{"id":22790,"date":"2023-05-27T11:23:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-27T09:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/?p=106549"},"modified":"2023-05-30T11:35:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:35:05","slug":"growing-success-the-best-soil-for-succulents-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/growing-success-the-best-soil-for-succulents-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing success: the best soil for succulents in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unlock the secrets to thriving succulents with our comprehensive guide on the best soil for succulents. <\/p>

By Maddi Lane\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 27 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Succulents make fantastic house plants that can be displayed on a shelf or window sill, and they will also grow happily outside during the summer months. They are low maintenance as they don\u2019t need much watering, and come in range of interesting shapes and colours.<\/p>\n

Read our in-depth, expert guides on How to grow succulents<\/a> and the types of succulents to grow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best soil for succulents<\/h2>\n
Succulents have fleshy leaves that store water. This means that they don\u2019t need to be in continuously damp soil in order to draw up moisture like other plants. In fact, heavy or waterlogged soil<\/a> will make them very unhappy and could lead to root rot, which can kill them.<\/p>\n
Good drainage is the secret of success when it comes to succulents.\u00a0They prefer a free-draining soil that allows excess water to flow out quickly. You can make your own (see below) or buy a specialist succulent mix.<\/p>\n
Here are some examples of pre-made, peat-free succulent potting mix:<\/p>\n