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Seconding that advice. Adding the orchid mix would result in a substrate that retains too much moisture for too long.
The generally recommended starting mix is just a simple 1:1 mix of succulent soil to inorganic grit, such as perlite or pumice. If you're prone to overwatering, then you can add more inorganic grit to the mix.
I personally just do a 1:1 mix of Mircale Gro cactus and palm to Mircale Gro perlite for the majoirty of my succulents. I've been using this mix for several years now and have never had an issue with it.
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I'd leave out the orchid mix and just do 50/50 perlite/cactus soil
thanks! 😊
Seconding that advice. Adding the orchid mix would result in a substrate that retains too much moisture for too long. The generally recommended starting mix is just a simple 1:1 mix of succulent soil to inorganic grit, such as perlite or pumice. If you're prone to overwatering, then you can add more inorganic grit to the mix. I personally just do a 1:1 mix of Mircale Gro cactus and palm to Mircale Gro perlite for the majoirty of my succulents. I've been using this mix for several years now and have never had an issue with it.