Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm and Citrus Potting Mix, For Indoor or Outdoor Potted Plants, Great for Succulents, 8 qt.

There’s been a bad rap about Miracle Grow but I’ve never had an issue with their cactus soil. It’s my go to for sure for all of my succulents and cacti. I would recommend, no brainer.

Great soil for cactus and other plants like Zz which like drainage.

Very convenient and reliable option for my cacti and succulents. The mix has a good balance of ingredients to support healthy growth, and it's easy to use for both indoor and outdoor container plants. While the drainage is decent, I like to add extra pebbles to enhance it even more, especially for my cacti that need fast-draining soil. Overall, it’s a great base mix that’s versatile and effective, and with a little customization, it works perfectly for my plants!

A couple of years ago my mom asked if I’d be interested in a cactus or three (she had Christmas Cacti, Prickly Pear, and a kind she didn’t know; all of which she’d inherited). Having just found my green thumb and knowing that cacti were drought resistant I jumped at the chance. However, when I went to pick them up I ended up with ALL of them. A few she’d had since 1989, all of which she’d NEVER transplanted! Up until this year I had done my best to keep them alive, but some of the Christmas Cacti were dying off. The others, were thriving and even after getting rid of over a dozen Prickly Pear I was drowning in cacti (still am). Well I decided this year I was gonna do it right and buy the correct soil and save the Christmas Cacti!I purchased this and was a little afraid of root shock, so I took to my Prickly Pear and other cacti that are multiplying without my consent. Well, several injuries later, I transplanted a few pots and now.... I have even more multiplication going on!I also transplanted my aloe vera plant, because it had consumed all of its previous soil and was just a root ball with a little dirt. In the month since I have transplanted it, it’s doubled in size and was already pretty big!I did my research and discovered that while Prickly Pear and the other cacti (a finger-like cacti) are happy with little water, as they are desert cacti. Christmas Cacti are happy with MORE water, so to go with this I purchased some coco coir to hold more water for them. Then came the dreaded task of “Operation Save The Christmas Cacti”, as I want to give a couple away as Christmas gifts this year. So I sat down with everything I needed. I used a small amount of coco coir, as it is just to help with watering, but once rehydrated (I bought the compressed kind) I mixed it with this soil. And started dissecting the planters and getting rid of the old soil and finding my roots. The old soil was no longer holding water and I had been poking holes in it to get water to the roots. It seems as if I may have lost three or four four plants, but if I found a root system I thought might be able to be saved I replanted it.I replanted the first planter (of four) and was happy with the new arrangement, then set it aside. I replanted the second, was equally happy, went to set it next to planter one. And... what? Planter one’s plants were already noticeably happier, their leaves were brighter and were moving! I could see them perking up. Ok, maybe it’s just me. Nope, my dog is now standing between me and said planter and she looks concerned. I quickly tell her it’s ok, but by this time my other dog is now watching. They have now decided to stand guard. I finish up the third planter, and once again planter two is noticeably more happy. Now when doing planter four, this is the planter that has my plants that need that extra TLC, the oldest plants that were the most damaged. I decided to take a plant from each of the first three planters and place it in the fourth and add a extra TLC plant in it’s place in the original three planters as I ran out of the coco coir mixed soil, the fourth planter would also have a TLC plant in it. I had read that doing this can help plants ‘recover and heal’. With all four planters assembled, it was now after 9pm (which was the goal) so I watered everyone and went inside. I got up the following morning and my leaves were no longer ‘dingy’ and ‘dusty’ looking. They are bright and colorful. They are no longer droopy, but are perking up and within a couple days are budding. This is ALL four planters, not just the ones with coco coir. I have seen a little green coming from two of the four TLC plants so far.I have ordered a second bag and am going to transplant ALL of the other cacti, and most likely sell and/or give away a good portion of them as I too often get attacked by them if I look at them too long. I’m surprised my dog’s have not been attacked by them. I also have cats and I don’t need them jumping on cacti, which is why my from porch has looked like a cacti outlet for the last 4 months at least.Do I recommend? Absolutely! How ‘Cacti’ not buy this again!

It is what it says. I had no issues or concerns with it. Seems a little costly but it works.

Our succulents are thriving with this potting mix and growing faster than they were before. It's the perfect consistency and maintains just the right level of moisture and drainage. Our plants have never looked so healthy.

Perfect for my succulents, easy to use. Good color and quality.

I recently started using Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm, and Citrus Potting Mix, and let me tell you, it’s like the secret sauce for my plant collection. I mix it with other potting soil to create what I like to call the “Ultimate Plant Blend.”This mix is fantastic for adding a little extra magic to my cactus, palm, and citrus plants. It’s like giving them a VIP pass to the plant party – they get the perfect balance of nutrients and drainage to thrive. My plants seem to be loving their new soil combo, and they’re growing like they’re on plant steroids (but the legal, non-enhancing kind, of course).If you’re looking to make your plants feel like they’ve just stepped into a luxury spa, this potting mix is a great start. Just mix it with your favorite potting soil, and watch your plants enjoy the good life. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to give their green friends a little extra oomph!