If you've ever wondered why your succulent collection keeps rotting despite your best intentions, the answer is almost certainly in your soil. Cactus and succulent mixes aren't just marketing — they're engineered environments that mimic the brutally well-drained substrates these plants evolved alongside over millennia.
Grit, Drainage, and Desert Logic: What's Actually in Cactus & Succulent Soil
That bag of cactus mix sitting on the nursery shelf isn't just "dirt with extra steps" — the science behind it is fascinating, and understanding it will transform how you grow your dry-climate collection.
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