Cactus and succulent potting mix
Cactus and succulent potting mix
Fafard SKU:PCF05
- Favours drainage of excess water thanks to perlite
- Offers stable support thanks to sand which add weight to soil mix
- Enriched with fertilizers containing essential nutrients for plant growth
- Specially designed for potting succulent
Your collection of succulent plants (plantes grasses) deserves the best, and that's exactly what Fafard potting mix offers! This potting mix is specially designed for potting plants belonging to various families such as Cactaceae (cacti), Crassulaceae (crassula, kalanchoe, echeveria, sempervivum) and certain Liliaceae (haworthia, aloe vera). It ensures impeccable drainage, which is essential for preventing root rot, a real problem!
A perfect blend for excellent health:
Forget ordinary potting mixes that retain too much water! Our Fafard blend is made with top-quality ingredients that promote optimal aeration and rapid drainage. Your cacti, crassula, kalanchoe, echeveria, sempervivum, haworthia, aloe vera and other succulent plants will be able to develop a strong and healthy root system, making them more resistant to diseases and stress.
Why choose Fafard Potting Mix for succulent plants?
- Superior drainage: Prevents water buildup and root rot, crucial for cacti and other succulent plants.
- Optimal aeration: Promotes root health and nutrient absorption for echeveria, sempervivum, and more.
- Specially designed: Meets the specific needs of succulent plants like aloe vera and haworthia.
- Easy to use: Ready to use, straight from the bag to the pot for all your kalanchoe and other favorites!
Directions for optimal results:
- Choose a pot with good drainage holes. This is crucial for cacti and other succulent plants!
- Place a small layer of potting mix at the bottom of the pot.
- Gently remove your succulent plant (such as a crassula) from its old pot and place it in the center of the new one.
- Fill the pot with Fafard Potting Mix, tamping lightly to eliminate air pockets. Leave about an inch (2.5 cm) between the soil level and the rim of the pot.
- Water lightly after planting. Remember that cacti and succulent plants don't like to have wet feet!
With Fafard Potting Mix for cacti and succulent plants, your little beauties like haworthia and echeveria will be very happy and in great shape!
Dimensions
Dimensions
8,8L
Coverage area
Coverage area
Diameter pot - Approximate Capacity
10 cm (4 in) - 0.5 litre
20 cm (8 in) - 3-4 litres
30 cm (12 in) - 9-10 litres
40 cm (16 in) - 22-25 litres
50 cm (20 in) - 55 litres
Ingredients
Ingredients
"INGREDIENTS
Sphagnum peat moss, black earth (humus), sand, perlite, lime, fertilizer
GUARANTEED MININUM ANALYSIS
Total Nitrogen (N) - 0.4%
Available Phosphoric Acid (P2O5) - 0.01%
Soluble Potash (K2O) - 0.08%
Minimum Organic Matter - 21%
Maximum Humidity - 18%"
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