Succulent and Cactus Soil - Jacks Gritty Mix - 2 Quarts – Fast Draining – Fight Root Rot – Optimized pH

Perfect and appropriate (plus good-looking) medium for succulents, absolutely go with this over Miracle-Gro or other standard soil type. Also never use a pot with drainage basin. I learned the hard way. Succulents NEED full drainage badly. This delivers. Now I soak-water and let drain once a week and my succulents are looking like it's working. Also don't get the leaves wet. Succulents are very picky!

As a passionate succulent and cactus enthusiast, Bonsai Jack Succulent and Cactus Soil - Gritty Mix #111 has become my go-to choice for providing my plants with the best possible growing environment.The first thing that stands out is the fast-draining nature of this soil mix. It ensures that excess water quickly passes through the soil, preventing the risk of root rot and maintaining optimal moisture levels for my plants.The composition of the Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix #111 is a standout feature. It consists of the perfect blend of components, including grit and pumice, which mimic the natural soil conditions found in arid regions, making it ideal for succulents and cacti.One significant advantage of this soil mix is its ability to fight root rot effectively. The fast-draining properties prevent waterlogged conditions that can be detrimental to the health of succulent and cactus roots.The optimized pH level of the Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix is another highlight. It ensures that the soil provides the right balance of nutrients for my plants, promoting healthy growth and vibrant colors.In conclusion, Bonsai Jack Succulent and Cactus Soil - Gritty Mix #111 is more than just soil; it's the key to thriving succulents and cacti in my collection. With its fast-draining properties, perfect composition, root rot prevention, and optimized pH level, this soil mix has become an essential component of my plant care routine. For succulent and cactus lovers seeking the best soil for their beloved plants, Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix #111 is a top-notch choice. Nurture your plants with confidence, thanks to Bonsai Jack Succulent and Cactus Soil - Gritty Mix #111!

Excellent! Love this mix. Highly recommend bonsai jacks.

I just transplanted my baby cacti into this medium and I really liked working with it. I think it will be great and prevent the root rot problems I was having with traditional succulent soil. This product does not have any soil quality to it, so if you prefer to have a bit more of a soil effect, you will need to add your preferred growth medium to create the blend you want. I also like that it added some stability to my cacti, and a bit of weight to the pot so they're less likely to tip over. I bought the smaller bag and it was perfect. I don't like to have a lot of stuff sitting around cluttering up my space. It is a tad more expensive than traditional succulent growth mediums, but well worth the value for the quality.

I saw this particular soil blend mentioned on a blog about succulent care and best ways to grow them. I'd been having some trouble with new succulents I'd had shipped to the *very cold* Northeastern US and kept losing them to drafts and lack of sunlight (despite using a grow light and keeping them away from drafty windows). So I looked into a better soil and decided that despite the very high price for such a small bag...it was worth a shot.We got about 17 new succulents and a few Cacti to plant all in different styles and sizes of planters....some in groups, some by themselves from a new seller on Amazon and didn't want to risk losing all of our plants again by using the "branded", cheaper succulent soil we'd tried the first time. The only problem was that 2 Quarts of this soil wasn't quite enough, so we used gravel on the bottom of the very large/deep pots....then a tiny bit of the *old* branded soil that we thought had contributed to our troubles with the last succulents (just to fill in) and then used this entire bag of the Bonsai Jack soil as the primary on all of them. The bag was empty after planting 17 succulents and cacti....but we feel it was worth it because our succulents are still thriving a few weeks later. We ARE using 2 grow lights now and are watering more frequently because the Bonsai Jack soil isn't clumpy or dense like branded types are. It doesn't have the dreaded "peat" blends and is basically like a fine, dry mulch.We are finding that this "mulch" style is much better for our succulents, but since it allows much faster and more efficient drainage....we are also finding we need to really keep an eye on the plants for limp pieces because we water in smaller amounts at a time, but more frequently with this soil. We water 2 times per week minimum using this, but we're talking a few squeezes of a water bottle....not "spraying" or saturating them. Overall, I'd say if your plants aren't growing well/are suffering....get this! It really helped us keep all 17 plants (so far) without losing one when we'd previously lost 4 out of 4.But I cannot give 5 stars because the price seems pretty outrageous to me. I understand this is hand-blended and contains no fillers....but it's not like it's treated with some sort of expensive hormone or magic dust. It's still just soil. I'd purchase again, but only in an "emergency" mostly due to the pricing. And would recommend that if you *can* perhaps line the bottoms of larger pots with the cheaper stuff and some gravel and then use this for the main level. Even a coupon on occasion to "stock up" would be great. Overall, this is top notch stuff, though so if you want the "good stuff" you have to open up your wallet!

Works great for succulents!

Bonsai Jack® is top notch. Jack's Gritty Mix is some of the best Succulent and Cactus Soil available on the market. It is a high quality product, and it also looks great! It will give your plants a whole new aesthetic. It is a fast draining soil mix that your plants will love. I purchased Jack's Gritty Mix primarily for a lithops project. My lithops love Jack's Gritty Mix!After this purchase, I bought another 3 gallons of Jack's Gritty Mix directly from Bonsai Jack®. I highly recommend both Bonsai Jack® and Jack's Gritty Mix.!In the photos: Jack's is on the left and a bonsai gritty mix I also bought is on the right. The bonsai mix is slightly more "colorful", it has a larger grit size overall, and it is lacking the biomass nutrients that Jack's contains (pine coir).