil they're in is hard i can't even get my finger in so should i repot them or wait until spring? (Its a snowy January right now)

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I try and avoid re-potting during winter or when the p[lant is dormant. Best time for re-pot is during the plants growing season.

[@ultramarine23]

Hi I need some guidance I have ordered about 30 succlents, mix of 18 hawartia plus 20 more. The soil I have access here is potting mix, pumice, perlite cocopeat, potting sand, organic fertilizer cow dung, gravel an then cactus mix bags.. What would be the best and cheap option for me .... Although the common option we have here is cow dung, sand mix which nursery use here an easily provide an time to time they add fertilizer ... So pls advise thanks

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The list of media you have is perfect for making a similar mix to my master succulent soil mix in this video. The only thing I wouldn't use is the sand. Just follow the same ratio in this video.

[@ceciliatorres1882]

What is the fertilizer do you use? I've been using Osmocote for awhile.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Seamungus by Neutrog.

[@julieannluna5976]

Hi mam liz i just want to ask what kind of organic compost you used in ur soilmix? Does any organic compost will do?? Or there is specific compost for succulents?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Any composted soil will do.

[@roxannechavez9856]

Hi Ms Liz. Can I use Osmocote 14-14-14 as an alternative for the seamungus or rite-gro? Or if you have better suggestions, would highly appreciate it. I’m living here in the PH and I’m having a hard time looking for the best fertilizers to use. Thank you! ♥️

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

May I suggest using organic fertilizer such as chicken or cow manure pellets. Blood and bone pellets is also good. Seaweed pellets also. Pellet form is best as it's slowly realeased into the soil. If you can get a fertilizer with lower nitrogen...much preferred by succulents for coloring up. Good luck.

[@roxannechavez9856]

Thank you Ms Liz! ♥️

[@chuffedleupagus]

Hi Liz, I found your channel recently and have been loving the content. I have a question about the potting mix portion of your recipe. In the US, most potting mixes are peat moss with some other things added. Is that also the case in Australia? I’m wondering because peat moss can be hydrophobic and I’ve watched other videos of yours where you take off most of the peat moss that new succulents are planted in at the nursery.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

According to their SDS report. It's a blend of raw and/or 100% None Allocated composted natural organic materials, with addition of mineral additives. Most of the potting mix we have in Australia are free of peat moss. They are mostly consist of leaves, lawn cuttings, mulched garden plants twigs and bark.

[@chuffedleupagus]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK interesting! thanks Liz! ❤️

[@sanhimondal1361]

Can I use any brand potting mix without fertilizer ? and how much water should I give? I'm from tropical area

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Don't know what potting mix you get from you're country so it's difficult for me to say. Depending on the size of the pot and the soil mixture, I only water when the soil dries up.

[@ibadhar7264]

Hi Liz! Are there any other alternatives for granite?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Pumice and volcanic rocks like scoria or basalt with added 5% zeolite for the minerals.

[@chenalbee9403]

Hi Liz I just got the potting mix by deliver but I found out they’re send me the wrong one is one already add the fertilizer so I think I should take that back to change the one no add the fertilizer right?! Thank you for your share 😃

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You can still use that mix with 50% no fertilizer. Then you don't need to add fertilizer anymore. You can also use them for my Intermediate soil mixture. They are also great for some indoor plants, string of hearts, Rhipsalis or Crassula just to name a few.

[@chenalbee9403]

Thank you so much for reply me 😃

[@ginatruong4842]

Can I mix potting and perlte and sand and little gravel rock Thank

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You can try and see how it goes but I prefer using pumice and granite.

[@blossoms419]

Maam i have a questions because i also put egg shell grind them on my potting mix thanks

[@CaneserBulut]

Harika

[@ImranKhan-hh3dx]

Can use only organic compost for succulents grow

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Yes you can if mix with other medium.

[@ImranKhan-hh3dx]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thanks 😊😊😊

[@hansoncrack]

Is there a Seamungus alternative that can be found in the USA?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I'm not familiar with what's available in USA but, SEAMUNGUS is made up of seaweed, fish, humic acid and manure. Fertilizer with the same ingredients will also do. Cheers

[@hansoncrack]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you, I will let you know if I find something suitable after doing a bit a cross referencing.

[@birgitmueller8422]

Where can you get decomposed Granit please and what brand of fertiliser is that? Newbie to succies 😁🙈

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

DECOMPOSED Granite can be available at your local Garden landscape suppliers. It varies from different places. SEAMUNGUS is the fertilizer I use and I got mine from my local hardware store(Bunnings Warehouse).

