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Succulent & Cactus Soil (1 gallon). Ultra fast draining design helps prevent root rot and over watering. Contains no heavy potting soil ingredients such as sphagnum or peat moss. Provide your prized plants with a potting soil that mimics their natural dry environments. Proven number one seller.
Why Mountain Crest Gardens loves Bonsai Jack® soil: This premium soil is our go-to for indoor succulent growing. And we wouldn't give our favorite plant babies anything less than the best! It's also what we recommend for beginners (who sometimes over-love their plants with too much water). It helps prevent the most common succulent killer: rot. Honestly, we've yet to see a plant in this gritty mix get overwatered (in a pot with a drainage hole of course). It also has a wonderful, clean look, so we never cover it with a top dressing. This truly is the crème de la crème for cactus and succulent lovers who've had enough with rot, fungus gnats, and mold. We're hooked and we're never looking back!
Features Include:
- Now with Pine Coir for better performance.
- FASTEST DRAINING SUCCULENT / CACTUS SOIL AVAILABLE! Helps prevent root rot and over watering. Will not damage roots.
- Optimized pH of 5.5. Perfect for succulents, cactus, bonsai, and other acid loving plants.
- Pathogen free with extended pathogen control.
- Ultra lightweight and airy. Contains Bonsai Block®, Monto Clay® (1/4 inch Montmorillonite) and Pine Coir (pine fines).
Soil Mix: Bonsai Succulent and Cactus Soil Gritty Mix
Ingredients: 33% Pine Coir, 33% Bonsai Block (1/4 inch calcined clay), and 33% Monto Clay (1/4 inch)
Bulk Density: .350 ounces per cubic inch
pH: 5.5
Re-water Days: Succulents 5-30 days. Bonsai Trees 1-5 days
Average Particle Size: ¼ inch
Average Pine Coir Size: Dust to 3/8th inch
Minimum Aggregate Size: 1/8th inch
Maximum Aggregate Size: 3/8th inch
Application: Acid loving plants including succulents
Condition: Sifted, washed, treated, dried, and bagged
Did you know?
All Bonsai Jack® soil products are state inspected and tested on a regular basis in order to comply with multi-state regulations. This ensures you receive material free of dangerous pathogens that can damage or kill plants. This is also required to maintain six nursery stamps that allow us to ship to all 50 states. Products containing organic material may have been treated with one or more of the following to ensure multi-state compliance:
- Bifenthrin drench.
- Steam at 200 degrees Fahrenheit
Shipping Info:
All Bonsai Jack® soil products will ship directly from the Bonsai Jack packing facility in Florida, separate from any MCG plants.
Orders received before 1pm ship same day. Orders placed on holidays or weekends ship the next business day.
Free Economy (1-7 Business Days) shipping on all orders and products to the lower 48 states.
Free 2-day USA shipping for soil and soil component orders totaling 2 gallons or less. Add-on items are counted as 1/2 gallon. 2-day shipping is not available for PO BOX addresses, Alaska and Hawaii. If your order falls outside of these specs we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee 2-day service.
Product Size
Bag of Soil
Additives
Dye-free. We comply with state laws which require products containing pine bark to be treated with a Bifenthrin drench. This helps prevent the spread of invasive species and provides some residual pathogen control for your plant.
Average Particle Size
1/4"
Bulk Density
.350 ounces per cubic inch
Country of Origin
United States
Cubic Feet
.15
Cubic Inches
268
Gallons
1, Dry
Manufacturer
Bonsai Jack LLC
Maximum Particle Size
3/8"
Minimum Particle Size
1/8"
Other Applications
Other acid loving plants that prefer a fast draining soil blend to prevent root rot.
Packaging
1 Gallon Bag
Plant Type
Formulated specifically for succulent and cactus plants
Raw Material
Calcined clay, pine bark, montmorillonite clay
Soil Color
Tan, dark brown, other earth tones
Weight
6 lbs
pH
5.5
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Popular Questions
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
IN POTS…
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.
LOW INDOOR LIGHT
- Can grow indoors without direct sun.
- Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
- There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…
Many succulent varieties are only available seasonally because of their growing and propagation cycles. During the growing season, we can usually restock sets and trays weekly. Most individual plants will go in and out of stock through the seasons, but they are also restocked weekly when available. Thursday is usually the best day of the week for finding plants in stock. Spring and Summer are generally the best seasons for availability.
Any product that is out of stock has an "Email me when a product is back in stock" button (shown above). Click the button and enter your email to be notified when it's available again. If this button isn't appearing, the plant may have very recently sold out - check back after a short while and the button should appear.
- Using very gritty succulent soil and pots with drainage holes
- Providing lots of sunlight and airflow
Succulents require bright, direct light for photosynthesis and healthy growth. Ideal placement includes south-facing windows where they receive at least 4-6 hours of light per day. In dim environments, etiolation (stretching and fading) occurs as plants seek more light. Prevent this by:
- Moving plants closer to a window.
- Using full-spectrum grow lights if natural light is insufficient.
2. Water Infrequently with the "Soak and Dry" Method… See full answer »
