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Re-Potting Succulents

ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
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last year I inherited a Crassula Ovoid 'Jade plant' and a Schlumbergera 'Easter cactus' from my late Mum. 

They desperately need repotting as they've been in the same soil for at least 3 years. 

Im not sure what to use though, would John Innes No3 be too strong for them ?  Also I'm not sure if ordinary houseplant compost would suit, even though it's very light and the Crassula especially is very heavy.

thanks for your help as always.

Last edited: 20 June 2017 10:18:25

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  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190

    JI3 with an equal volume of added sand and/or grit would be ideal.

  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    Alan Clark2 says:

    JI3 with an equal volume of added sand and/or grit would be ideal.

    See original post

     

    Silly question time now !  What sort of sand ?   I've got some kiln-dried left over after having the drive power washes & re-sanded, would that do ?  Thanks.

  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190

    I would use horticultural sand/grit. Your sand might be okay but I would want to know what is in it - it might have added chemicals to prevent weed growth, or something else that is undesirable.

  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053

    And it will not be sharp sand - I think the kiln dried stuff for driveways is very fine. You need sharp sand or fine grit. 

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  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627

    Thanks everyone, makes perfect sense.  Xx

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