[@shivangiagrawal6266]

Hello.. thanku for such an informative video... Just wanted know what if i don't have Seamungus... can i skip it or else plz guide me any other fertilizer avl in India.. Thanku 🤗

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Try using chicken manure pellets and seaweed pellets if you can get it. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@kahkashanqadeer78]

Can I use paumice instead of granite

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Yes you can. Adding other rock minerals such as zeolite, basalt or scoria also helps.

[@aileenw5696]

Thank you so much Liz for the detailed information. Where to get all the ingredients from? Can you please let me know what brand you are using ie. for the potting mix, organic compost, granite and seamungus? I am located in Melbourne, VIC.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks for watching Aileen. Potting mix, organic compost are the cheapest you can get from Bunnings. No specific brand because it depends what they have available. As long as it doesn't contain fertilizer. Decomposed granite are available at Landscaping suppliers. Please watch my video on "Why use DECOMPOSED GRANITE on SUCCULENTS" so you'll know which one to get. Here's the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLSmn2hgbRpeK8 Seamungus by NEUTROG available at Bunnings. There's also a long and more detailed video on "How to make a master succulent soil mix," kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWqqfIiiZ792mdE Hope you watch these videos to have a more detailed information. Thanks!

[@barbararuffles8731]

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[@alkajhapathak320]

Can I use perlite or cinder instead of granitr

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

For me, if I don't have granite...I would be using pumice. I also have a new video on "Succulent Tropical Master soil mix" using pumice for humid areas or for people who loves watering their succulent. Link below the video in the description box. Thanks for watching.

[@patricialee7509]

Hi Liz, ano ang puede substitute sa decomposed granite?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Pumice or scoria or basalt.

[@patricialee7509]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you for your immediate reply. I love your video and learned a lot. All your succulent are very healthy and mga beauty. Stay well and safe

[@MyLifeVlogHawaii]

can this mixture enough? like succulent soil mix from home depot, compost soil, perlite and granite that's what I can find in home depot.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Hi Marjorie, Ordinary potting mix with "NO fertilizer" added is best. I personally don't use perlite.

[@tommyhodges2105]

Can you please give me the lists of soil mix to buy from the store. I couldn't follow you on the video is too fast for me to write down the lists and how much to part each one. Where to buy coconut coir mix? I never heard of it. This is new to me. I am hearing impaired myself. Thank you so much .

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The recipe is below the video in the description box or below. Don't know where you're from Tommy but in Australia, Coco peat/coir is available at Bunnings. I also had a look online for USA - cocopeatusa.com/ RECIPE for MASTER Soil Mix 2 Part Potting mix (no added fertilizer) 1 Part Organic Compost 1 Part Coco peat 1 Part Granite SEAMUNGUS (Fertilizer)

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[@debkousik8943]

Liz in india decomposed granite is not available. Gravel is available, but once I made Succulent soil mixture with gravel but the gravel does not enter the sun light in the soil mixture and plant is about to rot . What should I do ?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I have an alternative soil mix called TROPICAL MASTER SOIL MIX. Link below this video in the description box. Cheers

[@debkousik8943]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you so much for your valuable support. I must see tropical climate Succulent soil mixture and use it and inform you the results.

[@clarissaetruiste5387]

Hi can I use pumice instead of granite

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Yes of course; but I have a different formulation for pumice. I would add Zeolite and Diatomite to the mix for the minerals. This video below might give you an idea of the ratio. SUCCULENT TROPICAL Master Soil Mix - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKHWo314mcxkr7M

[@johntiawimbley6811]

What fertilizer do you use

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Seamungus by Neutrog for most part and also others depending on the plants.

[@tinnapatramdee7241]

Could I ask you a question? How to make only potting mix part?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Not my video but a good one on How to make composted soil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onjcn62ZrL2NoZY

[@kayeinusavlog]

The decomposed granite that I bought was color brown.Why yours not?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Decomposed granite vary according to the mineral content and also on where it came from. The one I use have different color but definitely not white.

[@kayeinusavlog]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK so it’s ok to use the one that I have?the brown?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

@@kayeinusavlog Yes

[@kayeinusavlog]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thank you

[@sportslovers1772]

Can I grow succulents in Pakistan city Karachi and a higher humidity in Karachi any tips for me

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Start with a good soil mix to suit your area. I recommend using my Tropical soil mix(video link below). Because there are so many different types of succulents, may I suggest watching some of my videos or other people videos on KZbin to learn how to care for them. Best of luck. TROPICAL Master Soil Mix - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKHWo314mcxkr7M

[@PlaySoccerinTheClubs]

Hi . Can you show me which are the most expensive succulent. The price and name please,

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Please look it up on google. Cheers

[@renjusunish5160]

Can that 1 part organic compost be cow dung? Will using cow dung as one whole part of compost, be excess quantity? I'm really confused! Pls help😢

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You can only try Renju. Once cow manure is well composted, it can be considered as compost since they mainly eat grass. I suggest doing a small mix and trying it on the cheapest and most common succulents you have first.

