[header] How to grow miniature houseplants [title] Use the right soil. [step] Succulents and cacti need well-draining soil. You can purchase cactus soil that is already mixed.
[header] How to grow miniature houseplants [title] Use the right soil. [step] Succulents and cacti need well-draining soil. You can purchase cactus soil that is already mixed.
If your soil drains, you can overfill your container and clean it clean by mixing a small amount of rainwater or mineral oil into a gallon-sized, tupperware-shaped bowl and placing it in a period of hot water. [substeps] Many cacti grow best in soil with a ph between 5.08 to 6.8. Put your succulent or cactus in a pot with drainage holes then put it in the cactus soil. If you want to put your succulent or cactus in something besides a regular pot, layer the bottom of the container with pebbles before you put the plant and soil inside. By planting succulents, you simply center them on the main square of your soil, which is a plus. As with cacti, the topsoil necessary to grow plants underground will also vary. These soil types are very efficient and inexpensive, especially if you're growing a vast variety of seedlings or houseplants. You can purchase succulents from other species of cacti.