[@renjusunish5160]

Okay. Thank you so much for your suggestion 😊👍👍. I already tried with few of them. I can see the tips of few leaves burnt; may be because of the heat of cow dung? Also few others seem to be having wrinkled leaves too, which is alarming. I'm not sure if they need more water?! Another issue I face here is high humidity and as a result fungus in the potting mix after almost 2 weeks of watering. The top layer gets dried up too quickly , but the middle layer and the bottom remain moist for weeks, which results in fungus!! I don't know how to deal with it🙄. Need to try small containers which might, i hope, will help to get rid of this issue? Do you have any suggestion for those who have humid weather? Also, any alternative for granite? We don't get decomposed or crushed granite here. Sorry. That's too many questions I know 😀. But these are all my concerns 😕

[@yannistse]

Hello from Sydney, Liz. I love you videos, thank you so much for sharing :-) ANL has something called DECO granite, they said it is decomposed granite but the grains looks a lot finer than your granite... is that the right granite to get? Also, how do you identify the succulents? A lot of the ones from bunnings doesn’t have a name 😔

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Succulent identification can be done online. Type in succulent for sale and go to online stores that sells succulents. Decomposed granite will vary from different locations and all contains minerals that the succulents love. The one I use in my videos is not available commercially. Similar granite can be use but will be a lot finer than the one I'm using so you'll have to sieve first to remove the fine powder. I'm now using granite from Corkhill Bros. Landscaping Supplier in Mitchell, ACT. Link below and take a look at the yellow granite to see if it's similar to ANL. www.corkhillbros.com.au/landscaping-supplies-canberra/granites-canberra/

[@Karen-mb4ko]

Hi Liz...after watching videos of your soil mixes I've been searching everywhere for granite, seamungus, and seasol but haven't been able to find them without paying a fortune in shipping from AU. Can you tell me where you get yours...please and thank you 😀

[@user-ez2ty9hj9b]

Ok, I mixed in decomposed granite (crushed -but the crushed I have is a lot more crushed than the one I showed. I’m concerned about my succulent soil now. I looked at several videos/inet and this is what I used: - 3 parts soil (“Aldi” garden soil) -3 parts decomposed granite (the one I bought at Home Depot is crushed to a finer mix than the one I showed) - 2 parts Perlite -2 parts Earthworm Compost

[@user-ez2ty9hj9b]

I meant to say the decomposed granite I used is crushed a lot more finer consistency than the one YOU Showed in video …do u think this is o.k.?? I did try to form a ball with wet soil and it doesn’t stay together- so I thought that was a good sign that it will be ok for water drainage. Help anybody….comments or suggestions. I’m in San Diego and my succulents are in pots and many in grown in yard. Succulents are perfect for CA weather.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The purpose of my master succulent soil mix is to use it on succulents that can go without watering for long periods of time in winter. That's why I like to use coconut coir/peat in my mix for the reason that the soil will stay moist for a long time (no watering for 3 months in winter); but the coco peat will absorb most of the moisture to prevent root rot. DG provides the minerals needed to color up. Master soil mix provides moisture and drainage at the same time. The soil mix you have is quite different to my Master soil mix in this video. I would highly recommend to first try out your soil mix by soaking a 10cm pot and see how long it takes to dry up. Due to the perlite, I feel that this soil mix will dry up faster than my Master Soil mix. That means you'll have to water them more often and the more times you water them, the less colorful they'll be.

[@user-ez2ty9hj9b]

Thank you so much for your reply!! I have no problem watering succulents every few weeks. Right now I don’t have that many in pots. I will do what u said about the pot. Good idea!🙏

[@lycorice2219]

Does anyone know what's the name of the succulent she planted at the end? The one that became pink after a month

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

It's called Echeveria Secunda Clara. Thanks for watching.

[@lycorice2219]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thanks for the reply! I’ve been trying to find diff succulents through local listings online, sadly I haven’t seen this succulent around

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

@@lycorice2219 Succulent Sales Australia should have them. LINK: www.succulents-australia-sales.com/products/echeveria-secunnda-clara

[@sharan8726]

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